A belated mid-year check-in for everything we've been loving from across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Spotify said it has removed a track uploaded to the profile of a country musician who was murdered in 1989.

Rantzen, known for his work across Itch-E & Scratch-E and Pelican Daughters, has influenced Australia’s electronic music throughout its various periods. The reissue of his 2001 track 'Black Smoke' by local label Pure Space is no different.

The Naarm/Melbourne-producer and DJ has been remembered as a musical visionary who touched the hearts of many in his community.

Belgian authorities questioned the pair after a pro-Palestine group accused them of committing “grave international crimes” during military service.

The Victorian festival, now in its second year, is back with a lineup heaving with local and international talent.

Australia’s cult experimental music weekend ditches branding to focus on the most mind-expanding music anyone can hope to hear, and still has fun while doing it.

Also known under his stage name DJ Mu, Faiumu has been called a “talismanic” producer.