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Colonial commentary on modern dance, via Yung Lemon's 'Don't Matter'

The release sees the Gadigal Land/Sydney producer working with a variety of creatives on an accompanying digital & physical zine, exploring the depths with which music is able to add comment.

Lonelyspeck: "genre is a misunderstood concept"

To celebrate the release of his latest record 'Crown Of My Spirit', we sat down with Sione Teumohenga.

Ceramic Model's multi-medium collective collaboration on 'Self Lick'

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based producer's release on label General Merchant tests the idea of where music stops & real life application begins.

The quiet legend of Micronism

Writer Martyn Pepperell explores the legacy of an artist whose influence is felt not only across Aotearoa, but the world today.

Now Or Never platforms experimentation in the public eye

Back for its third year, we spoke with the citywide Naarm/Melbourne festival's Artistic Director on how it balances experimentation with accessibility.

MESSIE: “I want it to be a celebration of something more than just me."

Writer Laura McInnes speaks with a rapidly rising Aotearoa/New Zealand star who's already caught the attention of worldwide heavyweights.

Venue Spotlight: Phoenix Central Park

Into the 'Nest' of Judith Neilson’s Phoenix Central Park for Season XVII; in their third all-local line up for 2025, an unfurling of possibility, new experimentation and hope for the future of Australian artistic practice.

Label Spotlight: Trackwork

Having just recently celebrated the label's 5th birthday at Australia's most prestigious venue, the Sydney Opera House, Trackwork has found itself at the centre of music's most exciting cultural crosspoints, Jonno Revanche writes.

Kia: A shared sense of scenius

The Animalia & Cirrus label head, un:send festival founder & DJ is Mixmag ANZ’s Cover Artist for July 2025.

Honouring Volition Records: Australia's club culture catalyst

Martyn Pepperell dives into the history of one of Australia's most influential labels, perfectly timed with Efficient Space's re-release of some of its most important work.

The pure spirit of Unsound Adelaide

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.

No more excuses: hotbabe93's FLINTA* database demands diverse lineups

An ongoing conversation about the scene's diversity gains a vital modern resource.

The Lubly Dae Crew & visibility beyond NAIDOC Week

With their annual NAIDOC Week events kicking off this weekend, we sat down with the trio to understand what these yearly events mean for them and the national scene.

Built to last: the enduring phenomenon of hardware

Writer Crissy Collins spoke with a selection of Naarm/Melbourne's most avid hardware users.

A love letter to the sounds of Summer: looking forward to Strawberry Fields 2025

In the depths of winter, it's easy to yearn for warmer days. With a plethora of recorded mixes, that's never been easier.

KSMBA: Being sensitive goes 'hard'

The rising star in Naarm/Melbourne's techno scene is Mixmag ANZ's Cover Artist for June 2025.

Dildo walls, a car crash and transcendent music: 24 hours at Dark Mofo 2025

With a new Artistic Director at the helm, Nipaluna/Hobart’s winter festival has the opportunity for reinvention. The question is, will it take it?

EMC's first online toolkit provides 'Foundations for DIY Creatives'

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based organisation deepens its commitment to the uplifting of local scenes.

Tribqu celebrates the deep, diasporic power of dub

This week, the Naarm-based club night and event series spearheaded by Zjoso celebrates its sixth anniversary with dub maestros Tikiman and Richard Akingbehin.

"A tropical fish yearns for snow", on Other Joe's 'Flawless'

The Naarm/Melbourne-based producer and instrumentalist has long been making music in his own sonic language, & in this intimate piece his close friend Emile Frankel acts as translator.

NYMPHO are bridging the gap between queer club culture in Aotearoa, Australia & beyond

In the midst of ATARANGI's first headline tour across the country, writer Laura McInnes spoke with the Aoteaora-born crew to better understand the momentum they're now taking to the world.