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Strawberry Fields Forever: 15 years & counting for one of Australia's most beloved festivals

From its humble beginnings as a psytrance doof to becoming one of the world's most respected & eclectic events, this is a brief history of Strawberry Fields.

Celebrating UNDR CTRL: An Australian icon turns 10

One of the country's most celebrated musical communities celebrates its first decade.

“What I like is all I have,” the meteoric rise of FUKHED

The Meanjin turned Eora-based artist is moving, quick. She is Mixmag ANZ's Covert Artist for October 2024.

Could the Netherlands become the first country to legalise MDMA?

Prohibition of the party drug has been standard across Europe since the late-'80s, but scientific studies on medical use, an interest in a harm reduction-led approach, and a push to counter gang violence is seeing a movement for legalisation and regulation gather momentum in the Netherlands.

Mode Naarm 2024, in review

The move from PICA to Melbourne Pavilion clearly didn't stop the excitement, Farah Azizan writes.

September Wrap Up: The Best Local Releases of September 2024

Mixmag ANZ's guide to the best local releases in the month of September.

Many hands make lighter work at Tessellate-topia

The Naarm event's first year was a case study on what it takes to run a grassroots festival.

Designer Spotlight: Passive Kneeling & the 'unseen' nature of music's visual identity

"If we are being real here, let's be honest, its 50% of the performance."

August Wrap Up: The Best Local Releases of August 2024

Mixmag ANZ's guide to the best local releases in the month of August.

Hasvat Informant's push for dance music accessibility

“I don't think people with disability in a dance music context would expect everything to be perfect for them.”

“You’re literally dancing on political land": dameeeela is the heart of modern Australian dance

The proud, outspoken Yuggerah (Muninjali and Kullalli) DJ speaks on being a First Nations artist, the politics of Australia’s dance industry, and her hopes for the future of it.

"The work is the network." Elijah shares hard truths on modern music

Ahead of appearances across Australia, the viral critic shares his thoughts on the state of music culture.

Comment: Are the 90s ravers still dancing?

Clubbing isn’t just for the young; it’s for everyone.

Soft Centre's 'SUPERMODEL': Humanity in the time of AI

Ahead of Soft Centre's first foray into Naarm, founders Jemma Cole & Thorsten Hertog give us an idea of what we can expect.

32 photos of Sydney's hardcore and unrestrained '90s rave scene

Sourced by Mixmag Global circa 2018.

Celebrating 12 years of DUNJ, Eora's best kept secret

One of Eora's most enigmatic names celebrates 150 events.

Claire O'Brien's journey with hearing damage

The upcoming Mulubinba artist shares her experience with Tinnitus & Hyperacusis.

Naarm's Crybaby shares a playlist of 'Mixed Emotions'

In the midst of her headline tour, Crybaby gives a teaser for her shows around the country.

Label Spotlight: Gallery Recs

One of Eora's freshest names celebrates its fourth birthday with a tell all interview.

Venue Spotlight: Miscellania is proof that 'against the grain' works

Ahead of the venue's third birthday weekend extravaganza, we get a history on all things Misc.

Is Melbourne’s 90s rave culture to blame for WikiLeaks? An Investigation

Before WikiLeaks, Julian Assange was about freedom of a whole other kind.