SCENE REPORTS A dip into Ballista, operating beneath Naarm's surface Having just wrapped up its fourth year, the small-scale festival has proven that for many punters and artists alike, quality always beats out quantity.
NEWS Spotify reportedly donated $150,000 to US President Donald Trump's inauguration Alongside the contribution, the streaming platform also held a brunch on the eve of the ceremony for political pundits such as Ben Shapiro and Tim Pool.
NEWS Ezra Collective, Nia Archives, and Fred again.. nominated for BRIT Awards 2025 Nia Archives makes history as the first jungle artist to receive three BRIT Award nominations.
NEWS Splendour In The Grass announces it will not return in 2025 The festival has taken to social media today to announce that it will not be going ahead for the second year running.
NEWS The Daisychain podcast has come to an end after 7 years The 360th and final instalment of the women and non-binary mix series was created by founder Alicia Greco, AKA Leesh.
NEWS Electronic music market projected to double in worth to $39 billion AUD by 2032 According to a forecast from market research firm Wise Guy Reports, house music is worth an estimated $5.6 billion AUD alone.
NEWS Freda's announces its reopening at The Abercrombie Hotel The much beloved Eora venue finally returns to its home suburb of Chippendale, albeit now under the umbrella of Solotel Group.
INTERVIEWS The ‘Wettest 100’ is a locally focused alternative to music rankings Though only in its fourth year, the 'alternative' focused alternative is here to prove why local is best.
FEATURES Is 'The Sesh' starting to catch up with Millennials? Attitudes to drugs have changed significantly since the late '80s, becoming more widely used and socially acceptable. But while Gen Z are embracing sober curiosity, the toll of sustained drug use is becoming more pronounced in older generations. David Hillier reports.
NEWS DJ Koze shares details on first album in 7 years, 'Music Can Hear Us' Set for release via his imprint Pampa Records in April, Koze has shared the first single from the record 'Unbelievable' featuring Ada.
NEWS Boiler Room bought by company linked to US Defence contractor Superstruct Entertainment, owned by KKR Investments, has promised that Boiler Room will "retain its identity".
NEWS The Nowhere Festival announces postponement of its inaugural event The festival, set to take place only a few weeks from now on Eora/Sydney's Cockatoo Island, has blamed ticket trends & emergency service availability for the postponement.
MUSIC HER 他 Transmission marks 200th mixtape milestone with DJ AYA The bass-driven mix—which just dropped today—also comes in celebration of the platform's upcoming fifth anniversary.
NEWS Marlon Hoffstadt pauses set at Wildlands Festival to urge fans to “drink water” and “chill a fucking bit” The artist has since said that people should educate themselves on drug safety after seeing “so many” fans passing out at Aussies festivals.
NEWS TikTok confirms that it will shut down in the US by January 19 if ban is upheld The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ByteDance-owned app's appeal against the ban later today.