MUSIC Mixmag ANZ's favourite EPs & albums of 2025 thus far (again) A belated mid-year check-in for everything we've been loving from across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand.
NEWS AI-generated tracks are showing up on deceased musician’s Spotify pages Spotify said it has removed a track uploaded to the profile of a country musician who was murdered in 1989.
INTERVIEWS Andy Rantzen, 25 years of 'Black Smoke' 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.
NEWS Friends, fans and collaborators pay tribute after passing of Donald's House member James Isaacs The Naarm/Melbourne-producer and DJ has been remembered as a musical visionary who touched the hearts of many in his community.
NEWS Two Israelis questioned by Belgian police over war crimes allegations during Tomorrowland Belgian authorities questioned the pair after a pro-Palestine group accused them of committing “grave international crimes” during military service.
NEWS A3 Festival announces its 2025 lineup The Victorian festival, now in its second year, is back with a lineup heaving with local and international talent.
SCENE REPORTS 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.
NEWS Fat Freddy’s Drop founder Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu has died Also known under his stage name DJ Mu, Faiumu has been called a “talismanic” producer.
INTERVIEWS Pretty Girl breaks down her 'fabric presents' The Naarm/Melbourne-born turned UK-based producer speaks on her inauguration into the revered fabric family.
INTERVIEWS Shady Nasty, unlikely dance visionaries The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based post-punk band shares details on the unlikely collaboration with hyped international acts KETTAMA & Fred again..., 'Air Maxes'.
NEWS Meredith's ballot for 2025 officially opens The festival, now in its 33rd year, has finally opened its incredibly competitive yearly waitlist.
NEWS Spotify’s Head of Dance and Electronic Development, Ronny Ho, on the future of the genre & platform Visiting Australia to launch Spotify's 'Turn Up Aus Global Impact Report', Mixmag ANZ spoke with Ronny on what the future of dance is, particularly at such a cultural turning point for both the genre and the streaming giant.
NEWS Activist interrupts Boiler Room's NYC event amid growing protests The event at Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn, had been subjected to protest calls by NYC-based collective Boycott Room.
NEWS SoundCloud partners with elasticStage to make vinyl releases easier for independent artists Artist Pro subscribers can now join the waitlist with no upfront costs or minimum order requirements.
NEWS Amplify Palestine drops cross-genre compilation exploring resistance through sound ‘Unboundable: BDS Mixtape Vol. 3’ brings together experimental electronics, acoustic traditions, and 20+ musicians in 13 tracks.