It’s become a seasonal fixture on social media, but is Spotify’s ‘Wrapped’ actually changing people’s listening behaviour for the worse?
Spotify unwrapped
Remember me
Research shows listening and participating in music can ease anxiety and bring back lost memories in dementia patients.
Love to love you disco
What does a modern resurgence of disco tell us about how far society has come since the ’70s?
Bulletproof boy bands
With the popularity of BTS in the ARIA charts, experts say K-pop and Asian music is on the rise in Australia.
Getting their Mojo back
After recent controversy around misconduct, Mojos has reopened, hoping for a new chapter of inclusivity and safety in the music industry.
Film falls 35mm short
Film photography is rolling faster than ever, but production companies can’t keep up.
Aussies celebrate music as gigs pick up
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day rocks on as the music community is picking up the pieces from COVID-19.
Match made in radio heaven
The original leader of Perth’s first commercial FM radio station has returned to celebrate its 40th birthday.
Live streaming lifeline for musicians
Live streaming is keeping the music industry afloat until restrictions ease.
Isol-Aid is a festival from home
Australian musicians have found a isolation-friendly alternative to live performances.
Sad songs really do (say so much)
As music trends shift to reflect a more negative tone, how do they affect society and our emotions?
Camp not coping
Aussie musicians at the forefront of tackling the gender imbalance on music festival lineups.
Paypass your way through London’s buskers
No loose change to spare for a busker that catches your eye? No worries just tap and go.
Database tackles diversity in arts
A local group has released a database to encourage booking agents and bands to use more diverse groups of artists.
Splendour in the Grass line-up a sign for change
Women performers equally represented at Splendour in the Grass.
First generation clubbing
Shanghai’s small but growing underground music scene is explored, as part of our 2017 study tour series.
Exciting times for Aussie hip hop
Local hip hop is evolving – and losing the bogan references.