Melbourne's NO ZU are pioneers of Heat Beat and a global force in music. The dynamic group have created a new paradigm in polyrhythmic post-punk and contemplative club chaos: heavy percussion, urgent vocals…

Tyrannmen are among the leaders of a new movement in punk music: for years their live shows have combined classic rock and roll with renegade R&B soul.  The self-titled debut on influential Cool…

Blackstar is the twenty-sixth - and sadly final - album from the pioneering and ever-evolving English artist and musician David Bowie. His loss is keenly and profoundly felt: this record another testament to…

Terrible Truths are premier purveyors of modern post-punk and minimalist rhythmic rock. Beginning life in Adelaide, the now Melbourne-based three piece of Stacey Wilson, Rani Rose and Joe Alexander have spent the past…

"Hard Hold" captivates with its powerful songwriting and performances. It's an extraordinary album led by the singular talents of singer, songwriter and guitarist Cosima Jaala. In imaginative reach and emotional impact "Hard Hold"…

The original "Buried Country" album was a landmark release. It shared music and stories from Australian Indigenous artists in the field of country music, celebrating artists whose significant contributions had previously been underappreciated…

Sam Shepherd is a DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist and neuroscientist. Or more simply: an overachiever. In the course of his career recording and performing as Floating Points he's established a reputation for innovation, and…

The singular vision and extraordinary talent of Joanna Newsom as a musician and songwriter is clearly documented on "Divers". The album explores a spectrum of themes from the physical to metaphysical, filled with…

"Electric Glitter Boogie" is the debut album from Melbourne three-piece Power: a forceful blast of rock, punk and, well, electric glitter boogie. It's an uncompromising and original mix that reflects the chaos, charge…

Gold Class have earned a reputation for their formidable live shows, and "It's You" captures the energy and intensity of these sets. The record is loaded with modern post punk jams, taut melodies…

U.S. Girls is the recording project of Meghan Remy, and "Half Free" is her debut for the celebrated 4AD label. The album offers an incisive collection of stories: political and personal, strange and…

Have You In My Wilderness is further evidence of Julia Holter’s singular skill as a writer and musician. The song structures are unique, combining Julia's interests in classical, jazz, and experimental pop styles…

Robert Forster is one of Australia's most acclaimed songwriters, and a new album from him is a cause for celebration. Fans of his work with Grant McLennan in The Go-Betweens know his inimitable…

Secretly Susan is the new album from Sui Zhen, a Melbourne-based artist known for a wide range of musical styles, including acoustic folk, experimental pop and minimalist dance tracks. Secretly Susan combines the…

"Illegals in Heaven" is the latest album from Brisbane's Blank Realm. The prolific band have spent years honing their skills and refining their approach, experimenting at the intersection of punk, garage, blues and…

Depression Cherry is the fifth album from Baltimore duo Beach House, the project of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. As with their previous records, this collection is both restrained in its method and…

The second album from Sydney's Royal Headache is hyper-charged, reflective, pensive and powerful. Their debut introduced an especially soulful approach to punk, and on High this artform is elevated to new peaks of…