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Australian musicians in dire straits yet Triple J won’t shift its commercial focus
Why does the taxpayer-funded Triple J consistently play commercially oriented pop at drive time instead of Australian indie?

AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why
Human music-making isn’t going anywhere, argues the University of Melbourne's Alexander Crooke.

The Burner effect, part one – Nevada murals
The Nevada Free Range Art Highway, where civic walls are bright with murals and out-door museums are the norm, is…

How music in youth detention can create new futures
Music allows incarcerated youth with opportunities to redefine themselves from young offenders to young artists, writes Alexis Anja Kallio.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music offers an impressive and diverse 2024 program
Jack Liebeck’s third Townsville festival cements his reputation as one of its most exciting artistic directors.

Does Australian country music have a race problem?
Thanks to Beyoncé, country music is cool again. But does Australia suffer from the same racial barriers as the US?

Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change
Is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact of climate change on music festivals?

Is Taylor Swift a good role model for Australian artists?
Taylor Swift has changed everything about the music industry. But where does that leave Aussie artists?

Professional choral music ensemble wins new audiences in Brisbane
One Equal Music’s 2024 season offers a diverse repertoire of early and contemporary vocal music.

Australian independent music, where is it?
How can we listen to more independent Australian music, and where can artists share their tracks?