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Dolly Parton's genius in 3 great songs
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 showcase the incredible talent of the late, great Dolly Parton.
Why do lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out
Sometimes, the lyrics of a song can feel like they’re reaching into the very depths of our soul.
Echoes Through Time review: unusual Perth Festival venue not doing musicians any favours
Perth Festival presented Echoes Through Time in an unusual venue, the St Mary's Cathedral.
5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive
A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.
Best opportunities and grants for musicians in 2026
Here are the major grants and professional development opportunities for musicians and musical arts organisations in 2026.
Best 10 Australian albums and EPs of 2025
It's been a great year for Australian albums and EPs – here are 10 of the very best.
Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi top the 2025 ARIA Awards
Amyl and The Sniffers won four awards from the band's six nominations at last night's ARIA Awards in Sydney.
Cocteau’s Circle review: champagne sparkles with the ACO
Led by the inimitable Le Gateau Chocolat, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Cocteau’s Circle is sublime.
EUSEXUA Afterglow review: FKA twigs returns at her rawest
Afterglow is confident in itself – a messy and oftentimes chaotic release of sensuality and liberty from FKA twigs.
Marlon Williams: 'I struggle with the idea of authenticity'
New Zealand singer-songwriter and actor Marlon Williams discusses the new documentary about the making of his album, Te Whare Tiwekaweka.