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music January 28, 2026
What’s the point of Triple J’s Hottest 100?
Once an incubator for Australia’s indie music scene, Triple J’s Hottest 100 is now little more than a tired listicle.
music January 24, 2026
Megadeth’s masterful final album
Megadeth’s self-titled farewell album rivals the band’s early thrash metal masterpieces.
music January 24, 2026
Singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly
After three years out of the spotlight, singer-songwriter and bird enthusiast Stella Donnelly is back with a new album and fresh inspiration.
music January 17, 2026
Tasmanian harpist Emily Sanzaro found a way to face her nightmares when she undertook residencies at the Museum of Old and New Art.
music December 20, 2025
Best music: Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae soar in the year of pop
The Saturday Paper’s music critic looks back at the highlights of 2025.
music October 25, 2025
The Quintessential Black Sorrows
The Black Sorrows’ fourth compilation album showcases a rich, versatile talent that spans generations.
music October 11, 2025
The One Battle After Another soundtrack
Paul Thomas Anderson’s gripping One Battle After Another positions music as a force against fascism.
music September 17, 2025
British electronic band Hot Chip
After 25 years of making music, acclaimed British electronic pop band Hot Chip are still moving to their own beat.
music September 13, 2025
Playwright Tom Wright on the purpose of creativity
Playwright and dramaturg Tom Wright – whose adaptation TROY is on at Malthouse Theatre – loves the ephemeral nature of his chosen art form.
music August 30, 2025
Audrey Hobert’s Who’s the Clown?
Audrey Hobert’s debut album, Who’s the Clown?, is an unlikely hit full of mundane yet surreal detail that’s weirdly endearing.
music August 23, 2025
Folk-rock singer-songwriter Adrianne Lenker has spent her life reaching beyond words towards the truth of the present moment.
