Al Newstead

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Almost 30 years since releasing his beloved Christmas anthem, the beloved Australian songwriter has penned a dark comic sequel — the first single from his 30th studio album.

Back after a rough year off, the two-day festival sees The Strokes, Jelly Roll and The War On Drugs mix it up with a host of impressive homegrown acts. 

Their 10th album arrives amid a Deftones renaissance, perfectly showcasing their mix of brutal and brooding.

From fascinating films on underrated cult bands to fresh perspectives on The Beatles and Cold Chisel, here's the latest and greatest music cinema. 

The ascendant Irish star's brand of country pop masterfully marries heartbreaking drama with good-natured humour.

David Byrne is still asking a lot of big questions about human behaviour with his colourful, curious new solo album, Who Is the Sky?

All the contenders are hopefuls vying for ARIA Awards glory at the music industry's glitzy ceremony, taking place next month.

While Taylor Swift's new album might be dominating the conversation, some of the best records of the year also arrived in September, from Olivia Dean to Nine Inch Nails.

The alt-metal band's frontman is a world-class multi-tasker. He tells us how he balances it all.