Dan Condon

Icons, innovators, and unexpected gems — WOMADelaide's 2026 line-up promises a truly unique festival experience.

Shooter Jennings unearthed a treasure trove of unreleased recordings from his legendary father Waylon, revealing a tender, soulful side of the outlaw icon that history forgot.

As the 70-year-old songwriter prepares his 30th album, he talks about the music that has driven him creatively.

HAAi wanted to craft an electronic album with a human heart. Humanise positively hums with life.

From the pain of racism to the joy of love, Gregory Porter's voice carries it all with power and purpose.

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.

Sam Beam will play his first Australian dates since 2018 at theatres and festivals early next year.

At the peak of their success, Big Thief faced a major emotional rupture that reshaped the group from the inside out. Now, they've returned with their sixth album, shaped by deep creative trust and a renewed commitment to collaboration.

A couple of hundred eager emerging artists just proved that neither quality nor quantity are at the heart of Australia's music industry woes.

In a massive month of new releases, these were 10 highlights we played over and over.