Songs from the Hottest 100 of 2005 that should have been higher
Revisiting the Hottest 100 of 20 years ago can be a whole heap of nostalgic fun. But it…
How Psy’s billion-views trailblazer Gangnam Style presaged K-pop dominance
One of 2025’s biggest hits, spending eight weeks atop the Australian chats, is by a fictional K-pop group.…
Hottest 100 of 2005 — the full list
While triple j counts down the songs you voted as the best of 2025, we’re cranking the time…
Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ celebrates 50 years against all odds
4ZZZ, Brisbane’s first FM stereo station, is celebrating 50 years since hitting the airwaves. Birthed by students who…
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on quitting Spotify, orchestras, raves, and world domination
Is there an Australian band more insanely prolific than King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard? Since their 2011…
Bumpy’s debut album Kanana connects country, language and cultural responsibility
In the language of the Noongar people of south-western Australia, Kanana translates as “land where the sun sets”.…
Paul Kelly covers Kylie Minogue in his return to triple j’s Like A Version
As much as he won’t admit it, the well has never fully run dry for Paul Kelly. At…
Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged: How a near-disaster became an iconic live performance
Listening to Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York, recorded 32 years ago today, remains a haunting experience. Taped…
Liz Stringer raises money for housing charities on huge tour
Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer has spent decades navigating the music industry’s twists and turns, learning not just its…
Charli XCX enlists The Velvet Underground’s John Cale for Wuthering Heights collaboration House
Forget Brat Summer, it’s time to embrace Gothic Girl Winter. Charli XCX’s next project after last year’s pop…
Split Enz announce reunion: full 2026 tour details
Half a century after rewiring the pop landscape, Split Enz is stepping back into the spotlight. The legendary…
Britpop icons Pulp announce 2026 Australian tour
To rework one of their many iconic ‘90s hits: ‘Let’s all meet up in the year 2026, won’t…