Your Favourite Record Store Revealed

Conor Herbert, Journalist

Melbourne. Hip hop + pop + rock + music from my angsty teen phase. Full of trivia. ABBA to Yeezy and everything in between.

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Hugo Van Buuren’s Place For Everything
On his debut EP, Naarm-based artist Hugo Van Buuren flaunts his sharp lyrical edge, hones his indie-folk inflections, and finds longing, romance, and perfection in the chaos.
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One Degree of Sunfruits
Following the release of their much-anticipated debut album, Winter McQuinn of Sunfruits talks us through climate angst, making a statement, and grooving on the brink of the apocalypse.
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Introducing the Loveable Laurie Cave
Get to know the UK-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and his powerful debut single.
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Now To Noakesy, with The News
We catch up with the Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and his new EP, 'Yesterday's Paper'.
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Interview: Jaywop
On Sew It Seams his new EP, Tacoma-by-Phoenix emcee Jaywop reflects on a life-changing two years, ruminating on all that’s changed and all the things that’ve stayed the same..
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Say Hello to Vicky Farewell
In the wake of her debut record, we spoke with Vicky Farewell about stepping from co-writer to solo act, her pandemic production process, and what excites her most about Sweet Company..
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VITA, Revitalised
Sydney-born VITA reconnects with her past on the explosive LIBRE, a transgressive EP unlike anything she’s done before. We talk inspiration, influence, rapport, and getting a confidence boost — and a feature — from Meechy Darko..
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Orion Sun Makes Her Getaway
In the wake of her triumphant Getaway, Philadelphia artist Orion Sun talks tour, collaboration, self-care, and rolling with the punches..
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Aitch: Hits, Heart, and New Horizons
Ahead of his Splendour slot and his long-delayed Australia tour, Manchester emcee Aitch talks about his new single “Baby,” his love for the camera, and what we can expect from 2022..
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The Return of Montgomery
Synth-pop purveyor Montgomery dropped an EP, found a fan in Taylor Swift, and all but vanished for a half-decade — now, following a seachange, she’s back with her second effort..
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Saba, From Nothing to Abundance
On Few Good Things, Saba is older, wiser, and looking back on his story — the highs, the lows, and the timeless challenges faced over generations of family..
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Meet MINOE, the Canadian musician making magic out of swirling and sultry R&B
On her new single Might Be, Canadian R&B artist MINOE fuses passions, convictions, and sobering realisations with wordless melodies and sweeping synths..