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David James Young is a music journalist, amateur DJ and former podcaster working on unceded Dharawal land. He is the Guinness World Record holder for most gigs attended in one year. His other bylines include NME, Junkee, The Big Issue and The Australian.

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Features / Music
Bliss N Eso
'This Isn't A Golden VIP Room – We're Just Like You': After 25 Years, Bliss N Eso Are Still Shooting For 'The Moon'
“There's a message in our music that's very human," Bliss N Eso say alongside the release of their latest record, 'The Moon (The Dark Side)'.
Features / Music
Bliss N Eso
Then Till Now: Bliss N Eso's 10 Best Songs
As Sydney hip hop icons Bliss N Eso celebrate 25 years and ready themselves to release album number nine, we take a look back at their storied discography to pluck out their brightest moments.
Features / Interviews
Pierce Brothers
The Pierce Brothers Can't Wait To Get Back To Queenscliff Music Festival
Australia's most affable siblings are celebrating 15-plus together with a huge blowout at their favourite festival – with a swag of new material to boot.
Features / Music
The Mary Wallopers
Even In A Quiet Year, The Mary Wallopers Keep Making Noise
Ahead of their return to Australia this month, the fearless Irish punks are keeping up the craíc.
Features / Music
MUDRAT
MUDRAT: “We Have To Have Hope, And Endeavour To Be Better”
Forged out of furore and chaos, MUDRAT's debut album sees power in a union of not only hip-hop and rock, but the personal and the political.
Features / Music
Playlunch
Playlunch Are Taking Their Role As Australian Music's Class Clowns Seriously
With Playlunch's 'Sex Ed' album now out in the world, the self-described 'bogan funk' outfit are enjoying their rapid ascent and unapologetic use of humour to deliver the genre-shifting good times.
Features / Opinion
Flume, Ben Lee & Missy Higgins
OP-ED: No, Actually, The Hottest 100 Shouldn't Be All-Australian
"By eliminating any and all international presence from the Hottest 100, however, you may well be creating more problems than you are solving."
Features / List
Damien Rice & Francisca Barreto
10 Iconic Damien Rice Songs We're Hoping To Hear On His Australian Tour
To celebrate Damien Rice's upcoming Australian tour, The Music has rounded up his finest musical moments that would be very much appreciated live and in concert.
Features / Interviews
Jamie xx
Jamie xx: 'I Wanted To Mess With People's Brains A Little Bit'
One of the UK's most in-demand producers is back on the scene with a new album, a new live show and a potential full-scale reunion of his original band.
Features / List
City And Colour
10 City And Colour Songs For New Fans
Recently discovered the lilting voice of Dallas Green? There's 20 years of incredible music waiting for you, and here's your starter kit.
Features / Interviews
Jet
Jet's Mark Wilson Talks Going Symphonic, A Potential Fourth Album & Ignoring The Critics
Jet's Mark Wilson speaks candidly about the band's unexpected but exciting second reunion ahead of their upcoming gig with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Features / Interviews
Empire Of The Sun
Why Are Empire Of The Sun Back? Because It's 'Good For Humanity'
After eight years away, Empire Of The Sun have returned with their ambitious, hopeful, and literally cinematic new album, 'Ask That God,' and an equally stunning tour in October.