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Emma Newbury, Contributor

Emma Newbury

Emma is a Meanjin/Brissy-based music journalist. While pioneering her love for music journalism at the babyfaced age of 16, Emma has worked her way up the scene through the likes of local DIY media outlets such as The Sawce, Alterwave Magazine, and The Stew. Emma has also been lucky enough to create content for label Dirty Hit on numerous occasions, getting to personally know amazing artists such as Pale Waves and Wallice.

When not writing, Emma can be found at the latest gig, stuck in a good book, or perfecting her lizard impression while lapping up the heat in New Farm Park. She is also an avid collector of gig setlists, so don’t be surprised if you catch her making her way towards the barrier at your show.

While typically loyal to her all-encompassing indie music, Emma also enjoys taking a trip through the genre-verse including jazz, DnB, and her absolute favourite, psych rock. Her favourite artists typically include Toro y Moi, Alice Phoebe Lou, and Julia Jacklin. 

Emma has always had a passion for writing short stories and reviews and combined this with her undying love for music. Her favourite part of what she does is getting to support her home city and all the amazing sounds that are emerging from Brisbane. She is a huge advocate for representation within the Australian Music Scene.

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Reviews / Live
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. @ Riverstage, Brisbane
Fontaines D.C. provided genuinely wholesome moments that echoed the fuzzy joy you feel right after counting down to the new year.
Reviews / Live
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Eilish left an indelible mark on her Brisbane audience, and she truly meant every word about Australia being a special place to her.
Features / Interviews
Peach Pit
How Writer's Block, Aussie Birds & Catholic Guilt Informed Peach Pit's 'Magpie'
Ahead of their upcoming Australian tour, Peach Pit delve into the inspirations behind their new album 'Magpie.'
Features / Music
Embassy Big Band
Perth Festival Welcomes You To ‘The Embassy’: 'It's Quite A Wild Ride'
Perth Festival Artistic Director Anna Reece tells us what to expect from this year’s newest venue addition, with the party kicking off this Friday.
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Features / Interviews
Ghost Care
Ghost Care Kickstart 2025 With A New Single And West Australian Tour
"It's nice to have a project that we're really proud of."
Features / Music
Emily Wurramara, Alter Boy, Electric Fields, Peter Garrett
East Perth Power Station: The Heartbeat Of Perth Festival 2025
"I hope that WA will take ownership over this because it’s really exciting for us and our industry," said Perth Festival's Artistic Director Anna Reece of the revived venue.
News / Music
Emily Wurramara will be playing Casa Musica at East Perth Power Station.
Perth Festival Unveils Free Events For 2025 Lineup
Catch Emily Wurramara, Zero Emcee, and heaps more free acts at this year’s Perth Festival.
News / Music
Kiwirrkurra Band
Kiwirrkurra Band Selected For Nannup Music Festival’s Artist Development Program
The band’s talent will be nurtured via a 10-day program including recording sessions, mentoring, and a festival slot.
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News / Music
Dylan Olliverre
A Day in the Studio with Dylan Ollivierre
Join award-winning songwriter and producer Dylan Ollivierre as he takes you through his studio, shares what it’s like working with some of Australia's best upcoming artists, and gives insight into his debut solo EP.
News / Music
Jaycee
Perth Artist Jaycee 'Blown Away' After Hitting A Billion Streams In China
“The support from Chinese fans is humbling, and it inspires me to continue sharing my art.”
News / Music
RTRFM is Boorloo's community radio hub.
RTRFM Announces FWD RWD 2025: A Celebration of Boorloo’s Dance Music Scene
Beltrac, Burna, Indiya and more will be up on the decks.
News / Music
Spacey Jane, Kayps, POND, Adrian Dzvuke.
14 WA Artists Who Are Releasing Music In 2025
From Pond, Spacey Jane and Pendulum, to local acts like Little Guilt and Yikes, here's all the releases on our radar for 2025.
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