Lists Music News Here are the best new albums landing in April by Tammy Moir We’ve rounded up the best records landing across the month, from major returns to local standouts. April 2026 is shaping up to be a massive month for music, with heavy hitters like…
Music News Don’t Get Distracted or risk missing out on Thundercat’s just-announced Australian tour by Zara Andrew He just wants to party with Aus! Just yesterday, Thundercat announced the Australian leg of his tour and trust us, it’s shaping up to be a show that you’ll want…
News Thundercat on punk, music and cultural connection by Georgie Tancred Why the genre-bending bassist sees punk as a vital force in today’s cultural landscape Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner has spent more than two decades forging a unique path through music, moving…
Music News Thundercat’s Funk-Fueled Return with Two New Singles by Veniana Vucago After half a decade, Thundercat returns with two new singles that swirl funk, R&B, and cosmic charm. Los Angeles funk maestro Thundercat is back with fresh music. “I Wish I…
Lists Music News Here’s Happy Mag’s picks for the five must-see acts at Dark Mofo 2023 by Tom Disalvo Tasmanian festival Dark Mofo is ushering its biggest musical program to date, in celebration of its tenth anniversary edition this June. While the onset of the winter months means we…
Features Lists News The 25 best contemporary jazz albums of the 2010s by Luke Saunders As we cautiously edge more deeply into the 2020’s we’ve decided to reflect on an incredible decade of music. Most elucidating of all is the tidal resurgence of contemporary jazz….
Music News LISTEN: Gorillaz collaborate with Thundercat on groovy hit ‘Cracker Island’ by Olivia Adams Alt-rock and hip hop group, Gorillaz and R&B/soul artist, Thundercat have come together on a new track, Cracker Island. A glorious collaboration has taken place with Thundercat and the Gorillaz…
Music News WATCH: Ariana Grande & Thundercat – ‘Them Changes’ (Live at Adult Swim Music Festival) by Jenae Madden In an unlikely match made in heaven, pop princess Ariana Grande has joined R&B/funk bassist Thundercat for a cosmic rendition of his 2015 single Them Changes. It’s a cathartic take…
Music WATCH: Thundercat – ‘Dragonball Durag’ by Happy Thundercat goes full Johnny Bravo in the clip for Dragonball Durag, attempting to seduce HAIM, Kali Uchis, and Quinta Brunson. The track was co-produced by Flying Lotus and comes from Thundercat’s…
Lists Music Happy Listening: the 8 new releases we’re obsessed with this week by Luke Haggart It’s been an impressive and exciting start to the new decade, with so much great new music already emerging on the other side of the New Year. The world never…
Lists 5 sprawling jazz albums for the modern listener by Happy A good jazz album is truly something worth investing time into. You pour yourself a tall glass of your favourite poison, clear the schedule, and sink into whatever plush couch,…
Lists Feeling flat? Kick off the weekend with Papaya Tree’s 7 favourite pre-gig jams by Happy Sydney jazz fusion junkies Papaya Tree dropped their long-awaited debut single Bamboo Schooner last week and oh boy, it was worth the wait. Tonight, they’re set to launch said single at the World…
News Inaugural Sydney City Limits Festival books Beck, Phoenix, Justice, Grace Jones and more by Happy The legends who work hard each and every year to bring you Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival have just announced a brand new event. Taking note from the…
