Interviews News Happy BIGSOUND Interviews: GLVES by Happy Catching Up at BIGSOUND 2025 with GLVES At BIGSOUND 2025, indigenous artist GLVES (pronounced “gloves”) shared her powerful story during an exclusive interview at Brisbane’s Ovolo Hotel, reflecting on her…
Music News Jessica Mauboy honoured with NIMA Hall of Fame induction and Music Vault display by Loc Ziesing Jessica Mauboy honoured at Indigenous Music Awards with Hall of Fame induction and new Australian Music Vault display. Jessica Mauboy has been inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA)…
Music News The NIMAs are back, and they’re bringing BARKAA, Jessica Mauboy & Velvet Trip to Darwin by Tammy Moir Leading the pack with four NIMA nominations each are 3%, Emily Wurramara and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have always been more than just a night…
Arts Music News REVIEW: Music on Tubowgule – Where Violin, Pedals, Poetry and Ancestry Collide by Tammy Moir Sydney Opera House’s Music on Tubowgule wasn’t your average classical night out For starters, it took place in the Studio – not the grand concert hall – which made it…
Music News Awesome Black and Yours & Owls Amplify First Nations Culture with Expanded Lineup and ‘Respect Country’ Experience by Happy Awesome Black has curated a lineup that puts Blackfulla voices front and centre – Travis De Vries Yours & Owls is turning up the volume on First Nations representation, locking…
Music HARTCOLE on Turning Pain Into Power and His New Track ‘Dear Mum, Pt. II’ by Evelyn Paige Naarm-based artist HARTCOLE opens up about his music, grief, and healing through sound Fresh off the release of his emotional new track, “Dear Mum, Pt. II,” we caught up with…
News Pushing Boundaries with Miss Kaninna: The Hottest New Act in Aussie Music by Tammy Moir Proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon, and Yirendali artist, Miss Kaninna, is hitting 2024 with a bang Her latest single, “Push Up,” is a sultry dance anthem that’s shaking…
Music News Watch: Ripple Effect Band drop music video for ‘Loving and Caring’ by Tammy Moir “Loving and Caring” is a touching tribute, sung in both Kune and English, dedicated to band member Tara Rostron’s late sister Coming straight from the heart of Maningrida in Australia’s…
News T Breezy and Walkerboy deliver joint Mixtape ‘SOUTHS MOST WANTED’ by Tammy Moir T Breezy and Walkerboy pay homage to the iconic duos of hip-hop’s past while carving out their own unique lane with ‘SOUTHS MOST WANTED’ Rising from the streets of Inverell,…
Live Music News Sydney Opera House Announces “Generations and Dynasties”: Celebrating Family, Music, and Culture by Tammy Moir Get ready for a powerful and inspiring celebration of First Nations talent at the Sydney Opera House Kicking off this April at the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Generations and…
Interviews Music News Nooky is a rising voice for this generation, opening the door to healing and a genuine celebration of Blak excellence by Tammy Moir Nooky is a rising voice for this generation, opening the door to healing and a genuine celebration of Blak excellence. Proud Yuin & Thunghutti man, Nooky, dropped into Happy mag…
Interviews Music News We delve into ‘BIG NAME, NO BLANKETS’ & the rebellion of rock with Anyupa Butcher by Happy We caught up with Anyupa Butcher to discuss the incredible debut of ‘BIG NAME, NO BLANKETS’ at the Sydney Festival. The show takes a deep dive into the legendary Warumpi…
News Listen to Dobby’s captivating new single ‘Dirrpi Yuin Patjulinya’ by Tom Disalvo Dobby has this week shared Dirrpi Yuin Patjulinya, the captivating first taste of his upcoming debut album Warrangu: River Stories. A testament to the power of music as a force…