David James Young

Welcome to the intriguing world of Sex Mask

Simultaneously extroverted and enigmatic, and with lyrics that merge Greek mythology and theological imagery, this Melbourne post-punk trio are set to be Australia's next breakout stars

Gut Health – ‘Stiletto’ review: Melbourne post-punks dig their heels in on sharp-dressed debut

One of Australia’s most promising new exports have captured lightning in a bottle on this effortlessly cool LP

Delivery announce new album ‘Force Majeure’: “The guitar solos are even more turbo, the slower songs more emotional”

Hear their new single ‘Operating At A Loss’ and read the Melbourne band’s chat with NME about personnel changes, taking second-album risks and why you're seeing more antipodean bands crack the international touring circuit

Meet 3%, the most important new voice in Australian hip-hop: “We’re not biting our tongues”

As 3%, Nooky, Dallas Woods and Angus Field speak directly and passionately on issues affecting Aboriginal people in Australia. The trio tell NME about ‘Kill The Dead’, “an album about looking in the mirror and seeing a warrior”

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

The Sydney five-piece never thought they’d release an album. Now, they gear up for debut full-length ‘Only One Mode’ – plus tour dates with Knocked Loose and huge festival slots

Kita Alexander: “Everybody is young and in love at least once in their lives”

The Brisbane pop artist on the personal songwriting of her debut album ‘Young In Love’ – and the origins of her hits with Morgan Evans and Fisher

Here are 15 Australian artists releasing new music in 2024

The likes of Peter Garrett, Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas are readying new tunes for 2024 – here’s a list of releases to look out for

ENOLA: “I chose music because life felt too fleeting”

The Melbourne artist’s searing post-punk and commanding live presence have made them one to watch. NME catches up with them to talk their debut EP ‘All Is Forgiven’

Rick Astley settles lawsuit against Yung Gravy over ‘Betty’ vocals

Astley's signature song 'Never Gonna Give You Up' was interpolated on Gravy's 2022 hit single

Måneskin announce deluxe edition of debut album ‘Rush!’

'Rush! (Are U Coming?)' arrives on November 10
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