Music
The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction
For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross…
Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK
We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their…
The Best Headphones To Buy In 2023
Your go-to guide on the best headphones and earphones to buy in 2023—from the best headphones for running to the top noise-cancelling…
Make The Most Of The New Year At This Free Street Party Taking Over Sydney
Summer in Sydney is looking the goods. After a successful traffic-stopping inaugural festival in January of this year, it's just…
12 Of The Best Workout Playlists On Spotify
If you're in the market for endurance EDM, upbeat pop bangers or heavy-based rap when you need to dig deep on your next run or gym…
Fire Up Your New Year’s Eve Party With These Vibing Spotify Playlists
A successful New Year’s Eve party—the kind people talk about for years to come—always has a few key ingredients; a rad…
Head West For This Massive Music And Arts Festival
Perth Festival 2023 kicks off in January and promises to be more show-stopping than ever with an unbelievable lineup of music, art,…
The Best Christmas Music On Spotify To Get You In The Festive Spirit
Surprise, Christmas is not limited to just Mariah Carey.
The Best Spotify Playlists For Every Occasion
From dinner parties to road trips, go ahead and bless your ears with the best Spotify playlists.
12 Of The Best Spotify Playlists To Listen To At Your Next Dinner Party
From curated lists of the very best cinematic music moments to coveted playlists emulating every major hip artist you need to know about…
Lose Yourself At Illuminate, Adelaide’s Electric Winter Festival
With a program loaded with free and ticketed events to appeal to folks young and old, art-savvy culture vultures and first-timers alike will…
6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC
Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live…
Harry Styles Is Touring Australia And New Zealand In 2023
While we don’t like to play favourites here at Urban List, we can’t deny that when it ones to One Direction, Harry Styles has…
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance To See Hamilton The Musical Before It Leaves Sydney
The award-winning musical has captivated Australian audiences but now the production will be drawing the curtains closed on Sunday, 27…
Bliss Out To A Bunch Of Aussie Artists With ‘Supported’, A Summer Music Series By Jimmy Brings
These rough past couple of years have taught us to appreciate two things: having stuff delivered and the support of good mates. As…
Aussie Band Pacific Avenue On First Date Heartbreaks, Tattoos And New Music
In 2017, Kiama four-piece indie rock band Pacific Avenue was born, but their history goes way back. The stars aligned when Ben…
Uncover The Unbelievable Tattoo Tales Of Melbourne Band CIVIC
We caught up with CIVIC and spoke to Jim over a couple of Sailor Jerry bevs about good vegan dinners, getting…
Kaiit On Her Epic Tattoo Collection, Musical Inspirations And Love For 1920s Makeup
At just 23 years of age, Naarm singer and artist Kaiit (she/they/he) is one of the most exciting talents to grace the Australian…
Snoop Dogg Announces Massive Australian Tour
It’s the news that our locked down souls needed—the world’s biggest Hip Hop artist Snoop Dogg is returning to Australian…
Meet Adrian Dzvuke, The Perth Music Prodigy You Need To Add To Your Playlist
We couldn't be luckier here in Perth to be home to some incredible talent—especially when it comes to music.
What You Need To Know About The Online Festival Supporting Emerging Artists
Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.
Lorde’s Solar Power Tour Will Kick Off Across Australia And New Zealand In 2022
It’s her first tour since 2017.
Amy Shark Talks Working With Ed Sheeran, Her National Tour And Being Vulnerable
We caught up with Amy Shark ahead of her national tour (which kicks off Friday 11 June in Newcastle) to talk about her new album, hitting…
Get Familiar With Kinder, The Sister Duo Bringing Club Beats Back To The Mainstream
Starting out as DJs and fast becoming favourites on the festival circuit, opening for the likes of Marshmello and RL Grime, sisters Briony…
Make Tracks To Byron Bay For This Epic Music Festival Held In A Brewery
Amazing news: The Festival Of The Stone is back in Byron Bay on 5 June 2021 and heads up, tickets will sell out real quick.
Meet Budjerah, Matt Corby’s Protégé You Need To Know About
When it comes to homegrown talent, we are seriously blessed here in Australia—that busker down the street could be the next world-wide…
Tash Sultana On New Music, Owning Their Truth And Hitting The Stage Again
We caught up with Tash Sultana to discuss being at peace both professionally and personally, creativity during lockdown and the hope of…
How To Long Lunch Like A Pro With Thandi Phoenix
We sit down with Australian singer-songwriter Thandi Phoenix to uncover what makes a luxe long lunch.
How To Nail Your Next Movie Night, According To Touch Sensitive
We sit down with Touch Sensitive to chat about the perfect movie night set-up.
Here’s Where And When Australia’s Best Music Festivals Are Happening In 2021
We bloody love music festivals. With a cracking line up of epic musicians and mates by your side on the d-floor—it’s good vibes…
G Flip Talks TikTok, Mardi Gras And Living Their Best Damn Life
It seems like everyone wants a little bit of G Flip in their lives right now. The Melbourne-based singer dropped a sweet collab with Illy in…
Kick It Old School With These 5 Hip Hop Artists Carving Their Own Path To Success
It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a…
8 Romantic Spotify Playlists To Sweep You Off Your Feet This Valentine’s Day
For the swooners, the crooners and antics under the doonas.
Bless Your Ears With Netflix’s Best TV Series Soundtracks
We’re a sucker for a good playlist, allowing our favourite Netflix series to live on, way after the credits roll.
Peep The Must-Have Essentials Tkay Maidza’s Packing For Her Summer Vacay
We caught up with one of our favourite musos, Tkay Maidza, to scope out the seven must-have items she’s popping in her suitcase and…
Bless Your Ears With Taylor Swift’s Surprise Album Dropping Today
This is not a drill! Despite blessing our ears back in July—AKA the epicentre of lockdown life—with her surprise album Folklore,…
Bless Your Ears With These 7 Festival-Worthy Summer Playlists
It’s been a hell of a long and brutal year, and we could all use some good vibes and a boogie. But while it doesn’t look like…
On The Record | GRAACE Talks Skateboarding And Summer Beats
If you’re after a sweet beat to get those summer vibes flowing then you need to pour yourself a margarita and bliss out to…
11 Christmas Playlists To Rock Around The Christmas Tree To
Deck the halls with sounds of Michael Bublé and the Queen of Christmas—Maria Carey.
On The Record | Six60 On Surviving Lockdown And Going Deep In Their New Documentary
Just like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, Six60 are sharing their story on the big screen. Till The Lights Go…
Get Excited, The Australian Hamilton Cast Has Just Been Announced And It Is Epic
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ll know that Hamilton fever is at an all-time high right now and we’re…
Nominate A Mate Who’s Been Doing Cool Things In Music To Win $1500
Entries close Sunday!
On The Record | Plug Into Loose Ends And Lockdown Beats With Illy
We have big love for Illy. The uber-talented writer and rapper is always down for a good yarn and this time he’s coming to us direct…
Let The Good Vibes Roll With Boo Seeka’s Personalised Playlist Just For You
With grim lockdown and border restriction news dropping on the daily, sometimes you just need to turn the telly off and plug into a good…
Be Inspired By The Creative Genius Behind Beyonce’s Black Is King
Filmed around the world in the US, the UK, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Belgium—and featuring the likes of Naomi Campbell, Lupita…
Be Mesmerised By Miiesha’s Surprise Gig Inside An Ancient Limestone Cave
We’ve made no secret about the fact that we’re obsessed with Miiesha and her incredible sound. A proud Pitjantjatjara…
Make Way For Bedroom Pop, AR Boutiques And A New Era Of Gaming
This month, we're adding bedroom pop to our playlists, a genre spawned from artists getting creative in iso. We investigate a…
Bless Your Ears With Taylor Swift’s Goosebump-Inducing New Album
While the release of her last album, Lover, involved an international Easter egg hunt, in true 2020-style Swift has delivered the news of…
Amp Up, Tyler, The Creator Is Headlining Splendour In The Grass 2021 And Tickets Have Just Dropped
COVID-19 might have stolen music festivals from us this year, but praise the music gods because Splendour In The Grass has just…
Dial Up The Wanderlust, Here’s Where Aussie Songbird GRAACE Is Travelling To After Lockdown
This week, we caught up with Aussie singer GRAACE, ahead of her live performance on The Living Room Concert Series, which airs this Sunday…
On The Record | Bless Your Ears With Miiesha’s Thought-Provoking New Album
We’ve been utterly obsessed with Miiesha since she burst onto the Aussie music scene mid last year. Her sound? A smooth, honey-like…
Put The Tent Away, Splendour In The Grass Has Officially Been Cancelled For 2020
We all knew it was coming and now it's official—Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled for 2020.
Bless Your Ears With triple j’s Epic Indigenous Takeover Week
In celebration of Reconciliation Week, triple j Unearthed’s daily TOPS program has launched a week-long Indigenous…
Get Pumped, Falls Festival Has Announced That 2020 Is Happening
We’ve pretty much come to terms with the sad fact that festivals just aren’t going to be a thing in 2020, but that isn’t…
Stock Up On Vinyl At This Massive Online Warehouse Sale
Record Store Day 2020 may be postponed until 20 June, but you can fill that void this weekend with The Great Australian Warehouse…
Take A Trip Down Memory Lane, A Coachella Doco Is Here For Your Quarantined Soul
Couch-ella at your service.
On The Record | Tune In To Interscope Records’ Next Generation, JAWNY And renforshort
Looking for new music? Tune in to just two rising stars in the spotlight of Interscope’s next generation of sound.
Beat Boredom, This Viral Video Is Your Next Tik Tok-Fuelled Dance Phenomenon
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the short-form video app, Tik Tok has well and truly taken over the…
Turn Up The Volume, Here’s How You Can Support Your Favourite Australian Artists Right Now
Over the last month or so, we’ve seen festivals and gigs cancelled Australia-wide, with no real indication of when it will be safe for…
Band Together And Support The Australian Music Industry With The Sound Of Silence Campaign
With some pretty terrifying news bulletins hitting us thick and fast, the devastating effect of COVID-19 can render us all a little…
Jam Out At Home Thanks To The Online Music Festival Happening This Weekend
It’s not all doom and gloom thanks to the guys behind Isol-Aid Music Festival.
Bless Your Ears With 7 Of The Coolest Work From Home Playlists
If you’re one of the many people who have started working from home, then welcome to our rad crew. By now there’s a chance the…
On The Record | Everything You Need To Know About Rüfüs Du Sol’s Powerful Sunrise Set At Joshua Tree
"It feels like you’re on Mars when you’re there, it just felt like the place that captured the band and what we do and our…
On The Record | Get To Know Col3trane, The Soulful R&B Prodigy Carving Up His Own Lane
He’s been called North London’s answer to Frank Ocean—and while the raw emotion, the soul and the otherworldliness are all…
Grab The Glitter, This Rainbow Festival Is Bringing A Touch Of Mardi Gras To The NT Outback
Hands up if your Mardi Gras FOMO is as real as ours? Well don’t let the Insta-envy drag you down. The party may be over in Sydney, but…
6 Gigs You Need To Get Behind At Melbourne’s Massive Underground Festival This Month
Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is…
Go Behind The Mic With A Day In The Life Of Musician Jack River
We’re just a little bit obsessed with Aussie songbird Jack River. The ARIA-nominated artist has been tearing up the charts since…
Mark Your Diary, Tame Impala Have Announced A Huge Aussie Tour
We’ve got some seriously epic news for your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and…
Tune Into The 10 Artists That Defined The Last Decade Of Music
When we listen to the mixtape of the 2010s, what does it actually sound like?
Prepare For Peak Nostalgia, So Pop Festival Just Dropped Its Epic 00s Line-Up
Fact: the noughties served up some of the best damn music of all time. Don’t fight us on it.
Here’s Why You Need To Jump On The Disney+ Bandwagon Now
The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.
Get Pumped, Queen Lizzo Is Coming To Australia
Fire up, guys. The FOMO 2020 is around the corner, and freaking Lizzo is headlining. There’s no denying it, 2019 was…
On The Record | Illy Talks Fresh Beats, Festivals And Finding His Voice
We’re long-time fans of Aussie hip hop legend Illy so we’ve been chomping at the bit to hear his new beats. Turns out,…
We’ve Found The Perfect Playlist According To Your Star Sign
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s all things horoscope related. We’re more than…
On The Record | Inside The Vulnerable World Of Julia Michaels
Songwriting genius Julia Michaels started young—like most prodigies. She composed her own tracks at the age of 12. By 14, she…
Every Influential 90s Artist That Helped Shape Music Culture Today
Who revolutionised the charts for EDM DJs, genre-bending music and women?
Mark Your Diary, The Game of Thrones Live Concert Is Finally Coming To Australia
If you’re still mourning the series finale of Game of Thrones (guilty), dry your eyes because you’ll soon have the chance to…
On The Record | Boy & Bear On New Beats And Bouncing Back From The Brink
After a health-related hiatus, Aussie pop-folk legends, Boy & Bear are back with new music and a national tour, and we couldn’t be…
Get Amped, Post Malone Is Dropping A New Album Next Month
If you ask us, Post Malone can do no wrong, except when he makes us wait for his new album to drop. Well praise the hip hop lords because…
Mark Your Calendar, Travis Scott Is Headlining Australia’s Answer To Glastonbury
Travis Scott, the rapper on everyone’s playlists right now, has just confirmed he’s headed down under for one show…
Hype Up, Kid Cudi Is Kicking Off A New Album And Netflix Series
It’s been three long years since Kid Cudi graced our playlists with a fresh album and thankfully the wait is now over… sort…
Hype Up, Musical Genius Hans Zimmer Is Headed To Australia
Hans Zimmer, musical genius and composer of almost every epic movie score in existence, will be touring the East Coast of Australia this…
11 Under The Radar Artists You Need To Know About Now
As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up.
Get Around The Gender-Equal Lineup At Primavera Sound
This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.
Get The Lowdown On Childish Gambino’s Slew Of Australian Sideshow Dates
If you were devastated when news broke out last year about Childish Gambino cancelling his Australian tour, hang tight, because we’re…
Get Your Psychedelic Playlists Ready Because Grimes Is About To Drop A New Album
It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new…
Tune In, Avicii’s Team Is Dropping A Posthumous Track This Week
His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.
Watch History Being Made In The Trailer For Beyonce’s New Documentary
This is the moving story behind Beychella.
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Role Of Cancel Culture In Music Right Now
Cancel Culture is undoubdtedly one of the most powerful digital movements today affecting the music world.
Troye Sivan And Lauv Talk Break Ups, Tour Essentials And What Music Really Looks Like In 2019
We couldn’t kick off the first week of music month at Urban List without chatting to pop music’s most coveted duo right now. In…
Gear Up, Childish Gambino Is Headlining Splendour In The Grass
Plus Chance The Rapper, Tame Impala, SZA, Hayden James, Matt Corby and Ziggy Alberts.
Ariana Grande Just Surprised The World With A New Power Track
An ode to all things friendship, freedom and protecting your own energy.
Tkay Maidza Talks Streetwear, Killer Style And Never Blending In
Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during…
The Sacai X Beats By Dre Collab Is Here To Elevate Your Headphone Game
Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats…
On The Record | Touring, Tea And Tamagotchis With Mallrat
She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20,…
A Mobile Disco Is Coming To This Stunning Bali Beach Club
Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct…
On The Record | From Kings Cross Clubs To Millions Of Streams, This Is Set Mo
The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no…
Everything To Know About The Biggest Wins At The 2019 Grammys
Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop.
Channel Your Inner Freak, Billie Eilish Is Touring Australia And NZ
Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.
Everything Right With Ariana Grande’s New Neon-Soaked Music Video
And what to expect when you hit play? Think glitchy transitions, hip hop vibes, over-sized jackets, all the bisexual lighting and chunky…
PNAU On Their Fifth Album And The Evolution Of Australia’s Music Industry
PNAU are essentially Australian royalty. The guys have been banging out hits since their first album release in 1999. In 2007 they…
On The Record | We Chat Festivals And Going Genre-Free With DJ Dena Amy
The South African-born, Australian-raised DJ has been hitting the decks at festivals like Your Paradise and Coachella.
The Ultimate Entertainment Gift Guide
Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…
Here’s What Went Down At Childish Gambino’s Secret PHAROS Gig
Over the weekend musician slash actor slash creative genius Childish Gambino graced the southern hemisphere with his presence, bringing his…
All The Best Albums From 2018 You Should Have Listened To By Now
2018, we'll let you finish, but Cardi B had one of the greatest albums of all time.
Rising Artist Mojo Juju Talks Touring, Race And Mental Health Awareness
In the middle of Mojo’s national tour, we sat down with her to talk about her latest album aptly named, Native Tongue. What we…
On The Record | We Chat LA And Studio Vibes With RÜFÜS DU SOL
The trio has just dropped a new LP and is set to tour Australia in 2019.
Ziggy Alberts Dropped A New Album Just In Time For Your Summer Road Trip
It’s 10 glorious lazy Sunday tunes and we’re already fans.
It’s Happening, Rita Ora Finally Announced Her First Ever Australian Tour
Worth the damn wait.
Bring On The Anthems, Arctic Monkeys Is Set To Tour Australia
Fluorescent Adolescent is the tune of our teenage years. Period.
Rudimental Chats Drums And Diversity Ahead Of Their New Album Launch
The UK group are gearing up to launch their new album 'Toast To Our Differences' early next year.
Cancel Everything, Post Malone Just Announced His 2019 Australian Tour
And we feel just like a rockstar.
Hype Up, RÜFÜS DU SOL Just Announced Their Biggest Australian Tour Yet
And it's set to be pure sonic magic.
Where To Get All Of The Best Looks From Spotify’s Front Left Live Gig For Yourself
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your wardrobe cause you didn’t have anything to wear (especially to a…
Mona Foma Tickets Are On Sale Today And The Line-Up Is Nuts
We’re calling it – Mona Foma, could be the most value-for-money festival on your calendar this year.