It’s one of the latest additions to the 33 1/3 Oceania series.

He's just dropped a new EP called 'dance music smear campaign'. No-one's actually trying to smear his name (as far as I know).

Is the city as good as he says?

It's really good.

'Back Burner's an early contender for AOTY for me, so I caught up with Maia to chat about it.

I am desperately trying to defeat the unc allegations.

A chat with the Melbourne singer-songwriter about new music, time management, and more.

If you're an artist that wants to learn how to record your shows to tape, then read on.

We spoke at length about the Australian music industry, DIY, and more.

A chat with Eora punk band Grim Indiana about their new EP 'The Gutter Confessional', car badging, and the band's future.

Scouse rapper EsDeeKid's coming to Australia next year, and getting a ticket was almost impossible.

The rising R&B artist's just released her debut EP, 'Elora', and it's perfect for late-night yearning.

A chat about respecting burnout, and small decisions.

Honestly, that's not really what the interview is about. I didn't want to make an 'Again'-related pun.

I spoke with the DIY/house show veteran, and he told me some wild stories.

A chat with vocalist/guitarist Noah Learmonth about their mammoth 2025, and what's next.

A chat with Naarm art-pop artist ROMÆO about her new EP, 'Eternal Recurrence'.

I spoke with Green Music Australia CEO Berish Bilander about their work, AI, and more.

A chat with founding member of Musicians Australia, Kimberley Wheeler, about the work of the union.

A chat with the rising slowcore artist about his new EP, 'the machinist',

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

I have a lot of deadlines, and my inbox is scaring me.

A chat with Les Thomas about his upcoming single launch/fundraiser, and what happened with The Wesley Anne.

Ninajirachi’s debut album I Love My Computer explores internet culture, fandom, and connection, cementing her as a rising force in electronic music.

Did I get side-tracked and forgot to organise an interview? You be the judge.

Their new album, 'it's hard to be a fish', is out now.

Comment "Passive Kneeling" on Passive Kneeling's Instagram for seven years of good luck.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to busk, here's a guide.

A chat about visual art, creative collaboration, and much, much more.

Chatting about their Club Miramar series, and what it means for their city's nightlife.

Talking about Sydney's music community, and the wider music industry.

Her debut EP, 'Julie's House', is one of the strongest Australian pop releases of the year.

As Posseshot famously said, it's time to get the money up.

A chat about their new single, expelling negative energy, and their new label home.

A chat with one of Australia's most visionary artists.

Discover why Australian music festivals matter more than ever and how fans can help keep them alive. A deep dive into culture, community, and creativity.

The latest in Australian music and whatever else is rattling around my brain. Click to read Spin To Win, by Ben Madden, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

A mammoth chat with the makers of 'No Tone Unturned', Cal Wright and Jacob Grozdanovski.

A chat with one of Australia's rising videographers.

A chat with family-run vinyl pressing plant Suitcase Records.

I caught up with the CHVRCHES vocalist to talk about her debut solo album, 'Vicious Creature'.

Protect your ears.

The latest in Australian music and whatever else is rattling around my brain. Click to read Spin To Win, by Ben Madden, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Hi there! I’m Ben, and I’m a Melbourne-based music writer who loves supporting Australian artists. I also specialise in content writing, music PR, social media management, marketing and journalism.