The man from Arnhem Land who’s cool as hell
Danzel Baker, the talent behind Baker Boy, has been making his presence felt in the mainstream music scene. With the 2019 Young Australia of the Year award under his belt, Baker has kicked off his […]
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Indigenous musos crowned at sold-out Brisbane show
Indigenous artist Tia Gostelow has made history by becoming the youngest recipient to claim Album of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs). Gostelow’s album, ‘Thick Skin’ won the prize after national acclaim for […]
Boomerang Fest a ‘musical and sensory delight’ on beautiful Bundjalung country
A stellar Indigenous line-up has been announced for this year’s Boomerang Festival, including Young Australian of the Year Baker Boy. Running throughout the Easter long weekend from April 19-21 as part of Bluesfest Byron Bay, […]
A call to arms from Wilcannia’s Barkindji Soldiers
A new anthem from deep within the throbbing heart of western NSW is calling Australians to action. The song Heartbeat, written by a group of Indigenous artists known as the Barkindji Soldiers from Wilcannia, NSW, is […]
NIT Exclusive: Dan Sultan on his new album, touring in the regions and what it’s like to make the cover of Rolling Stone
Almost a decade after his performance in Bran Nue Dae, singer-songwriter Dan Sultan has released a new album Aviary Takes and he’s set for a regional tour, which will include a performance at the Pilbara’s iconic […]
Finalists unveiled for 2019 QLD Music Awards
Finalists for the 2019 Queensland Music Awards have been announced, with nominees including Amy Shark, Cub Sport and The Jungle Giants. QMusic have released the award nominations after 70 judges from across Australia selected an […]
A blues-inspired, funky, dusty number
Grown from the Murrawarri/Budjidi community of Enngonia NSW, Indigenous artists Outlawz have created a message of pride, culture, history and strength. Outlawz today released their song ‘Pridelands’ along with a music video. The group formed […]
Australia’s most popular Indigenous songs recorded on first-ever chart
Australia’s first Indigenous music chart is here. The weekly chart of the most heard Indigenous songs across Australian radio has been launched by the organisers of the National Indigenous Music Awards, Radio Monitor and music […]
Tragic accident in southern Arnhem Land claims life of punk guitarist
The music world is mourning the death of the lead guitarist of Indigenous punk rock band, The Lonely Boys. The musician, whose family have asked that his name and image not be used for cultural […]
Australia’s Got Talent star humbled ahead of major performance
Torres Strait Island singer-songwriter Chris Tamwoy has been invited to perform at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Sydney. The Games started at Olympic Park on Saturday, pitting ex-service men and women against […]