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Are these the 20 best albums of 2026 so far?

If you haven't had the time to keep up with new music this year, we've got you covered. Find your new favourite album here.

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Duration: 27 minutes 5 seconds

Published: Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Topic: ABC News

When you buy merch at a gig, bands aren't making as much as you'd think

Three years after a defining flashpoint in the dispute over merchandise cuts, venues and artists are still at an impasse.

A crowd of people stand in front of a merchandise tent for Oasis outside a stadium

Published: Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Topic: ABC News

For Emma Louise, the only salvation from suffering is songwriting

It took seven years for the Jungle hit-maker and Flume collaborator to share the music that saved her following a "mental breakdown".

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Published: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 4:30am

Topic: ABC News

Listen Back

Sky High

Hau Latukefu brings you music to make you move. From hip hop, to soul, funk and groove.

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm

Topic: Sky High

The Beths live at the Roundhouse Sydney 2026

This week, we're serving up some indie rock goodness with a set from none other than The Beths!

Duration: 1 hour

Published: Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Topic: Live At The Wireless on Double J

Andrew Sa talks about new album "American Rough"

Also, a crossing of the streams with a twangy twist as Sierra Ferrell teams up with Beck

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm

Topic: Tower of Song

Nick Allbrook on getting the "brokenness and beauty" of W.A. into Pond's new album

Pond frontman and lead vocalist Nick Allbrook joined Michael Hing in the studio to chat all about the new album, how mining giant Woodside influenced the new tracks, and the time Nick got his nose cauterised side of stage.

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 10:30am

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 10:30am

Topic: Mornings

Music Reads

Pond — Terrestrials

Pond provide WA cultural commentary in a hybrid of 1980s pub rock and post-punk on their 11th album, Terrestrials.

Abstract oil painting portrait of five male members of West Australian rock band Pond

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Rowena Wise announces Australian tour for October 2026

The revered singer takes her band out on the road for a string of shows in support of her forthcoming second album.

Studio portrait of a person in a white shirt and brown pants against a plain wall, lit from one side casting shadow.

Published: Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 9:00am

Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 9:00am

James Blake will tour Australian this summer

The acclaimed British artist is bringing his album Trying Times to Australian audiences in December.

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Published: Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 7:00am

Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 7:00am

Baby Cool — Infinity Baby

On her second solo album, Grace Cuell (of Nice Biscuit) evokes both the celestial and subtropical with spellbinding psychedelia, folksy dream pop, and enchanting atmosphere.

Published: Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Classic Albums

You Am I - Hourly Daily

'I'm not just the guy that does the windmills and jumps a lot and abuses audiences' - the album that cemented an unequivocal legacy

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Vika and Linda Bull - Vika and Linda

From backing vocalists to centre stage - the album that launched the brilliant career of Australia's premier vocal duo

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

2manydjs - As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2

A pioneering mashup record that's as revelatory as it's a riotously good time

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Mental As Anything - Cats & Dogs

The warmth, wit and unpretentious fun of a fundamental Australian band

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:00pm

Take 5

Poh Ling Yeow's five sides

Poh Ling Yeow has been part of our lives for two decades. As a TV chef, a gourmet stall owner, a celebrity in the jungle, and a cookbook author.

Poh Ling Yeow wearing a strapless silverly corset top with a green skirt and red lipstick

Duration: 40 minutes 43 seconds

Published: Thu 28 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Thu 28 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Topic: Take 5

Hot Chip jubilant songs from the archive

2026 marks 20 years since Hot Chip released The Warning. Their second album leapt from the quiet, reflective electro of their debut and catapulted us all onto the dancefloor.

Duration: 33 minutes 9 seconds

Published: Thu 21 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Thu 21 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Topic: Take 5

Gotye Takes 5 from the archives

This month, Gotye's breakthrough album Like Drawing Blood, turns 20. It was the record that took him from bedroom producer to Hottest 100 favourite, showcasing his incredible talent at sewing sounds.

Duration: 27 minutes 34 seconds

Published: Thu 14 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Thu 14 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Topic: Take 5

Tool's unexpected finds in their music library

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Tool's huge album 10,000 Days. Back in 2013, Tool were in the country playing massive shows when drummer Danny Carey and bass player Justin Chancellor came into the triple j studios to Take 5 with Zan Rowe.

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Duration: 18 minutes 49 seconds

Published: Thu 7 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Thu 7 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Topic: Take 5

The 50 Best

The 50 best albums of 2025: Your ultimate year-end music guide

It's been an incredible year of music. Did your favourite album of 2025 make our list?

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Published: Wed 10 Dec 2025 at 6:00am

Wed 10 Dec 2025 at 6:00am

The 50 best albums of 2024

In a blockbuster year for music releases, nothing excited us more than these 50 albums.

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Published: Wed 11 Dec 2024 at 6:23am

Wed 11 Dec 2024 at 6:23am

The 50 Best Debut Singles

The songs that defined careers, started movements, disrupted genres.

Published: Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 4:55pm

Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 4:55pm

50 game-changing women of Australian music

The artists who shifted the needle in our local scene

Christine Anu, Alison Wonderland, Tkay Maidza, Chrissy Amphlett, Sampa The Great, Courtney Barnett, Adalita, Stella Donnelly

Published: Mon 8 Mar 2021 at 8:00am

Mon 8 Mar 2021 at 8:00am

Feature Albums

Pond — Terrestrials

Pond provide WA cultural commentary in a hybrid of 1980s pub rock and post-punk on their 11th album, Terrestrials.

Published: Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Baby Cool — Infinity Baby

On her second solo album, Grace Cuell (of Nice Biscuit) evokes both the celestial and subtropical with spellbinding psychedelia, folksy dream pop, and enchanting atmosphere.

Published: Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Josh Pyke — Kingdom Within

On his first independent album since 2004, the beloved singer-songwriter offers sonic comfort amid an increasingly fraught and fractured world.

Two-headed mythical pink wolf-lion hybrid creature snarls and bears its fangs. Text reads: Kingdom Within, Josh Pyke

Published: Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Jalen Ngonda — Doctrine Of Love

Step back in time with the UK-based American singer and his authentic take on Motown and '60s soul.

Published: Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00am

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Double J

Are these the 20 best albums of 2026 so far?

When you buy merch at a gig, bands aren't making as much as you'd think

For Emma Louise, the only salvation from suffering is songwriting

Sky High

The Beths live at the Roundhouse Sydney 2026

Andrew Sa talks about new album "American Rough"

Nick Allbrook on getting the "brokenness and beauty" of W.A. into Pond's new album

Pond — Terrestrials

Rowena Wise announces Australian tour for October 2026

James Blake will tour Australian this summer

Baby Cool — Infinity Baby

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You Am I - Hourly Daily

Vika and Linda Bull - Vika and Linda

2manydjs - As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2

Mental As Anything - Cats & Dogs

Poh Ling Yeow's five sides

Hot Chip jubilant songs from the archive

Gotye Takes 5 from the archives

Tool's unexpected finds in their music library

The 50 best albums of 2025: Your ultimate year-end music guide

The 50 best albums of 2024

The 50 Best Debut Singles

50 game-changing women of Australian music

Pond — Terrestrials

Baby Cool — Infinity Baby

Josh Pyke — Kingdom Within

Jalen Ngonda — Doctrine Of Love