In his third decade in the music industry, Stephen has worked in marketing, been a radio plugger, hosted radio shows, worked in record stores, programmed BIGSOUND and launched tech platforms, but at his heart is just a giant music nerd. In 2021, the opportunity to become the custodian of TheMusic.com.au arose and he grabbed it, with the goal of joining Purple Sneakers, Countrytown and Kill Your Stereo in flying the flag for great music journalism and great Australian music.
Stephen loves his family, The Beach Boys, politics and chart statistics. You can decide which order.
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The GUTS tour heads down under.
Just when you thought he was done with Australia....
Splendour leak their own announcement... and the internet melts down
"We have some artist updates for you. Some will be welcome additions and others may disappoint."
Another new week and more news as the staff turnover and changes at triple j continue unabated.
The Australian electronic music industry is in shock with news of the passing of Andrew Penhallow.
A man in his 40s was found dead in a toilet at the popular boutique festival yesterday.
"We call it the 'Music Tax' - where you will do anything or be paid anything to get the chance to 'make it' or be involved with those that do."
"Everything is about alcohol, even the launch nights no-one is listening to the artist, they're just getting drunk."
You can cancel the Splendour main stages, but you can't cancel the vibe.