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Japanese artist Ichiko Aoba has earned a devoted cult following with her ethereal, beguiling ambient folk music.

Dozing off at a gig? For this cult musician, it’s a compliment

Beloved Japanese folk artist Ichiko Aoba is bringing her dreamy sound to Vivid.

  • Robert Moran

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Our next prime minister, Richard Glover.

Ten policies that would make me the perfect prime minister

From mandating the “generous pour” to banning the social kiss, I’ll make these changes on day one.

  • Richard Glover
Tom Avgenicos has become one of Sydney’s most acclaimed trumpters.

What does ecological decay sound like? This profound suite from one of our leading trumpeters

Sydney trumpeter Tom Avgenicos musically depicts the conflict between nature and urbanisation.

  • John Shand
Irish writer Colum McCann’s new book is called Twist.

When the internet cut out, Colum McCann boarded a ship – and found his next novel

The writer joined the crew of the Leon Thevenin as they trawled the bottom of the ocean looking for a break in a cable.

  • Jane Sullivan
Did Jay-Z move the needle on the zee-drift?

Jay Zee or Jay Zed? I can tell your age by your answer

Z has always been trouble, and Gen-Z is just the latest to claim the letter.

  • David Astle
Book covers

Why do all book covers look the same now?

That book looks so familiar to you … because it is.

  • Michael Sun
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One of the dance scenes - performed by professional ballet dancers - in Etoile.

This new ballet series from Gilmore Girls creators is en pointe

Emmy Award-winning husband-and-wife creative team Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s new series is a little like Emily in Paris ... but with more dancing.

  • Kylie Northover

Eight new books to take you from rock ‘n’ roll to the joy of nature

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.

  • Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Big lock energy.

Serious question: why are there so many keys?

Too many keys means too many locks. And I’ve had it up to here with locks.

  • Robert Moran
Author Hannah Kent.

‘I could feel the cold’: the dreams that told Hannah Kent what to write

Drawn to snowy Iceland as a teenager, the award-winning author found the country calling her again.

  • Suzie Keen

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