Welcome to the Australian Art Music playlist! A monthly playlist of classical, jazz, experimental and electronic music focused on contemporary Australian composers, musicians and sound artists.

I love a fast, driving piece of music. Something who’s energy sweeps you away or the chaos of stimulus overwhelms you. And maybe that’s another month’s playlist. But this month I wanted to explore slower, more spacious pieces – to actively take time to sit with music that unfurls interestingly but gradually.

I’ve found this to be really rewarding collection of pieces, and I hope you find the same, over a cup of tea or just a moment to stop in the midst of a busy day.

There’s a wider range of topics and instrumentations this month, from orchestra to solo piano to jazz quintet with EWI and everything in between. Some of the featured recording released in the last week, and some are from the early 2000’s, always an excellent sign of the wealth of music there is to discover.

If you’re still wanting more music to explore I’d always recommend the Australian Art Music...