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.

This past weekend, it’s been fun to dip and out of ABC’s Classic 100, (ABC Classic’s answer to the Triple J Hottest 100) and see the countdown from 100 to 1 of their listener’s favourite pieces. There’s something in the anticipation of seeing where pieces will land and seeing if you can guess which fan favourites will return: Beethoven’s Ode to Joy taking the top spot once again this year.

I wanted to take this year’s theme: ‘Feel Good’ and do my own take for this month’s Australian Art Music playlist, and maybe introduce you to some of my feel-good favourites, and some great feel-good music to add to your own collection. As with the Classic 100, this is personal taste, so I’d love to hear some of your favourite Australian music that makes you feel good – tag me on socials or comment below! 

But, I hope this might be a fun starting point to...