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.

Darkness can be both scary and exciting. The anticipation of the unknown sets the mind racing, but the loss of our strongest sense, our sight forces us to stop. And listen.

This month’s playlist is full of pieces that take advantage of this state, whether slowly unfurling, creating intricate soundscapes interwoven with silence. Or, champion the sense of dreaming and desire, the yearning to return to light, home and comfort.

As we settle into Halloween (if you celebrate), or move toward the Summer solstice and the longer days, and daylight savings (if you celebrate); I hope we all still take the time to luxuriate into the stillness of darkness to discover what we truly feel and desire.

If you’re still wanting more music to explore I’d always recommend the Australian Art Music Archive, with all 1,470 previously featured tracks (roughly 150 hours of music) and our new community listening project: 1,000 Curious...