The Mighty Hoopla music festival is coming to Australia next year! The Australian edition will be held at Bondi Beach on 21 Feb 2026 and will be headlined by Kesha. Other artists include Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, Becky Hill, Rose Grey & more! Tickets on sale 22 Oct: shorturl.at/JH8iS

The wonderful WILSN has released her 2nd album 'Bloom'. It's a gorgeous collection of 14 soul-pop-jazz tracks with a strong 1960s soul sound plus dashes of Motown & gospel. We caught up with WILSN to chat all about the creation of this gem, read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/PDv1G

Kaylee Bell recently released 4th album'Cowboy Up'. A glorious, intoxicating collection of country pop, it is perhaps her most intimate & personal work yet as she explores love, life, growth & becoming a mother. We recently caught up with Bell and you can read the interview now: shorturl.at/sD0Z0

INTERVIEW: Mimi Webb has released her 2nd album 'Confessions'. The 12 tracks showcase Webb's personal & creative growth through self-discovery & empowerment. Sonically, it has a diverse soundscape including electropop, R&B and soulful ballads. Read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/gj0s6

Zara Larsson has released her 5th studio album 'Midnight Sun'. A glorious collection of 10 electronic-dance-pop tracks with delicious sonic deviations, it's a celebration of her Swedish heritage & the joys of summer. Read our review of the album on our website now: shorturl.at/J61JS

INTERVIEW: PERRIE today releases debut solo album 'Perrie' & it's an absolute gem. Restarted & reimagined after Perrie was not happy with its direction, the album crosses pop, country & moving power ballads & is the most open, raw & vulnerable she has ever been. Read our interview: shorturl.at/kP67b

Australian music legend Deborah Conway recently released her new album with Willy Zygier, 'Right Wing Propaganda', a gorgeous collection of acoustic folk-pop-rock. The pair are currently touring across Australia & we recently caught up with Conway, read the interview now: shorturl.at/emTtu

Madison Beer has returned with her first new single of 2025 with the delicious 'yes baby'. It takes Beer’s sound into a harder, electronic-synth-dance sound with a pounding electronic beat that never lets up. Read more & watch the video on our website now: shorturl.at/riV2B

COMPETITION! You could WIN a double pass to see Bea & her Business live in Sydney or Melbourne.Follow Women In Pop & DM us 'Bea and her Business' followed by the city you would like to see her in OR enter via the form on our website - shorturl.at/w86nB Entries close 5pm 19 Sept T&Cs via link in bio.

Paige has released new single 'tragedy', the third taste from her upcoming EP 'paigesspace'. It's a gorgeous, stripped back acoustic guitar pop track with Paige’s voice lending a delicacy and intimacy to the song as she sings of a dying relationship. Read more & watch the video: shorturl.at/1QVkM

INTERVIEW: Today JADE releases her debut album 'That's Showbiz Baby!' An outstanding collection of music that blends & blurs genre, it does something that only the greatest music does: pushes pop music to the next level. One of the greatest albums of 2025. Read our interview now: shorturl.at/bAwym

King Princess today releases 3rd album 'Girl Violence'. An album of picking up the pieces of her life and moving back Brooklyn, it also explores her interest in the duality of women. It is a stunning album that mixes pop, rock & indie, read out interview now: shorturl.at/h0vcd

Today PANIA releases new EP 'Coming 2 Terms', a 5 track collection of R&B-pop-rap that sees her explore the rapid changes in her life as well as acknowledging,owning & celebrating everything that makes who she is She recently joined the Women In Pop podcast & you can listen now: shorturl.at/VVCf8

The incredible Charlie Collins releases her 3rd studio album 'Nightwriter' today. An album of brutal, yet empowering honesty, it explores a traumatic period of her life, and the recovery, set to a soundscape of pop-rock, ballads, indie and even a waltz. Read the interview now: shorturl.at/EJx7I

“I’d rather love hard than not love at all” merci,mercy tells us as she releases her debut album 'Don't Take It To Heart'. It’s an album about making sense of seemingly simple things, of how you can struggle and still prevail over bad situations. Read the interview now: shorturl.at/KrIIq

APRA AMCOS have launched their 2025 EQUALIZE program a series of free workshops for female & gender diverse music creators.The workshops,in 8 capital cities,will focus on songwriting & live audio skills with mentoring from Australia’s top artists & experts.Find out more & register: shorturl.at/yOWWs

Ava Max has released 3rd album 'Don't Click Play'. A glittering example of her resilience, repackaged as a fearless, neon-soaked, tongue-in-cheek pop odyssey. Across 12 tracks, Max revels in the battlefield she helped reshape, armed with beats, bite & a wicked sense of humour. shorturl.at/KgPgA

INTERVIEW! 1980s legend Wendy James of Transvision Vamp has reformed the band & will be touring Australia in February next year, the first time in almost 30 years. We recently sat down with James to chat all about the upcoming tour and her musical journey, read the interview now: shorturl.at/U1ogN

JACOTÉNE has released new single 'Why'd You Do That?' her first new music since she released debut EP 'Untitled (Read My Mind)' in June. It's a gorgeous, brooding, soul-trip hop blend that builds into a staccato, parade ground drum beat towards the end. Read more & listen now: shorturl.at/nLLOc

Rising superstar Holly Humberstone today announces she'll be bringing her headline tour to Australia in November. Performing shows in Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney, presale tickets go on sale 15 Aug 10am with general release from 11am 18 Aug. More information & links to tixs here: shorturl.at/k3QFj

Emily Lubitz has recently released solo debut album 'Two Black Horses' & it's a gorgeous meld of alt-indie, country, folk, jazz & soul. We recently caught up with Lubitz to chat about the creation of the album & her album launch tour, read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/nwkOv

Meg Washington today releases her glowing new album 'Gem'. From piano-and-vocal to space synth soundscapes, it's a beautiful collection of music that the album's title perfectly sums up. We recently caught up with Washington to chat all about the album, read the interview now: shorturl.at/aokVC

INTERVIEW: South Korean superstar BIBI is bringing her 1st ever world tour EVE to Australia & NZ this October.Her music pulls together multiple soundscapes including pop, R&B, hip hop, rap & jazz & she sat down with us to chat all about the tour & her music, read the interview now: shorturl.at/M9cmA

Audrey Nuna is one of the most exciting young performers of her generation, with a true musical fluidity. She is bringing her TRENCH album tour to Australia from 10 August and we recently caught up with her to chat all about the upcoming shows. Read the interview now: shorturl.at/5kK7r

Jessica Mauboy has released new single 'While I Got Time'. It's a gorgeously pared back ballad with little more than guitar, piano & a beautiful vocal. We recently met with Mauboy to chat about the creation of the song & this empowering new era in her music, read the interview: shorturl.at/oR20t

Podcast! The wonderful Blusher today release EP 'Racer' & they dropped by our podcast to chat all about it. A collection of addictive electronic-synth-dance music,'Racer' showcases Blusher’s brilliance at creating the kind of feelgood music every pop fan dreams about.Listen now: shorturl.at/15oN9

Meg Mac today returns with her new single 'He Said No'. It is a glorious melding of pop, synths, soul & a touch of funk that was built from a newly rediscovered old vocal loop of Mac’s and is the first taste of Mac's fourth album 'It's My Party'. Read more and watch the video now: shorturl.at/5sTsT

Jemma Siles has released new single 'Tell Me All Your Lies'.The song pairs electronica with gentle acoustic sections & the chorus blends delicious call & response melodies & sparkling synths.We spoke to Siles about the creation of the song & her upcoming EP.Read the interview now: shorturl.at/4l9uX

Behani has released new single, a cover of the Spice Girls' 'Say You'll Be There'. She has transformed the R&B-pop anthem into a gorgeous, slower, acoustic track that strips everything back to reveal the brilliant song behind the Spice Girls glitz. Read more & watch the video now: shorturl.at/DYEmB

bella amor has released new single 'simon says'. It sees amor at her most vulnerable, set to a guitar pop soundscape which moves from gentle and pared back to a louder, more intense sound. Her debut EP 'this is where I'm at' will be out 1 Aug. Read more & listen to 'simon says': shorturl.at/KOI3f

Amy Macdonald has released her sixth album 'Is This What You've Been Waiting For?' Arguably Macdonald's greatest album to date, it has a soundscape that incorporates pop, synth, rock and country. We recently caught up with Macdonald & you can read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/juq1Y

Jem Cassar-Daley has released new single 'Tidal Wave'. It sees her dive into an ethereal, experimental pop sound that moves from an electronic, almost trip-hop verse into a bright pop chorus. Read more and watch the visualiser on our website now: shorturl.at/9B8Uo

Bailey Tomkinson has released new single 'Supermoon'. With a perky, poppy soundscape, soaring melodies in the chorus, some lush backing vocals and a saxophone solo, it evokes 1980s glam pop & the California sound Tomkinson is known for. Read our interview with Tomkinson now: shorturl.at/3X3DE

Kita Alexander has dropped new single 'I Don't Wanna Go Home'. With a seductive pop groove that brings in a guitar line that lends a smidge of indiepop, the song embodies that feeling of not wanting to go home at the end of the night. To read more & to watch the lyric video, click: shorturl.at/uCVEU

Sara Berki has released new EP 'In The Neon'. With country, bluegrass & pop, it's a feelgood EP. For some unpretentious storytelling with wit & romance thrown in, it’s hard to go past these songs.We recently spoke with Berki to find out more about her music, read the interview now: shorturl.at/5EVPC

INTERVIEW: Zara Larsson will be playing her 1st ever shows in Australia next Feb supporting OneRepublic.It will be preceded by the release of her 5th studio album 'Midnight Sun' in Sept. We spoke to her to find out all about her upcoming shows & new music, read the interview now: shorturl.at/X6Wrr

Maddy Jane today releases new EP 'Clear As Mud Part 1'. Infused with country, folk, rock and a bit of funk, it is a searingly honest exploration of her life. We recently chatted with Maddy about the creation of the EP and you can read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/pLIUP

Marcia Hines today releases a new remix of her classic hit 'You'. This version amps up the dance vibe with a thumping electronic beat while still retaining the original heart & sound of the song. We recently chatted to Hines all about the new remix, read the interview now: shorturl.at/kjlU7

KYE is back with new single 'Love Yourself'. It's a gorgeous song that sees her move in a new sonic direction, embracing a guitar driven, alternative pop sound. We recently met up with KYE to chat all about the new single & her upcoming 3rd EP 'Kylie's Rant'.Read the interview now: shorturl.at/6tHWu

Nectar Woode is an amazing young artist with gorgeous soul-R&B-pop music. She recently released new single 'Ama Said', the 3rd taste of new EP 'it's like i never left' due out 18 July. We recently caught up with Woode to chat all about the creation of the EP, read the interview: shorturl.at/O0O3Z

JACOTÉNE today releases debut EP 'Untitled (Read My Mind)' It's a stunning collection that combines pop, soul, jazz & trip hop. Add into the mix her jaw droppingly good voice & this is an artist to get very excited about.We recently caught up with JACOTÉNE, read the interview now: shorturl.at/JJFqa

Jem Cassar-Daley is one of Australia's most exciting young artists & her latest single 'Kiss Me Like You're Leaving' sees her move her sound further into pop. She has just launched a headline tour across Australia, & we caught up with her to find out more. Read the interview now: shorturl.at/E8PLa

Zara Larsson has released new single 'Midnight Sun' and announced her album of the same name will be released on 26 September! ‘Midnight Sun’ is a trippy, trancey electronic pop song with a beat that changes pace from skittering to driving & forceful. Listen to 'Midnight Sun' now: shorturl.at/chNRg

@madonnachat.bsky.social has today announced she will release the long awaited 'Veronica Electronica' EP on 25 July! The EP will feature rare remixes & one unreleased demo from her seminal 1998 'Ray of Light' album. Read more & listen to the new remix of 'Skin' on our website now: shorturl.at/90j0g

Carla Wehbe releases her 3rd EP today 'Dark In The Light'. Its six tracks traverse a soundscape of synthpop, rock, indie & alt pop and explores the duality of life is - as the title suggests, there is always dark in the light and vice versa. Read our interview with Wehbe now: shorturl.at/rqjho

Nectar Woode has released new single 'Lose' and announced she will release EP 'it's like i never left' on 18 July. 'Lose' is a soulful groove with a hypnotic soundscape & vocal performance from Woode that feels warmly familiar & also boldly adventurous. Read more & watch the video: shorturl.at/uMhtl

Mabel is back with new single '19 January'. It has a glitchy R&B sound that soars into a swirling,euphoric electronic pop chorus with multi-layered, distorted vocals. It's the 1st release from her self-titled mixtape which is out 25 July. Read more & listen to '19 January' now: shorturl.at/oIZK1

Jenny Mitchell has recently released new album 'Forest House'. With a country music base & excursions into folk, it sees Mitchell creating songs that are more heartfelt & beautifully crafted than ever.We recently spoke to her about the creation of the album, read the interview now: shorturl.at/RlNxR

INTERVIEW: Venice Qin has just released her new single 'FREAK OUT', an alt-electronic pop track with moody undertones. We recently caught up with Qin to chat all about the creation of 'FREAK OUT' as well as her new documentary series '5 Stars' Read the interview on our website now: shorturl.at/YtlI2

miramar not only create gorgeous, electronic-synth pop but are also an important force in the local music community via their Club Miramar nights in Sydney. The 9th edition is on 31 May at The Chippo Hotel, we chatted to Rosh Yau all about the event, read the interview & get tix: shorturl.at/s7pp4