Why Australia went crazy for Fred Again. Plus, surveying the pop music landscape
Who is Fred Again? The 29-year-old UK musician sold out his surprise concerts in Australia in just a few seconds, demonstrating how massively popular he has become.
But where did he come from, and what explains his meteoric rise?
Rob Moran breaks down the Fred Again phenomenon, plus a survey of the pop music landscape in 2023 featuring Caroline Polacheck, Lana Del Rey and up and coming Australian acts.
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