Ellie Robinson, Contributor

Ellie Robinson

Ellie Robinson is a Naarm/Melbourne-based music and pop culture writer/editor, dog connoisseur and giant dork, working as Commercial Editorial Manager across The Music, Purple Sneakers, Kill Your Stereo and Countrytown. Her work has also been published globally in flagship publications like NME, Junkee, Australian Guitar, BLUNT and Mixdown, and she’s scribbled up copy for record labels like UNFD, Domestic La La and Cooking Vinyl. 

Ellie gravitates closest to emo (all waves), alternative and pop rock, but she’s just as big a fiend for dubstep, country, hyperpop, indie… Her ears know no bounds. As a writer, she’s passionate about exploring the ways creativity is informed by identity; she’s devoted to amplifying the voices of queer and trans artists, destigmatising mental illness, fighting for social justice and mining from the philosophical and spiritual sides of art.

When she’s not writing, Ellie can be found fawning over vinyl records, enamel pins and plushies (shoutout to Blåhaj, the most iconic trans ally), snuggling up to her dog, or getting way too hyped over the latest MCU movie/show. And yes, she knows she did the horns facing the wrong way – she cannot, in fact, name three Metallica songs.

You can keep up with Ellie on her website, Twitter and Instagram.

Industry / News
Indie-Con Australia 2024
Full Program Announced For Indie-Con Australia 2024
This year’s Indie-Con will feature more than 80 speakers across 18 sessions, covering every corner of the Australian (and global) music industry.
News / Music
Homegrown Trio / Hudson Rose / Wade Forster
Homegrown Trio, Hudson Rose, Wade Forster & More Announced For BIGSOUND 2024
The first showcase announcement features a whopping 70 acts, with a stack of soon-to-be country music stars among them.
News / Music
Maren Morris / Lainey Wilson / Andrew Farriss
This Week’s Hot Country Hits: Maren Morris, Lainey Wilson, Andrew Farriss & More
The latest update to Countrytown’s ‘Hot Country Hits’ playlist also features scorchin’ new jams from legends like Post Malone and Blake Shelton, Morgan Wade, Tigirlily Gold and Chase Rice.
Features / Premiere
Andrew Farriss
VIDEO PREMIERE: Andrew Farriss – Something Stronger
“I wanted to record a song about grit and passion,” Andrew Farriss says of his rip-roaring new single, ‘Something Stronger’.
News / Music
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham Lead Adorable ‘Country Love’ Tour
The tour sold as “the ultimate date night” will also feature joint performances from Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and Jay and Mark O’Shea.
Features / Music
Brandi Carlile / Orville Peck / Maren Morris / Michael Waugh / Paisley Fields
20 Queer Country Artists To Stream This Pride Month (& Every Month)
Countrytown are celebrating 20 queer country artists leading the way, like Brandi Carlile, Orville Peck, Maren Morris, Michael Waugh, Paisley Fields and more!
News / Music
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings’ Son Announces Release Of ‘New, Classic’ Music From Waylon’s Vault
“I’m in possession of [a] treasure trove of previously unheard full-band Waylon Jennings multi-track recordings from the ‘70s and early ‘80s,” says Jennings’ son Shooter.
News / Music
Dylan Gossett
Dylan Gossett Announces ‘The Back 40’ Australian Tour For December 2024
The tour is named for an unreleased track that Dylan Gossett premiered live back in April.
News / Music
Kasey Chambers / Xavier Rudd / DJ Dorothy
Kasey Chambers, Xavier Rudd, The Wiggles & More Announced For 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival
The 26th edition of the iconic Queenscliff Music Festival also features the likes of Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Grace Cummings, Jack Botts and more.
News / Music
George Strait
George Strait Breaks US Concert Attendance Record
He drew in an absolutely WILD 110,905 punters to his recent show in Texas.
News / Music
Festival crowd
Sold-Out Country Music Festival Cancels Three Months Out
Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks and Alabama were set to headline the hotly anticipated event.
News / Music
The Bushwackers
The Bushwackers Release New Version Of Iconic Song ‘I Am Australian’
The new version features Lucy Beveridge, Kyla-Belle and Rory Phillips.