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.

News / Music
Emmagen Rain
Emmagen Rain Tackles Heartbreak On New Single ‘Love Me Like A Cowboy’
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News / Music
Jelly Roll / Jay Santilli / Emmagen Rain
This Week’s Hot Country Hits: Jelly Roll, Jay Santilli, Emmagen Rain & More
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News / Music
Kristy Cox
Kristy Cox Is The First Aussie To Debut At #1 On US Bluegrass Charts
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News / Music
Riley Green / MacKenzie Porter / Casey Barnes
Riley Green, MacKenzie Porter, Casey Barnes & More Announced For Ridin’ Hearts 2024
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News / Music
Bella Mackenzie / Thomas Rhett / Katie Jayne
This Week’s Hot Country Hits: Bella Mackenzie, Thomas Rhett, Katie Jayne & More
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News / Music
Bella Mackenzie
Bella Mackenzie Makes Island Debut With Rousing New Single ‘COWBOY’
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News / Music
Casey Barnes / Chloe Styler / Kristy Cox
This Week’s Hot Country Hits: Casey Barnes, Chloe Styler, Kristy Cox & More
The latest update to Countrytown’s ‘Hot Country Hits’ playlist also features scorchin’ new jams from legends like Max Jackson, Shaboozey, Josh Ross and Megan Moroney.
News / Music
Bailey Zimmerman / Raechel Whitchurch / Baeden Faint
This Week’s Hot Country Hits: Bailey Zimmerman, Raechel Whitchurch, Baeden Faint & More
The latest update to Countrytown’s ‘Hot Country Hits’ playlist also features scorchin’ new jams from legends like HARDY, Chris Stapleton, Caitlyn Shadbolt and Lauren Watkins.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson at the 2024 ACM Awards
Lainey Wilson & Chris Stapleton Win Big At 2024 ACM Awards
“I have the best fans in the world. Thank you so much. God bless y’all.”
News / Music
Frank Ifield
Aussie Country Icon Frank Ifield Has Died, Aged 86
Ifield was one of Australia’s first hitmakers.
Features / My Countrytown
Melanie Dyer
My Countrytown: Melanie Dyer
Melanie Dyer takes us for a tour through Inverell, Copeton Dam, Mount Russell and more.
Features / Music
Brooke Schubert’s Gaeng Tae Po
The Countrytown Cookoff: Brooke Schubert’s Gaeng Tae Po (Red Thai Curry)
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