About Beats & Pieces

 Beats & Pieces is an independent Australian music platform dedicated to thoughtful curation and criticism across contemporary music.

We publish weekly discoveries, curated playlists, reviews and features that prioritise deep listening, context and the albums, artists and ideas shaping modern music culture.

Our coverage spans indie, electronic, hip-hop and heavy music, with a particular focus on artists pushing beyond commercial conventions.

Founded by award-winning editor and former RTRFM Music Director Will Backler, Beats & Pieces builds on 15+ years of radio programming, DJing and editorial work, now with the freedom of being fully independent.