Bella Mackenzie is one of Australia’s undeniable, authentic musicians on the rise. Perhaps it's the fact that before the sold-out shows, chart success, and millions of streams, she was a country kid growing up surrounded by live music, storytelling and the kind of small-town experiences that shape a songwriter's soul. Or maybe it's her willingness to be vulnerable through her music, turning heartbreak, resilience and personal growth into songs that resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s 19:20 and Devon is sitting on her porch or perhaps somewhere in a galaxy far, far away (thanks to Zoom backgrounds). Either way, I’m chatting to Devon fresh off the release of her latest single ‘snake the drain’, and it's clear she's entering a new creative chapter with both confidence and curiosity.

Rachael Fahim is not sure why 2026 is the time for her debut body of work Who You Are to be out in the world, but the stars have aligned and she is ready to make a whole bunch of new friends. 

Having been dedicated to her craft for over a decade in the country scene, Rachael Fahim has steadily built an impressive career.  She was named the winner of the Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2017, has scored six number one Australian Country Radio singles, performed to thousands across the country, and most recently received the APRA Music Award for Most Performed Country Work for her single Who You Are.