Hitting the open road this long weekend? Here is our definitive guide to the best new music and illuminating podcasts to keep in rotation.
Madonna
Veronica Electronica
The cult gem in Madonna’s expansive catalogue, Veronica Electronica is a bold remix album that pulses with late-90s club energy. Reimagining tracks from Ray of Light through a kaleidoscopic, electronic lens, it reveals the Queen of Pop at her most experimental, embracing the underground while staying unmistakably Madonna.
Olivia Dean
The Art of Loving
The wildly successful sophomore record from the British singing-songwriting sensation, The Art of Loving charts Dean’s ascension to the very top of her game. With Dean’s warm, neo-soul vocals front and centre throughout, this is the kind of album that stands on its own and showcases the full breadth of Dean’s range and lyricism. If your only reference for the 26-year-old is the viral Man I Need, spend a little time with this body of work and expand your repertoire.
Ed Sheeran
Play
With Play, Ed Sheeran leans into his pop sensibilities, delivering an album that’s equal parts infectious and intimate. Built on rhythmic guitar loops, catchy hooks, and Sheeran’s conversational lyricism, it feels like a spontaneous jam turned chart-ready album. There’s an easy charm to the music, it’s effortless, upbeat, and laced with a touch of romantic mischief.
Let’s Get Dressed
with Liv Perez
This weekly fashion podcast is hosted by journalist, Today Show style contributor, and trend authority Liv Perez. Each Monday, she dives deep with industry voices — from Julie Wainwright (The RealReal) to Tibi’s Amy Smilovic and Euphoria costume designer Heidi Bivens — offering insider tips and inspiration.
Your Undivided Attention
with Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin
A bi‑weekly podcast from the Centre for Humane Technology, hosted by Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin. The pair explore how emerging technologies shape our lives and society, unpacking the attention economy’s impact with leading thinkers — from AI ethics to digital democracy — while seeking paths toward a more humane future.
The Wellness Scoop
with Ella Mills & Rhiannon Lambert
This insightful podcast delivers practical, evidence-based advice from hosts Ella Mills (Deliciously Ella) and nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert. Each episode tackles a trending health topic — from gut health to fertility — offering clear, no-fuss insights to help you cut through the wellness noise and feel your best.
The A24 Podcast
with A24
With no host, no ads, and no structured format, this monthly series drops two creative minds — often an actor and a director — into free‑flowing conversation. From behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes to artistic philosophies, each episode offers intimate, unexpected insights from the talent behind some of the most talked about TV and film of our time.
