Newport Folk Festival Recap and Courtney Barnett Announces Australian Tour

The 67th annual Newport Folk Festival was held at Fort Adams in Rhode Island, featuring performances by artists such as Hayley Williams, Michael Shannon, and a range of emerging acts. Festival-goers noted the crowded lines, ferry access to the venue, and a lively mix of music across multiple stages.

Following her appearance at the festival, Australian singer‑songwriter Courtney Barnett announced a November Australian tour for her Creature of Habit show. The East Coast dates in Brisbane and Melbourne will be supported by Drifting Clouds, the synth‑pop project of Yolngu artist Terry Guyula, marking a notable collaboration between an emerging Indigenous act and a major indie musician.