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Katy kicks off Grand Final amid 'Roar' of controversy

As the Katy Perry memes fly thick and fast, two major bands are talking about calling it quits and ...  
Make the Pets Great Again

In Springfield, they're eating the dawgs, the people that came in...  
The Bunnings rave, the unfaithful Dave and Ticketmaster misbehaves

From Bunnings throwing a 'biblical' rave to one of rock music's nice guys dropping a lovechild ...  
Oasis reunites (sort of) as Foo Fighters fight Trump

The big news this week is the return of one of the UK's most successful bands, while Donald Trump ...  
Byron Bay's iconic Bluesfest calls it quits

Another iconic Australian festival closes its doors as the live music scene continues to dwindl ...  
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels pianist over pro-Palestine stance

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jayson Gillham has been cancelled by the Melbourne Symphony ...  
Vale John Mayall, but welcome back, Mac

This week has seen the passing of a legend along with new releases from artists both old and ...  
Aussie opera never looked so grand

Coloratura soprano Dame Joan Sutherland – aptly known as "La Stupenda" – claimed the Sydne ...  
Unconventional music ventures set to shake up the Australian scene

From Bunnings raves to Radio Birdman's bio, David Kowalski explores unique musical ventures and ...  
Tenacious D comedy-rocker makes gag — prepare the gallows!

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses Tenacious D band member Kyle Gass' inappropriate joke and ...  
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EDITORIAL: Tenacious D comedy-rocker makes gag — prepare the gallows!

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses Tenacious D band member Kyle Gass' inappropriate joke and ...  
Roger Waters campaigns for UK pro-Palestine candidate Craig Murray

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters travelled to a Lancashire town to give his endorsement to former amba ...  
Government delays Oz music artists from earning their worth

The Australian music industry is being largely ignored by commercial radio and now the Federal ...  
Welcoming the winter solstice

Welcoming the winter solstice was a ritual for Bazza — a time to contemplate life within the ...  
Paul McCartney — Rocker, roller, really nice bloke

Paul McCartney rocking the MCG with his New World Tour concert.  
Finally! Vanilla Ice makes a zombie movie

Where can you find Vanilla Ice, The Wiggles and a planeload of zombies 'genuinely' linked toge ...  
Julian Lennon — Like father, like son

This portrait of Julian Lennon – which shows his remarkable likeness to "Beatles" father, ...  
ABBA: Knight time for Sweden's pop royalty

While ABBA has found much to celebrate this week, various attendees of Madonna's concerts have ...  
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