Music
Farewell to Jimmy Buffett — licence to chill

Jimmy Buffett, an artist who successfully pioneered a genre called “tropical rock”, has passed ...  
Queen deemed too extreme for pre-teens

No strangers to controversy, Queen is back in the headlines for a faux scandal that is giving ...  
JOHN SCHUMANN: Redgum's political messages were ahead of their time

John Schumann reflects on gigging in the dark days of the Bjelke-Petersen regime and finds Redg ...  
Searching for Rodriguez, the elusive Sugar Man

The passing of Rodriguez has once again brought the reclusive musician's name into the spotlight ...  
In a week of farewells, some good news comes rolling in

With the tragic loss of some big names in the music industry lately, the announcement of a big ...  
Farewell, Randy Meisner — the reluctant rock star

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the quintessentially Californian supergroup, the Eagles, has ...  
Giving our regards to Tony Bennett, the king of self-belief

World-renowned pop and jazz crooner Tony Bennett recently passed away following a career spanning ...  
Farewell to warrior queen Sinéad O’Connor

The passing of Sinéad O’Connor last week shocked the world and rekindled discussions about the ...  
Better 'Believe' the DMA's have got you covered

From country to rock, indie to Indigenous, it's been an exciting week for Australian music, ...  
Taylor Swift fans filled with Tay Tay ticket heartbreak

Four million people signed up to get Australia's half a million available Taylor Swift tickets. ...  
New Beatles music on track using AI: 'Imagine' that

An AI experiment promises the release of new Beatles music later this year. Meanwhile, David ...  
British band Royal Blood gives Scottish fans the finger

Why did British rock duo Royal Blood get stroppy last week and diss an audience in Scotland? ...  
Paul Simon reigns glorious with 'Seven Psalms' surprise

At 81 years young, Paul Simon, formerly of revered duo Simon & Garfunkel, is back with yet ano ...  
Remembering Tina Turner: 'Simply the Best'

Tina Turner, one of the greatest female vocalists of all time, has passed away following a long ...  
'Good Humor': Saint Etienne snyth-pop album turns 25

None more so than the classic 'Good Humor', Saint Etienne albums are witty almanacs of urban ...  
'Great Southern Land': New ice in Aussie classic's veins

Iconic Australian song 'Great Southern Land' is rocking a cool new coat, courtesy of Sydney-via-LA ...  
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot: Tears at 'Sundown'

Canadian folk sensation Gordon Lightfoot, best known for his deeply heartfelt songs about various ...  
Ed Sheeran's courtroom blues behind him

IA's music man David Kowalski unpacks the uproar around Ed Sheeran, who has been to court – ...  

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