Music
Beyoncé runs the world, but country puts up a fight

Some of the music world's biggest artists are in the news this week with Beyoncé going country ...  
Cancellations and legal battles try to bring the groove down

Amongst news of artists and festivals being dropped, the Eagles are taking memorabilia dealers to ...  
We should all embrace the Taylor Swift fever

It's all about Taylor Swift, writes John Longhurst.  
Universal stops the music while Birdman makes a comeback

While a feud erupts between Universal and TikTok over the mighty dollar, Radio Birdman makes a ...  
Farewell, Wayne Kramer: Rock ‘n roll revolutionary

Rock ‘n roll revolutionary Wayne Kramer, best known for fronting the proto-punk group MC5, has ...  
Tired of the Hottest 100? We've got countdowns for you!

After scathing criticism over its choices, the Triple J Hottest 100 has left a bitter taste in the ...  
The ARIA charts let us down, so let's turn to Page

If the Australian music scene is getting you down and you're handy with a guitar, the Smashing ...  
Fifty years of ‘Grievous Angel’: Gram Parsons’ cosmic country music

Over 1968-73, Gram Parsons shook up Nashville country music, wrote durable songs, made notable ...  
It's time for Oz music to shine in 2024

A new year means new musical discoveries, and IA's music guru, David Kowalski, has some local and ...  
#5 TOP IA STORY OF 2023:  In a week of farewells, some good news comes in

Music columnist Dave Kowalski has really brought the funk to Independent Australia during 2023 ...  
Long live the Kingsmill

One of the most prominent figures in the Australian music scene has stepped down from his role ...  
Vale, Denny Laine: 'It was a pleasure to know you'

Critically acclaimed English musician and singer-songwriter Denny Laine has passed away following ...  
Farewell, Shane MacGowan — the voice of Irish angst

Shane MacGowan, iconic frontman of the Irish punk group The Pogues and the voice of Irish angst ...  
Ego is a dirty word after all

While many think the life of a musician is fun, fame and fortune, things haven't been stacking up ...  
EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Paul Kelly

A young Paul Kelly raises his guitar to the crowd after a street concert in Melbourne's CBD.  
Summer music vibes to relieve end of year madness

As we near the end of 2023 and find our lives busier than ever, IA's music guru David Kowalski is ...  
Eye for Australia: 7

Australian record executive-royalty Michael Gudinski AM posing with his "pride and joy", a sig ...  
Music Month celebrates the future of Australian talent

Welcome to November, which in recent years has been regarded as Australian Music Month... in some ...  

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