Culture
Music
The live album is dead. But their charms last forever
YouTube killed them. But the live album was once a carefully curated work of art.
- by David Free
Latest
A levy on tickets, discounts for young fans: Live music probe makes recommendations
A federal inquiry into Australia’s live music industry has tabled its final report, providing advice to government on how to support the struggling sector.
- by Karl Quinn
Review
Review
Lady Gaga imitating Lady Gaga is still better than most things in this sad world
After five-odd years of Joker-induced nonsense, Lady Gaga – the pop icon – is back with a new album.
- by Robert Moran
Dolly Parton and a new LGBTQ anthem: A parent reviews the new Wiggles album
My tyrannical toddlers might not respect the queen of country music, but, weirdly, there’s something for everyone on this wild album.
- by Meg Watson
Japan’s wildest garage bands bring the spirit of Kill Bill to town
Japanese garage rock has been rumbling away for a few decades, but now it’s making enough noise to reach our shores.
- by Barry Divola
It’s not just musicians who starve with Spotify. Turns out we all do
Liz Pelly’s new book Mood Machine uncovers the ways the streaming giant has undermined our relationship with music.
- by Jenna Price
‘It’s about time’: Ella Hooper on why female artists need Roar Fest
A revolutionary music festival – with an all-women line-up – is coming to St Kilda this weekend.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Meet the Irish post-punk rockers Elton John says are ‘the best band out there’
With their fourth album, Fontaines DC have moved from young contenders to international heavyweights.
- by Penry Buckley
‘Words can’t do justice’: Dolly Parton announces death of husband of nearly 60 years
The couple met when Parton was just 18 years old and maintained strict privacy about their relationship.
- by Maria Sherman
Punk’s (still) not dead: Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ new tour
The raw power behind the Sex Pistols is past playing the hard man.
- by Michael Dwyer
Our list of this month’s top gigs has something for everyone
From hip-hop to Bob and synth pop to Thai rock there is no shortage of variety on Sydney’s stages in March.
- by James Jennings
Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/music