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Dionne Warwick: ‘Well, first of all, what’s a Doja Cat?’
There’s no denying the singer is a cultural icon – now 84, the star will soon return to Australia for a series of concerts.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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It was a Brat summer, but it was also a Short n’ Sweet winter.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Annabel Ross, Jules LeFevre, Nick Buckley and Robert Moran
Yacht rock – the genre you had no idea you knew so well
The name was coined as a joke in the early 2000s, but this genre of pop music is fast developing a serious fan base.
- by Neil McMahon
A match made in heaven: Words by Shakespeare and music by Bach
Cellist Rachel Scott is bringing together work from two titans of literature and music.
- by John Shand
Star of Tina Turner show brings Mariah Carey-style magic to Carols
The local singer wowing audiences in her role as the superstar from Nutbush, Tennessee, is set to bring some Christmas magic to Carols by Candlelight.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
What do black metal and folk have in common? More than you might think
From black metal to Nordic folk, Einar Selvik is on a mission to bring his musical past to life.
- by Scott Ellis
Only one singer could convince Amy Winehouse’s manager to get back in the game. Meet Lola Young
The rising British star is attracting high-profile fans with her raw and real presence and her viral Gen-Z anthem, Messy.
- by Annabel Ross
Wild, talented and loud – is this the most Aussie band ever?
From early beginnings at a Punchbowl school the Hard-Ons won fans around the world.
- by Rod Yates
Affairs, drugs and Elton John: Rufus Wainwright’s turbulent youth
He lost his virginity at 13, then fell into addiction. But the acclaimed musician has made peace with his past – and found love along the way.
- by Michael Lallo
This is the artist everyone will be talking about in 2025
The 26-year-old is up for four Grammys, and she’s suddenly every pop star’s go-to feature artist.
- by Robert Moran
Somebody once told me that the best Christmas song is actually by Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth, it’s time to (baggage) claim your Christmas title.
- by Tom W Clarke
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