Australian music
Kneecap the latest act to play Fed Square, but they won’t be the last
The open-air space has become the city’s most happening venue for live music this summer, but it wasn’t by accident.
- Karl Quinn
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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.
- Karl Quinn
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.
- Meg Watson
A local DJ’s exciting new mix and indie pop’s best-kept secret: Aussie music to try this month
A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.
- Nick Buckley, Jules LeFevre, Robert Moran and Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Meet the 29-year-old Perth pop star ready to shake up Eurovision
Go-Jo, a rising pop star from Western Australia, will represent Australia at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland in May.
- Michael Idato
Easybeats drummer who surfed the crest of the ’60s beat boom
Sticksman Gordon “Snowy” Fleet was the heartbeat of the ferocious phenomenon “Easyfever”.
- Glenn A Baker
Last year, music felt ‘impossible’. Now she’s touring with Kylie
After personal grief, the 26-year-old star steps back into the light with her adventurous second album.
- Robert Moran
Meet the Australian global chart-topper you’ve probably never heard of
CYRIL has gone from homeless drug addict to global sensation in just a few years, but most people in his homeland still don’t know who he is.
- Karl Quinn
Amyl and the Sniffers respond as fans complain of harassment at Brisbane show
Twenty-year-old fan Ameya was abused, despite the band warning the audience to keep their hands to themselves. Others saw women preyed upon. Music industry insiders lament that it happens all the time.
- Courtney Kruk
The Australian band chasing global fame - while remaining a total mystery
We haven’t seen their faces, don’t know their names, and have barely heard them speak. Yet, Glass Beams are well on their way to becoming famous.
- Nell Geraets
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