Soaring on folk less ethereal
The brief of stark, ethereal folk has been broadened, strengthened, rearranged and staged in a manner entirely new.
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Bieber faces ‘Sorry’ lawsuit
A pop singer has filed a lawsuit against Justin Bieber, saying the superstar stole the vocal riff in his hit “Sorry” from her.
Moving tribute to US genius
Celebrating the soundtrack to the American nation, otherwise known as the musical genius of George Gershwin.
The ice queen
With her eyes firmly on a 3-D musical future, Bjork expects her Vivid Sydney show to be a truly immersive experience.
Tangled up in a nasal wheeze
Bob Dylan is still a master songwriter, but his interpreters have long since overtaken him in the vocal department.
Peter Garrett ready to rock again
The smart money was always on Peter Garrett returning to rock ’n’ roll after his nine-year stint in parliament.
No apologies, no arguments
Midnight Oil frontman and former federal politician Peter Garrett explains why now is the perfect time for a comeback.
Holly Throsby’s novel talent
Singer-songwriter Holly Throsby will add yet another feather to her cap in September.
Grand Old Manson
It’s much harder for women to age in rock, says Garbage’s frontwoman.
Raiders of the soundtrack ark
Cinematic sound is pretty impressive but Raiders of the Lost Ark with a full symphony backing is a real adventure.
The idea is to lift every voice
WASO is committed to giving a free musical education to 450 pupils at North Parmelia and Medina primary schools.
Coppola salvages Rome opera house
The 136-year-old Rome landmark is on the verge of a remarkable U-turn with a help of Hollywood stardust.
Urban soundscapes
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s annual contemporary music program, Metropolis, turns 20 this year.
Mixed bag of Beethoven
Appointed as this year’s QSO soloist-in-residence, Nickolai Demidenko is showcasing his Beethoven speciality.
Hear that whistle blow
Billy Bragg has taken another leaf out of the great American folk songbook, but this time it’s railroad songs.
Beats out of Aleppo
Syrian hip-hop performer Murder Eyez struggled to find his groove after fleeing to Europe.
Run Rabbits run
Hop, hop, hooray! It’s here, at last. The Rabbits, which charmed audiences and won four Helpmann Awards last year.
Man with the $20 million hands
He’s classical music’s most divisive figure – all class for the enthusiasts, too flashy for the detractors.
Hand in my pocket: Alanis sues
Rocker Alanis Morissette says that her former manager cost her $US15 million through theft and other malfeasance.
Burdon of an Animal lifestyle …
The Animals singer Eric Burdon gets a little confused about when exactly he came to Australia for the first time.
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