‘Little Miss Dynamite’ rocks her way to No.1
A cheery festive staple sung by US artist Brenda Lee has reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart a mere 65 years after its release.
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KISS to ‘rock forever as digital avatars
At their so-called ‘final show ever’ at Madison Square Garden, the glam rockers announced plans to tongue wag for eternity.
Wheatley Jr finds his own voice in music business
When Tim Wheatley’s dream of winning an ARIA Award was finally realised, the man he most wanted to thank wasn’t there.
Bard of the Irish diaspora dies at 65
The brilliant, complex songwriter and lead singer of Celtic folk-punk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 after a long illness, his widow announced.
Elixir’s second Leunig collaboration a refreshing aural tonic
It was always an inspired idea to bring together the extraordinary talents of singer Katie Noonan and poet Michael Leunig, who combine again on the fourth album by jazz/folk trio Elixir.
Music fans’ big reveal as Australia’s favourite songs are unveiled
As Spotify Wrapped 2024 approaches, revisit the highlights from 2023’s most-streamed songs, artists and playlists to see how this year might compare.
Paramore’s Sydney gig a big one for band and ticketing tech firm
When US rock act Paramore played to about 25,000 fans at The Domain in Sydney, there were some nerves behind the scenes for the newest entrant to the Australian live ticketing market.
‘Adult in the room’ who kept Woodstock running
John Morris was a key organiser of the era-defining Woodstock festival whose experience and initiative helped to book some of its biggest acts.
Pre-concert Kate Ceberano: ‘I’m half turned-on, tuned up, ready for it’
The Australian singer, songwriter and author on keeping backroom secrets, why too much cash can stifle creativity, and controlling her adrenaline to not peak too early on stage.
Daryl Hall files restraining order against bandmate John Oates
Philadelphia pop-rock duo, Hall & Oates, are embroiled in a confidential legal spat.
Green shoots abound in country music’s next golden crop
Four acts each shared six nominations for the annual Golden Guitar Awards, announced on Tuesday, and their ascent speaks to the health of an evolving sector. | FULL NOMINEES LIST
Going for a song, or maybe $2m: The Beatles Abbey Road mixing desk
Revolutionary console known as TG1 was saved from the dump and has been rebuilt.
Coldplay to return to Australia in 2024
The tour announcement follows the British rock quartet’s two sellout shows at Perth Optus Stadium over the weekend.
‘My life would be a failure if I hadn’t seen WA’
Coldplay’s WA-exclusive show was a commitment to spectacle. They appeared to enjoy it as much as the 60,000 in attendance, but stepping into the stadium felt like touching down in an eco-friendly bizarro world.
For King Ibis, opening for Coldplay is a royal welcome
When Coldplay touches down in WA this weekend to play two sold-out shows, the opening acts will face the largest audiences of their nascent careers.
Laroi’s debut captures the Kid’s pop/rap crossover success
As one of Australia’s most popular global music exports, The Kid Laroi’s debut The First Time cements the 20-year-old’s superstar status in line with his hot streak of recent years.
Tour guise: Is the age of the one-off stadium show good for fans?
Behind the recent trend of major musical acts performing in a single Australian city are lucrative sweeteners and interstate competition. But for fans, already expensive concert tickets are turning into $2000 events. Is FIFO music here to stay?
Piaf’s encore as AI revives her voice for film
The voice of the French singer, known as The Little Sparrow, has been revived with a subtle twist for a 21st-century audience.
ARIAs shine light on nation’s soundtrack
Winners at the ARIAs included a pop singer’s euphoric club anthem, a celebrated Canberra hip-hop artist, a drumming singer-songwriter and the nation’s favourite pop princess.
Genesis of a homegrown giant amid hip-hop’s ascent
Australian hip-hop was once maligned but is now celebrated in the record industry, with Genesis Owusu taking home three more ARIA Awards on Wednesday. | FULL WINNERS LIST
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