Australian music
John Farnham’s voice heard for the first time publicly in years
John Farnham has narrated an upcoming memoir, with his publisher releasing a sample of what his voice sounds like today.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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From Herbie Hancock to Olivia Rodrigo: Sydney’s must-see gigs this October
Major international acts Herbie Hancock, The Weeknd and Olivia Rodrigo are among the live music offerings in October.
- by James Jennings
A Royel Otis flush: Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations
Read ’em and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations, with the indie duo up for eight prizes, while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Three songs for a sexy playlist: Sarah Blasko’s recommendations
The singer-songwriter on her religious upbringing, the “cult-like” Australian music industry – and what makes her work sexy.
- by Benjamin Law
Kylie Minogue announces extra shows for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Padam Padam summer is coming to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in 2025.
- by Meg Watson
Tash Sultana: from viral guitar hero to CEO
The Australian busker turned global festival sensation says being in the music business is “an amplified life”.
- by Michael Dwyer
His debut album failed to soar. But the Kid Laroi has grander things in sight
He zigged when many thought he should zag, but through hits and misses, the Kid’s all right still.
- by Robert Moran
The greatest year in Australian music? No question, it was 2008
It was the year local music pivoted away from pub anthems and alt-rock. So why have 2008’s best breakouts been forgotten?
- by Tom W. Clarke
Rapper Barkaa wants ‘white men to be very scared of me’. This is her victory lap
From a troubled teenager to artist of the year, Barkaa is now living her best life, but she still has no interest in making people feel comfortable.
- by Meg Watson
Bigsound amplifies Brisbane’s unique role in shaping Australia’s music future
Music industry leaders and artists have descended on the city for three days of panel discussions and live performances.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Good Weekend
The August 31 Edition
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