Entertainment
Koolism will keep
![Hau Latukefu, the Triple J radio host and one-half of Koolism, has released a solo record.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/12/03/7057356/Thumbnail1003299059glc6nmimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.glc6ib.png1448929339707.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Arne Sjostedt One-half of the ARIA award-winning hip hop outfit Koolism, Triple J radio host Hau Latukefu, always wanted to do a solo project. It's a goal he's had since before Koolism began, back in the '90s.
On the road with Dom Lavers from Lavers
![Dom Lavers, Ben Cumming, Matt Barnes and Sebastian Lavers comprise the band Lavers.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/12/03/7056515/Thumbnail1003326151135rdkimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.glcrev.png1423199689574.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Beatles and Queen rate among the heroes for Canberra musician Dom Lavers, with The Smiths, Cure and Radiohead big musical influences.
Jon Toogood soars in his solo shows
![Shihad frontman Jon Toogood's solo shows are in high demand.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/12/02/7055160/Thumbnail1003319296gldmtrimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.glcm4g.png1449121951024.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Sean Palmer The legendary frontman takes it from loud and proud to intimate.
Swift misses out in top 5 albums of 2015
![Taylor Swift performs during her ''1989'' tour at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on November 28.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/12/03/7056474/Thumbnail1003326289glakqsimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.glcrip.png1449122112337.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Dan Bigna Freshly minted Hollywood starlet Margot Robbie was recently spotted strolling down Lonsdale Street, possibly because Braddon is now the hippest spot on the planet.
Garrett Kato joins Pete Murray tour
![Canadian-born, Australian-based musician Garrett Kato is making the most of his tour with Pete Murray.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/19/7023040/Thumbnail1002806514gl1mg1image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gl1mgi.png1447901419470.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Arne Sjostedt You never really know what's going to happen to you - take it from Canadian born musician Garrett Kato.
Chris Cornell to play Llewellyn Hall
![Chris Cornell will perform at Llewellyn Hall on December 3.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/19/7022930/Thumbnail1002820160gl1vn8image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gl1wzk.png1447899382332.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Dan Bigna Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell will be performing a show at Llewellyn Hall on December 3 to promote his latest album, Higher Truth.
ARIAs 2015: Who should (and who will win)
![Singer Kevin Parker of Tame Impala.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/08/24/6790002/Thumbnail999650524giat87image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gj5za4.png1440406186792.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Bernard Zuel and Craig Mathieson From the international breakthrough of eight-time nominee Courtney Barnett to Tame Impala's warped psychedelia and Meg Mac's rise, it's been a great year for home-grown music.
Peking Duk hoofs it with the Hoff
![Adam Hyde (left) and Reuben Styles are out to wow young hearts and minds.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/19/7022265/Thumbnail1002730709gkyl7aimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkzzyt.png1447909549260.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Daren Levin A pre-recorded video of the Hoff in a leather jacket, straddling his black Pontiac Trans-Am, is the electronic duo's perfect crowd warmer.
Marlon Williams strikes a global chord
![New Zealand-born Marlon Williams is performing at Transit Bar on November 25.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/11/7001685/Thumbnail1002545327gjo42oimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkw0xb.png1442527118698.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Kate Kingsmill Kiwi, whose path to global recognition was launched from Melbourne, surprised by success.
On the road with Mick Daley
![Folk singer Mick Daley will play at Smith's Alternative on November 22.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/12/7003739/Thumbnail1002547346gkwg0yimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkw2he.png1447270217095.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Mick Daley's moving away from country rock'n'roll towards a a dirtier, less wholesome sound.
Ten Australian musicians to listen to
![Meg Mac](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/03/6980845/Thumbnail1002201051gihs5vimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkona3.png1447300631073.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Bernard Zuel and Craig Mathieson Beyond Courtney Barnett, who else is breaking, or about to break and needs to be heard?
Hitting the right note
When sport and music go together
![Happy to get out of the suit and into the plus-fours - Justin Timberlake takes his golf seriously](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/11/7003120/Thumbnail100252964810ohraimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkvots.png1447226763127.jpg-90x60.jpg)
BERNARD ZUEL Musicians who love their sport so much they have to get involved.
Tuned in: Beer week brews up memories
![Canberra Beer Week will bring more than 50 events to the city.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/05/6987410/Thumbnail1002326488gkcc3aimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkrc2g.png1446701932892.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Dan Bigna The third annual Canberra Beer Week was on this week, with about 50 events across the city.
Opinion & Review
Five fresh albums
Shortlist album reviews
![The national psyche looms large in Dan Kelly's psychedelia.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/08/6994569/Thumbnail1002320945gkruekimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkr7sh.png1446704556778.jpg-90x60.jpg)
BERNARD ZUEL We take new releases from Philadelphia Grand Jury, Neon Indian, Dan Kelly, Algiers and De la Motte for a spin.
Three new albums
Ellie Goulding, Gary Clark, Soft Machine
![Ellie Goulding.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/10/6998683/Thumbnail1002346448gkrsrcimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkrrgw.png1446703582760.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Jenny Valentish, Bernard Zuel, John Shand There's more to pop than big hooks and more to Texas than the blues.
Album reviews
Shortlist album reviews
![Son Little: American sounds from the north to the deep south.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/11/02/6977275/Thumbnail1001982776gkk1a9image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gkjyuw.png1445930192343.jpg-90x60.jpg)
We take new releases from Son Little, Metric, Linsey Pollak, Heath Cullen and Silversun Pickups for a spin.
It's all about me, says Lorely Rodriguez
![Ludovic Navarre is St Germain.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/10/07/6906347/Thumbnail1001048444gk1d3simage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjzxx8.png1444169076872.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Shortlist's album reviews: Empress Of, St Germain, Jungle Giants, Terrible Truths and John Grant.
Album reviews
![Greta Stanley's debut EP sets her lush vocals to a background mix of acoustic guitar, subtle bass and gentle kit beats.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/10/06/6903941/Thumbnail1001112116gk1bp6image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gk1b1w.png1444087994873.jpg-90x60.jpg)
We take new releases from Art of Sleeping, La Luz, the Noise, Beach House and Greta Stanley for a spin.
Album reviews
![Kurt Vile's latest offering <i>B'lieve me I'm goin down..</i> is one of the standout albums of the year so far.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/10/01/6892066/Thumbnail1000785760gjw7mhimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjub8g.png1443678459838.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Shortlist album reviews: Cold Chisel, Metric, Big Boi & Phantogram, Clutch and Kurt Vile.
Shortlist album reviews
![The Jungle Giants.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/29/6886279/Thumbnail1000876432gjfnjkimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjw974.png1443694346775.jpg-90x60.jpg)
We take new releases from the Libertines, Luke Escombe, Thirsty Merc, Wards Xpress and the Jungle Giants for a spin.
CD reviews
![Micheline Van Hautem's Creme de la Creme.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/29/6886149/Thumbnail1000882569gjwdlbimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjwdxl.png1443485183088.jpg-90x60.jpg)
John Shand, Bernard Zuel, Barney Zwartz Patty Griffin's Servant of Love, Micheline Van Hautem's Creme de la Creme and Andris Nelsons' first Shostakovich symphony.
The Shortlist album reviews
![<i>Yours, Dreamily</i> by the Arcs.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/24/6875056/Thumbnail1000572004gjka4uimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjpqas.png1443069491609.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Shortlist album reviews: Disclosure, the Arcs, Crayon Fields, Gallie and Julia Holter.
Out now
The Shortlist album reviews
![Natalia Imbruglia is back with new album <i>Male.</i>](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/20/6864329/Thumbnail1000574538gjpskpimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjps96.png1443086373449.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Phil Stack, Natalie Imbruglia, Steve Hauschildt, Dam-Funk, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
The Shortlist album reviews
![<i>Crosseyed Heart</i>, by Keith Richards.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/16/6852687/Thumbnail1000399289gjm1biimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjm115.png1442450835087.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Keith Richards, Baio, Gary Clark Jr., Rob Hirst & Sean Sennett and Bill Jackson.
Shortlist album reviews
Shortlist album reviews
![Donavon Frankenreiter springs no surprise on his seventh album, <i>The Heart.</i>](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/13/6844826/Thumbnail1000316899gjka3wimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjk9gj.png1442478441684.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Arcs is proof that just because you've made a lot of good Black Keys albums and produced albums for others with Black Keys' elements, doesn't mean you have an endless supply of quality.
Shortlist album reviews
Latest album reviews
![Mellow tones: The Paper Kites.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/10/6837022/Thumbnail1000022744gjdytuimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjdyhk.png1441592294164.jpg-90x60.jpg)
We take new releases from Paper Kites, JD Souther, Mr Ott, Flying Saucer Attack and the Maccabees for a spin.
Shortlist album reviews
![Natalie Imbruglia: <i>Male</i>.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/10/6835661/Thumbnail1000047573gjek6yimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjehn9.png1441848201524.jpg-90x60.jpg)
The Shortlist album reviews feature new releases from Beirut, Angie, Natalie Imbruglia, Fidlar and Drunk Mums.
Feel-good factor in 1980s pop revival
![The Air Force Band takes a Mystery Flight.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/02/6815389/Thumbnail999984679gj2jw0image.related.thumbnail.320x214.gjd547.png1441169095534.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Dan Bigna The revival touring circuit rolls on with 1980s Australian pop music the focus of a forthcoming Mix 106.3 sponsored show.
New albums reviewed
Gin Wigmore, Death and Vanilla
![The Fratellis are at their best when keeping it simple on new album <i>Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied</i>.](http://web.archive.org./web/20151225092757im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2015/09/01/6811791/Thumbnail999802824gjbz6iimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gj98so.png1441273653568.jpg-90x60.jpg)
We take new releases from Gin Wigmore, Death and Vanilla, Eddie Fisher, Fratellis and Family Fold for a spin.
Fly Planner
Live shows in and around Canberra
What's on this week in entertainment
Fly by night
RUFUS perform at ANU Bar
Electronica lovers gathered for RUFUS performance at ANU Bar, Acton on Thursday October 29.
San Cisco
Scenes from the ANU Bar as indie pop band San Cisco perform.
Tkay Maidza at Academy Club
Big crowds were drawn to hip-hop artist Tkay Maizda's show at Academy Club on Friday September 11.
R U OK day at University of Canberra
UC students got together for free cupcakes and hot chocolate for R U OK day. Held on Thursday, September 10.
The Preatures at ANU
Sydney indie pop-rock band The Preatures came to Canberra on their national The Cruel tour. At ANU Bar on Thursday, August 27.
Student trivia at The Well
Students gathered for a night of trivia fun at The Well bar and restaurant at The University of Canberra, Bruce. Held on Tuesday, August 25.
R.U.N ACT event at Westside Acton Park draws music lovers
Hip-Hop and R'n'B lovers got together for a day of local music and performances.
Splendour in the Bar 2K15 at Transit Bar
Canberrans who missed the festival got the chance to dance the night away at Transit Bar's annual Splendour in the Bar.
Death Cab For Cutie at ANU Bar
Indie rock lovers flocked to watch Death Cab for Cutie perform at ANU Bar
Alpine at ANU Bar
Indie pop band Alpine performed at the ANU bar as a part of their ‘Foolish’ national tour on July 8. Their live set was supported by Olympia and Pearls.
Mojo Juju at Transit Bar
Mojo Juju Juju thrilled fans with her unique blend of jump/blues/RnB/Soul and Rock'n'Roll
Canberra Comedy Club
Canberra Comedy Club launched at UniPub.
Power and passion
Ballet Revolucion thrilled the audience with their sensual moves from ballet to street dance.
Andy Bull at ANU Bar
Andy Bull performed at ANU Bar on June 12 and was supported by Cub Sport
Ali McGregor at The Street
Ali McGregor wowed audiences with her operatic voice and her fusion of jazz and pop.