Subcultures – grunge, psychobilly, bodgies, seapunk, afrofuturism – rise and fall. But goths (the subculture not the ancient Germanic tribes) have been putting on pale face and dark eyeliner for almost 40 years.
This twentysomething from Texas doesn't just have the style and the sound, he's got the manner of the smooth soul singers your grandmother used to love.
Twitter has reacted with the customary dismay and disbelief over news that Liam Payne has signed a solo deal with the UK's Capitol Records.
Prophets of Rage, Tim Rogers sings Songs of Love and Loss, Courtney Barnett and Benny Walker.
Are Australia's major arts festivals ignoring contemporary arts from Asia, and dishing up dated, imports from Europe and North America?
Historically, rock 'n' roll has been about challenging authority. The '90s band Third Eye Blind decided to renew that tradition in a big way early Wednesday morning at a convention-related party held, fittingly enough, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum here.
Fans can now browse through Jeff Buckley's 400-strong record collection and stream in online.
When Lukas Graham gives this interview he is, he says, "luckily for once" speaking from his home. That's because the world has gone crazy for his single 7 Years, so being at home, on his couch, is a rarity.
Everything looks smooth and easy with a soul singer once tagged this generation's Marvin Gaye, but there are ripples across this surface.
Stephen Layton controls a sterling set of musicians who react to each line but do so with one mind. Hearing the Trinity Choir rather spoils you because they operate at such a high, sustained level of excellence.
From Band of Horses, to the Kills and Tegan and Sara, there are plenty of the Splendour in the Grass sideshows to keep you entertained this week.
"It's constant talking to each other, trying to improve, listening to records together,'' according to Brisbane band Halfway.
EG album reviews, July 22: Aaron Neville, Michael Kiwanuka, Sweet Jean, San Lazaro and Trust Punks.
Try imagining ET without The Flying Theme, Star Wars without the Imperial March or Jaws without those brooding strings ...
James Blake's cool bedroom electronica has propelled him into the orbit of superstars such as Beyonce, Kanye and Madonna. But when he hit a creative block, he had to reach out.
Remaking traditional Australian songs as instrumental is only the start of it, with a giant of pop, smooth soul, busy rock and some art jazz.
Two large-scale choral works, one a Canberra premiere, are on the National Capital Orchestra's next program.
Unflagging energy, cool electronica and a Wagnerian master.
Why are the achievements of women in jazz still being overlooked, in spite of ground breaking achievements by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and many more?
The Avalanches have cancelled their upcoming European festival shows, but their Splendour in the Grass slot is unaffected.
Kim Kardashian exposing a conversation in which Taylor Swift approved of Kanye West's Famous song has been met with Swift criticism.
The poor results often awaiting winner of The Voice raises the question of whether talent shows can deliver on their promises.
When the Cirque de la Symphonie performers started their work with a striking solo on an aerial silk, the audience were soon distracted from the musicians.
Katy Perry's Olympic song: how it stacks up to
A night that brought reminders of the good, the glitzy and the how-did-this-even-exist?
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