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.

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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?

David Bowie's private art collection, including works by Henry Moore and Damien Hirst, will go on display to the public for the first time before heading for auction later this year, Sotheby's said on Thursday.

For someone who is so well known for them, Ben Folds hates writing lyrics.

It's generation right now as nominations for the indigenous music awards are revealed. A host of new faces join veterans.

The singer-songwriter's story is a powerful tale of musical redemption.

Full of songs about life after politics and the environment, with three daughters instead of three members of Midnight Oil, Peter Garrett's solo album stays close to home.