Australian Music Prize pits legend against 'scummy punk' upstarts
From hip hop and political agitation to pop, punk and a one-man band, the rich album award is a fascinating cross-section of local music.
Since joining Fairfax in 1992, Bernard has been an editor and written on education, roads and local politics. These days, he specialises in music and is the senior music writer and reviewer.
From hip hop and political agitation to pop, punk and a one-man band, the rich album award is a fascinating cross-section of local music.
Solo and then with his son, the Englishman was droll and never short of clever songs that felt appropriately aged.
The American composer and performer missed an opportunity to make something more than mild music.
Will Toledo had a dozen albums out before most of the world got to hear him.
Following a legend on the decks who was channeling school discos, the sample-heavy Australians turned on the party favours.
Having made his reputation with words and melodies, the British singer/songwriter is now hoping for silence and no words he can understand.
A year after Bowie's death, musicians and singers who spent decades playing with him are happy to celebrate his legacy and influence.
Madonna was late, late for a very important date but Prince was early, Gillian Welch right on the money and Crowded House was full - a big year in gigs.
A teen pop star who became a worldwide figure of substance, and substances, he earned the right to sit alongside his heroes Elton John and Freddie Mercury.
The Sydney duo prefer to hide away in isolated pockets of the world with nothing but feral beasts and rising damp to inspire their acid-dance recordings.
Search pagination
Save articles for later.
Subscribe for unlimited access to news. Login to save articles.
Return to the homepage by clicking on the site logo.