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.
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Bernard Zuel
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.
A retrospective with comfortable fit
Solo and then with his son, the Englishman was droll and never short of clever songs that felt appropriately aged.
Once more with feeling and songs
Words weren't necessary for Nick Cave or his band when they returned to the studio or the stage after a horrific loss: it was all in the feeling.
Sydney Festival Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith review: pleasant electronica that does nothing special
The American composer and performer missed an opportunity to make something more than mild music.
Who's been a busy boy then?
Will Toledo had a dozen albums out before most of the world got to hear him.
The Avalanches review: Ultimate party time
Following a legend on the decks who was channeling school discos, the sample-heavy Australians turned on the party favours.
Quiet please: Lloyd Cole can hear you but he doesn't want to listen any more
Having made his reputation with words and melodies, the British singer/songwriter is now hoping for silence and no words he can understand.
Under the influence of David Bowie
A year after Bowie's death, musicians and singers who spent decades playing with him are happy to celebrate his legacy and influence.
The year in live music: royalty, roots and rip-offs
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.
Global star who demanded we listen without prejudice
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.
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