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Together, not alone
It wasn't about tragedy but about the way unity is strength, on stage and off, so that we were together, not alone.
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.
It wasn't about tragedy but about the way unity is strength, on stage and off, so that we were together, not alone.
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.
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.
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.
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