A cast of those who had worked with Bowie and those who were inspired by him searched for a way to respect the legacy and show us the genius.

With the songs and the voice in place, the Virginian needs a bigger, closer presence to connect all the way.

Laneway Festival review to come Sunday AM.

This concert demonstrated that he remains one of the world's most interesting musicians.

Sara Stoner has taken home the Golden Guitar Female Artist of the Year following her ARIA win for Best Country Album.

Any similarities? Judge for yourself.

She ranked as the number two act on the Hottest 100 and the top-rated woman. Prepare to hear more from Amy Shark.

After a six year hiatus, Jet will tour with Bruce Springsteen this year, as well as headlining a few shows of their own.

Cat people, you can start laughing hysterically now.

Nice and easy does it yet again for the triple j listener poll but finally the biggest name in pop gets a seat at the table.

Mike Noga single launch at the Tote, Caravan Club's Blues and Roots festival, Totally Unicorn and more.

The initiative comes after five women reported being sexually assaulted at the Falls Festival in Marion earlier this month.

The spirited Jamaican-born musician Etana, is bringing her melodic sounds to Australia for the first time.

The biggest tour ever to Australia, the return of music legends and albums that promise a new future. It's the year ahead and it looks packed.

You have never had a better reason to call Lord Mayor Graham Quirk.

Live music venue The Newtown Social Club has announced that it is closing its doors later this year, blaming the "current regulatory climate in Sydney" for making the business unsustainable.

Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown is on the horizon and the contest for top spot is heating up. With a group of Australians in the mix, it appears likely that there will be a historic fourth consecutive local winner of the annual Australia Day countdown.

First published in The Sydney Morning Herald January 27, 1992

French composer and multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen wound a transportive tune across piano, violin, melodica and toy piano.

The movement to change the date of Australia Day has a second, pungent and focused anthem with a collaboration between many of the country's leading hip hop artists.

Last January, when interviewed by Vice Australia about his thoughts on Australia Day, Indigenous hip-hop artist Adam Briggs was unequivocal. "I pull the blinds and I shut everything down," he said.

Melbourne singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro has embraced a more intimate mode of touring.

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