Music
Flume wins Triple J’s Hottest 100
FLUME has won Triple J’s Hottest 100 in a controversial countdown that included Beyonce and Guy Sebastian.
“Don’t drink too much lean”
Laneway Festival successfully completed its Singapore leg, will you get through a whole day on your feet? This guide will help, written with love and *wisdom by Mikey Cahill. *citation needed
Gong for a legend of Australian music
VERY few Australians will live a life without knowing a Paul Kelly song in their hearts. He’s a national treasure now honoured by his adoring followers.
Second chance for an old rocker
JOHN Swan’s pathway through Australian music was all sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll — which is why his honour comes with responsibility to help others.
Karise’s lucky escape in smash
KARISE Eden, the inaugural winner of The Voice, has revealed she and her toddler narrowly escaped serious injury in a multi-vehicle smash.
How to Insta the hell out of a festival
SUMMER is the time of festivals, and that means a barrage of images on Instagram for your friends. Here’s a guide on getting them right.
Bliss n Eso: ‘We are devastated’
BLISS n Eso have confirmed the fatal shot on their video set which killed stuntman Johann Ofner came from a blank not live ammunition.
“If that’s underwear we’ll talk later”
Review: Sugar Mountain Festival 2017. Moses parted the sea and The Avalanches tumbled down, writes Mikey Cahill
Springsteen’s verdict on Trump
US ROCK legend Bruce Springsteen has said his famous E Street Band are the “new resistance” under the Trump administration.
How Adam’s Nashville dream fell apart
FOR two years, country singer Adam Brand had everything one man could want. But it was too much. First, he lost his marriage. And then, in his heartbreak, he let Nashville slip through his fingers.
Jewel shining after picking up pieces
HER first album was one of the biggest debuts of all time and now Alaskan singer-songwriter Jewel is revisiting her folk-rock stylings and she’s ready to bring some new-found wisdom to Australia.
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Will Kasey’s Dragonfly? Do Tycho make you psycho?Is Vitalic worth the voyage? How well does Bonobo migrate? Are Wayne Coyne’s lips still flaming?
Minchin anti-Pell song up for award
FLUME, Missy Higgins, Sia and Tim Minchin are up for the APRA Song of the Year award as protest songs make a comeback.
Daryl Braithwaite fights back
ENTERTAINMENT icon Daryl Braithwaite is staying positive despite his shock admission to hospital earlier this week for a ‘sudden illness’.
Gaga’s scary Superbowl show plans
THE Born This Way singer is the headline act at the 2017 US Superbowl and, like everything else she does, it should be memorable for these reasons.
Daryl Braithwaite rushed to hospital
SINGER Daryl Braithwaite has cancelled several shows — including an Australian Open gig — after he was rushed to hospital.
Zero tolerance on ticket scalpers
BE careful where you buy concert tickets from now on. If they’re fakes, you won’t be allowed in as promoters crack down on illegal scalping.
Icehouse frontman ‘fluked’ his success
IVA Davies has admitted to being ‘completely clueless’ when he started his first cover band as Icehouse celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Why do people hate U2 so much?
FRONTMAN Bono wants to save the world as well entertaining it, which rubs people the wrong way. But why are U2 so polarising?
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Could you see The xx being this happy? Do The McClymonts play country/clubs? Sohn, is this your father? Why won’t you come in from the Halestorm? Stay away from the Family (Run The) Jewels!?
Ed’s about to make ARIA chart history
ED SHEERAN’S latest releases could propel him into an exclusive club along with the likes of the Beatles, Justin Bieber and Voice winner Karise Eden.
Bluesfest scores Buffett’s only show
PARROTHEADS rejoice — after turning the Opera House into a party zone five years ago, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett is coming back for Bluesfest.
Vandal questions Mariah’s star power
MARIAH Carey has suffered another humiliation in the wake of her disastrous New Year’s Eve performance.
‘U2, your Aussie fans deserve better’
AUSTRALIAN U2 fans are pleading with the band to bring their 30th anniversary tour Down Under amid fears they will be left off their schedule again.
Biggest new albums coming in 2017
READY for some fresh hits? Some of the music world’s biggest stars are ready to unleash new albums in 2017. Here’s a rundown of what’s brewing.
Iman’s touching tribute to Bowie
DAVID Bowie’s supermodel widow Iman has posted an emotional tribute to the music icon, days out from the first anniversary of his shock death.
