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Midnight Oil prepare to take on Trump
POLITICALLY, there’s never been a better time for Midnight Oil to reform their band. But how Donald Trump will react to their message remains to be seen.
Emeli Sande on her highs and lows
EMELI Sande dominated the British pop charts with her debut record and then her soaring voice conquered the rest of the world. Now she would love to get back to writing hits for the superstars.
k.d. lang to tour Australia in July
It was the album which made k.d. lang one of the most popular singers in Australia in 1992 and now the much-loved Canadian returns to celebrate Ingenue with a tour in July.
k.d. lang to tour Australia in July
IT’S been 25 years since k.d lang seduced Australians with her breakthrough record Ingenue. She’s on her way back to mark its anniversary.
Gunners drummer’s Brissie improv sesh
HE told the organisers of a small improv session at a Brisbane bar that he was just passing through town with his band. He asked her if she’d heard of them, ‘The Gunners’? She hadn’t. And then he got on the kit.
Guns N’ Roses booed for ultimate live sin
GUNS N’ Roses rocked Melbourne’s MCG last night, but faced boos from angry fans due to one slip of the tongue.
Only thing missing from date with The Boss
FOR Brisbane fans it was a Valentine’s Day date to remember. And Bruce Springsteen didn’t even play THAT song.
Lady Gaga’s huge Grammys night
SHE performed with Metallica and turned heads with underboob, but Lady Gaga’s Grammys night did not end there. She hit the after-party with an unlikely date.
Springsteen to meet boy he ‘awakened’
A BOY whose life was literally changed by Bruce Springsteen will finally meet his idol at tonight’s Brisbane concert.
Brisbane loses its original ‘rock chick’
CAROL Lloyd, who shot to fame with Railroad Gin and fronted her own eponymous band, has died after a protracted health battle.
Adele breaks down at the Grammys
RECAP: Adele was forced to restart her Grammy Awards act and she teared up as she won the most coveted awards ahead of Beyonce.
Adele’s trainwreck Grammys performance
OUCH. And ouch again. It was meant to be a heartfelt tribute to George Michael, but Adele’s rendition of his song Fastlove turned into a disaster.
Adele and Beyonce own Grammys 2017
IT was a night of triumphs and disappointments for the two biggest divas of our time, who together dominated the 2017 Grammy Awards.
‘It’s George Michael, I think he’s dead’
A RECORDING of the frantic phone call made by George Michael’s Australian boyfriend after finding the singer’s dead body has been leaked.
Justice Crew say goodbye to one
THEY started out with nine dancers and now Justice Crew are a lean four-piece pop act as they release their new single.
Angus Young joins Guns N’ Roses gig
ROCK icons Guns N’ Roses took to the stage in Sydney for their long-awaited return, accompanied by the AC/DC legend.
What Will Kevin Do Next?
Tame Impala, Tash Sultana, A.B Original, D.D Dumbo pull down the shutters on Laneway Festival 2017.
Icehouse melts the Thebby
“IT’S always cold inside the Icehouse”. Not on Thursday night it wasn’t. It was bloody boiling. But the Aussie rock veterans put on an appropriately scorching show on their 40th anniversary tour.
Rocking a new take on US politics
AWARD-WINNING musical American Idiot will make its Australian debut in Brisbane and two legends of Aussie rock say they couldn’t wait to be involved in the coming-of-age tale by US rockers Green Day.
Fight to stop great music robbery
MUSICIANS say they will struggle to pay the rent or build superannuation if the Government proceeds with copyright law changes that erode royalties.
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Guns N’ Roses reunion worth the wait
FANS have waited more than 20 years to see Guns N Roses perform together again in Australia and the band didn’t disappoint.
The huge problem with being the Boss
HE’S a superstar of the music industry, but Bruce Springsteen has one major obstacle to overcome with every concert he plays, including last night in Sydney.
Loss of music writer who made it big
A BRISBANE music writer who made a global impact, rubbing shoulders with the likes of John Lennon and Led Zeppelin, has died.
Braithwaite had ‘golf ball size tumour’
SINGER Daryl Braithwaite worried fans when he had to cancel shows due to illness. Now, he’s revealed the health struggles that forced him to take time off.
The Boss and Ed just ain’t born to run together
BRUCE Springsteen and Ed Sheeran are in Sydney at the same time under the same promoter so fans are hoping they might get together.
Good things come to those who wait
THE Descendents have only released seven albums in 35 years, but it’s the quality, not the quantity.
Gunners ready to fire once more
THEY waged their own Civil War for more than 20 years, but tonight Guns N’ Roses leaders Axl Rose and Slash play together in front of 40,000 Brisbane fans.
