Album reviews
When a duo get personal, a frontman goes solo, a little known legend expands, a solo man does everything and Japanese-Australian relations improvise,
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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.
Peter Garrett is back on the borderline of pop and politics
With a solo album to come, the first solo release by the tall bald frontman is pop rock you can sing along to, and read a lot into.
No more forgotten years for a reforming Midnight Oil
One of the most revered and successful Australian bands of all time will be back on stages at home and around the world.
Learning to say no and count past 1234
Two years in the US and the Australian singer has found being a songwriter for hire means learning to say no as well as yes, and remembering your own career.
Beyonce proves the album isn't dead
It was meant to be yesterday's platform but the album means as much to artists now as ever.
No longer being chased by the black dog
The hugely talented young singer's new album was written in a dark place but arrives when she is at her strongest and healthiest.
Don't look, just listen and wonder
Taken out on tour by Prince, the Australian-based Kiwi didn't know where to look but had the most incredible experience.
Prince's 10 greatest songs
A taste of the purple genius. From the radio hits to the obscure, here are10 songs we regard as Prince's best.
Songs, sonnets and music for convertibles
It's taken 400 years but two of today's finest songwriters are working with the greatest writer in English.
Let there not be rock
Comment: Let there not be rock. This isn't changing a frontman – this is changing what the band has stood for for nearly 50 years.
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