This Party's gone from emotional to devotional
Finding god in sun, sand and sex has transformed the frontman of this once-tense London quartet. Now there's almost peace.
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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.
Australian musicians announced for Coachella 2016
Attention-shy Sia is one of the headliners in April on a rare festival appearance which will see her share billing with superstar DJ Calvin Harris, the reformed Gun 'N Roses and English electronic giants Underworld.
Walk on the wild side
Pack some lunch, slip on comfortable shoes and take a walk around Sydney's rock'n'roll history. Some of the venues might be long gone, but the memories - and sounds - live on.
Our first rock star, our first rock tragedy
He took Australian music somewhere it hadn't gone before but his story became a too familiar tale of damage and despair.
The singer who is 'chasing the emotional unicorn'
Hushed tones, whispered words, off-colour jokes and a get-outta-here beard. They're not contradictions, that's life, and should be embraced says this American singer.
Picking the sounds of 2016
The 15 artists who could be all over radio, TV and our stages next year want to be the sound of 2016. Can you predict the winner?
Review: Robbie Williams puts on a pure pop show, flaws and all
Full tilt, in your face, pop music, done the right way.
Martha Wainwright celebrates Buckleys' work
Wainwright comes back to Grace as part of an Australian co-creation.
Soul man loves Holding The Man
The soul man loves one of the great Australian love stories and wants everyone to know.
Splendour in the Grass: so much more than the music
Some strange things are happening at music festivals. And we don't mean drugs, as there are far fewer in evidence at Splendour In The Grass in Byron Bay this weekend than you find at a regular big city nightclub on a Friday night.
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