The pop gifts that just keep giving for America
In nearly 50 years Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell have seen the hits dry up but not the demand for their soft-rock sound.
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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.
The only thing missing was a flute
Bridging generations and styles, the British singer took soul into old and new territories.
Not yet yesterday's men
Showing that they're not yet yesterday's men, the ska pioneers pulled out the moves, and the fez, to make up for flat spots.
Live music returns to iconic venue
It was once the home for young bands about to break through; now new owners are returning this city pub to its roots.
Power, passion, politics and a blood pact
A return to pub rock ahead of a world tour had it all: power, passion, politics and a blood pact.
Goldfrapp's new album Silver Eye reveals hidden talents
There's nothing predictable about the sound or the vision of an English duo determined to retain ambiguity and ingenuity.
Underworld review: euphoria brings the light in for a perfect show
Dance music this brilliant is more than beats, it's a night turned into a shared moment of utter joy.
Andrew Bird gets (more) serious
Discovering the pleasures and pain of real adulthood at 43 has pushed the violinist, whistler and singer/songwriter into new, sometimes uncomfortable, areas.
From curtain up to lights on, Bonnie Raitt is utterly great
Just because someone's been doing it for decades doesn't mean you can rely on them to be this good. The blues/soul veteran was in sublime touch.
Better call Bob
Experience sees Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk read scripts with more than a jobbing actor's eyes.
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