Goodbye and thanks for all the gigs
On the way out after a quarter century at Fairfax, a love letter to the enduring ability of music (and journalism) to refresh, excite and renew.
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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.
Paul McCartney announces Australian tour dates
It's the Australian tour we've been waiting nearly 25 years for. Although one city will be waiting a good while longer.
Music's perpetual students
This "classical" group don't see divisions, they see only new lessons to learn and styles to absorb, from minimalism to tango to folk songs.
Lorde's new album, Melodrama, is brilliant
Melodrama is nothing to be frightened of when you can put it in songs that can carry the weight.
Surprising turns from folk and electronica
Still awkward but now channelling Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno, Beth Orton is doing something new with old forms.
Captivating, complicated and inspiring
Even with a full band and backing vocalists, the control and class of the quiet English singer stood out.
Still better than Hoobastank
What's in a name? Oliver Perry is anything but dumb, his musical life as D D Dumbo about to go worldwide. Because, or despite, the name?
Good Lorde it's Harry Styles too
The one-time One Direction star backs up November shows with more next year while the Kiwi superstar comes out in November to play under the stars.
Bravura bravado to burn
If you've got some flamboyance and some front, anything is possible, even getting the most famous scream in Australian music on your album.
Waiting 200 lifetimes for the time of her life
The young electro-pop artist thinks she's waited 200 lifetimes for this opportunity. That's why she is taking charge of it all.
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