Fans and fellow musicians have offered tributes praising the late musician Dr G Yunupingu, following his death, aged 46.

James Murphy is not the first performer to call out fans who'd rather watch a show through their phone than actually enjoy the experience first-hand, but it's pertinent to note the words he chooses.

Born blind, the singer-songwriter became the highest selling Indigenous artist in history.

This was one of those 'I was there' concerts the audience will remember.

The tenure of Sydney Symphony Orchestra chief conductor David Robertson has been extended to six years in what he has described as a "vote of confidence" from the orchestra.

Linkin Park says their "hearts are broken" with grief and denial over the death last week of frontman Chester Bennington, found dead in his Los Angeles area home of a suspected suicide.

It was a weekend filled with surprise guest appearances at Splendour in the Grass.

Mahler 3. Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Susan Graham. David Robertson. Opera House. July 19 Reviewed by Peter McCallum ★★★★★

The sun was setting over the amphitheatre at Splendour in the Grass, with many choosing to sit and relax rather than dance for Bernard Fanning's solo performance.

China says the pop singer needs to stay away "to purify the Chinese performance environment".

There's no doubting Josh Homme's commitment to making rock'n'roll count.

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What is it that drives generally sane men, women and children to swoop, leap and sway to the music of Kate Bush?

There are many lessons to be learnt from an evening spent with the three sisters Haim.

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A spokesman for the coroner said the death was being investigated as an apparent suicide.

Tex, Don and Charlie make one album every 12 years but their chemistry is as reliable as ice cream and cough mix, writes Michael Dwyer.

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues survived a soggy 2016 and faces a bright future.

It seems, of late, that most successful rock bands fall into one of two camps.

The Tawadros brothers and Matt McMahon offer a constellation of ways to interact

Missed them this week? Nevermind, Royal Blood have announced 2018 Australian tour dates.

The Blur singer and Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn says he treats music like a job. 'I just work five days a week.'

Catchy hit Despacito has set a record as the most streamed music track of all time, with some 4.6 billion plays across leading platforms.

Twenty-five years on, K.D. Lang's breakthrough album stands the test of time – and so does her voice.

Visual art meets music in a harmonious collaboration between David Bridie's My Friend the Chocolate Cake and the iconic paintings of Jeffrey Smart.

The 11th annual AIR Awards will highlight who to keep an ear on in coming years.