The chameleon
Iain SheddenSinger St Vincent tells why her fifth album continues her knack of mixing the melancholy and the catchy.
Oils return to Alice wonderland
Iain SheddenPeter Garrett stresses the importance of beginning the home leg of Midnight Oil’s world tour in Alice Springs.
Visions of Americana
Iain Shedden‘If you are a hardcore Bob Dylan fan you can see that we knew what we were doing,’ says Old Crow’s Ketch Secor.
Three chords ring in change
Iain SheddenBilly Bragg delivers a first-rate account of a phenomenon that transformed British popular music.
Moyet resurrection
Iain SheddenFrom earsplitting punk bands to 1980s pop stardom, Alison Moyet is now enjoying her musical freedom.
Polish club hit the road
Iain SheddenSydney duo Polish Club hits the road, singer Stella Donnelly’s rep rises, and US rapper Macklemore plays NRL final.
Beck’s next is almost here
Iain SheddenIt was scheduled to appear a year ago, but Beck would say only that it was due ‘in a few months’. Now we have a date.
Medical muso’s body of work
Iain SheddenAustralian singer Gordi, has spent weeks on a tour in the US, but still found time to cram for exams.
Four crowded hours with a master
IAIN SHEDDENNeil Finn’s ‘most sophisticated’ album took half a day to record.
exclusiveFinn’s four-hour record
Iain SheddenSongwriter Neil Finn likes to push the boundaries of his craft.
Falling short?
Iain SheddenThe issue of female representation in the music industry has had another airing this week.
Into the new age
Iain SheddenAfter 20 years with Queens of the Stone Age, Josh Homme still manages to surprise his fans.
Preatures back on road
iain sheddenIt’s the beginning of a busy period for Sydney band the Preatures.
An examined life, for the record
Iain SheddenGang of Youths’ singer-songwriter Dave Le’aupepe finds peace through music.
New stories of him
IAIN SHEDDENCollaborations with other artists have opened up new avenues for singer-songwriter Paul Kelly.
When Glen Campbell sang for me
IAIN SHEDDENI recorded a wonderful interview with Glen Campbell two decades ago. It has proved tricky to retrieve.
Voice against music sexism
Iain SheddenIsabella Manfredi knows all about the gender disparity that exists in the music industry — and about the sexism.
Sleepyhead serenades
IAIN SHEDDENSophia Brous is adding another string to her impressive musical bow.
Wichita lineman reaches end
Iain SheddenGlen Campbell will be remembered by millions of fans not just as a pop star, but also as a consummate musician.
Putting the boot in
iain sheddenIt’s good to see that good old-fashioned mudslinging still exists in the ether of rock ’n’ roll.
To the sound of his own beat
IAIN SHEDDENIndigenous singer-songwriter Dan Sultan’s new album shows a growing self-awareness.
A life in song
IAIN SHEDDENAfter six decades in the industry, Randy Newman still finds no shortage of inspiration for his music.
Jacklin kept busy
Iain SheddenIt’s a busy time for NSW Blue Mountains singer Julia Jacklin, touring the US next week before heading to Europe.
Sound path to the indie life
IAIN SHEDDENMore musicians are finding mainstream success without the major labels.
Voice that touched hearts
Iain SheddenDr G. Yunupingu. Singer and songwriter. Born Elcho Island, January 22, 1971. Died Darwin, July 25, aged 46.
COMMENTNot just an indigenous artist
Iain SheddenWithout question, Dr G. Yunupingu was one of the great Australian music success stories of the 21st century.
Suffering strikes personal note
Iain SheddenA new single by singer Wafia al-Rikabi was inspired by the plight those suffering in Syria, including members of her family.
Songs from a quiet place
Iain SheddenShane Nicholson sought the peace of a tucked-away shack and some time fishing to compose his sixth solo album.
Homme limps to Splendour
Iain SheddenIt has been a busy and painful week for Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme.
Sigur rouses
Iain SheddenIcelandic soundscapers Sigur Ros have issues with Margaret Court and her views on marriage equality.
