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The Beasts are still here as they open a new chapter in music
The Beasts are still here and they've got no plans of stopping any time soon.
- by Martin Boulton
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MSO rings in Lunar New Year with twittering birds and roaring guitars
Helmed by Tan Dun, the orchestra teamed with Mongolian fusion rockers Hanggai for an intriguing night of music.
- by Maxim Boon
Performing arts
Died Pretty's Ron Peno diagnosed with cancer
Ron Peno, frontman of Australian band Died Pretty, is undergoing cancer treatment.
- by Martin Boulton
They Might Be Giants are dying to entertain you
A preoccupation with death runs through the otherwise upbeat songs of John Flansburgh and John Linnell, aka New York's They Might Be Giants.
- by Gabriel Wilder
Pop culture
Ryan Adams dangled success. Women say they paid a price
Seven women, including Adams' ex-wife Mandy Moore, have accused the alt-country star of abuse, harassment and stalling their careers.
- by Joe Coscarelli and Melena Ryzik
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Teenage Fanclub review: No Love, but plenty of adoration for guitar heroes
Even lacking one of their key singer-songwriters, the Scottish indie legends delivered a dream set of faves and rarities.
- by Karl Quinn
Eurovision
Australia becomes a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
May's contest in Tel Aviv will mark Australia's fifth year taking part – but until now, it's been by invitation each year.
- by Amy Croffey
Music festivals
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against state government
"If this continues, there won't be any festivals left in NSW."
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
An ode to the mysterious Bobbie Gentry
A tribute album to the enigmatic singer-songwriter behind 1967's Ode To Billie Joe reignites interest in her life and work.
- by Barry Divola
Cat Power review: Cool Cat treads a fine line
It can be a thin line between "spellbinding" and "boring" and Atlantan singer-songwriter Cat Power crossed both sides of that line.
- by Michael Bailey