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Former Sony Music employees consider class action lawsuit
A dozen former staff members are considering legal action after the music company launched an investigation into its workplace culture.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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The weirdest, most prolific band you’ve never heard of
For 50 years Sparks have followed their own, uncompromising musical path.
- by Paul Byrnes
Avril Lavigne opens up about Lyme disease
Avril Lavigne says music was her saviour when she was battling Lyme disease.
From the Archives, 1976: Bob ‘The Bear’ has it all on record
The Herald sat down with Canned Heat-vocalist Bob “The Bear” Hite to discuss the joys and perils of amassing a 30,000-strong record collection.
- by Staff reporter
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Two Sony Music Australia executives stood down as company investigates culture
Denis Handlin’s son, Pat, and the local head of human resources have been placed on indefinite leave as the company’s investigation into workplace culture continues
- by Nathanael Cooper
Lorde announces Australian tour for third album Solar Power
For Lorde - who sings in her latest release that “she’s kind of like a prettier Jesus” - it’s one better than a second coming.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Australian boss of Sony Music fired as company investigates workplace culture
Denis Handlin, the CEO and chairman of Sony Music Australia, was fired on Monday as the company investigates the culture at the recording industry behemoth.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Star performances bring shine to new works and old masters
Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart mingled with contemporary pieces performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Musica Viva.
- by Peter McCallum
Chris Cody Coalition review: Octet evokes alienation and resilience
A second long-form jazz work a year after his last increases Chris Cody’s stature as a composer still further.
- by John Shand
Bob Evans’ croon shines through
Jebediah frontman Kevin Mitchell seemed comfier as his folk-pop alter-ego at this Camelot Lounge solo gig.
- by Michael Bailey