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Music
Why it just got harder for Australia to create the next Kylie Minogue or Troye Sivan
Australian musicians are already doing it tough, but a recent US government decision has made it much harder for Aussie acts to showcase their work.
- by Meg Watson
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The hidden costs that are killing live music festivals
Pill testing could make attendance at music festivals and events much safer – but it could dramatically increase the financial risk borne by festivals.
- by Karl Quinn
The gold rush is over. Now podcasters are picking up the pieces
Doom and gloom have been hanging over the podcast world for the last 18 months. Is it the end, or a new beginning?
- by Barry Divola
From Dave Grohl to Charli XCX: Five ways to maximise a pop feud in 2024
In today’s saturated pop landscape, feuds are a proven way to boost yourself to viral stardom. Here’s how it’s done.
- by Robert Moran
These are the July gigs that should be on your calendar
From Australian punk-rock royalty to a rapper who now plays the flute, here are the month’s must-see shows.
- by James Jennings
Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.
- by Thomas Mitchell
The pop stars’ idol: How this cool, confident singer has captivated the crowd
Chappelle Roan, 26, is getting love from some of the world’s biggest stars, but search for her name and Google will correct you.
- by Meg Watson
Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage as fans go wild in London
The NFL player has been to many of the pop star’s shows before, but never on the actual stage.
- by Nell Geraets
Why fans of the world’s biggest pop stars are mad at Taylor Swift
Is Taylor Swift really “chart blocking” Charli XCX and Billie Eilish? And what does that even mean?
- by Meg Watson
A Beatle urged him to stick with tabla. Now he’s the top living player
This year alone Zakir Hussain has taken home three Grammys and appeared in a Dev Patel film – now he’s heading to Australia.
- by Jessica Nicholas
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Live music
How the Teskey Brothers finally found rock-life balance on the road
Constant touring was taking its toll on the band even as they were cracking the big time internationally. So they ripped up the formula and started again.
- by Karl Quinn