Survival of the wittiest
He's hot property in Hollywood. So why does singer-songwriter Randy
Newman think the biggest joke is on him? Dorian Lynskey reports.
Just a small sample from Japan's answer to Bjork
In Tujiko Noriko's song Endless End, a buzzing sound somewhere
between a low-flying bee and a digitally distorted keyboard is
paired with a whistling ring, like a wooden wind chime in a high
wind. It's eerie and simultaneously natural.
Still enjoying the fruits of the Jam
The inescapable truth is most patrons at Paul Weller's , first of
three Enmore Theatre shows, did come to hear selections from the
Jam.
Lennon's killer 'ashamed' and 'sorry'
John Lennon's killer told parole officials during his latest unsuccessful bid for release from prison that he is ashamed and sorry for gunning down the former Beatle nearly three decades ago.
Where did the passion go?
I'm not quite sure when it happened, but somehow Death Cab for
Cutie's frontman Ben Gibbard has morphed into a young John Fogerty.
It's uncanny.
Soul meets Scientology in send-off for Hayes
It was easy to tell the Hollywood Scientologists from the Memphis
music people as they entered the suburban Memphis mega-church to
pay tribute to the soul singer
Glitter planning musical comeback
One-time British glam rocker Gary Glitter is thinking about getting
back into music after serving time in a Vietnamese jail for child
sexual molestation.
Lady's night at the beckoning microphone
An audience with the decisive Deborah Conway reminds Tim Elliott
that the songs are, as ever, all that really matter.
AC/DC to release new album
Aussie music icon AC/DC will release its long-awaited new album
Black Ice in October.
Homebake sells out in 10 minutes
Homebake, Sydney's all-Australian music festival, has sold out in a
record 10 minutes over the internet.
Miss Goody Two Shoes on tour
Delta Goodrem has gone back to basics to launch a US career.
Smart as a fox
This 'pretty' rural music doesn't ignore life's harsh messages.
Dirt in the blood
You can't taket he country out of a boy like Ryan Bingham.
Minogue sisters record duet
Kylie and Dannii Minogue have recorded a version of one of ABBA's
hit songs for a new British TV comedy series.
Miley Cyrus to tour with Coldplay?
Chris Martin has reportedly lined up Miley Cyrus to perform with
Coldplay on some of their current world tour.
God rest his soul
Isaac Hayes escaped poverty to become the king of black urban cool,
writes Joe Holley.
Isaac Hayes found dead at home
Isaac Hayes, the pioneering American singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless Theme From Shaft won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at his Tennessee home aged 65.
GIG PREVIEWS
The Catholics
There are few musical genres drummer Hamish Stuart hasn't nailed.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Despite a revolving roster of bandmates, drug use and abuse from
fans, Anton Newcombe is back for more.
BLOGS
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CD REVIEWS
Sneaky Sound System 2
Writer-producer Angus McDonald presents a super-confident, and very
danceable, collection
Seraphic Light
Saxophone Summit is not just a tribute band. All are major players
in their own right.
Sujinho
A unique excursion through Brazilian musical history.
