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Australian Federal Court finds consumer vultures Viagogo Misleading and Deceptive

The Australian Federal Court has ruled that Swiss ticket reseller Viagogo has not only been misleading consumers, it has been ripping them off with exorbitant fees.

Tagged as: ACCC, Australia, music industry, Viagogo

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Jason Bonham Apologises To Jimmy Page over Cocaine Comments

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Bonham, the son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, has apologised to his dad’s co-founder Jimmy Page for describing instances with hard drugs via Page as a kid on tour with Led Zep.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Jason Bonham, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, metal, rock, UK

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Johnny Cash Statute to Replace Confederate on Capitol Hill

by Paul Cashmere

Statues of country superstar Johnny Cash and civil rights hero Daisy Lee Gatson will soon replace confederate figures Uriah Milton Rose and James Paul Clarke.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Johnny Cash, USA

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New Music Releases for 19 April 2019

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: The Rolling Stones (GH), Cage the Elephant, Josh Groban (Live), The O’Jays, After the Burial, X Ambassadors, Jade Bird and Katie Noonan.

Tagged as: After the Burial, Australia, Cage The Elephant, Jade Bird, Josh Groban (Live), Katie Noonan, music industry, new music, new releases, The O'Jays, The Rolling Stones (GH), X Ambassadors

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NOISE11 EXCLUSIVE: Leo Sayer takes you track by track through ‘Selfie’ at iHeartRadio

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend Leo Sayer will release his 15th studio album ‘Selfie’ on 26 April, 2019. He sat down exclusively with Noise11.com to talk about every song on iHeartRadio.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, iHeartRadio, Leo Sayer, pop, Selfie

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City Calm Down make a statement with their brand new song ‘Television’

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne band City Calm Down are making a statement about the media with their new song ‘Television’.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, Australia, City Calm Down, rock

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Hooker N Heat John Lee Hooker Canned Heat

Canned Heat founder Fito de la Parra solves the mystery of the Hooker ‘N Heat cover

by Paul Cashmere

Canned Heat founding member Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra has confirmed the mystery behind the classic John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat collaboration, the 1971 album ‘Hooker ‘N Heat’.

Tagged as: 60s, blues, Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker, USA

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Madonna and Maluma releases Medellín, have a listen

by Paul Cashmere

Madonna’s first single from the ‘Madame X’ album is ‘Medellín’ featuring Maluma.

Tagged as: 80s, Madonna, Maluma, Medellín, pop, USA

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N.Y.C.K. drop their first new music since 2017

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne duo Dominique Garrard and Nicholas Acquroff aka N.Y.C.K. have released ‘Wild Streak’, their first new music since the ‘Alive’ EP of 2017.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, electronica, N.Y.C.K., soul

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Courtney Barnett performs in the ABC Melbourne Studio Foyer celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Archie Roach album Charcoal Road. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Courtney Barnett To Launch Tell Me How You Really Feel installation at The Other Art Fair Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Courtney Barnett’s Tell Me How You Really Feel project will be brought to life at The Other Art Fair Melbourne in May.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, Australia, Courtney Barnett, rock

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Prince Family Fights Administrators

by Music-News.com

Prince’s siblings are seeking to take more control over the late superstar’s estate after clashing with administrators and taking issue with their exorbitant expenses.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, pop, Prince, R&B, USA

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Justin Timberlake Honors Tiger Woods

by Music-News.com

Golf fan Justin Timberlake has saluted his pal Tiger Woods in a new Time magazine profile, marking the sportsman’s nod on the 100 Most Influential People of 2019 list.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, golf, Justin Timberlake, pop, Tiger Woods, USA

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Son of Notorious B.I.G. Launches Marijuana Company

by Music-News.com

The son of rap legend Notorious B.I.G. is launching his own marijuana brand in honour of his late father.

Tagged as: 90s, Notorious B.I.G, rap, USA

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Beyonce Reveals She Had Emergency C-Section in Homecoming Documentary

by Music-News.com

Beyonce has revealed one of her twins’ hearts stopped forcing her to undergo an emergency caesarean delivery.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Kelsea Ballerini becomes the Youngest Member of the Grand Ole Opry

by Music-News.com

Kelsea Ballerini became the youngest current member of the Grand Ole Opry in Tennessee on Tuesday night.

Tagged as: 10s, country, Kelsea Ballerini, USA

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Melbourne Comedy Festival Drops Barry Humphries Name From Award

by Paul Cashmere

The Melbourne Comedy Festival has dropped Barry Humphries name in The Barry award following his outrageous comments about the LGBTI community.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry Humphries, comedy, Dame Edna, Melbourne Comedy Festival

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Julia Jacklin Makes A Video Backstage for ‘Comfort’

by Paul Cashmere

Julia Jacklin has made a video for her song ‘Comfort’ backstage while on tour in the UK with First Aid Kit.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Julia Jacklin, singer, songwriter

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Apia Good Times Class of ’19 have a bit of fun messing it up

by Paul Cashmere

The Apia All-Stars got together ahead of the 2019 season to knock up a promo for the upcoming tour and messed it all up.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Eric McCusker to Speak about Songwriting and Play A Few Songs at Memo Music Hall

by Paul Cashmere

Mondo Rock songwriter and co-founder Eric McCusker will share his stories on songwriting and perform a few of his songs at Memo Music Hall in May.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Eric McCusker, Memo Music Hall, Mondo Rock, rock, songwriting

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Courtney Barnett Has A New Video for ‘Everybody Here Hates You’

by Paul Cashmere

Courtney Barnett has debuted her video for ‘Everybody Here Hates You’.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, Australia, Courtney Barnett, rock

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John 5 Brings Out Michael Anthony, Corey Taylor and Fred Coury for Whiskey A Go Go Supergroup

by Paul Cashmere

Former Marilyn Manson/Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 had an instant supergroup at the Whiskey A Go Go in West Hollywood last week.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Corey Taylor, Fred Coury, John 5, Michael Anthony, rock, USA

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Van Halen Attempted A Reunion In 2018 But It All Came Crashing Down

by Paul Cashmere

Van Halen attempted to reform in 2018 but it all went south very quickly.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Michael Anthony, rock, USA, Van Halen

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AC/DC Etihad Stadium, Rock Or Bust World Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

AC/DC Tour Rumours Splatter the Internet

by Paul Cashmere

The ‘AC/DC to tour again’ rumours are sweeping the Internet again with reliable source Eddie Trunk using the word “absolutely” when spreading the word.

Tagged as: 70s, AC/DC, Angus Young, Australia, Malcolm Young, rock

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Josh Piterman to Perform his own shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere

Theatre star Josh Piterman will perform his own shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in June.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, classical, Josh Piterman, opera

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Aerosmith Dig Deep Into Catalogue For Vegas Residency

by Paul Cashmere

Aerosmith are giving fans a deeper dose of their catalogue during their residency at the MGM in Las Vegas.

Tagged as: 70s, Aerosmith, rock, USA

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Iggy Pop Performs First Show of 2019 in Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Iggy Pop played his first show for 2019 at the Sydney Opera House on Monday night and served a treat of classics.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Iggy Pop, punk, The Stooges, USA

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John Mayer Joins Eric Clapton On Stage In Japan

by Music-News.com

John Mayer rocked out with the guitar great Eric Clapton onstage over the weekend as he kicked off his five-night residency in Tokyo, Japan.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, rock, UK, USA

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Taylor Swift Stalker Jailed

by Music-News.com

A man accused of stalking Taylor Swift has been ordered to serve up to four years in prison.

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‘NSYNC Minus Justin Timberlake Join Ariana Grande at Coachella

by Music-News.com

‘NSYNC left fans delighted when they reunited for a surprise performance during Ariana Grande’s headlining set at the Coachella Music Festival on Sunday night.

Tagged as: 10s, 90s, Ariana Grande, NSYNC, pop, USA

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