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The Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Doobie Brothers To Play First Sydney Show Tonight With Michael McDonald Since 1981

by Paul Cashmere

The Doobie Brothers are touring Australia with Michael McDonald for the first timedespite being here six times before.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, rock, soul, USA

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The Smashing Pumpkins ‘The World Is A Vampire’ Australian Tour Set Times Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The Smashing Pumpkins have revealed the full schedule and set times for the upcoming The World Is A Vampire Australian tour.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Amyl and the Sniffers, Australia, Jane's Addiction, live music, OneWorld Entertainment, rock, Smashing Pumpkins, The World Is A Vampire, USA

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Dexy’s Midnight Runners Premiere New Song ‘I Am Going To Get Free’

by Paul Cashmere

Dexy’s Midnight Runners a new song ‘I Am Going To Get Free’ ahead of the band’s first album of original material in 11 years ‘The Feminine Divine’ due 28 July.

Tagged as: 80s, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland, ska, UK

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Andy White And Tim Finn Are Where Its At

by Paul Cashmere

Andy White and Tim Finn were still working out the pronunciation of their latest project AT right up to the day the album was released.

Tagged as: 20s, alt, Andy White, AT, Australia, New Zealand, rock, Tim Finn

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Pete Shelley Dies At Age 80

by Paul Cashmere

British 70s pop singer Peter Shelley has died at the age of 80.

Tagged as: 70s, Alvin Stardust, Peter Shelley, pop, UK

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Richard Clapton at Bakehouse photo by Ros O'Gorman

Richard Clapton Prepares For The 50th Anniversary of His Debut Album ‘Prussian Blue’

by Paul Cashmere

Richard Clapton is marking the 50th anniversary of the release of his first album ‘Prussian Blue’ with two shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Richard Clapton, rock

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Dies At Age 71

by Paul Cashmere

Award winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto had died at age 71.

Tagged as: 80s, David Bowie, electronica, Japan, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Legendary Record Company Man Seymour Stein Dead At 80

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary record company man Seymour Stein has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, music industry, Seymour Stein, USA

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Rod Stewart A Day On The Green 31 March 23 Pic Credit Shotz by David Jackson

Sir Rod Stewart and the Case of the Blinding Dumplings, A Day On The Green REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Quick call Benedict Cumberbatch, Sir Rod and the Case of the Blinding Dumplings needs to be made into a Sherlock Holmes movie now. Rod Stewart is as hilarious as he is entertaining. He doesn’t take himself seriously. His show is a party.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, rock, Rod Stewart, UK

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

AC/DC To Play First Show In Seven Years

by Paul Cashmere

AC/DC’s last show was 20 September 2016 in Philadelphia. There next one is 7 October 2023 in Indio, California. AC/DC will reactive for PowerTrip in the California desert.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Iron Maiden, live music, Ozzy Osbourne, PowerTrip, rock, USA

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Australian Radio Legend Doug Mulray Dead at 71

by Paul Cashmere

Doug Mulray, without a doubt Australia’s funniest and most talented radio announcer of all time, has died at the age of 71.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Doug Mulray, radio

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Lost Weekend A Love Story May Pang John Lennon

May Pang and John’s Lennon’s ‘The Lost Weekend: A Love Story’ #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

‘The Lost Weekend: A Love Story’ is the story of John Lennon and May Pang’s affair from 1973 to 1975. 23 year old May was John and Yoko’s personal assistant in 1973. When John and Yoko were having problems Yoko suggested May should start going out with John but she did not expect what was about to happen. It became a full-blown love affair.

Tagged as: 70s, John Lennon, Julian Lennon, May Pang, movie, The Lost Weekend A Love Story, USA, Yoko Ono

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Rod Stewart Performs ‘Handbags and Gladrags’ and ‘Downtown Train’ For Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Rod Stewart had a couple of surprises for his Sydney fans last night. For the first time in 2023 Rod dug deep to perform his 1991 hit ‘Downtown Train’ and from his very first album in 1969 ‘Handbags and Gladrags’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Downtown Train, Handbags and Gladrags, rock, Rod Stewart, UK

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2023 APRA Music Awards Nominees Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The 2023 APRA Music Awards nominees have been announced ahead of the event taking place in Sydney on 27 April.

Tagged as: AMCOS, APRA, Australia, Black Sorrows, music awards, music industry, Vika & Linda

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‘You’re The Voice’ Co-Writer Keith Reid of Procol Harum Dead At Age 76

by Paul Cashmere

Keith Reid, a founding member of Procol Harum and lyricist for the band and co-writer of John Farnham’s ‘You’re The Voice’, has died at age 76.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, John Farnham, Keith Reid, Procol Harum, rock, UK, You're The Voice

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Australian Don Broco Fan Flies To London As Band Announce Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australian Don Broco fan was such a big fan of British rock band Don Broco she booked a non-refundable flight to London to see them. Then they announced an Australian tour. When Kimberley arrived in London she found a message from singer Rob Damiani.

Tagged as: 20s, Don Broco, Rob Damiani, rock, UK

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The Rise and Rise of Amyl & The Sniffers

by Paul Cashmere

When Amyl & The Sniffers formed in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava in 2016, they had no vision of global success. Early songs like ‘Stole My Push Bike’ and ‘Balaclava Lover Boogie’ were never conceived as songs that would be one day played in Hollywood.

Tagged as: 20s, alternative, Amyl & The Sniffers, Australia, Jane's Addiction, rock, Smashing Pumpkins

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Rare Skyhooks Footage With Tony Williams Surfaces

by Paul Cashmere

A previously unpublished video of Skyhooks performing in 2004 with onetime singer Tony Williams has been put online by Skyhooks archivist Peter Green.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, rock, Skyhooks, Tony Williams

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Rocky Horror Show To Go Live To Australian Cinemas Thursday

by Paul Cashmere

The newest Australian production of the Rocky Horror Show will be broadcast live to cinemas around Australia on Thursday night.

Tagged as: Australia, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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The Hollies Announce 60th Anniversary UK Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Hollies have announced a huge UK tour. The Hollies – who celebrated their 60th anniversary with a live run in 2022 – are entering their seventh decade as a band, and they’re marking the occasion in a big way.

Tagged as: 60s, pop, rock, The Hollies, UK

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Tom Leadon Of Mudcrutch Dies At Age 70

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Leadon, the guitarist for Tom Petty’s original band Mudcrutch, and the brother of Eagles’ former guitarist Bernie Leadon, has died at the age of 70.

Tagged as: 10s, 70s, Bernie Leadon, Eagles, Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, Mudcrutch, rock, Tom Leadon, Tom Petty, USA

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Dr David Kirkpatrick Retires From Medicine and Forms A Band

by Paul Cashmere

In 2019 Dr David Kirkpatrick retired from medicine at Gosford Private Hospital after nearly 30 years of service and then went on to form a band.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, country, David Kirkpatrick, Slim Dusty, Two Tone Pony

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Lizzo Adds Sydney and Melbourne Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Lizzo has added extra shows for Melbourne and Sydney.

Tagged as: 20s, Lizzo, pop, R&B, USA

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Howie Kane of Jay & The Americans Dies At Age 78

by Paul Cashmere

Howie Kane (born Howard Kirchembaum) of Jay & The Americans has died at age 78.

Tagged as: 60s, Howie Kane, Jay & The Americans, pop, rock and roll, USA

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Pete Townshend Premieres New Song ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’

by Paul Cashmere

The Who’s Pete Townshend has rare new music with ‘Can’t Outrun the Truth’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Pete Townshend, rock, Teenage Cancer Trust, The Who, UK

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Leo Sayer And Joe Camilleri to Turn 75 Together On Stage

by Paul Cashmere

Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri are heading out together to celebrate their same day 75th birthday of May 21with a week of shows in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Black Sorrows, Joe Camilleri, Leo Sayer, pop, rock

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James Reyne and Ella Hooper Cover Way Out West For Way Out West Tour

by Paul Cashmere

James Reyne and Ella Hooper have hit the studio for a new version of the classic ‘Way Out West’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, country, Ella Hooper, James Reyne, rock, The Dingoes

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Rod Stewart Performs Tom Waits’ ‘Tom Traubert’s Blues’ For A Day On The Green Queensland

by Paul Cashmere

Rod Stewart treated A Day On The Green fans in Queensland to his rarely played ‘Tom Traubert’s Blues’.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Cyndi Lauper, Jon Stevens, live music, Live Nation, rock, Rod Stewart, Tom Traubert's Blues, Tom Waits

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Girls Aloud Plan To Release Rarities To Mark 20th Anniversary of Debut

by Paul Cashmere

Girls Aloud are set to release new music within the next two months, bandmate Kimberley Walsh confirmed.

Tagged as: 00s, Girls Aloud, pop, UK

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Depeche Mode Perform ‘Ghosts Again’ For Jimmy Kimmel

by Paul Cashmere

Depeche Mode were on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week performing ‘Ghosts Again’ from the new ‘Memento Mori’ album.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again, Jimmy Kimmel, Memento More, rock, UK

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

August 30, 2025

The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

August 28, 2025

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

August 28, 2025

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

August 25, 2025