Paul Cashmere

Australia’s Homophobe Ex-PM Homophobia Puts His Foot In His Mouth Over Macklemore

Failed Australian politician Tony Abbott has once again put his foot in his mouth with silly statements suggesting US rapper Macklemore should be banned from performing his no 1 hit ‘Same Love’ at the Grand Final in Sydney on Sunday.

Tagged as: 00s, Macklemore, pop, rap, USA

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The Odd Couple Dave Chappelle and John Mayer Partner For LA NYE Show

by Paul Cashmere

Dave Chappelle and John Mayer together? No that I want to see!

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, comedy, Dave Chappelle, John Mayer, rock, USA

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Nic Cester To Release First Solo Album Sugar Rush

by Paul Cashmere

Nic Cester has become the first signing to Michael Gudinski’s new Bloodlines album with his album ‘Sugar Rush’ due in November.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Jet, Nic Cester, rock

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Real (Vile) Mark Latham Reaches New Low Over Dr H Yunupingu

by Paul Cashmere

Bitter ex-politician Mark Latham has published an offensive and ignorant tweet about Indigenous singer Dr G Yunupingu on the day of his memorial.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, contemporary, Dr G Yunupingu, singer, songwriter

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R.I.P. Australian Producer John French

by Paul Cashmere

Producer John French, a veteran of Australian music history has passed away.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, John French, producer, rock

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Robert Plant To Headline Bluesfest 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Robert Plant will return to Bluesfest in 2018. The first round announcement is here with Plant leading the list and the mysteriously postponed Lionel Richie and Chic shows back on the table.

Tagged as: 70s, Robert Plant, rock, UK

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Lady Gaga, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Lady Gaga Cancels European Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Lady Gaga has cancelled the European leg of her world due to chronic back pain.

Tagged as: 00s, Lady Gaga, pop, USA

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R.I.P. Harry Dean Stanton 1926-2017

by Paul Cashmere

One of American’s greatest character actors Harry Dean Stanton has died at the age of 91.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Actor, Harry Dean Stanton, USA

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Justin Bieber in Sydney photo by Ros O'Gorman, music news, noise11.com

Hand In Hand Benefit Raises $14.5m

by Paul Cashmere

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Beyonce and Justin Bieber were among the celebrities who helped to raise $14.5 million (£10.9 million) on Tuesday (September 12) during the Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief telethon.

Tagged as: 10s, Hand In hand, Justin Bieber, pop, USA

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Kasey Chambers and Brian ‘BT’ Taranto To Be Honored At First Australian Americana Honours Night

by Paul Cashmere

Australian country legend Kasey Chambers and Americana live music champion Brian ‘BT’ Taranto will be honoured at the first Australian Americana Honours Night in October.

Tagged as: Americana, Australia, Kasey Chambers, music industry

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X May Re-Open Melbourne’s Gershwin Room

by Paul Cashmere

Australian punk pioneers X may be the first act for the Melbourne’s refurbished The Gershwin room.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, punk, Steve Lucas, X

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The Rolling Stones Drill Down To 1973 For First No Filter Show

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones have drilled down to 1973 for the first show of 2017, opening night of the No Filter tour in Hamburg Germany.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Beeb Birtles To Be Inducted Into South Australia Hall of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band legend Beeb Birtles will be inducted into the South Australia Music Hall of fame in November.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Beeb Birtles, contemporary, Little River Band, rock, Zoot

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Russell Crowe To Grunt At UK Indoor Garden Party

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Crowe is taking his current Indoor Garden Party out for some gigs in the UK.

Tagged as: 30 Odd Foot of Grunt, 90s, Australia, Indoor Garden Party, rock, Russell Crowe

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Placebo Send Margaret Court A Message “Fork You”

by Paul Cashmere

Placebo has sent a very blunt message to Margaret Court Arena’s namesake. ‘Margaret Court, fork you.”

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Placebo, rock, UK

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Chester Bennington Linkin Park. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Wife Of Chester Bennington Shares Family Photo Days Before Singers Death

by Paul Cashmere

Talinda Bennington, the wife of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, has shared a private family photo just days before the death of her husband.

Tagged as: 00s, Chester Bennington, Linkin Park, rock, USA

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Why New Artists Won’t Get Heard On The Radio

by Paul Cashmere

Ever wondered why your new song is ignored by radio even though it sounds pretty shit hot to you and all your mates? The answer is simple. Radio is being flooded with new music at the moment.

Tagged as: Australia, music industry, new music, pop

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The New Sam Smith Song ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’ Is Here

by Paul Cashmere

Sam Smith slipped a new song out today. ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’ is Smith’s first new song since his James Bond ‘Spectre’ theme ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ in 2015.

Tagged as: 10s, pop, Sam Smith, UK

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Sinead O’Connor Answers ‘Why’ About What Happened For Dr Phil

by Paul Cashmere

Sinead O’Connor will answer the questions about why she locked herself away in a New Jersey hotel room and tell all about her battle with depression, her suicidal thoughts and her mother, in a confronting program from Dr Phil.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, contemporary, Ireland, rock, Sinead O'Connor

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New George Michael Song Fantasy Debuts But Its Not That New

by Paul Cashmere

The new George Michael song happens to be nearly 30 years old. ‘Fantasy’ popped up around the world today (7 September) but it turns out it was recorded in the late 1980s.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, dance, disco, George Michael, Nile Rodgers, pop, UK

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Placebo End Their First Australian Show With A Kate Bush Cover

by Paul Cashmere

Placebo played their first Australian show in Adelaide on Wednesday night after the sudden last-minute cancellation of what was to be the tour opener in Perth on Monday due to illness.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Placebo, rock, UK

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George Michael, photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

New George Michael Song Will Premiere Tonight

by Paul Cashmere

New George Michael music from the stars final sessions will premiere later today (7 September 2017).

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Joe Camilleri’s Stolen Gear Has Been Recovered

by Paul Cashmere

Most of the equipment and personal items stolen from the car of Black Sorrows founder Joe Camilleri has been recovered.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Black Sorrows, Joe Camilleri, rock

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Iconic New York Studio Power Station To Be Restored

by Paul Cashmere

New York’s iconic Power Station studios, the only studio in New York capable of recording a full orchestra, will be restored to its former glory by its new owner The Berklee College of Music.

Tagged as: music industry, New York, Power Station, USA

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Queen ‘News of The World’ Expanded For 40th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Queen will release an expanded 4-disc box set of the ‘News of the World’ to mark the album’s 40th anniversary.

Tagged as: 70s, News Of The World, Queen, rock, UK

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Tom Jones, Forum theatre Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Tom Jones Postpones US Tour Because Of Health Issues

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Jones has been forced to postpone his upcoming U.S. tour on the advice of his doctors.

Tagged as: 60s, pop, Tom Jones, UK

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Life Is Fine As Paul Kelly Continues To Sell In Decent Numbers

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly’s first ever number one album ‘Life Is Fine’ is continuing to sell in decent numbers, at least relative to how music sells these days.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Paul Kelly, rock, singer-songwriter

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R.I.P. Harry Sandler, A True Gentleman of The Music Industry

by Paul Cashmere

Music industry legend Harry Sandler has passed away after a short battle with cancer.

Tagged as: Eagles, Harry Sandler, Jewel, Katy Perry, music industry, USA, Van Halen

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Walter Becker of Steely Dan photo by Ros O'Gorman

R.I.P. Walter Becker of Steely Dan 1950-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Steely Dan legend Walter Becker has died at the age of 67, his official website has announced.

Tagged as: 70s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Melbourne’s Society Of Beggars Release A Special Song For Father’s Day

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s Society of Beggars have chosen Father’s Day to release ‘Orbs’, a special song for the day.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, Australia, rock, Society of Beggars

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