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Beatles ‘Get Back’ Microphone Up For Auction

The AKG D25 microphone, used by The Beatles in January 1969, is currently up for auction. This microphone was during the “Get Back” recording sessions at Twickenham Studios and Apple Corps Headquarters, London.

Tagged as: 60s, Get Back, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Lil Wayne Opens First Tour In For Years

by Music-News.com

Award-winning, multi-platinum rap icon Lil Wayne kicked off his sold-out Welcome to Tha Carter Tour Presented by Young Money, Rolling Loud, and Live Nation at The Fillmore in Minneapolis. The legendary rapper played major hits like “A Milli”, “Fireman”, and “I’m Me” in addition to newer songs like “God Did.”

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Lil Wayne, rap, USA

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Counting Crows Play Melbourne After Eight Year Absence #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Adam Duritz gave thanks to being around for so long at the Counting Crows Melbourne show on Tuesday (4 April 2023). Most bands, he said, have a very limited life. Counting Crows have survived for over 30 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Adam Duritz, Counting Crows, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Friday 1 April 2016.

Jackson Browne Set To Arrive In Australia for First Tour Since 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne will start his first Australian tour since 2018 at Byron Bay this weekend before shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney then New Zealand for Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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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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Madonna Pays Tribute To Seymour Stein

by Music-News.com

Madonna has paid tribute to late Sire Records founder Seymour Stein.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, Madonna, pop, Seymour Stein, USA

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Wynonna Judd Pays Tribute To Her Mother At CMT Awards

by Music-News.com

Wynonna Judd paid tribute to her late mother Naomi Judd at the 2023 CMT Music Awards on Sunday night.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, country, Naomi Judd, USA, Wynonna Judd

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Alanis Morissette And Shania Twain Could Be Planning Collaboration

by Music-News.com

Alanis Morissette is keen to collaborate with Shania Twain.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Canada, country, rock, Shania Twain, USA

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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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Lily Allen Reveals ADHD Diagnosis

by Music-News.com

Lily Allen was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after she moved to the United States.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Lily Allen, pop, UK

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The Cure Cancel 7000 Resale Tickets In The USA

by Music-News.com

The Cure have cancelled over 7,000 tickets to their US tour in a bid to tackle touts.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, rock, The Cure, UK

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Michael Buble at Rod Laver Arena, photo Ros O'Gorman

Paul McCartney Says He Was Surprised Michael Bublé Didn’t Remove Him From Session

by Music-News.com

Paul McCartney has joked he was “surprised” Michael Bublé didn’t kick him out of the studio when he gave him some notes on their collaboration.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, Paul McCartney

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Australian Album Chart: Lana Del Rey ‘Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’ Is No 1

by Gavin Ryan

The ninth studio album for U.S. chanteuse Lana Del Rey called “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.” becomes her fifth #1 Album in Australia this week.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Lana Del Rey, pop, 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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Update on the Health of John Farnham

by Noise11.com

The family of John Farnham have issued the following update on John’s health. Noise11 is republishing the entire statement unedited for your information.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, John Farnham, pop

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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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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks To Host 2023 Academy

by Music-News.com

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have signed on to co-host the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Tagged as: country, Country Music Awards, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, music industry, USA

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Rage Against The Machine Yet To Reschedule Tour

by Music-News.com

Rage Against the Machine have yet to discuss rescheduling their cancelled tour.

Tagged as: 90s, industrial, Rage Against The Machine, rock, Tom Morello, USA

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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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TX2 Teams With DeathbyRomy On Dark New Anthem ‘Feed’

TX2 is set to unleashed his latest single Feed, a collaboration with the equally enigmatic DeathbyRomy.

August 28, 2025

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Announce Second Album GLORY With New Single ‘MOTHER’

ARIA Award-winning indie-rock powerhouse Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are back with their second album GLORY, set for release on 7 November 2025 via Community Music / Mom + Pop. To mark the announcement, the band have dropped a fiery new single MOTHER, featuring guitarist Scarlett McKahey on lead vocals for the first time. Its accompanying video premieres tonight at 6pm AEST (27 August 2025) on YouTube.

August 27, 2025

Dick Move Announce New Album Dream, Believe, Achieve With Protest Anthem ‘Nurses’

Aotearoa punk agitators Dick Move have announced the release of their third studio album Dream, Believe, Achieve, due out 14 November via 1:12 Records and Flying Nun Records. The band has also unleashed the snarling single ‘Nurses’, a furious protest anthem that takes aim at neoliberal policy and the chronic underfunding of frontline healthcare.

August 27, 2025

Mechatok Locks in First Australian Headline Tour to Celebrate Debut Solo Album Wide Awake

Berlin-based producer Mechatok, born Emir Timur Tokdemir in 1998, is set to make his Australian debut with a four-city headline tour in March 2026. Kicking off in Brisbane before heading to Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, the tour marks a new chapter in the rising star’s career. Tickets go on sale at 11 am local time on Friday, 29 August.

August 26, 2025

Arthur Hill Announces First Ever Australian Headline Tour “Stella AusTour” Set for January 2026

Britain’s brightest new pop phenomenon, Arthur Hill, has confirmed that his electric stage presence will finally reach Australian shores with the “Stella AusTour”, marking his long-awaited Aussie debut. The London-based singer-songwriter is set to ignite crowds at three headline shows: The Triffid, Brisbane (14 January), Factory Theatre, Sydney (15 January), and Max Watts, Melbourne (16 January).

August 25, 2025

Better Lovers Announce Australian Debut Tour with Support From Split Chain and Blind Girls

Better Lovers, the hardcore supergroup, featuring members of Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Fit For An Autopsy, are finally bringing their live show Down Under, with six cities locked in for January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Doja Cat photo by Jacob Webster supplied Live Nation

Doja Cat Announces Australia and New Zealand Tour

US pop star Doja Cat has announced her first-ever arena run across Australia and New Zealand as part of her “Ma Vie World Tour”. The Grammy Award-winning artist will bring her chart-topping catalogue and how to major cities in November and December 2025.

August 22, 2025