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Ryan Adams Is A Weather Man

Currently on tour in America, Ryan Adams is finding some novel ways to promote his gigs such as writing jingles for local radio and TV shows.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, alt-country, rock, Ryan Adams, USA

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Elvis Presely’s first and longtime drummer Dominic Joseph ‘DJ’ Fontana, who played on countless Presley hits has died at the age of 87. DJ recorded with Elvis beginning in 1956 and throughout the 1960s, most notably on “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Treat Me Nice” and “All Shook Up.” DJ was inducted into the Rock and

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, DJ Fontana, Elvis Presley, rock and roll, USA

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Bon Jovi Reveal Australian Tour Dates

by Greg Phillips

Global rock icons, long-time Australian faves and newly announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi have announced the Australian leg of their This House Is Not for Sale Tour, presented by TEG DAINTY.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bon Jovi, Paul Dainty, TEG Dainty, USA

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WAMfest Returns For 2018

by Greg Phillips

WAMFest is back for 2018 and packed with huge opportunities for West Australian artists! Last year over 300 artists performed to more than 40,000 punters and music industry delegates from all over the world, and this year it’s all happening again from 31 October – 4 November (plus, regional & local council events in the weeks

Tagged as: Australia, music industry, WAMfest

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The Superjesus Reissue Sumo and Announce Tour

by Greg Phillips

Twenty years on from their platinum selling album Sumo hitting number two on the ARIA Chart (and with a few ARIA Awards in the trophy cabinet), The Superjesus are back with an anniversary edition of their celebrated 1998 debut, set for release on August 17.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, rock, Sarah McLeod, superjesus

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R.I.P. Jon Hiseman 1944-2018

by Greg Phillips

British progressive-rock drummer and composer Jon Hiseman has died at the age of 73 from complications of surgery that he underwent in May to remove a brain tumor.

Tagged as: 70s, jazz, Jon Hiseman, rock, UK

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Joe Henry Has Produced The Second Guy Pearce Album

by Paul Cashmere

Guy Peace is set to release his second album ‘The Nomad’ with production from Joe Henry.

Tagged as: Australia, Guy Pearce, Joe Henry, rock, singer, songwriter

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Metallica To Receive Polar Music Prize

by Greg Phillips

On Thursday, June 14th Metallica – along with fellow laureate Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) – will be awarded the Polar Music Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, metal, Metallica, rock

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David Byrne To Tour Australia and New Zealand

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne will tour Australia and New Zealand in November.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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Hard Yards 2019 Details Revealed

by Greg Phillips

Victoria Bitter has proudly confirmed the return of VB HARD YARDS for 2018. Staunchly backing live Aussie rock, Hard Yards will head on tour this year, inviting bands to earn a spot in the tour van for four massive gigs throughout October.

Tagged as: alternative, Australia, Hard Yards, music festival, Victoria Bitter

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Avicii Finally Laid To Rest

by Music-News.com

DJ Avicii has been laid to rest at a private funeral in Stockholm, Sweden.

Tagged as: 10s, Avicii, EDM, pop, Sweden

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The Voice Of Toto Bobby Kimball To Play Solo Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Bobby Kimball, owner of the iconic voice of one of the highest selling rock acts of all time, TOTO, will be returning to Australia for the first time in a decade to perform all the band’s big hits and more. Joining him as Special Guest will be one of Australia’s favourite sons of rock, Mark Gable from the legendary Choirboys.  

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 80sToto, Bobby Kimball, rock, Toto, USA

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Ed Sheeran Commissions Nature Survey

by Music-News.com

Ed Sheeran has commissioned experts to search for newts around the estate where he’s hoping to build a private chapel.

Tagged as: 10s, contemporary, Ed Sheeran, pop, UK

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Eminem Denies He Used Gunshot SFX at Bonnaroo

by Music-News.com

Eminem’s representative has denied the rapper used gunshot sound effects during his set at the Bonnaroo festival.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Eminem, rap, USA

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Benjamin Orr of The Cars Book To Be Published

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken recently announced a publishing deal with the Lanham, Maryland-based publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishers to produce his first book, a biography about the late Benjamin Orr.

Tagged as: 80s, Benjamin Orr, rock, The Cars, USA

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Taylor Swift Guest Stars In Sugarland Video

by Music-News.com

Sugarland have enlisted Taylor Swift to star in their new video for song Babe.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, country, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, USA

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Ariana Grande Engaged

by Music-News.com

Ariana Grande is reportedly engaged.

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Ozzy Ozbourne and Judas Priest Receive Metal Hammer Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2018 in association with Monster Energy was once again the ultimate celebration of the past 12 months of rock and metal from around the world.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Judas Priest, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, UK

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My Mate Brian Cadd Is Awarded The Order of Australia

by Paul Cashmere

It is such a thrill to see my mate Brian Cadd has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for his remarkable music career as well as his quiet achievements.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Axiom, Brian Cadd, contemporary, country, pop, The Groop

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Hall & Oates and Train Play Massachusetts #REVIEW

by Music-News.com

One of the best package tours of 2017 was the keen pairing of Philly-soul icons, Daryl Hall & John Oates (Hall & Oates) with another exceptional duo, Tears for Fears, which turned out to be both a critical and commercial success.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Hall & Oates, pop, rock, Train, USA

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Demi Lovato Cancels Concert Because Of Swollen Vocal Chords

by Music-News.com

Demi Lovato has cancelled her concert in England hours before she was due to hit the stage.

Tagged as: 10s, Demi Lovato, pop, USA

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Avicii’s Death Certificate Released

by Music-News.com

Tragic DJ Avicii’s death certificate has reportedly been released.

Tagged as: 10s, Avicii, EDM, pop, Sweden

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Taylor Swift Pays Tribute To Manchester Victims

by Music-News.com

Taylor Swift paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack during her gig in the city.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, pop, Taylor Swift, USA

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Eminem Slammed For Using Gunshot SFX At Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Eminem is facing criticism for using the sound of gunshots during his performance at the 2018 Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee on Saturday.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Eminem, rap, USA

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Not Interested In NFL Team Anymore

by Music-News.com

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has no interest in becoming a team owner in America’s National Football League following organisation officials’ decision to make players stand for the national anthem.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, P. Diddy, pop, Puff Daddy, R&B, Sean Diddy Combs, USA

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R.I.P. Danny Kirwan of Fleetwood Mac 1950-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Danny Kirwan, a guitarist for Fleetwood Mac from 1968 to 1972, died on Friday (June 8) at the age of 68. No cause of death has been announced.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Danny Kirwan, Fleetwood Mac, rock, UK

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Paul McCartney and James Corden Are Up To Something In Liverpool

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney hung out with talk show host James Corden in Liverpool on Saturday for what may be something special to mark the 50th anniversary of The Beatles ‘White Album’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, James Corden, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Australian Charts: Kanye West Debuts At No 1 With ‘ye’

by Gavin Ryan

The eighth studio album for Kanye West simply entitled ‘ye’ becomes his second chart topping set in Australia, debuting at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Kanye West, pop, R&B, rap, USA

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Australian Charts: 5 Seconds of Summer ‘Youngblood’ Is Still The No 1 Song

by Gavin Ryan

Local rock-pop act 5 Seconds of Summer hold for a third week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with the title track from their 15th of June due third studio album “Youngblood”.

Tagged as: 10s, 5 Seconds of Summer, Australia, Australian charts, music industry, pop

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Lil Kim Files For Bankruptcy

by Music-News.com

Rapper Lil’ Kim has offered to sell her house to pay off the $4 million (£3 million) debt she owes to creditors in new bankruptcy court filings.

Tagged as: 90s, Lil Kim, rap, USA

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