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Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick About The Day AC/DC Dropped By His House

Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen says Angus and Malcolm Young, Bon Scott and Cliff Williams of AC/DC dropped by his house in 1979 and some interesting collaborations that were never officially released happened.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, AC/DC, Bush, Cheap Trick, Rick Nielsen, rock, Stone Temple Pilots, Under The Southern Stars, USA

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The 2021 Grammy Awards Winners List

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The Record of the Year at the 2021 Grammy Awards has gone to Billie Eilish while Taylor Swift takes home Album of the Year.

Tagged as: Billie Eilish, Grammy Awards, music industry, pop, Taylor Swift, USA

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Australian Charts: Kings Of Leon ‘When You See Yourself’ Debuts At No 1

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Kings of Leon land a fourth Australian No.1 album this week as their eighth set “When You See Yourself” debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart.

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Melbourne Broadcaster, Photographer and Artist Pierre Baroni Loses Battle With Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Pierre Baroni, a one-time member of The Ponys and The Aliens, has died after an 18-month battle with cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, Australia, Mushroom, Pierre Baroni, punk, rock, The Aliens, The Pony

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Alice Cooper ‘Detroit Stories’ Is A Hit Album All Over The World

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper has had a good week. His ‘Detroit Stories’ album has been a Top 10 album in 10 countries.

Tagged as: 70s, Alice Cooper, Detroit Stories, rock, USA

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Roady4Roadies Day Set For April 11

by Paul Cashmere

Sunday 11 April has been designated Roady4Roadies Day 2021. The event to be held in 10 cities around Australia is a day for crew and the musicians who work with them to reconnect in social gatherings.

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Bruce Springsteen Dedicates ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ To Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his song ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ to Mushroom Group boss Michael Gudinski, who passed away on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at age 68.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Andrews, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom, rock, USA

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St Kilda To Host April Sun Event

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne will have a new music event throughout the St Kilda district from April called April Sun.

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From Music Icons To Politicians, Reactions to the Death of Michael Gudinski

by Paul Cashmere

Artists worldwide are paying tribute to music industry legend Michael Gudinski who passed away in his sleep in his Melbourne home overnight.

Tagged as: Australia, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry

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Michael Gudinski Dies At Age 68

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Gudinski, an absolute juggernaut of the Australian music industry, has died at the age of 68.

Tagged as: Australia, Frontier Touring, Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records, music industry

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Splendour In The Grass Bumped To November

by Paul Cashmere

Splendour in the Grass has been postponed again due to Covid. It will now be on in November.

Tagged as: Australia, Byron Bay, Damon Albarn, Gorillaz, live music, music festival, Splendour In The Grass, The Strokes, Tyler The Creator

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Australian Charts: Tash Sultana ‘Terra Firma’ Is No 1

by Gavin Ryan

The second album for local singer/songwriter Tash Sultana called “Terra Firma” becomes her first No.1 album this week as it debuts in the top spot.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, blues, rock, roots, Tash Sultana, Terra Firma

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Melbourne’s The Ugly Kings Sign With Napalm Records

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s The Ugly Kings have signed an international deal with Austrian metal label Napalm Records.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, metal, Napalm Records, Ugly Kings

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Baker Boy Lines Up For A SXSW Showcase – The SXSW New Additions

by Paul Cashmere

SXSW will be a completely different event for 2021 with the showcases all online and the events occurring at venues all over the world.

Tagged as: Austin, Baker Boys, music industry, SXSW, Texas

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Australian Charts: The Rubens 0202 is 0101

by Gavin Ryan

Local rock band The Rubens see their fourth studio album “0202” become their fourth Top 3 album and also their first No.1 this week.

Tagged as: 0202, 10s, Australia, pop, rock, The Rubens

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Mike Love, The Beach Boys Rod Laver Arena 2012. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Irving Azoff Buys Up The Beach Boys

by Music-News.com

The Beach Boys have landed a deal with music mogul Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, which means the company owns their entire brand, including their master recordings, the rights to their band name and a share of their publishing rights and memorabilia.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Irving Azoff, pop, rock, The Beach Boys, USA

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Peter Noble of Bluesfest - Image By Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photo

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bluesfest Given Go Ahead With Covid Plan Approved

by Announcement

Peter Noble OAM, Bluesfest Festival Director and Chairman of the Bluesfest Group of Companies announced this morning:

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, music festival, music industry, Peter Noble

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Former Warner Brothers Records Chairman Russ Thyret Dies Aged 76

by Paul Cashmere

Russ Thyret, a former Chairman and CEO of Warner Brothers Records, has died at aged 76 after a long illness.

Tagged as: Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, music industry, Prince, rock, Ross Thyret, Stevie Nicks, USA, Warner Brothers

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Australian Charts: Kate Ceberano ‘Sweet Inspirations’ Debuts At No 5, Foo Fighters At 1

by Gavin Ryan

The tenth studio album for US rockers Foo Fighters called “Medicine at Midnight” becomes their eighth No.1 Album in Australia, equalling the eight albums achieved by Pearl Jam.

Tagged as: 90s, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Kate Ceberano, Medicine at Midnight, Robert Rigby, rock, Sony Music Australia, Sweet Inspiration, USA

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The Cat Empire and Teskey Brothers Summer Salt Ballarat Show Is A Goer

by Paul Cashmere

The sold-out The Cat Empire and The Teskey Brothers show for February 28 is all systems go for February 28.

Tagged as: Australia, Ballarat, Boy & Bear, Emily Wurramara, John Butler, live music, Montaigne, music industry, Regional Touring, Summersalt, Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire

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Bluesfest Reschedule Postponed 2020 International Acts Into 2022

by Paul Cashmere

Patti Smith, George Benson, The Wailers, Larkin Poe and Cory Henry & Funk Apostles now have rescheduled Australia tour dates for 2022.

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, Cory Henry & Funk Apostles, George Benson, Larkin Poe, music festival, music industry, Patti Smith, The Wailers

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Sydney Songwriter Khaled Rohaim Joins 1,000,000,000 List For His Rihanna Song

by Paul Cashmere

Khaled Rohaim of Sydney has joined the 1,000,000,000 List for the song ‘Needed Me’ written with Te Whiti Warbrick for Rihanna.

Tagged as: 10s, AMCOS, APRA, Australia, Khaled Rohaim, Needed me, pop, Rihanna, songwriter, Ye Whiti Warbrick

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Australian Charts: The Kid Laroi Is No 1

by Paul Cashmere

After just over half-a-year of charting local Sydney teenage rapper The Kid Laroi sees his mixtape “Fuck Love” alongside his EP “Savage” rise one spot this week to claim the top of the ARIA Albums Chart for the first time, plus he becomes the third successive local act at No.1.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, Kid Laroi, pop

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Australian Acts Group for Keep The Circle Unbroken Victorian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

A truckload of Victorian musicians will pop up in places around the state in March for the Keep The Circle Unbroken tour.

Tagged as: Aaron Laguda, Aimee Francis, Bobby Valentine, Brooke Russell, Brooke Taylor, Celia Church, Danny Walsh, Debra Byrne, Ellen James, Evan Webb, Fenn Wilson, folk, Freya Josephine Hollick, Harry Hooky, James Howlett, Jamie McDowell, Jimmy Phoenix, Joyce Prescher, Kee’ahn, Keep The Circle Unbroken, Kerryn Fields, Kylie Auldist, Lauren Elizabeth, Lee Spence, Loretta Miller, Malcom Beveridge, Maxon, Meg Doherty, Mick Thomas, Nigel Wearne, Olivia Nathan, Oriel Glennen, Pete Daffy, Sarah Carroll, Shann Lions, Simon Phillips, Tim Rogers, Tracey MIller, Type High, Victoria

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Groovin’ The Moo Cancelled For 2021

by Paul Cashmere

The Groovin’ The Moo music festival will not go ahead in Australia in 2021 although GTM boss Steve Halpin expects in back in 2022.

Tagged as: Australia, Fresh Produce, Groovin The Moo, live music, music festival

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Brunswick Ballroom Is Melbourne’s Newest Music Venue

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne is about to have a new music venue. Brunswick Ballroom, inspired by the Continental Café in Prahran in the 90s, will kick off with its first gig on 25 February.

Tagged as: Andrew Kay, Australia, Brunswick Ballroom, Continental Café, Emma Calverley, Mary Mihelakos, Melbourne, music industry, Will Ewing

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Cheap Trick Replace Live+ On Under The Southern Stars

by Paul Cashmere

Cheap Trick will perform in Australia from April as part of Under The Southern Stars replacing Live+.

Tagged as: Andrew McManus, Australia, Bush, Cheap Trick, Electric Mary, live, metal, music festival, rock, Rose Tattoo, Stone Temple Pilots, Under The Southern Stars

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Coachella 2021 Cancelled

by Music-News.com

The 2021 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California has officially been scrapped due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns.

Tagged as: Coachella, music festival, music industry, USA

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Ten Australian Acts Showcasing for SXSW Online 2021

by Paul Cashmere

SXSW 2021 will once again be an online event with acts from all over the world performing from all over the world.

Tagged as: Alexander Biggs, Alice Skye, Australia, Beans, Death by Denim, Didirri, Indigo Sparke, Kee’ahn, music industry, No Money Enterprise, Shannen James, SXSW, The Merindas

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‘Come From Away’ Is Even More Potent In A Covid World

by Paul Cashmere

‘Come From Away’ is one of the most powerful theatre shows of the 21st century. Now, as Australia returns to a Covid norm after 2020, the impact of this show has increased substantially.

Tagged as: Come From Away, Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, theatre

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