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Paul Williams, SXSW, 2012, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Paul Williams Pleads For Fair Pay For Songwriters

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The new world of on-line streaming is being recognized by the music industry as a new source of income but the artists that support those companies are lagging behind in compensation.

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis Releases Tribute To George Jones

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country’s Randy Travis has recorded and released a new song, with the help of Joe Nichols, in a salute to the recently passed great George Jones.

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Babi Floyd, Noise11, Photo

Babi Floyd Loses Battle With Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Respected American session singer Babi Floyd has passed away after a battle with cancer.

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Eric Clapton image by Ros O'Gorman

Eric Clapton Cancels European Shows Due To Back Pain

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Eric Clapton has been forced to cancel shows in Vienna, Austria and Stuttgart, Germany due to reported severe back pain.

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Harrison Craig, Noise11, Photo

It’s Harrison Craig Vs Harrison Craig For Top Of Next ARIA Chart

by Gavin Ryan

It could be a one-two hit at the top of the charts this week for Voice top-four finalist Harrison Craig as his original song “More Than a Dream” and his rendition of the classic “Unchained Melody” currently occupy the top spots on several download providers.

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Sharon Jones, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Sharon Jones Leaves Hospital After Cancer Operation

by Paul Cashmere

Sharon Jones has left hospital after her diagnosis with cancer last week.

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Black Sabbath Release Official God Is Dead? Video

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

We have had 19 months of Black Sabbath reunion rumors, controversy and frenzy all building up to today.

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Status Quo Coles ad

Status Quo Reach A Century In Singles

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It took them 45 years to reach this major milestone, but Status Quo has released the 100th single of their career.

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Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Queens Of The Stone Age End Week At No 1 In USA

by Paul Cashmere

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ had a convincing win to take the top spot on the US chart this week with over 84,000 copies sold.

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Ted Dwane, Mumford and Sons, Laneway Festival, Melbourne, Australia, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Mumford & Sons Bass Player Ted Dwane Diagnosed With Brain Clot

by Paul Cashmere

Mumford & Sons have placed their upcoming shows on hold after their bass player Ted Dwane was diagnosed with a brain clot on Monday.

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Win Butler of Arcade Fire photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

The Rolling Stones And Win Butler Perform The Last Time In Montreal VIDEO

by Paul Cashmere

Win Butler of Arcade Fire reprised his duet of The Last Time with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones in Montreal on the weekend.

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Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Queens Of The Stone Age To Dethrone Daft Punk In USA

by Paul Cashmere

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ looks set to be the number one album in the USA by the end of this week pushing Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’ from the top of its perch.

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Iva Davies, Icehouse - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Iva Davies Thanks Australia for His Queen’s Honour

by Paul Cashmere

Icehouse founder and frontman Iva Davies has thanked the people of “this Great Southern Land’ after being awarded the Order of Australia in the Queen’s birthday honours on the weekend.

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Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood Lined Up To Direct Jersey Boys Movie

by Music-News.com

Clint Eastwood is expected to direct the Jersey Boys movie.

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Diana Ross, Noise11, Photo

Diana Ross’ Concerns About Paris Jackson

by Music-News.com

Diana Ross has reportedly vowed to help Paris Jackson following her suicide attempt.

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Steve Perry

Steve Perry Blogs About His Experience With Cancer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The world hasn’t heard much from ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry for many years. He has undergone hip replacement surgery, has done cattle and diary farming and, on occasion, has returned to music to produce for other artists or to write songs for his own future projects.

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Cyndi Lauper at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 6 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Cyndi Lauper Wins Tony Award For Kinky Boots

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Cyndi Lauper is a Tony winner for Best Original Score for her show Kinky Boots.

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My Bloody Valentine, Noise11, Photo

My Bloody Valentine Hit The Road Again

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

My Bloody Valentine are hitting the road this summer and fall for a series of dates around the world including six on the west coast.

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Vivian Campbell

Vivian Campbell Diagnosed With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Another veteran artist is fighting the scourge of cancer. Viv Campbell of Def Leppard has written on his Facebook page about his diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

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Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet To Receive Silver Clef Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Alison Moyet will receive this years Silver Clef Award from Nordoff Robbins.

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Spandau Ballet

Tony Hadley To Tour With Full Orchestra

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tony Hadley is planning on some special shows with a full orchestra.

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Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Queens Of The Stone Age Topple Daft Punk 12k to 9k

by Paul Cashmere

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ pushed right over the top of Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’ to outsell Daft Punk 12k to 8k.

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Jill Scott Announces First Aussie Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Grammy Award winning Jill Scott will perform in Australia for the very first time in November.

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Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Noise11, Photo

Oasis Top Triple J Hottest 100 For Past 20 Years COMPLETE LIST

by Paul Cashmere

Oasis ‘Wonderwall’ was the number one song when Triple J counted down the most popular songs of the past 20 years.

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Liam Gallagher, Oasis, Noise11, Photo

Liam Gallagher Open To Oasis Reunion

by Music-News.com

Liam Gallagher says he would get Oasis back together with his brother as there is ‘unfinished business,’ to celebrate the anniversary of debut album – Definitely, Maybe.

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Gorillaz - Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Triple J Hottest 100 Of Past 20 Years 51-100

by Paul Cashmere

Triple J is continuing the countdown on the Hottest 100 of the past 20 years after counting down 100-51 yesterday.

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Ramones, Noise11, Photo

Arturo Vega, Designer Of Ramones Logo, Dies Ages 65

by Paul Cashmere

Arturo Vega who worked for The Ramones for 22-years and designed their iconic logo has died.

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Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Morrissey Ignores Doctors And Goes Back To Work

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Morrissey is ignoring his doctor’s orders and will get back to work performing in South America next month.

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