INXS

Jon Stevens Fuses The Hits Of INXS and Noiseworks at Red Hot Summer

Jon Stevens was lead singer of INXS from 2000-2003. He toured the world with the band performing a 40-city tour in North America in 2002 as well as dates in the UK and South America. Jon knows the songs of INXS just like he knows his own Noiseworks songs. For Red Hot Summer you are getting both.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, INXS, Jon Stevens, Noiseworks, rock

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Not One Australian Song of 2023 Made The ARIA End of Year Top 100

by Paul Cashmere

Once again, ARIA has proven itself a disgrace with a complete lack of attention to Australian artists in 2023. Not one Australian song released in 2023 made the ARIA End of Year Top 100 Singles and only one Australian album released in 2023 made the ARIA End of Year Top 100 Albums.

Tagged as: 2023, ARIA, Australia, Australian chart, INXS, Kid Laroi, music industry, pop, Vance Joy

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Michael Hutchence Pushbike Goes Up For Auction For Ollie Olsen Medical Treatment

by Paul Cashmere

The Raleigh bicycle, owned by Michael Hutchence, has been offered for sale by auction to raise funds for the medical expenses of Michael’s friend and Max Q collaborator Ollie Olsen.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, auction, Australia, INXS, Michael Hutchence, Ollie Olsen, rock

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INXS Played Their Last Show With Michael Hutchence 25 Years Ago

by Paul Cashmere

The final Michael Hutchence show with INXS took place on 27 September, 1997 at the Star Lake Amphitheater in Burgettstown, Penn.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, INXS, Michael Hutchence, rock

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Australia’s 32 SXSW Showcase Artists Event Scheduled

by Paul Cashmere

32 Australian acts, including rock royalty Andrew Farriss of INXS, will showcase at SXSW in Austin Texas this month.

Tagged as: Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, music industry, rock, SXSW, Texas, USA

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ARIA’s Flawed Chart Formula Negatively Impacts Australian Acts On End of Year Chart Yet Again

by Paul Cashmere

ARIA’s current chart formula has continued to disadvantage Australian artists with the end of year Singles and Album charts once again showing poor impact for Australian artist.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Daniel Johns, INXS, Kid Larry, music industry, pop

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

Andrew Farriss To Showcase At SXSW In 2023

by Paul Cashmere

INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss will showcase for the SXSW music festival in 2023.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, country, INXS, rock

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Andrew Farriss To Open For Don McLean In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss of INXS will be Don McLean’s special guest opening act on Don’s American Pie 50th anniversary Australia and New Zealand tour for 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Australian Tour, country, Don McLean, INXS, rock, USA

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Giles Martin Gives INXS A Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere

Producer Giles Martin, the mad scientist behind the recent Beatles reissues and son of Beatles producer Sir George Martin, has been giving INXS a make-over as well.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Giles Martin, INXS, Live at the US Festival, rock, Shabooh Shoobah, Welcome To Wherever You Are

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Chocolate Starfish To Perform Bat Out Of Hell Again For Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Chocolate Starfish are planning to give Melbourne another dose of ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, the Meat Loaf classic they have toured over the years.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bat Out Of Hell, Chocolate Starfish, INXS, Meat Loaf, Queen, rock

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Jon Farriss of INXS Is One Of The Canberra Protesters

by Paul Cashmere

INXS drummer Jon Farriss was one of the protesters marching against vaccine mandates in Canberra on Saturday.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, INXS, Jon Farriss, rock

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INXS and Cold Chisel Had Two Of The Biggest Australian Albums Of 2021

by Paul Cashmere

INXS ‘The Very Best’ and Cold Chisel ‘The Best of Cold Chisel: All For You’ both made ARIA’s Top 10 Australian Albums of 2021.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australian albums, Cold Chisel, INXS, music industry

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INXS Underneath The Colours Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

INXS’ second album ‘Underneath The Colours’ was released 40 years ago this week.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Michael Hutchence, Richard Clapton, rock, Underneath The Colours

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Andrew Farriss Clocks Up Over 1 Billion Streams For Dua Lipa’s ‘Break My Heart’

by Paul Cashmere

‘Break My Heart’, the Dua Lipa hit based around Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence’s INXS classic ‘Need You Tonight’ has been streaming over one billion times earning Farriss a round thing from APRA.

Tagged as: 80s, AMCOS, Andrew Farriss, APRA, Australia, Break My heart, Dua Lipa, INXS, rock, songwriter

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Andrew Farriss Of INXS Receives SESAC Award For Dua Lipa ‘Break My Heart’

by Paul Cashmere

INXS’ Andrew Farriss has been given an award for his INXS song ‘Need You Tonite’ and the part it played in making ‘Break My Heart’ a hit for Dua Lipa.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Break My heart, Dua Lipa, INXS, Michael Hutchence, rock

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INXS ‘Original Sin – The Seven Sins’ Soundtrack Released

by Paul Cashmere

A soundtrack for ‘Original Sin – The Seven Sins’, featuring the music of INXS was released today.

Tagged as: 80s, Amy Tinkham, Australia, INXS, Original Sin, rock, The Seven Sins

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Cold Chisel, INXS, The Angels Producer Mark Opitz To Produce New Jacobs Run Album

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary producer Mark Opitz AM has signed on to work with Melbourne band Jacobs Run for their next album.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Cold Chisel, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS, Jacobs Run, Mark Opitz, rock, The Angels

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INXS ‘Original Sin – The 7 Sins’ Film To Premiere July 16

by Paul Cashmere

‘Original Sin – The 7 Sins’, a new movie by Amy Tinkham and featuring the music of INXS, will premiere on July 16 on the Veeps streaming platform.

Tagged as: 80s, Amy Tinkham, Australia, INXS, Original Sin, rock, The Seven Sins

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Grace Farriss, Daughter of INXS Legend Andrew Farriss, Releases Debut Album

by Paul Cashmere

Grace Farriss, the daughter of Andrew Farriss of INXS, has released her debut album ‘Grace’.

Tagged as: 20s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Grace Farriss, INXS, pop, rock

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Low Cut Connie Covers INXS

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Low Cut Connie has a cover of INXS ‘Need You Tonight’ on his latest album ‘Tough Cookies: The Best of the Quarantine Broadcasts’.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, INXS, Low Cut Connie, rock, USA

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The Teskey Brothers Cover INXS Classic Never Tear Us Apart

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The Teskey Brothers have covered the INXS classic ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ and dedicated the song to Michael Gudinski.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Never Tear Us Apart, rock, Teskey Brothers

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INXS Have A New Video With Baker Boy

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Indigenous rapper Baker Boy has collaborated with INXS for a new music video for their classic ‘New Sensation’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Baker Boy, INXS, L.L.A.M.A., Lego, pop, rap, rock

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Andrew Farriss Will Have An INXS Surprise At His Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss is planning on reinventing one of his INXS classics on his upcoming Australian tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Bonnie Raitt, INXS, Need You Tonight, rock

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R.I.P. INXS Manager C.M. Murphy

by Paul Cashmere

INXS manager C.M. Murphy has died at the age of 66.

Tagged as: Australia, Chris Murphy, CM Murphy, INXS, Models, music industry, rock

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Andrew Farriss Performs ‘My Brother’ For Michael Hutchence

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss has performed an acoustic version of his song ‘My Brother’ and dedicated the performance to Michael Hutchence.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Jon Stevens, Michael Hutchence, rock

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Garry Gary Beers, INXS - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

INXS The Musical In The Works

by Music-News.com

INXS will follow in the footsteps of the likes of ABBA and Michael Jackson by getting their own stage show.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, rock, theatre

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The Day Nile Rogers Recruited Daryl Hall To Sing On An INXS Song

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Hall does backing vocals on the INXS classic ‘Original Sin’ and its all because producer Nile Rodgers didn’t think the song worked with Andrew Farriss, Kirk Pengilly and Michael Hutchence’s BVs.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Daryl Hall, INXS, Michael Hutchence, Nile Rodgers, rock

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Andrew Farriss Never Thought ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ Fitted INXS’ ‘Kick’ Album

by Paul Cashmere

When INXS recorded ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ songwriter Andrew Farriss didn’t think it was right for their upcoming ‘Kick’ album.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Michael Hutchence, Never Tear Us Apart, rock

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There’s an INXS Musical In The Works

by Paul Cashmere

A new and original musical featuring the work of INXS is in development in Sydney.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, musical, rock, theatre

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Andrew Farriss’ Daughter Grace Farriss Makes Her Debut

by Paul Cashmere

Grace Farriss, the daughter of INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss, has released her debut single ‘All The People’.

Tagged as: 20s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Grace Farriss, INXS, pop

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