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Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dies aged 84
The musician rose to prominence with Country Joe and the Fish, renowned for their Vietnam War protest anthem I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag.
- by Kayla Olaya
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The new Gorillaz album is about death – but they are not the first pop stars to tackle mortality
When Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s fathers died within days of each other, it put the pair on a path well-worn by legends such as David Bowie, Lou Reed and many others.
- by Michael Dwyer
Palestinian DJ ‘heartbroken’ after visa not approved ahead of major music festivals
Sama’ Abdulhadi was due to play at huge events in two states this weekend, expected to attract about 120,000 revellers.
- by Kayla Olaya
On his new album, Harry Styles finally shatters the teen idol fishbowl
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is weird, brave and singular.
- by Tom W. Clarke
‘Live life to the fullest’: Harry Styles opens up about impact of Liam Payne’s death
The star has spoken about how his friend’s death affected him for the first time since a joint statement with his former One Direction bandmates in 2024.
- by Nell Geraets
Their mythical story was wild enough to be a movie, and now it is
Over four decades since forming as kids in Los Angeles, Redd Kross reflect on their strange journey to cult status.
- by Barry Divola
True to his word, Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley is happy to keep the past alive
On the eve of his latest Australian solo tour, Hadley says he never tires of including the big ’80s hits among his newer material.
- by Kirsten Krauth
After years of anticipation, the time is ripe for Peach PRC
The former stripper-turned-TikTok sensation goes off with the fairies on her debut album.
- by Jules LeFevre
I knew something was off with these teens. Then I realised what it was
Many were called “weird” at school, but at Rock Academy, these kids have found their tribe.
- by Michael Lallo
Tributes flow for pop pioneer Neil Sedaka, dead at 86
The classically trained piano prodigy responsible for a bevy of memorable hits in the 1960s and 1970s, has died.
Homegrown hits: The best Australian music to hear this month
A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.
- by Jules LeFevre, Robert Moran and Nick Buckley