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From Roe v Wade protests to John Lennon: The top five moments from Glastonbury

From Roe v Wade protests to John Lennon: The top five moments from Glastonbury

After two years of COVID cancellations, Glastonbury returned this weekend in a swirl of joy and rage. Here’s what you might have missed.

  • by Meg Watson

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Calling all Millennials to the dance floor as Beyonce and Drake announce return of clubbing
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Calling all Millennials to the dance floor as Beyonce and Drake announce return of clubbing

Bust out the Deep Heat and prepare to move your ailing body.

  • by Thomas Mitchell
‘Being married to a musician isn’t easy’: The Living End’s Chris Cheney

‘Being married to a musician isn’t easy’: The Living End’s Chris Cheney

The Living End frontman talks about why it took three phone calls for him to accept a date with his future wife.

  • by Jane Rocca
Jimmy Barnes review: Hold on, he’s coming with the soul classics

Jimmy Barnes review: Hold on, he’s coming with the soul classics

The Australian icon and his 12-piece band celebrate the 30th anniversary of his highest-selling solo album Soul Deep.

  • by Nicole Economos
Devil in disguise? Elvis film starts a little more conversation about his manager

Devil in disguise? Elvis film starts a little more conversation about his manager

As audiences question the role of Elvis’ manager, the music remains the passionate heart of the story in Baz Luhrmann’s film.

  • by Tony Moore
Bring out the eyeliner, gothcore is making an unlikely return

Bring out the eyeliner, gothcore is making an unlikely return

Wherever economic, social and political injustice reigns, expect savage guitars and violent sonic dissonance.

  • by Cat Woods
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G Flip on dating Selling Sunset’s Chrishell, getting naked and conquering the US

G Flip on dating Selling Sunset’s Chrishell, getting naked and conquering the US

G Flip was dramatically thrown onto the global stage last month. But the Aussie musician, who last year came out as non-binary, is more comfortable than ever in the spotlight.

  • by Meg Watson
From the Archives, 1982: It’s all Go-Go in the battle to the top

From the Archives, 1982: It’s all Go-Go in the battle to the top

The hottest all-female rock group in America had arrived in Australia for a concert tour. But was there more to The Go-Go’s than their “cute and cuddly” image?

  • by Alison Stewart
Beyonce goes disco: Singer releases single from first album since 2016

Beyonce goes disco: Singer releases single from first album since 2016

Break My Soul samples the iconic ’90s house anthem Show Me Love, and will be on every dance floor around the world for the forseeable future. 

  • by Meg Watson
Has this legendary duo created the most ambitious ‘concept album’ of all?

Has this legendary duo created the most ambitious ‘concept album’ of all?

Royksopp have teamed up with a well-known Australian artist to create a multimedia “portal” riffing on the origin of the universe and other grand ideas.

  • by Cat Woods
The Jezabels take no Prisoners in triumphant trip back in time
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The Jezabels take no Prisoners in triumphant trip back in time

The beloved Sydneysiders prove their 2011 magnum opus might be one of the last great “proper” Australian albums.

  • by George Palathingal