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Hozier Covers The Pogues On SNL

Hozier has covered The Pogues Christmas classic ‘A Fairytale In New York’ on Saturday Night Live.

Tagged as: 80s, A Fairytale In New York, Hozier, Jon Bon Jovi, Kirsty MacColl, punk, Saturday Night Live, SNL, The Pogues, UK

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Prince, Frankie Valli, Taj Mahal, The Clash To Receive Lifetime Grammy Awards

by Paul Cashmere

The Grammy Awards will give Lifetime Achievement Awards to Prince, Taj Mahal, Frankie Valli, The Clash and Frankie Beverly in 2025.

Tagged as: Frankie Beverly, Frankie Valli, Grammy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, Taj Mahal, The Clash, USA

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Amen’s Casey Chaos Dead at 59

by Paul Cashmere

Casey Chaos (real name Karim Chmielinski) of Amen has died at the age of 59.

Tagged as: 90s, Amen, Casey Chaos, Karim Chmielinski, punk, USA

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Robbie Williams at A Day On The Green Geelong 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Robbie Williams To Perform For Sydney New Years Eve Show

by Paul Cashmere

Robbie Williams has returned to Australia for a performance at the ABC’s New Years Eye show from Sydney.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Better Man, movie, pop, Robbie Williams, UK

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Dear Evan Hansen Is A Difficult Story Told Extremely Well

by Paul Cashmere

I haven’t see the movie ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ but reviews were not great and it was a box office failure. From what I read, nepotism in casting and a superficial interpretation of the original storyline meant the translation to movie missed the point. That said, the stage show hits the mark.

Tagged as: Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia, Dear Evan Hansen, musical, play, theatre

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Superchunk, The Meanies, Delivery, Corner Hotel, 14.12.24 #REVIEW

by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

Billed as the 30th Anniversary tour of Foolish, Superchunk’s fourth and arguably best studio album, was written after the breakup of founding members, Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance. Foolish was the melodic punk soundtrack for those older fans at the Corner tonight, growing up in the 90’s.

Tagged as: 90s, punk, Superchunck, USA

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Chic Singer Alfa Anderson Dies Aged 78

by Music-News.com

Alfa Anderson has died. Alfa – who was an early vocalist for Chic and appeared on the group’s classic tracks including ‘Le Freak’, ‘Good Times’, ‘Everybody Dance’ and ‘I Want Your Love’ – passed away at the age of 78 on 17 December.

Tagged as: 70s, Alfa Anderson, Chic, disco, Good Times, Nile Rodgers, pop, USA

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Paul McCartney Plays Last Show Of Got Back Tour For 2024 in London With Ronnie Wood and Ringo Starr

by Paul Cashmere

Ringo Starr joined Paul McCartney for the last show of the Got Back tour for 2024 in London 19 December and so did Ronnie Wood. Sir Macca also performed his Christmas classic ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ for the first time since 2018.

Tagged as: 60s, Got Back, London, O2, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, rock, Ronnie Wood, The Beatles, UK

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John Murphy’s New ‘Superman’ Score #LISTEN

by Paul Cashmere

John Murphy has behind the new score for ‘Superman’, coming in 2025.

Tagged as: David Corenswet, James Gunn, John Murphy, Rachel Brosnahan, Superman

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The Replacements Guitarist Slim Dunlap Dies Aged 73

by Paul Cashmere

The Replacements guitarist Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap has died aged 73.

Tagged as: alternative 80s, rock, Slim Dunlap, The Replacements, USA

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Joan As Police Woman Joan Wassar On Her Time With The Dambuilders

by Paul Cashmere

Before Joan Wassar became Joan As Police Woman she was the violin player in The Dambuilders.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, indie, Joan As Police Woman, Joan Wassar, The Dambuilders

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Watch Leo Sayer’s Meredith Performance From 7 December 2024

by Paul Cashmere

70s legend Leo Sayer took his celebrated classics to the Meredith Music Festival earlier this month.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Leo Sayer, Meredith, pop

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Becoming Led Zeppelin Will Screen In Australia In February

by Paul Cashmere

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’, the first ever officially endorsed by Led Zeppelin documentary, will screen in Australia in February.

Tagged as: 70s, Becoming Led Zeppelin, IMAX, Led Zeppelin, rock, UK

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Wanstock Is Back For 2025 With The Babys and Baby Animals

by Paul Cashmere

Wanstock, Geoff Wansbrough’s celebration of the pub rock era, will return to Doncaster in Melbourne in 2025 with not only Britian’s The Babys but also Australia’s Baby Animals, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Mi-Sex and Ted Mulry Gang.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Baby Animals, Doncaster, Geoff Wansbrough, Jason Singh, Mi-Sex, rock, Taxiride, Ted Mulry Gang, The Babys, Wanstock

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Elton John Releases An All-New ‘Step Into Christmas’ Video Starring Cara Delevingne

by Music-News.com

Elton John has unveiled a brand new video for his Triple Platinum-certified Christmas classic, “Step Into Christmas,”The new video reimagines what it was like behind the scenes for the now iconic original 1973 visual, starring British actress and model Cara Delevingne as Elton.

Tagged as: 70s, Cara Delevingne, Elton John, rock, Step Into Christmas, UK

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Charli XCX Joins Billie Eilish In Concert In LA

by Music-News.com

Billie Eilish brought Charli XCX on stage to perform the Guess remix during her recent show in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, pop, UK, USA

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Go Behind The Scenes Of The Bradley Dorsey ‘I’ve Got Dreams’

by Paul Cashmere

When Bradley Dorsey was recording his debut album ‘I’ve Got Dreams’ in Nashville, the video was rolling.

Tagged as: 20s, BRADLEY DORSEY, contemporary, Engelbert Humperdinck, I've Got Dreams, pop, USA

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Simply Red Bass Player Steve Lewinson Dies At Age 58

by Paul Cashmere

Simply Red’s longtime bass player Steve Lewinson has died at age 58.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, rock, Simply Red, soul, Steve Lewinson, UK

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Pharrell Williams Named Ambassador for UNESCO

by Music-News.com

On Tuesday, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship at a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris.

Tagged as: 90s, nerd, Pharrell Williams, R&B, USA

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What To Expect From The 2025 Kylie Minogue Tour

by Music-News.com

Kylie Minogue has teased details of her upcoming 2025 tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Kylie Minogue, pop

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Madonna Teases New Music For 2025

by Music-News.com

Madonna has teased that she will be releasing new music in 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, Madonna, pop, USA

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Kevin Cronin Didn’t See The REO Speedwagon Split

by Music-News.com

Kevin Cronin has gone public with his thoughts on the upcoming end of REO Speedwagon.

Tagged as: 80s, REO Speedwagon, rock, USA

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Ariana Grande Has No Touring Plans for 2025

by Music-News.com

Ariana Grande has “no plans for a tour” in 2025.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, pop, USA

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Jay-Z Legal Teams Fires Back At Rape Allegations

by Music-News.com

Jay-Z’s lawyer has declared the rape claims levelled against his famous client are “provably demonstrably false”.

Tagged as: 00s, Jay-Z, rap, USA

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Icehouse, Everclear and Bic Runga To Join Cold Chisel In New Zealand

by Paul Cashmere

Cold Chisel’s 2025 New Zealand events have turned into their own music festival.

Tagged as: Bic Runga, Cold Chisel, Everclear, Icehouse, New Zealand, Red Hot Summer, rock

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John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls Talks the State of the Music Biz and What 2 Billions Streams Were Worth To Him

by Paul Cashmere

Goo Goo Dolls’ cofounder John Rzeznik has sold a lot of records over the years. ‘A Boy Named Goo’ (1995) sold two million albums in America. ‘Dizzy Up The Girl’ (1998) sold five million. The single ‘Iris’ (1998) did 10 million in sales.

Tagged as: 90s, Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik, rock, USA

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Judge Orders Adele Song Pulled After Plagiarism Claim

by Music-News.com

A judge has ordered a song by Adele be pulled worldwide over a continuing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Tagged as: 00s, Adele, Martinho da Vila, pop, UK

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Long Lost Prince and Kylie Minogue Collaboration Surfaces

by Music-News.com

Kylie Minogue’s lost collaboration with Prince has emerged online after more than three decades.

Tagged as: 80s, baby Doll, Kylie Minogue, pop, Prince, USA

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Lady Gaga Was In AC/DC’s Stiff Upper Lip Video

by Music-News.com

Lady Gaga has recalled being an extra in an AC/DC video. Gaga has revealed that she was an extra in AC/DC’s music video for their 2000s song ‘Stiff Upper Lip’.

Tagged as: 00s, AC/DC. Stiff Upper Lip, Lady Gaga, pop, rock, USA

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Bradley Dorsey Covers Some Rare Songs of His Father Engelbert Humperdinck On ‘I’ve Got Dreams’ Album

by Paul Cashmere

On Bradley Dorsey’s new album ‘I’ve Got Dreams’, Brad honours his father Engelbert Humperdinck on three tracks.

Tagged as: 20s, BRADLEY DORSEY, Engelbert Humperdinck, I've Got Dreams, pop, USA

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Jimmy Barnes Granddaughter Ruby Rodgers Premieres Her Debut Song ‘Hits The Heart’

Ruby Rodgers, the 15-year old daughter of Mahalia Barnes and Ben Rodgers and the granddaughter of Jane and Jimmy Barnes, has released her debut single ‘Hits The Heart’.

December 13, 2024

Damiano David of Måneskin To See The World In 2025

Damiano David of Måneskin is heading out on a global solo tour in 2025.

December 10, 2024

Royel Otis To Give Sydney A Coming Home Show For Christmas

Royel Otis will perform a one-off show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Saturday 21 December 2024.

December 9, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter To headline BST Hyde Park London 2025

Sabrina Carpenter is set to headline BST Hyde Park 2025. Carpenter has been announced as the sixth headliner for next year's edition of the annual music festival in London's Hyde Park.

December 8, 2024

Lizzo photo by Jora Frantzis supplied by Warner Music

Lizzo Lawsuit Thrown Out of Court

A lawsuit against Lizzo's production company has been dismissed by a judge.

December 7, 2024