INXS

INXS 40th Anniversary Edition of ‘Listen Like Thieves’ To Be Released

INXS will release a mega 3CD edition of the iconic fifth album ‘Listen Like Thieves’ to mark the album’s 40th anniversary.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, INXS, Listen Like Thieves, rock

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Not One Australian Song Released In 2024 Made The ARIA Top 100 of 2024

by Paul Cashmere

The ARIA end of year chart has been revealed and it is another embarrassment for Australian artists. Not one Australian song released in 2024 made the Top 100. Just three Australian artists made the ARIA Top 100 albums for 2024. They were Cold Chisel, The Kid Laroi and INXS.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Cold Chisel, INXS, music industry, The Kid Laroi

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Andrew Farriss To Play Grand Ole Opry

by Paul Cashmere

INXS co-founder and songwriter Andrew Farriss will perform at the iconic Grand Ole Opry for the very first time in December.

Tagged as: Andrew Farriss, Australia, country, Grand Ole Opry, INXS

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Andrew Farriss Reveals His Support Acts

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss has added Bryce Sainty, Dana Hassal, Kyle Manning, the Davidson Brothers, Tori Forsyth and Claudia Tripp to his upcoming ‘Something Stronger’ Australian tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Bryce Sainty, Claudia Trip, country, Dana Hassal, INXS, Kyle Manning, the Davidson Brothers, Tori Forsyth

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

Andrew Farriss Reveals His 2024 Something Strong Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss will hit the road in October for shows right across the land from Brisbane to Perth.

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

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Andrew Farriss Premieres ‘Something Stronger’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss has premiered a music video for his new country song ‘Something Stronger’ ahead of his second album coming in 2025.

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

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

by Paul Cashmere

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 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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