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Former Mondo Rock and Stars drummer JJ Hackett has died in Adelaide

John James (J.J.) Hackett, drummer for Stars from 1978-1979 and then Mondo Rock from 1981-1990, has died at his home in Adelaide.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Eric McCusker, James Black, JJ Hackett, Mondo Rock, Paul Christie, pop, rock, Ross Wilson

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Mondo Rock to Reunite Again for Hits Baby Hits Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Mondo Rock will tour again in 2019. Original members Ross Wilson, Eric McCusker, James Black and Paul Christie together with Gil Matthews on drums, has set aside August 2019 for shows in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Eric McCusker, Gil Matthews, James Black, Mondo Rock, Paul Christie, pop, rock, Ross Wilson

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Russell Morris Sharkmouth Is The Biggest Australian Album Again

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie rock veteran Russell Morris has the number one Australian artist album on the ARIA chart for the second week in a row.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, ARIA, Australia, blues, Chris Wilson, country, Diesel, Fanfare, James Black, Mitch Cairns, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, rock, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth

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Lil Baby Announces World Tour for Live Nation

Lil Baby will tour the world for Live Nation starting 3 June in Houston.

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Conrad Sewell Has A Few Acoustic Regional Pub Dates To Mark 10 Years Since ‘Firestone’

Conrad Sewell has put together a series of acoustic pub dates in regional New South Wales and Queensland to mark 10 years since his hit with Kygo ‘Firestone’.

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Macklemore Video ‘F*cked Up’ Calls Out America For What It Is

America is ‘F*cked Up’ and that is exactly how Macklemore has called it out in his new song and video.

February 15, 2025

Ed Sheeran Drops That Next Album Will Be Called ‘Play’

Ed Sheeran has seemingly confirmed his next album will be called 'Play'.

February 15, 2025

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The Wombats To Headline Summersalt 2025

The Wombats will return to Australia in 2025 for Summersalt.

February 10, 2025

WTF Was That Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Performance All About?

Has Kendrick Lamar outdone Black Eyed Peas for the most woeful Super Bowl performance ever? Black Eyed Peas had their WFT moment in 2011 but Kendrick Lamar has delivered WTAF.

February 10, 2025