One man’s journey from on-stage crucifixions to ethereal folk music

One man’s journey from on-stage crucifixions to ethereal folk music

From black metal to Nordic folk,Einar Selvik is on a mission to bring his musical past to life.

  • byScott Ellis

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Only one singer could convince Amy Winehouse’s manager to get back in the game. Meet Lola Young

Only one singer could convince Amy Winehouse’s manager to get back in the game. Meet Lola Young

The rising British star is attracting high-profile fans with her raw and real presence and her viral Gen-Z anthem,Messy.

  • byAnnabel Ross
Wild,talented and loud – is this the most Aussie band ever?

Wild,talented and loud – is this the most Aussie band ever?

From early beginnings at a Punchbowl school the Hard-Ons won fans around the world.

  • byRod Yates
Affairs,drugs and Elton John:Rufus Wainwright’s turbulent youth

Affairs,drugs and Elton John:Rufus Wainwright’s turbulent youth

He lost his virginity at 13,then fell into addiction. But the acclaimed musician has made peace with his past – and found love along the way.

  • byMichael Lallo
This is the artist everyone will be talking about in 2025

This is the artist everyone will be talking about in 2025

The 26-year-old is up for four Grammys,and she’s suddenly every pop star’s go-to feature artist.

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Somebody once told me that the best Christmas song is actually by Smash Mouth

Somebody once told me that the best Christmas song is actually by Smash Mouth

Smash Mouth,it’s time to (baggage) claim your Christmas title.

  • byTom W Clarke
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All I want for Christmas is a different song

All I want for Christmas is a different song

From Reindeer Rock to Oi to the World,there are plenty of festive tunes beyond Mariah Carey’s hits.

  • byNell Geraets
His brother and friends were murdered. Now he only sings to remember them

His brother and friends were murdered. Now he only sings to remember them

Recorded between two senseless murders,Mustafa’s new album finds faith as a salve amid overwhelming grief.

  • byNick Buckley
In Bluesfest we trust? The art,and cost,of Peter Noble’s backflip

In Bluesfest we trust? The art,and cost,of Peter Noble’s backflip

At a time when many music festivals are doing it tough,comments by Bluesfest founder Peter Noble have done no favours to the sector.

  • byKarl Quinn
Unreleased Michael Jackson music found in abandoned storage unit

Unreleased Michael Jackson music found in abandoned storage unit

The late King of Pop recorded 12 tracks while working on his Dangerous album,but the tracks are unlikely to see a wide release.

  • byMichael Idato
Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education:report

Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education:report

Perceptions that art and music are “bludge” subjects are among factors depriving NSW students of a well-rounded arts and music education,a parliamentary inquiry has found.

  • byLinda Morris