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From the heartPremiumVika and Linda won’t wait any longer

Vika and Linda Bull have often performed Paul Kelly’s portentous song in concert and recorded a version for their 1999 album, Two Wings.

simon collins, Simon Collins

Sounds of thenRolling Stone shows R-E-S-P-E-C-T in top 500

Rolling Stone magazine has given its 2004 list of the greatest 500 songs of all time what some detractors are describing as a ‘woke’ makeover.

Simon Collins

SEE ALL THE ACTSCommentsPremiumBirds of Tokyo headline rocking WA grand final line-up

Perth rockers Birds of Tokyo lead the all-Australian talent lined up for the Telstra AFL pre-match and half-time shows at Optus Stadium on September 25. SEE THE FULL LINE-UP HERE

Simon Collins

MusicElton John postpones European shows

A hip injury has forced singer-songwriter Elton John to postpone European dates on his world tour until 2023 so he can have an operation.

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‘more equal’CommentsARIA bosses scrap gender based awards

Australian music’s night of nights, the ARIA Awards, has announced there will be major changes to the award show as the organisation transforms to be more inclusive.

Rangi Hirini

Nicki MinajHealth dept’s brutal takedown of Nicki Minaj

A Sydney health department has issued a hilarious takedown of a bizarre vaccine myth being peddled by US rapper Nicki Minaj.

Erin Lyons

COURT‘Mistake’ could delay Katy Perry case

The looming date for a legal showdown between pop star Katy Perry and Australian designer Katie Perry may need to be abandoned.

Lane Sainty

Classical livePower & Passion with WASO, Fisch and Clifford

WA Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch & Grace Clifford play Chausson, Shostakovich & Wagner at Perth Concert Hall

David Cusworth

SEE THE PHOTOSCommentsConor McGregor in punch up on MTV red carpet

The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off with controversy after notorious UFC fighter Connor McGregor and Megan Fox’s latest squeeze Machine Gun Kelly got into a red carpet dust up.

Rangi Hirini

‘I can’t f*****g believe it’VideoBritney Spears engaged to long-time boyfriend

Pop singer Britney Spears is engaged to her longtime partner, after a recent legal victory in the conservatorship that controls her life.

Keiran Southern

SpectacularVideoCommentsThe Voice 2021 winner announced in epic finale

The winner of The Voice 2021 was bursting with gratitude at the end of an epic finale.

Rangi Hirini

Ranch dressingPremiumEmpire of the Sun star returns with future-pop project

Living on the fat of the land in northern California, Luke Steele unveils H3000.

Simon Collins

Season 2022PremiumWA Symphony Orchestra keeps faith with audience

WA Symphony Orchestra promises quality and continuity in 2022 program

David Cusworth

Spotify ‘blow up’PremiumMove east pays off for Albany raised musician

Albany’s Chey Sleeman shares what life is like as a musician during lockdown in Melbourne as his new single hits more than 10,000 streams within two weeks on Spotify.

Kellie Balaam

Back to BaroqueHIP Company throw a Bach birthday party

HIP Company present Bach Together Again, first anniversary concert at St Andrew’s Church, Subiaco

David Cusworth

RIPVideoCommentsVeronicas' touching tribute after mother’s death

The Aussie pop duo posted a beautiful tribute to their ‘angel mama and best friend’ who died this week.

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In the mixCommentsPremium
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6iX has high hopes to switch over to FM radio

It’s been part of Perth’s radio landscape since 1933, but now the golden oldies radio station 6iX wants to switch over to FM, amid complaints of the deteriorating quality of the AM signal in WA.

Krystal Sanders

Swede!VideoCommentsThank you for the music ... again! ABBA are back

Swedish supergroup ABBA have announced their first new album in four decades and said they would stage a series of virtual concerts using digital avatars of themselves in London next year.

Simon Johnson & Johan Ahlander

MusicZorba the Greek composer Theodorakis dies

Composer Mikis Theodorakis, who wrote the score for the film Zorba the Greek, has died aged 96.

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CourtBoat company defends INXS guitarist claims

INXS guitarist Tim Farriss would have been shown how to use a machine that severed his finger, boat hirers have claimed in court.

Heath Parkes-Hupton

talent aboundsPremiumLocal TAFE students strut their stuff

South Regional TAFE Margaret River music students will showcase their music skills and play a few original numbers tonight.

Warren Hately

Hot hot hotCommentsPop icons to rock Perth at epic Factory Summer Festival

Get ready, Perth party people. Summer is set to sizzle as Factory Summer Festival returns with an amazing line-up of musical acts — this time across three weekends.

Rangi Hirini

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Musical options aplenty for dazzling Perth grand final

The West Australian’s music editor has his say on who should provide the tunes for one of the biggest events to be staged in Perth.

Simon Collins

Simon CollinsSenior Features Writer

New chapterPremiumMojo’s Bar’s new owners vow to preserve iconic venue

After the abrupt departure of managing director Andrew Ryan in April, live music institution Mojo’s has a new ownership team in place to protect the venue’s legacy as an incubator of top WA talent.

Simon Collins