Music

Tracing FacesGreat Gable release debut album

Great Gable follow in footsteps of local heroes Tame Impala and Pond — with some Beatles and Blur for inspiration.

Simon Collins

Baroque opera in the HouseHandel in the House puts baroque in the ballroom

Government House Perth hosts Freeze Frame Opera’s Handel in the House

David Cusworth

Light onPaul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky team up

Long-time collaborators Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky release a reflective album perfect for our time

Simon Collins

Fringe faveFringe fave Bernie releases single

When coronavirus forces Bernie Dieter to lockdown in a Melbourne flat, Fringe World’s gin-soaked queen of cabaret becomes a real Weirdo In Isolation.

Simon Collins

‘Engulfed in flames’Frank Ocean hit by tragedy as brother dies

The 18-year-old brother of the Grammy-nominated artist Frank Ocean has reportedly died in tragic circumstances.

Lily Hoffmann

THEY’RE BACKMolly Meldrum and Gavin Wood reunite to reboot Countdown

Countdown hosts Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum and Gavin Wood are putting the band back together, and rebooting the iconic music show for a new audience

NUI TE KOHA

Musical messageMidnight Oil announce first new music in 18 years

The mighty Oils will unveil new song Gadigal Land on Friday ahead of The Makarrata Project mini-album collaboration with First Nations artists in October.

Kathy McCabe

See the listAussie stars of the future you need to know

These are the 25 Australian stars making their marks in front of thousands of fans on fashion catwalks, YouTube, silver screens, music stages and on sporting fields for the AFL, NRL and cricket.

Nadia Salemme, Kathy McCabe, Cameron Adams and Holly Byrnes

Top tuneDaryl Braithwaite snags first top 50 hit in 27 years

Daryl Braithwaite is back on the horse — so to speak — with the popularity of his new single Love Songs soaring up the charts, putting him alongside hits from Harry Styles and Ariana Grande.

Cameron Adams

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All eyes on Perth designer’s shades after Beyonce cameo

Perth sunglasses designer Poppy Lissiman’s future just got a whole lot brighter after her shades were featured in Beyonce’s ‘visual album’ Black is King.

Stephanie McKenna

Michael’s museKylie’s surprise role in INXS hit Suicide Blonde

It’s one of INXS’ most famous songs. Now, on its 30th anniversary, Michael Hutchence’s bandmate reveals the story behind it and how Kylie Minogue played a role.

CAMERON ADAMS

Queen BeyBlack is King: Beyoncé drops visual album

Beyoncé has released her visual album Black Is King, which serves as a companion to tracks from last year’s Lion King live-action remake.

Copy catTaylor Swift accused of merchandise ‘rip-off’

Taylor Swift has moved to rebrand merchandise for her just-released album Folklore after a minority-owned business accused her of copying its logo.

Lily Hoffmann

The SoundThe Sound sees Aussie music return to screens

Maestro Michael Gudinski has pulled together top homegrown musical icons on TV to champion their work and get us through the pandemic.

Simon Collins

Best in the WestCarla Geneve dominates song gongs

The Albany-born singer-songwriter has claimed back-to-back WAM Song of the Year titles.

Simon Collins

LIVE MUSICFreeze Frame Opera bring Handel to Government House

Freeze Frame Opera bring Handel’s Baroque music live to Government House, Perth

David Cusworth

COVID ‘cure’Madonna posts coronavirus conspiracy theory

Instagram has flagged Madonna’s Instagram account for spreading misinformation after the singer shared a coronavirus conspiracy theory with her 15 million followers.

Stephanie McKenna

Emmy AwardsAussies up for major Emmy Awards

Five Australians have dominated the Emmy nominations this year with Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Toni Collette leading the charge in a historic awards season.

Merryn Johns

Rousing returnWASO returns to the Perth Concert Hall stage

COVID-19 curtailed Jess Gethin’s work overseas but freed her to take up the WASO baton ahead of an exciting season.

David Cusworth

New arrivalBaby joy for Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner and her pop star husband Joe Jonas have welcomed their first child.

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Ben Elton’s campaign to help Freo keep its Mojo’s

The British comedy legend says if North Fremantle live music institution Mojo’s Bar closed ‘this community would be heartbroken’ — with Elton chipping in $1000 to save the iconic venue.

Simon Collins

Girl power musicFremantle’s Hidden Treasures Music Series going ahead

Rising local star ready to charm with country sound at Fremantle music festival

Simon Collins

Wildest dreamsTaylor Swift breaks records with new release Folklore

Taylor Swift’s critically-acclaimed new album Folklore has sold more than a million physical copies while breaking global records for music streaming.

David Johns

Legend lostFleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green dies

Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died at the age of 73.