It’s an all-Australian mix in this edition of Now This is Music with five immensely-talented, intelligent and highly-original artists who effectively wear their hearts on their sleeves and in their music. This is music that is listenable and accessible but imbued with forethought, care and substance, the kind that Continue Reading
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Hell No! Ingrid Michaelson joins with Deaf West Theatre Company for the ultimate break-up song
Love in its many forms is the staple of modern pop music. The meet-cutes, the getting-to-know-yous, the glories of true intimacy and of course the acrimonious break-up songs – they all form a solid basis for pop’s articulation of the highs and lows of getting to know someone really Continue Reading
Now this is music #72: Strong Asian Mothers, L U M E N, Phoria, Molly Moore, SLUMBERJACK
It’s the weekend! Well almost and in the midst of all that relaxing and chilling, you have a chance to think and ponder and wonder. And what better way to do that than with some awesomely good music that is deeply transportive but also richly intelligent? These five artists Continue Reading
Now this is music #71: ROSEMI, Charlotte Day Wilson, RY X, Suuns, Mount Kimbie
Stop the clock! Put down that pen and unhand that computer mouse! For it is Friday and you have worked hard and stressed mightily over emails, projects and reports, and now it is your time to take a step or 300 back and let the world rush by you Continue Reading
What’s The Name of the Game? 1977 interview with ABBA prior to release of ABBA the Album
SNAPSHOT During ABBA’s week at Bjorn and Benny Studio in the town of Kungav, they were visited by reporter Fredrik Belfrage and a young ABBA fan – also named Fredrik – for a sneak peak on recording sessions for the new album. This rare talk with Bhoyrn and bennty Continue Reading
Can the story of a relationship be told through classic love songs? Anna Kendrick and James Corden say yes
So what if all of our romantic relationships were set to music, IRL musicals that reflected the highs and lows, the joys and the sadness, the angst and the content of love sweet Cupid-struck love? Well if you’re tone deaf, probably not such a good idea; but if you’re Continue Reading
Don’t cry for me Eurovision: Leonie Sii’s tips for coping with post-event depression
One thing that I discovered fairly quickly when I began watching the Eurovision Song Contest is that it’s impossible to simply view it and feel nothing. You either loathe and detest it (yes there are people out there that do believe it or not), or adore it and love Continue Reading
Now this is music #70: Broods, Foreign Air, Makelove, Sizzy Rocket, Yoke Lore
Life is way too short to be beholding to unhealthy attitudes, other people’s suffocating opinions or playing it too safe. So these five artists, with songs as animalistic and forceful and yet engagingly attractive and listenable as the subject matter they convey go some way to getting you to Continue Reading
Douze points? Mais non! 12 Eurovision entries that didn’t score a single point
There are many things that are memorable about the Eurovision Song Contest. The songs. The costumes. The staging – pyrotechnics, key changes, costume reveals, wind machines, odd props and back-up singers that look like in the wrong place at the wrong time. And then, of course, there are the Continue Reading
The Way Old Friends Do: ABBA reunite to sing on stage
At last ABBA has reformed! Well before we, and by we I mean I get completely carried away – with ABBA this is extremely easy to do such is my four decade long devotion to the musical cause of four talented Swedes who made some of the best pop Continue Reading