Music

Gary "Mani" Mounfield, the bass player in the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died. (AP PHOTO)

Shock as rock legend dies suddenly, aged 63

The Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family says.

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A primary school has banned its students from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs.

KPop Demon Hunters songs banned by primary school

Parents raised concerns over ‘deeply uncomfortable’ references to demons. Now, students are being told not to sing any of the chart topping songs.

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Olivia Dean performs Man I Need, Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi.

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Abbie Chatfield and Keli Holiday on the ARIA red carpet.
ARIAs red carpet looks.

ARIAs: English star Olivia Dean leads Aus music red carpet

The biggest names in Australia’s music scene have landed at the 2025 ARIA Awards red carpet.

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If Spotify keeps pushing deceptive AI music, we should walk.

If Spotify keeps pushing deceptive AI music, we should walk

DAVE LEE: Discovering you’ve been listening to an AI artist is a deeply violating experience that a good streaming platform should help me, a valued customer, avoid.

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A public health alert has been issued after three people with measles attended Jelly Roll’s Brisbane concert.

Infectious disease alert after Oasis and Jelly Roll concert exposure

Health officials say more measles cases and exposure sites are likely after thousands attended the shows.

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AC/DC during their current tour.

City thunderstruck as AC/DC launches Aussie leg of tour

Close to 80,000 black-clad fans flooded the venue to witness the first chapter of what promises to be a high voltage rock pilgrimage for long-time supporters.

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Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban in September.

Real reason for Keith and Nicole’s split revealed

Members of Keith Urban’s inner circle have opened up to reveal what drove him to split from long-time love, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman.

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A massive stage has been built from black steel at the MCG for the arrival of hard rockers AC/DC. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Let There Be Rock: Australia thunderstruck by AC/DC

AC/DC's Power Up tour is about to kick off in Australia, and at the MCG a black steel stage is standing ready for the band to rock.

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Wiggles merchandise was recalled after safety concerns.

Wiggles in hot water after kids’ merch fails safety checks

The Wiggles have admitted to breaching consumer law after with their merchandise failed to adhere to safety standards.

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Beyoncé accepts the Best Country Album award for Cowboy Carter from Taylor Swift onstage during the 67th Grammy Awards.
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Ace Frehley performing live on stage with KISS.

KISS legend’s tragic cause of death revealed

The cause of legendary KISS rocker Ace Frehley’s death has been revealed, with details of a medical examination made public. 

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Symphonic choruses and a radically different video clip, A-ha’s Take On Me had it all.

How A-ha’s ‘Take On Me’ got stuck in our heads for 40 years

The full story of how A-ha emerged from the Norwegian tundra with the ultimate ’80s pop song, and its unexpected afterlife.

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