The concept album is dead – and it was never great to begin with

The concept album is dead – and it was never great to begin with

More often than not,the “concept” serves only to confuse and complicate.

  • byTom W. Clarke

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‘We have our sights set on world domination’:How Spacey Jane became Australia’s biggest band

‘We have our sights set on world domination’:How Spacey Jane became Australia’s biggest band

After years of gruelling hustle,their management told them to take a break. Now Spacey Jane is back with a new album and big plans.

  • byJules LeFevre
Who’s who in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Who’s who in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The Diddy trial is a high-profile affair. These are the main players turning up to New York’s District Court.

  • byMichael Idato
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing trial. Here’s what you need to know

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing trial. Here’s what you need to know

The New York-born recording artist and record producer is one of the world’s most successful musicians. He could face life in prison if found guilty.

  • byMichael Idato
Suki Waterhouse has it all. So why does she feel like a spider?

Suki Waterhouse has it all. So why does she feel like a spider?

Fans of the British pop icon include Billie Eilish,partner Robert Pattinson,Taylor Swift and Melbourne’s Sparklemuffins are bound to follow.

  • byMichael Dwyer
Motown star Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers

Motown star Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers

The writer and producer of some of soul’s biggest hits has been accused by four women who worked for him between 2007 and 2024.

  • byHerb Scribner andVivian Ho
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French musical biopic delivers richly realised portrait of an icon

French musical biopic delivers richly realised portrait of an icon

Musical biopics have been enjoying a sporadic romance with the box office for a long time.

  • bySandra Hall
Despite big-time fans,Jessica Pratt guards her inner world

Despite big-time fans,Jessica Pratt guards her inner world

Jessica Pratt is bringing her psychedelic folk-pop to Melbourne’s Rising festival next month.

  • byMichael Dwyer
Amazing Gracie:Pop’s new superstar kicks off her Australian tour

Amazing Gracie:Pop’s new superstar kicks off her Australian tour

Gracie Abrams,whose soul-baring songs have earned her a Swift-like following,has seen her profile rise meteorically in the past 12 months.

  • byRobert Moran
The best new Australian music to listen to this month

The best new Australian music to listen to this month

A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums,EPs,singles and videos from local musicians.

  • byNick Buckley,Jules LeFevre andRobert Moran
An Australian artist turned Thom Yorke’s music into art. Expect magic

An Australian artist turned Thom Yorke’s music into art. Expect magic

Jonathan Zawada had always loved the Radiohead frontman’s music. Their collaboration brought him to tears.

  • byMichael Dwyer