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‘Lost a rap battle he provoked’: Drake’s label takes Kendrick’s side
Drake claims he was defamed in a feud involving intensely personal diss tracks. Universal Music says his attempt to sue over it ruins the art form.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Sacked pianist settles case with former MSO boss, pursues claim against orchestra
Pianist Jayson Gillham has reached an out-of-court settlement with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s former managing director, but his case against the MSO and others continues.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Going off with the king’s head: Bronze George V turns up at Kneecap gig
The severed head of a King George V statue made a guest appearance at the final Melbourne show of Northern Irish band Kneecap.
- by Karl Quinn
Her memoir was a literary sensation. It also sucked the joy out of her day job
After the success of Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner is back to making music as Japanese Breakfast.
- by Robert Moran
King Charles’ playlist is fun, spirited and slightly eccentric
One minute you’re stomping to Beyoncé, the next trying to work out how one dances to the sentimental crooning of a South African-British jazz singer. And yes, Kylie makes the cut.
- by Neil McCormick
Kneecap the latest act to play Fed Square, but they won’t be the last
The open-air space has become the city’s most happening venue for live music this summer, but it wasn’t by accident.
- by Karl Quinn
The live album is dead. But their charms last forever
YouTube killed them. But the live album was once a carefully curated work of art.
- by David Free
A levy on tickets, discounts for young fans: Live music probe makes recommendations
A federal inquiry into Australia’s live music industry has tabled its final report, providing advice to government on how to support the struggling sector.
- by Karl Quinn
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Review
Lady Gaga imitating Lady Gaga is still better than most things in this sad world
After five-odd years of Joker-induced nonsense, Lady Gaga – the pop icon – is back with a new album.
- by Robert Moran
Dolly Parton and a new LGBTQ anthem: A parent reviews the new Wiggles album
My tyrannical toddlers might not respect the queen of country music, but, weirdly, there’s something for everyone on this wild album.
- by Meg Watson
Japan’s wildest garage bands bring the spirit of Kill Bill to town
Japanese garage rock has been rumbling away for a few decades, but now it’s making enough noise to reach our shores.
- by Barry Divola