Music (Arts and Entertainment)

For decades, a mainstay of the live music scene was the adolescent "rite of passage" of going out to gigs, concerts and band nights in the back rooms of pubs — but Adelaide industry figures say factors including TikTok and the after-effects of the pandemic are continuing to keep young people away.

New research shows cultural experiences can shape your perception of beautiful music, but your appreciation can evolve. And there are benefits to having broad musical taste.

The Bear has a reputation for having TV's best soundtrack. But does season three run the risk of repeating itself?

This week's listening recommendations are eclectic, to say the least, but well worth your time.

Unseasonal mid-winter rain makes for a muddy beginning to Australia's most remote music festival — but these punters wouldn't have it any other way.

The iconic Australian singer is honoured by family members as he marks the milestone.

From One Direction's Louis Tomlinson saving the day for football fans to Avril Lavigne clearing out the main stage, here's what you might have missed from the final day of this year's Glastonbury Festival. 

Chris Stein tells the inside story of the beloved band he co-founded with Debbie Harry in his new memoir, 'Under a Rock'.

From Coldplay's record-breaking headline set to Michael J Fox strumming away on an electric guitar, there was something for everyone.

Glastonbury is the biggest festival in the UK, attracting the equivalent of more than two MCGs' worth of people. Here's what's made headlines so far.

A confusingly named Korean pop band you might never even have heard of had the biggest-selling album in the world last year and is about to play at Glastonbury.

There's more new music than ever and that can be overwhelming. Here's a cheat sheet to 20 albums from this year that are worth your time. 

The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise but some of the biggest record companies in the world believe AI is marching to the beat of its own drum.

We sit down with the Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter to chat about her "wonky" new album, the song she couldn't stop playing last year, and what she's reading, watching and eating right now.

It might be hard to believe but Spicks and Specks is almost 20 years old. As the new season of the beloved musical quiz show hits screens we look back at some of the up-and-comers featured over the years.

Musical artist Florence Welch plays a game with comedians Alan Brough and Dave Callan on a 2010 episode of musical quiz show Spicks and Specks.

Musical artist Sia talks to Spicks and Specks host Adam Hills about her recent music video and ARIA award wins in a 2010 episode of the music quiz show.

Wally De Backer aka musical artist Gotye talks to Spicks and Specks host Adam Hills about how he creates his music on a 2007 episode of the music quiz show.

Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of American rap rock band Crazy Town, has died at his home aged 49.

Sunshine Coast Council confirm they will no longer fund the festival, which has been a favourite for music lovers since 2007.

Director Irene Taylor says her new documentary 'I Am: Céline Dion' offers a rare glimpse into the beloved Canadian singer's life with stiff person syndrome.

After being arrested in the Hamptons last week, the pop singer has resumed his world tour.

A behind-the-scenes photo shows William posing for a selfie with Swift, alongside his two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at the opening night of the singer's Eras Tour in London.

Iran's supreme court has overturned a death sentence against popular rapper Toomaj Salehi who was jailed for backing nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, his lawyer says.

The co-founder of iconic music festival Splendour In The Grass and co-CEO of the influential Secret Sounds group, Jessica Ducrou has announced her departure from the company she helped create eight years ago.