Music

In the documentary-style Lego biopic Piece by Piece, Pharrell Williams recounts forming The Neptunes with Chad Hugo and producing some of popular culture's biggest hits. Here, we break down five.

I'm in the same agony of embarrassment and attempted recovery as most of my social media-addicted generation, as my Spotify Wrapped for the year has dropped — and I don't know who the hell they are talking about.

There are still many inaccessible band venues in Australia and plenty of stigma, but these musicians with a disability are making space for themselves.  

After losing his vision to an inherited degenerative eye disease, the father of five spiralled into a depression he only felt strong enough to face when he picked up a guitar.

On Spotify Wrapped day, we share the music we loved. But sometimes the data just doesn't seem to match up with our expectations.

The debut album from Kankawa Nagarra — an80-year-old Walmatjarri elder, teacher, and blues artist from remote WA — has won this year's coveted Australian Music Prize. 

Young Australians are taking the opioid reversal drug naloxone with them on nights out. We've unpacked what it is and how it works, and busted some myths along the way.

Kendrick Lamar, King Stingray and masterclasses in soul and dream pop lead this week's new albums round-up.

Being diagnosed with neurodivergence as an adult has come with complex emotions for Nat Bartsch. But it also helped her juggle her music career and motherhood.

Australian music lovers are patiently waiting to see what their year in listening looked like as Spotify teases the release of its 2024 wrap. 

The Devil Wears Prada Musical has premiered in London's West End but its composer, Sir Elton John, was unable to watch the performance after losing his vision.  

Combs has "firmly denied" the claims in the lawsuit, which also accuses the disgraced rapper of sexual battery, infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment.

A Queensland man had the experience of a lifetime after being invited to play on stage alongside The Killers in a stadium packed with 18,000 people.

How do you turn an iconic Aussie song into a movie? In the case of How To Make Gravy, the secret is in the source... material. 

From musical outcast to Judge to cult punk rock favourite. Judge Simon Stretton has bucked several trends across duelling careers.

The drummer from the popular 2000s rock band had last been seen on November 4. 

Georgia, 17, was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child but says a regular small dose of medicine and staying calm by listening to her favourite tunes has helped her become seizure-free.

Lighting crews say the new technology will provide the versatility needed to cater for hundreds of performances every year, ranging from symphony orchestras to touring rap artists.

The orchestra says the former Midnight Oil frontman and ex-arts minister has cancelled his leadership of its review because of other commitments.

After almost a decade of deep grief, Nick Cave is finding joy again. And it shows.

Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his May 5, 2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a US judge denied his bid on Wednesday to be released on $US50 million ($77 million) bail.

The singer, who died in October, has been featured on the 40th anniversary remix a week after his funeral. 

Carnarvon School of the Air students have shed light on what life is like in the outback in a special music video.

Deaf artists Dame Evelyn Glennie and Raymond Antrobus are busting the myth that they live in a world of silence. A new album opens their sound world.

 Drake launches legal action against Univeral Music Group, claiming the music giant had falsely pumped up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us.