Jennifer Hudson says playing idol Aretha Franklin in biopic all about respect
It's not often your idol handpicks you to play them in their biopic. But that's exactly what happened to US singer-songwriter Jennifer Hudson, who is playing the legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin.
Kool and the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas dies aged 70
Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas was the alto sax player, flutist and percussionist for Kool and the Gang.
US music festivals return, as Australian promoters plan post-lockdown events
Summer festivals are back in the US, leaving health experts concerned and Australian promoters working on their safety plans.
Was 1971 the year music changed the world? Yes, according to this docuseries
Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. John Lennon’s Imagine. Joni Mitchell's Blue. A new series examines why this year broke the mould — and how we're still feeling the effects.
From Sinatra revenge to Bowie's best: Life On Mars? turns 50
Miffed at missing out on a songwriting payday, David Bowie wrote one of his greatest songs as an act of revenge.
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When The Bear is firing on all burners, it offers the finest soundtrack in contemporary television
The Bear has a reputation for having TV's best soundtrack. But does season three run the risk of repeating itself?
Johnny Cash and Megan Thee Stallion have two of this week's best albums
This week's listening recommendations are eclectic, to say the least, but well worth your time.
Big Red Bash kicks off in Birdsville as sun rises over soggy festival grounds for the second year in a row
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.
John Farnham pictured celebrating his 75th birthday with wife and son
The iconic Australian singer is honoured by family members as he marks the milestone.
'Man of the people' Louis Tomlinson smuggles TV into Glastonbury camp
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.
Hitting the high notes: The rich history of jazz at the ABC
From international legends like Herbie Hancock to the young Australians bringing their lived experiences to the ever-evolving jazz sound, ABC Jazz is one-of-a-kind.
Michael J Fox joins Coldplay on guitar during Glastonbury headlining set
From Coldplay's record-breaking headline set to Michael J Fox strumming away on an electric guitar, there was something for everyone.
For the first time in its history, the UK's biggest music festival has two female headliners
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.
Big music for big feelings: One musician's journey of using the power of music to feel good
Music is the centre of Megan Burslem's life, but it wasn't until life threw her a few bumps that she realised music's power to help her be more comfortable with feeling the big feelings.
K-pop group Seventeen is rivalling with Taylor Swift and making history in the UK. Here's why they're so popular
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.
Need some new music? These 20 albums are some of the best of the year so far
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.
Here are five quick facts about why US record companies are suing AI song-generators
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.
Why a country town Chinese restaurant is the star of Jess Ribeiro's music video
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.
There wasn't a jazz club when James Valentine was growing up in Ballarat. Instead he tuned into the ABC
James Valentine grew up listening to jazz on the ABC. Five decades on he's sharing his love of the form on ABC Jazz, which turns 15 on July 1.
Step back in Spicks and Specks time to meet 23-year-old Hamish Blake and pre-Nanette Hannah Gadsby
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.
Florence Welch on Spicks and Specks in 2010
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.
Sia on Spicks and Specks in 2010
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 on Spicks and Specks in 2007
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, singer of Crazy Town and 00s hit Butterfly, dies at 49
Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of American rap rock band Crazy Town, has died at his home aged 49.
Caloundra Music Festival cancelled for good as Council pull funding for event
Sunshine Coast Council confirm they will no longer fund the festival, which has been a favourite for music lovers since 2007.
Think classical music is stuffy and conservative? There's actually a surprising amount of sex in it
From Mozart's "trademark bawdy flair" to the erotic poem in the Bible, sex has always been part of classical music. You just have to know where to look.
'I know sometimes I'm hard to love': Justin Timberlake addresses DWI charge for first time
After being arrested in the Hamptons last week, the pop singer has resumed his world tour.
'Off to a splendid start': Taylor Swift shares photo with Prince William as she kicks off her Eras tour in London
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 top court overturns rapper Salehi's death sentence, lawyer says
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.
From The Cranberries to Gorillaz, the top song covers of the last 25 years
Comedian and music lover Bec Charlwood contentiously lists the best cover songs since 1999.