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Why Reputation era Taylor Swift was my favourite Taylor Swift
Look what you made me do: completely re-evaluate that album.
- by Tabitha Carvan
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Hammer time: For Yaeji, anger is an energy
Ahead of VIVID Sydney, the Korean-American DJ explains how she turned generational trauma and rage into the year’s best debut.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Falls Festival cancelled for 2023, after spat over proposed new home
The annual Falls Festival has long been a staple on the summer festival circuit, but without a home it will not go ahead this year.
- by Martin Boulton
The $1 million piano that plays itself (just as well, because its owner can’t)
The new $7 million Steinway Gallery in Armadale is backed by Lindsay Fox, a big fan of the world-class German-made pianos.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Eurovision
Sweden wins, Australia ninth in thrilling Eurovision final showdown
Sweden and Finland fought to the last moment in a dramatic finish to the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest.
- by Michael Idato
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas prove they’re still two of rap’s best
Our wrap of our favourite concerts from the weekend, including Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, Damien Rice at the Opera House, and Stephen Hough with the Sydney Symphony.
- by Kate Hennessy, Shamim Razavi and Peter McCallum
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Live music
Lewis Capaldi is the white-bellied pop star hiding in plain sight
The bestselling superstar talks about his new album, authenticity, and trading panic attacks for living the dream.
- by Katie Cunningham
Australia slays at Eurovision and books a place in the final
In a dramatic second semi-final, Australia’s stunning performance scores with Europe’s TV audience.
- by Michael Idato
All right, droogs, this is A Clockwork Orange as you’ve never heard it before
One half of Goldfrapp collaborates with the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a program that marries electronic innovation with film scores and classical music.
- by Bernard Zuel
‘I don’t know why it’s happening’: The music boom you didn’t hear coming
Get ready for twangin’ drawls and blue jeans, an old genre has a big new pull.
- by Robert Moran
She was afraid she’d become a hit musician, turns out she was right
Music was in Hailee Olivia Williams’ blood all along. It just took her a while to stop fighting.
- by Michael Dwyer