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FOR Festival 2013: Modular's soundtrack to an island paradise

Eliza Goetze — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:58:11 GMT

We're daydreaming of a summer in Croatia today - first with Game of Thrones, and now with a heavenly music festival on the island of Hvar, with James Blake, Tame Impala and more.

Dark Mofo expands program, gets nude

Marcus — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The Presets, the Drones, Fantasia, the Skywhale and a freezing cold nude swim? A look at the Dark Mofo festival happening in Tasmania this winter.

Four things you’ll love at this year’s Vivid Sydney

AlyxGorman — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:31:55 GMT

Who knew rain and public transport could be SO MUCH FUN?

Lay Down Your Guns

SHAUNP — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:53:36 GMT

You will acknowledge that ‘Lay Down Your Guns’ is a well-executed pop song from a safe critical distance, but you won’t live it. You’re too unique.

Vampire Weekend: "I’m very prone to being stressed out"

DougWallen — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57:44 GMT

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend talks to us about the band's new album, lyrical motifs and stressing about their music.

New Oz Music: Baptism of Uzi, Matt Corby, Summer Dick, more

JAKECLELAND — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:46 GMT

A recurring Thursday feature where we look at some new Australian music.

"Never say you’re busy": Stav from Bluejuice shares about life

jonnoseidler — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

You never get one straight answer from Stavros Yiannoukas.

The Dillinger Escape Plan: "I appreciate that you appreciate my candidness"

TOBYMCCASKER — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Game of Thrones, being a genetic freak, the Holocaust as the last taboo, sexy posters, personal lives and being the outspoken singer of a popular band. We meet Greg Puciato from Dillinger Escape Plan.

Music Reader: Daft Punk, Bieber, Breeders, Chic, more

TimByron — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

More articles about Daft Punk than you can shake a robot at; when The Breeders cannonballed into the charts; Big Star, and taking care to not take care when singing Take Care; what happened when Diana Ross collaborated with Nile Rodgers; what's with all that bloody pretentious music; Justin Bieber's uncomfortable transition into adulthood; house music in New York City; and Willie Nelson's favourite thing goes mainstream in country music.

Being Punk in the Absence of Punk

TOBYMCCASKER — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

What does a Met exhibition mean for the idea of punk?

Mariah Carey's '#Beautiful' is #Ugly

TheVine — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Before I continue, let me say that I am a Mariah fan.

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies

TheAge — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:57 GMT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.

Watch: R&B singer Miguel jumps on fan's head

Marcus — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:02 GMT

"Miguel makes head-lines." *boom tish*

Bobby Womack: "I don't think the truth is ever dated"

MattShea — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:56:34 GMT

Ahead of his appearance at Vivid LIVE and Hamer Hall in Melbourne, we spoke to the legendary soul and R&B singer Bobby Womack.

Weekend Dregs: Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Kanye West, more

Marcus — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:10 GMT

Stuff that happened on the weekend or we just thought of now.

The National 'Trouble Will Find Me'

DougWallen — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

We know The National awfully well by this point, but not so much – not yet – that their essential intrigue is in danger of fading.

The tragedies of Eurovision 2013 - Fun Things

monsieurmaori — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:43:43 GMT

We forgive Europe its zaniness as it forgets its precarious fiscal woes.

Kanye projects his face around the world for "New Slaves" video premiere; calls new album "Yeezus"

Eliza Goetze — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:07:33 GMT

Did you spot Kanye around on any walls last night? He’s calling his new album “Yeezus”. We're done.

Daft Punk: A Live Blog From Wee Waa - Pt. 2

AlyxGorman — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:19:26 GMT

Part 2 of our pilgrimage to Wee Waa.

Laneway's Danny Rogers on Detroit: "This is way bigger than us”

MattShea — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

How does the Laneway Festival decide to go and establish itself in the US? We ask organiser Danny Rogers on what the hell's going on over there.