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Missy Higgins is a star, but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous
The recent additions of Higgins, Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.
- by Bernard Zuel
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Forget Eye of the Tiger, these are the songs our athletes use to pump up
Ever wondered what Olympians listen to get in the zone? Shayna Jack loves hip-hop, while one of our favourite Matildas can’t get enough of Troye Sivan.
- by Frances Howe
‘I felt alive again’: How a brother’s death restored this musician’s mojo
After a 24-year absence, Matt Johnson’s The The return with a new album and world tour.
- by Barry Divola
‘A true original’: Music industry mourns ‘Dunedin sound’ pioneer
Martin Phillipps - widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest songwriters - penned heavenly pop hits across a five decade long career, while overcoming some of life’s hardships.
- by Hamish McNeilly
Kamala is brat: How a pop phenomenon took over culture and politics
A Charli XCX and Kamala Harris collab was probably not on many of our bingo cards for this year.
- by Nell Geraets
Joni Mitchell’s life has been over-examined. But this is not your typical biography
Ann Powers was uneasy about taking on the life of one of the great figures from American music. The biographer’s work is a dazzling and discerning appraisal of the singer.
- by Nathan Smith