Surf Rock Pioneer Dick Dale Dies
Guitarist Dick Dale, a pioneer of the California surf rock sound of the early 1960s has died at the age of 81. Dale’s death was confirmed by two former bandmates, bassist Sam Bolle and drummer […]
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Queensland Salutes Seaman Dan
On the cusp of ninety and now officially retired, Australia’s oldest ARIA winner is still picking up awards. The latest accolade for legendary Torres Strait Islands’ crooner Seaman Dan comes courtesy of QMusic, which this […]
Mojo Juju Heads for Gumball 2019
By Meg Crawford By any measure, 2018 was one a hell of a year for acclaimed Aussie artist Mojo Juju. In particular, the release of her third solo album Native Tongue and killer title track pushed […]
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Bluesfest Playing Times & New Acts
The wait is over. With just a matter of weeks to go, the full line-up and daily playing schedules for Bluesfest 2019 are here! With over 200 artist performances playing over 300 hours of live […]
Ayleen O Previews New Album
Melbourne singer-songwriter, Ayleen O, recently gave a hint of what’s to come on her second album with the release of the first single ‘Good as Gold’. Today Rhythms Magazine is pleased to premiere its official […]
WOMADelaide 2019 Review
By TONY HILLIER (Photos Rob Sferco) Wondrous as always, this year’s WOMADelaide festival provided a perfect platform for some power-packed and socio-politically vociferous African divas to strut their stuff on International Womens Day weekend. While […]
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Port Fairy and Beyond: Alejandro Escovedo On Tour
By Brian Wise. One measure of the esteem in which Alejandro Escovedo is held is that last year he received the Townes Van Zandt Award at the Austin Music Awards, joining other Texas legends Joe […]
Womadelaide – Dona Onete Proves That Life Begins at 70!
The Brazilian ‘Queen of Carimba’ is set to star at this weekend’s Womadelaide. By Chris Lambie. Ever feel like life has passed you by? Your best years are behind you, dreams unfulfilled? Could you believe […]
The Soul Movers – Bona Fide
THE SOUL MOVERS – BONA FIDE By Stuart Coupe. There’s no question that intellectually the principles in The Soul Movers can quote chapter, verse and obscure B-sides by the dozen when it comes to the rich […]
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David Bridie Receives Don Banks Award
On the eve of the release of his first solo album in six years, David Bridie was today announced as the recipient of the Australia Council Don Banks Music Award. One of Australia’s most prolific and […]