Tag: Australian music
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Rocker Behind Aussie Anthem What About Me Dies Suddenly, Shocking Fans and Colleagues
Tribute pours in after sudden death of the rocker behind Australia’s anthem The Australian music scene is mourning the sudden death of the veteran rocker widely credited with creating the beloved anthem What About Me. The musician, identified in early reports as Lees or simply the surname Lees, passed away unexpectedly, leaving fans and fellow…
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What About Me Rocker Dies Suddenly: Tributes Pour In Across Australian Music
Tragic news hits the Australian music community The Australian music scene confronted shock and sorrow as reports confirmed the sudden death of the rocker behind the iconic anthem linked to the country’s beloved hit, What About Me. The news has reverberated beyond the rock and country scenes, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fellow artists,…
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Rocker Behind Aussie Anthem What About Me Dies Suddenly, Leaving Fans and Colleagues in Shock
Tribute to a trailblazing artist behind a beloved Australian anthem In a shocking and deeply saddening turn of events, the Australian music community is mourning the sudden death of the rock musician behind the iconic anthem What About Me. The artist, known simply as Lees, was a driving force in shaping a sound that resonated…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Connecting Country and Culture
Introducing Kanana: A Debut that Feels Timeless Kanana marks a bold first step for Amy Rose Dowd, who records under the moniker Bumpy. Translating to the Noongar phrase for the land where the sun sets, Kanana is more than a title; it’s a mission statement. The album threads Noongar language, the geography of south-western Australia,…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Bridges Country, Language, and Cultural Responsibility
Introducing Kanana: A Debut Album with Deep Roots Canadian-Australian artist Bumpy, also known as Amy Rose Dowd, makes a striking entry into the music scene with Kanana, her debut album that intertwines country, language, and cultural responsibility. Rooted in the Noongar language of south-western Australia, Kanana translates to “land where the sun sets,” a title…
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Australia’s 2025 Milestone Moments: Major Anniversary Celebrations in the Music Scene
Introduction: A Year to Celebrate Australia’s Musical Milestones The Australian music landscape is gearing up for a year of reflection and celebration in 2025. From long-running bands reaching important anniversaries to organizations marking decades of influence, the year promises concerts, retrospectives, and new initiatives that honor the country’s vibrant sonic heritage. Here’s a look at…
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Australian Music Groups Celebrate Milestones in 2025
Australia’s 2025 Milestone Year: Why It Matters The year 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark period for Australian music. Across the country, groups, ensembles, and industry bodies are commemorating significant anniversaries that reflect decades of creativity, collaboration, and cultural influence. Milestones—whether 25, 40, or 50 years since formation or founding—offer fans a chance…
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Celebrating Australian Milestones: Major Anniversary Year in 2025
Introduction: A landmark year for Australian music 2025 is shaping up as a landmark year for the Australian music landscape. Across genres and cities, bands, ensembles, and music organisations are commemorating significant anniversaries, offering fans a chance to reconnect with classic sounds and discover how the scene has evolved. This article explores why these milestones…
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David McCormack on Bluey, Custard, and the Power of Popular Music
From a Bubble of Australian Alt-Rod to the Global Stage David McCormack has spent more than three decades riding the crest of Australian popular music—with the kind of momentum that takes a singer from intimate club gigs to the bright lights of hybrid TV and film scoring. Best known as the frontman of Custard, a…
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David McCormack: Custard, Bluey, and the Power of Pop Music
David McCormack: A career shaped by big riffs and catchy hooks David McCormack has spent more than three decades at the heart of Australian music, carving out a career that blends indie bravado with accessible, anthemic pop. From his days with Custard—the Melbourne-bred band that rode the 1990s wave of Australian alternative rock—to his later…