In 1977, a revolution happened. Armed with the nothing more than guitars, drums and bass, the youth were creating a soundtrack that would define a generation known as punk. It was the antithesis to the pomp and grandeur of prog, more hard hitting than watered down pop bands, and a […]

“It’s become a nightmare now.” Veteran Australian record collector Trevor Cowling is having second thoughts about his lifetime collection of records. The former radio music director, 74, has been searching for a single buyer to take on his personal stash of more than 100,000 vinyl records, cassettes and CDs since […]

Musicians traditionally tend to write music for themselves. They use the fire burning inside them to spur creativity and write something that other can connect with, which for most is the only reward they need. Of course, it is always nice when the artist is recognised for their achievements from […]