Tag: Music from the Motherland

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | A Ding Dong welcome back for a Melbourne institution as well as Mr Molly Meldrum, and a sad hooroo from an Aussie music maestro in London.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | The Australian bill for Edinburgh Fringe is taking shape while back home The Beach Boys are set to ride a wave of nostalgia and an unknown Tassie singer takes us to the world.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | In England, it never rains it pours - so in the midst of our live music gluttony spare a thought for our compatriots back home who don’t get this pick or value for money.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Hard man Hard On Peter 'Blackie' Black on the road to recovery; Spotify launches in Australia; and we remember late Australian music veterans Robin Gibb and Peter Jones.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | While Empire of the Sun tease us with their much anticipated second album, we salute those Aussie guitar gods who have rocked our socks.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We've got the low down on the Kate Miller-Hiedke v Anthony Callea stoush; plus Smokin’ Joe Mehkael plans his revenge and the Annandale Hotel dunnies get a make over.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | The Queen might be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year but one of Australia’s treasures is celebrating its silver jubilee this week. Plus we get the lowdown on Rachel from The Voice and check in on the Ent Cent.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We’ve had to work extra hard this week, scouring through Australian news and reports, to find other music news than the One Direction boys visiting Down Under. But we uncovered that Mossy is a 'pussy' and Prince is coming to Oz.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we say farewell to an Aussie music legend; we throw our hat in the ring for the contemporary v classical music debate; and we get funky to 'the best cold beer' remix.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Kimbra now top of the pops, Jet landing low and some milestones for our Aussie icons.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Australian Times Music Editor Paul Judge returns to the hot seat after a month in Oz and is instantly back in the know with golden Aussie music news and gossip.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we’ve got a lady right near the top of Aussie pop in Europe guest editing Music from the Motherland. Cathi Odgen is the go to woman for all Aussie musicians in the UK and she’s got a bit of advice for our aspiring ...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | BBC Radio 6 presenter Chris Hawkins guest edits Music from the Motherland this week to give you his thoughts on the state of Aussie music and where to next.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week's Music from the Motherland guest writers are the glamorous up-and-coming Aussie band in London, Bonfire Nights...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Backpack Sounds continues its residency as guest editor of Music from the Motherland - and they're proud to present a tale of adventure from their favourite electric harpest! Introducing Miss Tara Minton...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Growing up in Australia it was easy to immerse yourself in fresh Aussie music. Thanks to the nearly national coverage of the sainted Triple J, and the thriving gig and festival culture, any interested punter could stay on the cutting edge of cool. But what ...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Has a US yoghurt giant just gone and stolen John Butler’s song 'Zebra' for their Super Bowl commercial? Is Groovin’ the Moo the best festival in Oz? And who are Backpack Sounds?

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Welcome back YTT, we're excited to see how the old show goes with a new feel! We're also feeling London's icy chill at the moment but have some Aussie music news that will warm your bones. Oh, and we pay tribute to the album.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We look at the Triple J Hottest 100 winners, The Wiggles and all the goss from the Big Day Out.

VOTE NOW | In honour of Australia Day, we asked our readers via Facebook to name the songs that make an expat Aussie homesick. Here's the top ten. Now it's your job to choose the #1.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Jason Donovan is back on the beat, the Arctic Monkeys fluff their lines and the King goes on holiday from the J's.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We look back at the wonderful year that was 2011 and remember the highs (and lows) of Australian music.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Saving live Australian music is high on the agenda back home right now.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Does anyone actually like Kyle Sandilands? Who got the J Awards? And see ya later Triple J legends.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We've got the low down from Aussie music's night of nights, we've got some very interesting news on DJ Pogo and we're wishing all the best to Bee Gees boy Robin Gibb.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussies get the South by Southwest call up, Kylie and The Wiggles get Fame-ous and Mr Rogers bites back. Ouch!

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Are the Dockers really changing their club song? Why are NME interested in Aussie flashers? And what is Daniel Johns doing with Paul Kelly and The Temper Trap at the Sydney Opera House?

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | An old school spat between Courtney Love and (insert any name here); the glory of music posters and getting excited about Melbourne Music Week.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Is it true!? Is Madonna coming to Oz? And what about the ARIAs. Who is going to win? Oh, and Ministry of Sound gets lucky. We've got all the Aussie music goss.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussie legends band together for a Wiggles tribute album; Angry Anderson wants to be a poli and Aussies in Afghanistan.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | What do you get when you mix country music and guns? Steve Lee! Plus we have all the Big Day Out latest news and the low down on the Deadly Awards.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussie musicians living below the poverty line, INXS heading in a new direction and calling all amateur directors.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Stafford Brothers named hottest act in Aussie dance and Legacy goes new-age. Plus, guess who's hitting the UK this autumn?

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Acca Dacca vino hits the shelves, young Aussie rockers are signed by FIFA while Spicks & Specks hits the road to wave goodbye.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND: We've got the trick to tricking about festivals; we also are some serious trend-setters and we're getting behind orchestral beauty.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND: That pint size tornado Lady Gaga puts Oz in a spin, Triple J looks to the next gen and the Annandale needs a helping hand.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND: From curing those post Glasto blues to the bestest Aussie albums ever, MFTM has it all. Oh, want a slice of Meatloaf for the AFL Grand Final? How about bringing Mr Paul Kelly to your door? Enjoy!