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Almanac Music: 2017 – the year of the powerhouse

January 3, 2018 by 6 Comments

Sean Mortell gives his wrap of music in 2017, then offers some predictions and possibilities for 2018.

Almanac Music: Tash Sultana – record-breaking, unique, resounding

December 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Sean Mortell recently saw renowned busker Tash Sultana at her gig at Margaret Smith Arena. This is his review.

How to Lose Australia

December 24, 2017 by 9 Comments

Matt Zurbo, in sending his season’s greeting, makes his case for an inclusive Australia. Because it’s actually about giving everyone a fair go.

The meanings of Making Gravy

December 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment

What does the Paul Kelly song How To Make Gravy mean to you? Cassandra Atkinson thought she knew the song well, until her parents split up.

Almanac Music – “The tracks that we followed are clear”: An encounter with Hugh McDonald

December 22, 2017 by 6 Comments

A brief encounter with Redgum’s Hugh McDonald not long before his death drives a thoughtful consideration of music, politics and family

Almanac Music: 10 Favourite Austral(as)ian Albums of 2017

December 20, 2017 by 13 Comments

Andrew Fithall knows his music alright. If you aren’t familiar with any of these, check them out and be rewarded.

Jeff Dowsing + teenage mix-tape = Stereo Story

December 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Jeff Dowsing’s novel, Undercurrents, includes rules for a teenage boy making a 1980s mixtape for a teenage girl. Compare your guidelines, and your mixtape, to his.

Almanac Music – Best Albums and EPs of 2017

December 14, 2017 by 15 Comments

Just in time for Christmas – Luke Reynolds brings his annual review of music highlights. Albums, artists, stories; with an Australia/ New Zealand leaning. [Do you have any to add? -Ed]

Ripper ’76

December 13, 2017 by 27 Comments

Mickey lets rip with thoughts about a favourite album.

Rick Kane + 1916 Easter Uprising = Stereo Story

December 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment

On a recent visit to Belfast Rick Kane wrestled with his heritage and the Irish troubles. Then, in a lttle bar called Fibber Magee’s, he heard a song that ‘married the personal to the political, the blood of resistance to the marrow of love’.