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Almanac Music: Vale Mark E Smith. The Unrepentant Poet of Post Rock

January 30, 2018 by 5 Comments

Gone too soon at 60. Read Dennis Gedling’s tribute to Mark E Smith, frontman of Manchester post-punk band The Fall.

Almanac Music: Welcome to the Working Week

January 20, 2018 by 15 Comments

Workshy Swish had the day off. His idle hands have produced this playlist that draws parallels with his forty-odd years in the workforce.

Almanac Music – Stereo Stories: Daryl Braithwaite batting. Rick Kane bowling.

January 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment

When Rick Kane was 13 he was part of the Norm O’Neil Cricket Coaching Clinic at the WACA. One Saturday morning training was cut short because a touring pop group had arrived.

Almanac Music: Best Gigs of 2017

January 9, 2018 by 17 Comments

Luke Reynolds looks at the favourite gigs he attended in 2017, which included a number through country Victoria.

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.