The AFL’s announcement of Wildcard Finals for 2026 has generated strong reactions. Some of the pros and cons of the change are examined in this discussion. What is your view?
Almanac Music: ‘Ziggy played guitar’- Songs Referencing Musical Instruments
February 6, 2026 by 174 Comments
This instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song concerns songs referencing musical instruments. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: ‘Calling Occupants’ – Songs Involving Planets
November 21, 2025 by 91 Comments
The latest installment in KD’s popular music odyssey concerns songs involving planets. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: ‘If the chemistry is right’ – Songs Involving Science
January 24, 2025 by 65 Comments
In this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is science. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: Nothin’ But A Hound Dog – Songs Concerning Animals
January 26, 2024 by 253 Comments
‘Songs Concerning Animals’ is the theme of this Friday’s music piece by KD; as usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: Churches, Chapels and Cathedrals
September 8, 2023 by 26 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, part of his ongoing series on popular song, KD deals with the theme of ‘churches, chapels and cathedrals’. As usual, readers are encouraged to contribute their own choices and comments.
Almanac Music: David Bowie’s Live Genius
July 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson only came to fully ‘get’ David Bowie’s brilliance after Bowie’s death. The recent release of a tribute film added to our writer’s appreciation of the chameleon artist.
Almanac Music: Songs About Dancing
July 6, 2023 by 33 Comments
Continuing his extensive series of theme-related music pieces, this week Kevin Densley explores ‘Songs About Dancing.’ As usual, readers are warmly encouraged to add their own choices and comments.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – A Backstage Pass To David Bowie’s Concert
September 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
The continuing musical adventures of Dave Kimber; this week backstage with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr and more.
Almanac Music: Classic Rock’s most underrated lead guitarists
November 5, 2018 by 19 Comments
The beauty of great rock guitarists is they manage to leave an indelible, unique mark on the genre despite having the same six strings and the same twenty-odd frets as every other player to work with. Alex Darling discusses some of his favourite guitar players.
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.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Old Carey: Fitzroy…Stereofini; Fitzroy…Stereofairest (and best)…the club we hold so dear.
August 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
King George! III is at his observant and entertaining best this week [he’s coming off a high base too – JTH] with this report of a cracking day at Brunswick St which involved Serafini numerology, a fine performance from the boys and a noble performance from the women’s side (the Sunday previous).
Almanac Music: Best Albums and EPs of 2016
January 10, 2017 by 13 Comments
Luke Reynolds with his top albums and EPs of 2016. Fair to say there’s an Australian bias here…
Almanac Music: Bowie’s best & less known gems
September 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
The forgotten genius of David Bowie’s early work is not lost on Jeff Dowsing, presenting his favourite ‘off the beaten track’ Bowie tracks.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Low
June 25, 2016 by 5 Comments
Winter cold + bleak footy = David Bowie. Most of Jeff Dowsing’s body may have frozen at the MCG, but his creative gland remains in rude health.
Lockdown: Enough reaping, Grim Reaper
April 28, 2016 by 19 Comments
As we approach May, 2016 has seen too many artistic, scientific and intellectual giants shuffle off this mortal coil for ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker’s liking. He thinks it’s time to take pro-active measures to stem the tide of untimely deaths.
Red, white and black to the core, but a lusty Dusty I can’t ignore
January 27, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jen Muirden’s ode to Dusty, from her second favourite team.
The Fan
January 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Davemitri has lost a fair bit of sleep over the past three years – because he is a Bombers fan. He records his response to the events of the past week.
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