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Top 15 Aussie Songs of 1988: The Year of Big Voices and Bigger Ambition
1988 was the year Australian music flexed its muscles. Amid Bicentennial festivities — tall ships, Harbour fireworks, and nationwide pride — local artists delivered a soundtrack of confidence and polish.…
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Sherbet
Sherbet was a band I didn’t rate very highly for a while until I saw them live. I suppose they were considered a little bit lightweight if you only went…
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The Story Behind Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself”
In 1990, Divinyls released a song that would not only define their career but also leave an indelible mark on the music world. “I Touch Myself” was a bold, sultry…
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Top 15 Aussie Songs of 1977: Harmony, Disco and Pure Homegrown Joy
1977 sits right in that sweet spot of Australian music history — the moment when local artists weren’t just filling the gaps between overseas hits, they were owning the charts.…
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Roll Of Honour 2025: Remembering Aussie Music Legends
2025 was a heartbreaking year for Australian music, as we said goodbye to some of the legends who shaped our sound. From country pioneers to glam rock icons, these artists…
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Top Australian Songs of 1986 – A Year That Changed Everything
1986 stands as one of the most powerful years in Australian music history. This wasn’t just a year of hits — it was a year of defining moments. Australian artists…
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The Ones That Missed the Cut: 15 More Essential Aussie Songs from 1985
1985 wasn’t just a good year for Australian music — it was an avalanche of talent, a period where rock, pop, new wave, and pub culture collided in a perfect…
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Top 15 Aussie Songs of 1985 — A Year of Big Sounds and Bigger Characters
1985 was a spectacularly diverse year for Australian music. The charts were filled with everything from polished pop to gritty rock and new wave experimentation. Aussie artists weren’t just dominating…
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Boppin’ the Blues: Blackfeather’s 1972 Rockabilly Triumph
In July 1972, Blackfeather released *Boppin’ the Blues*, a rockabilly cover that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Infinity (INK 4721), it charted for 28…
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From Jeff St John to The Hawks via Bandanna and Grog ‘n Grumble
Amazed at the photos that my old mate from Grog ‘n Grumble days, Bob Montgomery was posting to Facebook, I asked him to put a few of them together with…
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Evie: Stevie Wright’s 1974 Rock Triumph
In 1974, Stevie Wright dropped Evie (Parts 1, 2 & 3), an 11-minute rock epic that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Albert Productions (AP…
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Age of Reason: John Farnham’s 1988 Rock Triumph
In 1988, John Farnham dropped Age of Reason, a rock anthem that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on RCA Victor (104904), it charted for 20 weeks,…
