• Are You Old Enough: Dragon’s 1978 No. 1 Triumph

    01 July 2025

    In 1978, Dragon dropped Are You Old Enough, a rock ballad that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on Portrait (PR 45016), it charted for 23 weeks, held No. 1 for two…

  • Daddy Cool

    18 October 2010

    Daddy Cool is one of those bands that were only around for a very short time yet their music is still played today, around fifty years later. After forming in 1970, they had almost immediate…

  • Dave Warner’s From The Suburbs

    05 March 2007

    About Hailing from Perth in Western Australia, Dave Warner formed Australia’s first punk band PUS back in the early 1970s. By the time The Sex Pistols had formed, Warner had already moved on to a…

  • Dee Minor and The Dischords

    11 February 2007

    About Dee Minor and the Dischords has delivered Raw Energy to the stage of Australian Pubs and Clubs since 1978. Heavy touring around the country in the early 80’s with Midnight Oil, Radiators, Cold Chisel,…

  • Dee Minor and The Dischords back on the road

    29 May 2007

    Awesome 80’s band, Dee Minor and The Dischords are back. Catch them in Sydney at the Mandarin Club on June 14th. See you there!

  • Dragon’s April Sun in Cuba – A ‘70s Rock Anthem Down Under

    27 February 2025

    In October 1977, Dragon unleashed April Sun in Cuba, a single that turned a Kiwi band into Aussie rock legends. Released on Portrait (PR 45008) as the lead track from their fourth album, Running Free,…

  • Eagle Rock: Daddy Cool’s 1971 Rock’n’Roll Triumph

    18 April 2025

    In 1971, Daddy Cool released Eagle Rock, a rock’n’roll hit that ruled Australia’s charts for ten weeks. Out on Sparmac Productions, it charted for 37 weeks, cementing its place in Aussie music. Written by Ross…

  • Ross Hannaford APB for stolen gear

    22 October 2007

    From Daddy Cool’s manager, Mark Sydow … A tragedy has befallen Ross Hannaford, the guitarist of iconic Australian band Daddy Cool. In the early hours of Saturday morning Ross Hannaford’s white 1989 Toyota Hi-Ace Van…

  • The Story Behind Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself”

    21 February 2025

    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 anthem that captured the spirit…

  • The Story Behind INXS’s “Original Sin”

    17 February 2025

    In 1983, INXS released the single that would catapult them into the mainstream and solidify their place in Australian music history: “Original Sin.” The track, written by the band’s frontman Michael Hutchence and keyboardist Andrew…