Steve Cropper, was best known as the guitarist for Booker T and the MG's, but also co-wrote the classics Green Onions, and In the Midnight Hour.
Hugh Jackman surprises fans with impromptu New York pub performance
Hugh Jackman sung the crowd-pleaser Sweet Caroline and even climbed onto the top of the bar counter for the performance.
Sabrina Carpenter slams White House for using her song in ICE video
Two-time Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song in a social media post about ICE raids, telling the Trump administration to never involve her in its "inhumane agenda".
Foo Fighters will play one Australian show next month, in Launceston
Foo Fighters, one of the biggest bands in the world, will play just one small Australian city when they travel out here in January.
Another music festival canned as 'numbers no longer stack up'
Park Waves festival, set for February 2026, has been cancelled amid economic challenges, joining a growing list of scrapped Australian music events.
How music venues and stages are becoming more accessible for people with disability
Going to a concert can be hard for people with disability. But sensory concerts and bringing lived experience on stage can open up this world for everyone.
The 10 albums our critics couldn't stop listening to in November
Sensitive song-smiths, reinvented boy bands, rock and rap upstarts — it's all here in an Ausmusic Month edition of the best new music.
Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie dies aged 73 after battle with cancer
A statement released on Skyhooks' official Facebook page announced his passing this morning.
Parents lose faith in music exam system with specialists scarce in regions
It is held up as the "gold standard" of music testing in the country, but there are claims the Australian Music Examinations Board is letting down talented students.
Why King Gizzard defied Spotify, then embraced orchestras and raves
Their rock, rave and orchestral music attracts a cult global following. But the prolific, chaotic King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are just "at peace with failing".
ABC Classic's curated Christmas list has music for everyone
ABC Classic's Christmas music selection has everyone covered, whether you're a fan of choirs, orchestras, Christmas movies, operas, musicals or video games.
Think you know Aussie music? Prove it in our quiz
Celebrate Ausmusic T-Shirt Day with our Australian music trivia quiz. How well do you know your local legends?
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
Cliff was known for singles You Can Get It If You Really Want It and Many Rivers To Cross, as well as for his cover of Johnny Nash's I Can See Clearly Now.
Donald Glover says 'bad pain' in his head was a stroke. What are the signs?
Despite a "really bad pain" in his head, Donald Glover performed a full show before heading to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a stroke.
Musicians say AI songs are 'cheating' amid Golden Guitar controversy
After a snap decision to ban generative tracks made using Artificial Intelligence for the 2026 Golden Guitar Awards, the Country Music Association of Australia is reviewing whether AI has a place in country music.
Meet Bumpy, the artist behind one of the year's most beautiful albums
Connecting language and country with culture and community, Bumpy's beautiful debut album is closing the gap through music.
'There was none better': Renowned WA musician Guy Ghouse dies, aged 56
Western Australian musician Guy Ghouse dies at the age of 56 after a two year battle with cancer.
Paul Kelly does it again with Kylie Minogue cover for Like A Version
Nearly 20 years on from his debut on triple j's long-running covers segment, Paul Kelly and his trusty band take on Australia's queen of pop for their Like A Version comeback.
Former Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield dies aged 63
Mounfield was a member of the classic Stone Roses line-up for their 1989 self-titled debut album, which featured hits such as I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs The Drums, and I Am The Resurrection.
Meet the two artists who dominated this year's ARIAs
The ARIAs belonged to two relative underdogs this year. Don't know who they are? It's time to pay attention.
ARIA Awards 2025 winners' list: every winner at this year's ceremony
Catch up on all the trophy winners at the 2025 ARIA Awards, which took place at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.