Talking Pop & Politics: When Elections & Music Collide
From Tex Perkins running for parliament to Bob Katter throwing eggs at the Beatles, this is the wild story of what happens when music and politics collide.
Jeff Jenkins, Journalist
Jeff Jenkins is the author of several music books, including 50 Years of Rock in Australia. His all-time favourite band is Horsehead, and he barracks for Essendon and the Melbourne Storm.
Features / Music
News / Music
Ben Lee Shares Music Industry Hot Take: 'This Must End'
“Ben Harper is single-handedly responsible for ruining Australian music...”
Industry / News
Six And Out: Quarter Time For Australian Music On The ARIA Charts
It’s quarter-time in the 2025 season, and the Aussie scoreboard is not looking good.
Features / Music
The Skye’s The Limit – How Ben Lee Wooed A Hollywood Star
“Are you here because you need someone or because you need me?”
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Features / Music
Remembering Paul Hester – “Forever In Our Hearts”
A new doco shines a light on the Crowded House drummer who died 20 years ago today.
Features / Music
40 Years Of 'Neighbours': The Show That Changed The Face Of Aussie Music
From Kylie to Dr Karl, has any other TV show been a bigger source of pop stars?
News / Music
A Few Small Repairs – The Return Of The Audreys
“It was profound and healing,” said Taasha Coates of the beloved Aussie group's return.
Features / Music
The Beginning Of The Enz: How Australia Booed & Then Fell In Love With Split Enz
Split Enz arrived in Australia 50 years ago today, and were heralded as "New Zealand's answer to Skyhooks."
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Features / Music
The Day Kylie Scared A Burglar: How The Worlds Of Kylie And A Crime Beat Reporter Collided
As Kylie kicks off her Australian tour this weekend, we go back to the beginning.
Features / Music
The Final Sunbury Festival: The Day AC/DC Came Of Age – By Refusing To Play
This was a turning point for Australia’s greatest rock band - and Sunbury Festival.
Industry / Feature
In 2024, Not A Single Australian Song Topped The Charts
Taylor Swift had 13 Top 10 singles; Australia had 1.
Features / Music
Saluting America’s First Rock ’n’ Roll President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100.
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