Confessional Q+A: Dave Graney is an ARIA-winning rock singer, songwriter + author. Here, he speaks about the benefits of leather clothing, doing his best to avoid gardening and home renovations, and show business camaraderie: theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/in… The Australian dave graney

Albums reviewed in The @Australian this week include Ed Sheeran (by David James Young), The Swell Season (by Barry Divola), Sara Storer (also by David), Haim (by jonathan) and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (by Vincent Plush): theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/al…

Plant’s quest has seen the former Led Zeppelin frontman look to the distant past as much as the present: songs from his latest project date back a century or more, beyond the blues, which his most famous band plundered with unapologetic glee. Review: bit.ly/4nrLOyr

Albums reviewed in The @Australian this week include Robert Plant (by Phil Stafford), Tami Neilson (by David James Young), Merpire (by Doug Wallen), Dog Trumpet (by Mark Mordue) and Shouse (by Henry Johnstone): theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/sa…

Q+A: award-winning children’s performer (and former Yellow Wiggle) Emma Watkins reflects on touring Emma Memma with a broken foot, why sunlight is important on show days, and breaking down misconceptions about endometriosis: theaustralian.com.au/health/wellbei… The Australian Emma Watkins/Emma Memma

Taylor Swift remembers people asking her: “What are you gonna write about if you ever get happy?” The answer to that question, albeit in audio form, is named The Life of a Showgirl, Swift’s newly released 12th album. Read our expert review here: bit.ly/4mRLAzx

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated new album The Life of a Showgirl shows the global pop icon can write great music while blissfully in love and happy. First listen review, ~5min read: theaustralian.com.au/culture/taylor… The Australian Taylor Swift #taylorswift #TheLifeOfAShowgirl #TS12

Albums reviewed in The @Australian this week: Baker Boy (by Sosefina Fuamoli), We Lost The Sea (by Doug Wallen), Melbourne Ska Orchestra (by Tony Hillier), Paul Stanhope & Sydney Chamber Choir (by Vincent Plush); Joaquin Nunez & Habana Safari (also Tony): theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/dj…

Rob Hirst, one of Australia’s greatest rock ’n’ roll musicians, is auctioning his beloved Ludwig drum kit in order to raise funds for a pair of charities, as he marks 2½ years’ living with pancreatic cancer. $30,500 at present: theaustralian.com.au/culture/midnig… The Australian Midnight Oil

Albums reviewed in The @Australian this week include Taylor Swift (by Jules LeFevre), Bush (by Barry Divola), Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy (by Eric Myers), Sly and the Family Stone (by Phil Stafford) and Satin Jackets (by Tim McNamara): theaustralian.com.au/culture/djandj…

Total chart domination, Taylor’s Version: the list of records broken by Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is exhaustive and formidable, and offers yet another marker of her singular ability to turn heads and ears toward her artistry. theaustralian.com.au/culture/taylor… The Australian #ts12

Australian songwriters are earning more than ever in the world’s stage, yet their songs continue to struggle to be heard and streamed by local audiences, according to a new industry report by APRA AMCOS. theaustralian.com.au/culture/global… The Australian APRA AMCOS