The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper.

The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper.

Pop's new wonder boys

Melbourne is the last stop on MGMT's tour, writes Andrew Murfett.

Doing things the hard way

Mercy Arms' uncompromising attitude has paid off, writes Craig Mathieson.

Latin-loving Gypsy guitarist keeps the family tradition alive

Playing guitar is a family tradition for Lulo Reinhardt, and one that has been handed down from generation to generation.

Lazarus rises to win award

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds cemented their reputation as one of Australia's favourite bands by taking out the two big gongs at the third annual EG Awards.

Desert rhythms

For a laid-back desert rocker, guitarist Gary Arce is something of an overachiever.

EG readers dig Nick Cave the most

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds cemented their reputation as one of Australia's favourite bands by taking out the two big gongs at the third annual EG Awards last night before a packed audience at the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda.

The wish that Kanye West projects

He's one of the world's biggest stars, but Kanye West won't rest easy until he's a household (brand) name.

Cave digs EG Awards win

Sticky Carpet It's been a huge year for Nick Cave.

The sound of now

There's a buzz around this band, writes Kylie Northover.

Past master

In 1983, Liverpool's Greg Wilson was the No. 1 DJ in the north of Britain, and among the elite few in the country.

Grammy nods for Aussie superstars

Next year's Grammy Awards will have a distinctly Australian flavour, with Kylie Minogue, AC/DC, Keith Urban and pop sensation Sam Sparro all nominated in Los Angeles today.

Britney comeback takes disturbing twist

Circus capitalises on Britney Spears' troubles by turning them into pop songs. And what twisted songs they are.

Guns N' Roses frontman 'missing'

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been missing for two months.

Paris to release new album independently

Paris Hilton is set to release her new album on her own independent record label.

Never an Idol moment

Since finishing second in the 2004 season of Australian Idol, Anthony Callea's career has headed in some surprising directions.

GIG PREVIEWS

Leonard Cohen

Paola Totaro in London is swept away by the humanity and unrivalled power of a living legend of song.

Dukes of Windsor

Dukes Of Windsor aren't sure if the hit remix of their song The Others helped their cred.

Ladytron

Why do Britain's Ladytron sing in Bulgarian? Paris Pompor finds out!

CD REVIEWS

Day & Age

The Killers' third album grows on you after a few spins.

Chinese Democracy

Guns N' Roses have thrown the kitchen sink at their first album in 15 years.