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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Iggy Pop and Jet Team Up

Rumour has it that punk legend Iggy Pop will head to Australia to perform with Jet at the ARIA Hall of Fame presentation later this year.

But it’s not as unlikely as it seems. Iggy and Jet got together earlier this month to record a cover of “The Wild One” for an Johnny O’Keefe tribute album.

Of course Iggy covered the song in the 80s and released it as “Real Wild Child.” And the lads from Jet have always loved Iggy. So I suppose it makes sense.

Except that Jet claimed they were breaking up last October. Didn’t take long for them to change their minds! I suppose when Iggy Pop starts asking after you reconsidering retirement is fair enough.

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

AC/DC Album, and a Tour?

There hasn’t been a lot of news since AC/DC announced last year a new album was in the works. I’m happy to say though the Aussie rock veterans are well on their way to releasing this highly anticipated new work.

Singer Brian Johnson says the new album, their first in eight years, should be released later this year. And a tour isn’t out of the question either.

“We’re working with Brendan O’Brien, [Bruce] Springsteen’s producer, and he’s a great guy,” Brian told Channel [V]. “He knows exactly what we want, and so far, it sounds really good. I’m well pleased.

“Mal and Ang are still just electric on their guitars, and Phil’s got the old magic on the drums and Cliff Williams is Mr. Reliable on bass – he’s brilliant – and it’s just been fun. It’s like a bunch of old friends getting together again and having a great time.”

When asked about their touring plans, Brian had this to say.

“I would probably think so, yeah. I always hate to say yes in case something happens, but I really do think we will be out there, everybody’s enjoying being back together again and the buzz is still there and the excitement.”

All sounds very promising for you hard rock fans out there!

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Will Madonna Tour Oz, or Won’t She?

The original Queen of Pop Madonna has teased that she may visit Australia to promote her latest album, Hard Candy.

“How bad do you want me there?” she asked The Sunday Telegraph’s Jonathon Moran.

“There’s a chance. It’s been a while. It’s the least I can do.”

It certainly has been a while. Mads last visited Australia in 1993 for her Girlie Show. She also confessed she has a soft spot for Aussies.

“I’m very fond of some Australians. Australians are usually quite funny people.”

Promoter Michael Chugg is confident he can lure the pop diva Down Under.

“It is being talked about … and there is a promoter trying to put it together,” he said.

Whether she tours or not, Hard Candy’s release on April 26 should be music to the ears of Madonna’s loyal Aussie fans.

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