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The Age
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Pop-rock veterans Train deliver a crowd-pleaser with special Sydney surprise
Say what you will about American pop-rock veterans Train, but they work hard to get the audience on their side. In third song If It's Love, frontman Pat Monahan pulls out his phone and begins filming the room, asking the crowd to go crazy for the clip he'll post to Instagram. During an extended Meet Virginia, which gives guitarist Taylor Locke an opportunity to show off his chops, Monahan takes a break from singing to lob Train T-shirts into the masses. The cleverly constructed set-list also plays its part with staples such as Hey, Soul Sister, Play That Song, a spirited Save Me, San Francisco and a beautifully tender Marry Me peppered with several moments tailored for the Sydney audience. First is a cover of Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know, with Scottish artist KT Tunstall – who earlier delivered a hugely entertaining support set – singing the parts made famous by Kimbra, before duetting with Monahan on the slick country pop of Train's own Bruises. The other surprise guest is INXS' Andrew Farriss, who wanders onstage and dutifully makes it his own for renditions of INXS classics Never Tear Us Apart and Don't Change. The band even cede the spotlight before the latter so that Farriss can show off an abbreviated country-rock version of the song, which proves to be more puzzling than anything else. Oddly, though, it's in these moments that the show really comes to life, with Tunstall providing an injection of joyful energy, and Farriss an element of spontaneity, that are otherwise largely absent. There's no faulting the band, their musicianship or the smooth precision with which they perform hits such as Drive By or rousing finale Drops of Jupiter, every vocal harmony immaculate.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Ceberano reveals the sweet nickname INXS star Michael Hutchence had for her: 'He could have called me anything'
Kate Ceberano has revealed the sweet nickname that late INXS star Michael Hutchence called her. The veteran singer, 58, appeared on Channel Ten 's The Project on Friday night and was presented with a throwback 1985 interview from Hutchence in which he called her by the pet name. 'Under "Best Female Singer", he wrote "Katie Ceberano",' co-host Rove McManus said, as Kate explained the precious story behind the name. 'There's very few people I allow to me "Katie",' she began. 'My brother... and Michael Hutchence! I would have let him call me anything, to be perfectly honest.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Kate and Michael formed a close friendship as they performed at the Australian Made festival in the late 80s and remained friends up until his tragic death in 1997. It comes after Hutchence's band INXS hit a new peak in the music charts, more than a decade after the iconic Australian band broke up, and 40 years after the initial release of their breakthrough album, Listen Like Thieves. Originally released in October 1985, the Sydney outfit's fifth album was the first to make its mark on a global scale. Listen Like Thieves boasted a number of successful singles, including the title track, as well as Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain), This Time, and What You Need – which peaked at No.2 in Australia and No.5 on Billboard's Hot 100. But this week, INXS has stormed the charts in the United Kingdom thanks to the 40th Anniversary re-release of the album. Listen Like Thieves is topping four separate rankings in the UK, most of which did not exist when the record was originally released. It has immediately become INXS' highest-ever peak on the Official Album Sales chart, debuting at No.16. The band had been together for 35 years when drummer Jon Farriss made the announcement that INXS would no longer be touring together at a November 2012 concert at Perth Arena. It comes after Hutchence's band INXS hit a new peak in the music charts, more than a decade after the iconic Australian band broke up, and 40 years after the initial release of their breakthrough album, Listen Like Thieves 'We've done the album like a live show and what is there is there,' frontman Michael Hutchence told Rolling Stone in 1985. 'We want to present this record as a band – the idea of six people playing together and using traditional sounds.' Never-before-heard INXS demos, featuring vocals from late frontman were released to mark the milestone 40th anniversary. The extra tracks were released on May 9 as part of the reissue of the the rockers' 1985 album, which reached number one in Australia. Among the unreleased songs is a candid studio moment where Hutchence's charismatic voice echoes through early takes of their '80s hit track This Time. The rockers continued to perform with Hutchence until his tragic death in Sydney in 1997, where he committed suicide in a hotel room. The Australian group were one of the world's most successful rock bands in the late '80s. Following their formation in 1977, they stormed the charts with songs including Need You Tonight, Good Times, New Sensation and Kick. They are one of Australia's highest-selling bands of all time, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. Their 2011 greatest hits album has spent a record 626 weeks on the ARIA top 100 albums chart.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
INXS achieve stunning chart milestone one decade after splitting up
INXS have hit a new peak in the music charts, more than a decade after the iconic Australian band broke up, and 40 years after the initial release of their breakthrough album, Listen Like Thieves. Originally released in October 1985, the Sydney outfit's fifth album was the first to make its mark on a global scale. Listen Like Thieves boasted a number of successful singles, including the title track, as well as Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain), This Time, and What You Need – which peaked at No.2 in Australia and No.5 on Billboard's Hot 100. But this week, INXS has stormed the charts in the United Kingdom thanks to the 40th Anniversary re-release of the album. Listen Like Thieves is topping four separate rankings in the UK, most of which did not exist when the record was originally released. It has immediately become INXS' highest-ever peak on the Official Album Sales chart, debuting at No.16. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The band had been together for 35 years when drummer Jon Farriss made the announcement that INXS would no longer be touring together at a November 2012 concert at Perth Arena. They were supporting Matchbox Twenty. 'We've done the album like a live show and what is there is there,' frontman Michael Hutchence told Rolling Stone in 1985. 'We want to present this record as a band – the idea of six people playing together and using traditional sounds.' Never-before-heard INXS demos, featuring vocals from late frontman were released to mark the milestone 40th anniversary. The extra tracks were released on May 9 as part of the reissue of the the rockers' 1985 album, which reached number one in Australia. Among the unreleased songs is a candid studio moment where Hutchence's charismatic voice echoes through early takes of their '80s hit track This Time. The anniversary edition has reignited nostalgia and appreciation for INXS' enduring legacy, under the guidance of executive music producer Giles Martin. INXS saxophonist Kirk Pengilly said compiling the tracklist was a moving experience. 'I did get emotional with this, because there were some out-takes of the banter between us all,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'But we didn't keep a lot of that stuff, so I was really surprised when the tapes turned up. So this is pretty special, a real time capsule.' The band conquered the world with their 1985 album, which reached number 11 on the US Billboard chart and went double platinum there. It also charted in New Zealand, the UK and Canada. The re-release has catapulted the band back into the to the Official Album Download chart for the first time since 2012. The rockers continued to perform with singer Michael Hutchence until his tragic death in Sydney in 1997, where he committed suicide in a hotel room. Hutchence died at Sydney's Ritz Carlton, now known as the Intercontinental Hotel Double Bay, while depressed and under the influence of alcohol and drugs. His partner, Paula Yates, claimed a year before her own death that Michael likely died accidentally while choking himself for sexual pleasure, as the pair had engaged in similar sex games. A post-mortem examination found alcohol, cocaine, codeine, Prozac, Valium and other prescribed benzodiazepines - or 'benzos' - in Hutchence's urine and blood. In late 1995, Hutchence told British music magazine Vox: 'I don't wanna be a f***ing cliche. I don't need to be dropping off in a hotel bath. 'I've come close, though. I'm surprised I've survived and so are a lot of my friends.' The Australian group were one of the world's most successful rock bands in the late '80s. Following their formation in 1977, they stormed the charts with songs including Need You Tonight, Good Times, New Sensation and Kick. They are one of Australia's highest-selling bands of all time, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. Their 2011 greatest hits album has spent a record 623 weeks on the ARIA top 100 albums chart. Its success followed the release of the 2014 Channel Seven mini-series about the band called Never Tear Us Apart.
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
INXS Hits A New Career Peak On Multiple Charts — A Decade After Splitting Up
INXS returns to the U.K. charts with Listen Like Thieves, which brings the band to new career peaks ... More on multiple lists — more than a decade after the group split up. INXS (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage) It's been a little more than a decade since INXS officially disbanded, but the Australian rockers — known for blending dance, funk, and rock into a signature style that has not been replicated since the musicians came together many years ago — left behind a catalog filled with hits and popular albums. The music the group created lives on, and this week, INXS returns to the charts in the United Kingdom – several of them at once, in fact. The band's album Listen Like Thieves appears on multiple rankings thanks to a special re-release, and the group is performing better than ever on at least one tally. Listen Like Thieves lands on four separate rosters in the U.K., some of which didn't exist when the set was originally released decades ago. Although fans in the country were already familiar with the collection, and it had charted in the past, it's new to each of the lists on which it appears. The set debuts at No. 16 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts. That's the title's highest placement in the U.K. this week, and a particularly special one on the list of top-selling collections across the nation. As it arrives, Listen Like Thieves immediately becomes INXS's highest-charting effort ever on the Official Albums Sales chart. The band had never before reached the top 40, let alone the top 20. Prior to this frame, The Very Best, which debuted in early 2020, stood as the group's loftiest showing, though it peaked down at No. 60. The same project brings INXS back to the Official Album Download chart for the first time in well over a decade. Listen Like Thieves marks the group's third placement on that list and its first since 2012. While the title ranks as the band's lowest-charting effort on that tally, the fact that the rockers can go so long without appearing and still return is noteworthy. The bestseller also lands on the Official Vinyl Albums chart for the first time and, just like on the sales tally, it brings INXS to a new high point. The collection opens at No. 21, narrowly beating out the No. 25 peak of Kick, which debuted and peaked in November 2017. Listen Like Thieves was originally released in October 1985. The set was recently re-released in celebration of its fortieth anniversary, and the updated take now includes bonus tracks and recordings from multiple concerts that took place around the time the album was first issued. When it was new, Listen Like Thieves peaked at No. 48 on the main U.K. albums chart and produced four charting singles: 'What You Need,' 'This Time,' 'Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain),' and the title track.
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Tiger Lily Hutchence shows off growing pregnant belly in London after reported marriage to Ben Archer
Tiger Lily Hutchence showed off her growing baby bump as she was spotted on a walk in London on Tuesday. The singer, 28, who is expecting her first child with Ben Archer, had her blossoming pregnant belly on display during a recent outing where she appeared to enjoy the sunny weather. She looked radiant in a white summery slip dress, she paired with a pink knitted cardigan, brown sandals and carried a colourful tote bag. The 28-year-old, who is the daughter of late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and the late British TV presenter Paula Yates, was also wearing a gold ring on her wedding finger after she reportedly wed Archer last month. The couple allegedly married in an intimate ceremony in East London in April, two years after they met in 2023. Days later, the newlyweds appeared to confirm their marriage as they wore matching gold rings on their wedding fingers in London. According to The Sun, the couple were 'keen to marry' ahead of the birth of their first child. 'Tiger Lily and Ben had a very chic, very low-key wedding on Saturday. They hired out a restaurant on Columbia Road for about 30 guests,' a source told the publication. 'Tiger Lily's sisters, Pixie and Fifi, were there, as well as Bob. The guest list was very rock 'n' roll, with Tiger Lily's godfather, Nick Cave, invited, too. 'Tiger Lily and Ben are so happy together and this ceremony was just for their closest friends and family. It was a beautiful day and, after the service, they all sat down to have a meal together.' Archer announced his partner's pregnancy last month on social media. Hutchence was just 16 months old when her dad died by suicide in a Sydney hotel room at the age of 37. Her mother overdosed on heroin at her home in Notting Hill, London, less than three years later. Yates' ex-husband Bob Geldof adopted Hutchence and raised her alongside his daughters Peaches, who sadly passed away in 2014, Pixie and Fifi Trixibelle.
