INXS
Why a Perfume by Patrick Süskind review on a music blog? Well, the book was published in 1985, for starters, and this is an 80s and 90s music blog. It’s all part of the popular culture of those times. But INXS fans like me will …
What fan of the greatest band ever doesn’t love a bit of INXS merch? Whether it’s vinyl albums, DVDs, books, t-shirts or homeware, there’s plenty of INXS merchandise out there so you can show and spread the love of your favourite band. I’ve stumbled across …
Now Duran Duran have paved the way with their 2022 entry into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, isn’t it time to induct INXS? Though in-the-know fans are familiar with how hard it is to get in, the news is being well-received by anyone …
INXS album covers. If, like me, you’re a big fan of the Australian band (aka the best band anywhere, ever) have you given any thought to the artworks that grace the covers of these musical masterpieces? From earlier ones like the Shabooh Shoobah album cover …
The Mystify Michael Hutchence documentary is one of the most gripping things I’ve ever seen on a TV screen. Made by a close friend of the frontman, film director Richard Lowenstein, this masterpiece has the power to turn misconceptions about the Australian singer right upside …
The INXS Access All Areas podcast. As an INXS fan, have you listened in yet? If not – why the heck not? At the time of writing, the podcast has just reached the 100 episodes milestone, and that’s playing right now while I wax lyrical …
If you search online, there are plenty of Michael Hutchence quotes out there. But the thought process behind this post is to delve a little deeper, to find the words that really do aptly sum up the story behind this beautiful man and his music. …
I’ve already written about my favourite INXS songs overall (and also must point out that in reality the list changes daily), but now I’m bringing INXS lyrics into sharper focus. Of course it’s all about the music – yet song words can really strike a …
Traumatic brain injury awareness – what do you make of it? The truth is, not too many of us are that familiar with what a traumatic brain injury (TBI) means. What are the effects of an injury to the brain? This lack of awareness is …
While there here are numerous live and recorded cover versions of INXS songs by other artists – including the likes of Kylie Minogue, Snow Patrol and Bruce Springsteen, what about the songs they covered themselves? INXS – and Michael Hutchence alone – did in fact …