STACK #236 June 2024

STACK SPECIAL

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Seven years after the first issue of STACK , we finally introduced music to the magazine’s pages. Along the way, we’ve covered the biggest album releases and interview opportunities.

Some of our favourite interviews Angie McMahon Angus Young

Archie Roach Baker Boy Bobby Gillespie Emmylou Harris Faith No More Henry Rollins John Lydon Johnny Marr Kevin Parker

Florence + the Machine would become our first feature artist with the album Ceremonials . Elsewhere in the issue Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, R.E.M, Jack White, Ozzy Osbourne, and Lanie Lane made the pages.

With Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto , Foo Fighters' Wasting Light , Adele’s 21 , and Tyler, the Creator’s debut Goblin and Gotye’s Somebody I Used to Know conquering the charts, STACK introduces a music section for the very first time.

Kylie Minogue Liam Howlett Metallica Michael Hohen Neil Finn Rodriguez Ry Cooder Shirley Manson

Thelma Plum Warren Ellis

The vinyl revival For some, the collecting journey never stopped – they just had to look harder. But very few folks – even in the industry – could’ve predicted the seismic resurgence the humble record experienced over the last 15 years. The format became less prevalent in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s, with many predicting its death knell. Record pressing plants were closed. By the mid-'90s, you couldn’t give records away. However, in 2007, the phoenix began to rise from the vinyl ashes, and record sales began to head north. Nostalgia is cited as the most significant driver, but younger collectors are also drawn to the warm sound and tangible connection to the artist. Let’s face it, nothing comes close to owning and playing vinyl. Stream on Aside from vinyl, over the last 20 years, the rise of streaming has been the biggest change in the music industry. While the sound quality is simply incomparable, for those of us who love physical music, it’s a priceless tool to try before you buy. And we’re the first to admit that we’ve uncovered some fantastic music over the years through the magic of algorithms.

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In 2012, Kevin Parker chats to

Four months later we have our first cover artist. The Hilltop Hoods chat to us about their new album, Drinking from the Sun .

The same year, STACK are fortunate to get some interview time with the great Archie Roach in support of the release of Into the Bloodstream .

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STACK about Tame Impala’s incredible album, Lonerism . The return of vinyl is starting to make headlines.

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STACK covers the ARIAs in 2016 for the first time with red carpet access.

It’s 2015 and Faith No More are on the end of the telephone to talk new music with the imminent release of Sol Invictus .

In 2015 we couldn't get Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' catchy Uptown Funk out of our heads, while Adele's 25 ruled the album roost.

Incredibly, vinyl becomes the best-selling music format globally in 2022.

One of the best incentives we introduced was Record Rummage. Here we would meet musicians in a JB store where they would rummage through the record racks and pick five faves. Artists included Julia Jacklin, Neil and Liam Finn, Thelma Plum, and Orbital.

Local heroes and global rock gods AC/DC release Power Up and STACK scores time with the charming Angus Young.

The rise of the female artist

The indomitable rise of the female artist has irrevocably changed the music landscape in 20 years. These trailblazers can be found across all genres, and include Amy Winehouse, Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Courtney Barnett, Florence + the Machine, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and P!nk.

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