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Of all the bands in Triple J's recent 'Hottest 100 of all time' list, only three had regular female members. Sure, the list means nothing, says <b>Mel Campbell</b>, but there's a danger here.

Triple J's Hottest 100: now with 50% less women

Of all the bands in Triple J's recent 'Hottest 100 of all time' list, only three had regular female members. Sure, the list means nothing, says Mel Campbell, but there's a danger here.

There's been a bit of discussion about the age of the songs making it to Triple J's Hottest 100 tracks of all time. <em>Stubborn Mule</em> charts the data -- and shows the oldies rate just as well, even if they are outnumbered.

Triple J's Hottest 100: oldies v newies

There's been a bit of discussion about the age of the songs making it to Triple J's Hottest 100 tracks of all time. Stubborn Mule charts the data -- and shows the oldies rate just as well, even if they are outnumbered.

We've been saying it for years, but here it is from the man himself -- Leonard Cohen has called for a moratorium on his classic song 'Hallelujah'.

Leonard Cohen: Please stop covering 'Hallelujah'

We've been saying it for years, but here it is from the man himself -- Leonard Cohen has called for a moratorium on his classic song 'Hallelujah'.

Yoof broadcaster Triple J are currently <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100_alltime/countdown/cd_list.htm">counting down</a> their "Hottest 100" songs of all time. So <em>The Punch</em> writers go them one better and nominate the Crappest 100 songs ever written. Two words: Hamster. Dance.

The Punch Crappest 100

Yoof broadcaster Triple J are currently counting down their "Hottest 100" songs of all time. So The Punch writers go them one better and nominate the Crappest 100 songs ever written. Two words: Hamster. Dance.

Break out your 24-carat gold teeth and diamond-encrusted baseball cap: <em>Forbes</em> lists the top 20 richest hip-hop artists for 2009.

Kings of bling: 2009's richest rappers

Break out your 24-carat gold teeth and diamond-encrusted baseball cap: Forbes lists the top 20 richest hip-hop artists for 2009.

U2's "360" World Tour this year will generate 64.42 tonnes of CO2, with the band clocking up 70,000 air miles in their private jet, while other planes haul three 390-tonne stages and 200 crew members around the world.

U2's massive carbon footprint

U2's "360" World Tour this year will generate 64.42 tonnes of CO2, with the band clocking up 70,000 air miles in their private jet, while other planes haul three 390-tonne stages and 200 crew members around the world.

It's been 35 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote "Freebird", the anthem that has went on to become the lamest heckle in the history of rock.

"Play Freebird!" The story of the world's most requested song

It's been 35 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote "Freebird", the anthem that has went on to become the lamest heckle in the history of rock.

Ultimately, Jackson’s non-verbal vocalisations express his identity far more successfully than his lyrics and video clips, writes <strong>Mel Campbell</strong>.

Understanding Michael Jackson: it's what he didn't say

Ultimately, Jackson’s non-verbal vocalisations express his identity far more successfully than his lyrics and video clips, writes Mel Campbell.

With downloadable mp3s making the CD single obsolete, music retail giant JB HiFi has finally bitten the bullet and dumped them from their shelves.

JB HiFi: no longer smashing prices on CD singles

With downloadable mp3s making the CD single obsolete, music retail giant JB HiFi has finally bitten the bullet and dumped them from their shelves.

For the 30th anniversary of the Walkman, the <em>BBC</em> gave a teenage boy a portable cassette player to review. His comments are pure gold.

13-year-old roadtests Walkman, discovers tapes have two sides

For the 30th anniversary of the Walkman, the BBC gave a teenage boy a portable cassette player to review. His comments are pure gold.