When INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart was crowned number one in Triple J’s recent Hottest 100 Australian Songs of All Time, the result felt like a homecoming. The band, synonymous with Australian rock success, remains beloved across generations. But while their back catalogue still resonates, the bigger question looms: could INXS become INXS if they started out today?
The answer is likely no, given the changes in the music industry, and withering support for local artists and young musicians.
