Breaking Monotony with Slumberjack

Like so many talented acts going global, Slumberjack have their beginnings in Perth.

Lez Zeppelin are paying electrifying homage to one of the greatest bands in rock ‘n’ roll history

Empowering slogans like, ‘Girl Power!’, ‘Sisters Doing It For Themselves’, and ‘Women Can Do Everything’, just don’t cut it when you’re trying to describe the sheer ferocity of all-women tribute outfit Lez Zeppelin.

Merpire is heading to By The Meadow

Merpire’s unique brand of dreamy indie-pop is set to take her to ever bigger places in 2019.

Julia Jacklin crushing expectations in new album

Since hitting us with her debut album, ‘Don’t Let The Kids Win’ in 2016, stunning folk songstress, Julia Jacklin has been crushing the music industry game, touring relentlessly, taking out the ‘Next Big Thing’ title at the FBi Radio SMAC Awards, and working in side project, Phantastic Ferniture.

There’s a fever coming to Download

We chat to Jason Aalon Butler from The Fever 333.

Shake your tail feathers at ChillOut Festival

ChillOut Festival will once again be taking over the town with a program as diverse as the queer community and its extended family of friends and supporters themselves.

Bendigo Autumn Music Festival Bang on the Money

Running from April 25 to 28, the music line-up boasts a boat full of talent with Kurt Vile, Mojo Juju, Tex Perkins and the Fat Rubber Band, Vika and Linda Bull, Sibusile Xaba (Sth Afr), Xylouris White, No Mono, Tiny Ruins (NZ) and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks.

Trevor Hall Returns for Bluesfest

Celebrating the festivals 30 year anniversary, the ‘Moon / Sun’ singer will make his return down under to one of his favourite festivals.

Caravana Sun & Lasbrassbanda are co-headlining a 10 date Australian tour

To celebrate, we took off our interviewer cap and lent it to these legends – just for a moment.

Yoste releases debut EP ‘try to be okay’

We chat with Yoste.

It’s time to take note of Sofala

Fusing psych, funk and poetry I feel confident saying they are doing a sound no one else is even coming close too.

Mambali; the Indigenous fusion band that have a message as powerful as their sound

WOMADelaide 2019 will be held from 8 – 11 March in Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia.

Jordan Ravi is proving his music belongs beyond the dusty, deserted streets of Darwin

Jordan Ravi spent the first five years of his career performing on the dusty, deserted streets of his home town.

Nashville Live

Nashville Live is country.

Hands Like Houses are back

To celebrate their new release they will be hitting up a six date national tour and bringing along Melbourne nu-metalers Ocean Grove for the ride.

Nathan Seeckts draws first blood

We have a quick chat to Nathan ahead of his single launch shows.

Tigerlily is making her way to Ultra Australia

Undeniably captivating, we chat to the bubbly DJ on her upcoming performance at Ultra Australia.

By The Meadow returns for a three-day, two-night, one-stage, multi-sensory safari

Its lineup is an exciting testament to the sheer diversity of local talent which forms our thriving music landscape.

Eves Karydas is taking her debut album ‘summerskin’ on the road

one of the most-exciting, new pop talents in Australia!

No Fucking Bollocks

Catch the BIG surprise yourself when Yungblud tours Australia in February 2019

DZ Deathrays ask for everything

We chat to drummer Simon Ridley ahead of the tour.

Courthouse Youth Arts are throwing a free music fest

The legends were feelin’ the summer vibes…

Magpie Diaries to tour debut album ‘Sanctuary’

We chat to Matt ‘Magpie’ Johnston.

Broods Don’t Feed The Pop Monster

Everything’s looking peachy now for pop siblings Broods.

 

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