Tigerlily: a powerhouse of the Australian music industry

Dara Hayes is a girl on fire. The 25-year-old Sydney-sider, better known as DJ Tigerlily, has gone from mixing tracks in her bedroom to becoming one of Australia’s elite performers, performed all over the globe. We chat to the bubbly DJ on her upcoming performance at Road to ULTRA, crossing into the pop realm and stepping away from her famous blue hair.

Charlz is one to watch in 2018

Fresh from topping the Spotify ‘Global Viral Charts’ with her previous release About Last Night and collecting 5 million+ digital streams on a year’s worth of releases along the way, Charlz is one to watch in 2018.

Shelley Segal: Somebody Like You

Melbourne’s own, Shelley Segal has been one busy singer-songwriter.

The new Geelong nightclub that’s sure to attract

Meet me Halfway

Urban Spread Announcement: Lorne Show Added PLUS SPECIAL GUEST

Lock in January 26th, this one is going to be EPIC

Hen is the modern day poet bearing all through her craft

With her luscious red locks, stirring lyrics and saccharine voice, indie darling Hen delivers us her debut single and video ‘Raincoats’.

Grampians Music Festival headed by sombre folk dandy Didirri

Melbourne’s self-described sombre-folk dandy Didirri is headlining the three-day Grampians Music Festival next year.

Tamlyn Tomita and her role in the new medical drama The Good Doctor

Iconic Japanese-American actress Tamlyn Tomita is back on prime time TV co-starring on the new drama series, The Good Doctor.

Foreign Beggars are in Australia this week

They’ve recently completed their upcoming release of their finest work to date – their sixth full length album: 2 2 KARMA.

Things of Stone and Wood are returning for one of only two Victorian appearances

Twenty-seven years ago a rag-tag bunch of folkies got together and formed a band called Things of Stone and Wood that went on to define Melbourne in the early ’90s.

Blues Boot Camp; registration for 2018 is now open.

Blues Boot Camp is the fun, challenging and highly interactive blues workshop for 12 – 25 years olds who want to gain music industry skills from trained and experienced music industry professionals.

Atticus Chimps fight the man

In a world of ‘I want it all’, Gold Coast alternative rock trio Atticus Chimps are fighting the good fight.

Beachside Primitive: An exhibition by Jeff Raglus

Raglus is back with his latest collection destined for a new exhibition at Boom Gallery in Geelong this December.

The Dukes of Deliciousness

In celebration of Popcultcha’s new Collector Gallery, The Dukes of Deliciousness will be performing on opening day alongside Grindhouse, Tom…

Once Human; Hart returning home and finally bringing her boys to Australia

Featuring former Machine Head/Soulfly guitarist, Logan Mader, along with Australian vocalist Lauren Hart, California’s melodic death metaller’s Once Human have proved they are a force to be reckoned with following the release of their second album Evolution, bringing their sound to a whole new level.

States Brand – Dead President Society’s little brother

Born from the creators of the well-known and loved Dead President Society, States Brand is an Australian designed, American-inspired men’s street and basic wear company.

Neon Tetra

They’re a bunch of mates hailing from Adelaide playing some soulful psych rock sounds.

Amistat’s Top 5 acts who got their big break busking

As buskers themselves, the guys can appreciate the craft. Here’s their top five acts who got their big break busking.

Slum Sociable

Forte had the chance to chat to Miller about the creative process behind the album and what they have planned for when they embark on their much-anticipated tour next month.

U&I Label: Run, Surf and Play

Born in Torquay in 2014, U&I Label is Australia’s first women’s surfwear label.

Tanya George: Connecting Through Music

After growing up amongst peers slathered in Roxy clothes, Tanya George became aware early on of the pressures of the material world – and it’s what her newest single and clip is about.

Akercocke: On the Renaissance In Extremis

Back in 2007, the classically dressed blackened death metal gentlemen known as Akercocke called it a day after releasing five albums between 1999 and 2007, all of which were some of the most influential underground metal albums.

The Barr Brothers

Having long enticed audiences with their eclectic rock and folk in Canada and America, The Barr Brothers have spread right across from the U.S.A.

Wallis Bird

Wallis Bird recently announced she is taking a break from working on her second album and is returning to Australia to play a bunch of shows this November through December.

 

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