Stella Donnelly on the path to greatness

Perth darling Stella Donnelly was one of the clear stand-outs of BIGSOUND earlier this year. And rightly so, she was amazing.

The Waifs: Ironbark’s 25th Anniversary Regional Tour

It’s been a huge year for the Waifs, celebrating being together for a quarter of a century this year.

The Bennies: Natural Born Chillers

Dropping a ‘musical transmission from Melbourne to outer space’, The Bennies are back with new single ‘Get High Like An Angel’, the first single from the forth-coming LP Natural Born Chillers…

Word For Word National Non-Fiction Festival

Up close with the festival director…

Ria Hall

Rules Of Engagement LP is a journey, and one which features Hall as the central storyteller.

The East Pointers: Performing at Queenscliff Music Festival

The East Pointers, three talented guys from Prince Edward Island off the east coast of Canada.

Face The Music: A glimpse at the German Music Industry

As a part of the Melbourne Music Week Hub, Face The Music will smash all expectations, a game changing event and a must attend for anyone aspiring to work in the music industry.

An evening with Leah Senior

Leah Senior’s first album, Summer’s on the Ground, was released in late 2015 following a chance encounter with the King Gizzard crew and a signing to their Flightless label.

Tom Day: Sets Out on his First National Tour

On the rise folk-roots artist, Tom Day, is setting out on his first national tour in support of recent single, When I Fall.

Up close with the Port Fairy Folk Festival director

The 42nd Port Fairy Folk Festival opens March 9 next year, with a packed program of music from across the globe.

The Ruiners are bringing their doom pop music to the dirty rock city

Boasting members from Blood Duster, Christbait, Legends of Motorsport, DernRutlidge and Pillow, The Ruiners are the latest incarnation of over 25 years in playing music.

Gretta Ray is embarking on her first ever regional tour

Last year’s Unearthed High winner has been sharing her music around the world, and she’s coming home in November.

Planet of the 8s

Planet of the 8s are a Melbourne-based three-piece rock outfit, with what can only be desrcibed as a predilection for enormous grooves.

Z-Star Delta

Z-Star Delta have become well-known for their energetic performances, with the pair’s style having evolved into a modern mix of rich country blues and desert rock.

The Scientists are back in their classic 1985 lineup

From Beasts of Bourbon, The Surrealists, The Business and the Darling Downs, Kim Salmon’s music career has had many faces.

JIGSAW

One of the highest grossing Horror franchises of all time is back, taking the Jigsaw killer’s signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level.

Allysha Joy is bringing exactly what her name suggests to Queenscliff

Well-known for fronting Melbourne hip-hop and soul collective 30/70, Allysha pushes boundaries as a keys player, poet, singer and producer, with the support of her 30/70 brothers and sisters.

Listen Out: Rigidy Rourke And The Love Dogs

‘Low Pockets’ has a dark and melancholy lyrical tone that draws a lot of influence from ’90s female artists such as Ani Defanco, Alanis Morrisette and Bjork.

Saskwatch speaks out on their career-defining album, downsizing the band and a new psychedelic sound

With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Manual Override’ and the announcement of a massive national tour taking them around the country throughout October and November, we chat to Liam McGorry ahead of The Mane Event this weekend.

Lane rolls out another big star

Having the legendary Tim Rogers ask your parents if his band, You Am I, could take you on tour way back in 1999, set a young Davey Lane on an unforgettable musical path.

Benny Walker on Wine, Women & Soul

Recent years have seen Benny Walker play some of the country’s favourite festivals and support some of Australia’s finest artists.

Up close with the founder of SMATE

Sunny Bhasin is the founder of SMATE – an Australian consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures high quality affordable consumer electronics, TVS, sound bars and headphones.

River Rocks Celebrates 10 Years

This year the guys are going all out with the milestone year it is, and have put together their finest effort yet.

Ally Maki is leading the way for Asian-American actors

You may not have heard of Ally Maki, but you should now take note.

 

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