Geelong’s Angus Robb returns with magnetic solo debut 

Best known as the soulful frontman behind Jack The Fox — whose breakout single ‘Brother’ topped global Spotify Viral Charts…

Geelong’s Dirty Wasabi drops debut single, and it’s a sun-baked banger from Pivot City

The Geelong-based five-piece — proudly describing themselves as a “drunky punky boy band from Pivot City” — has just dropped…

Rising Geelong star Wild Gloriosa releases ‘Growing Pains’ — an honest soundtrack for your 20s

Navigating your early 20s can feel like being tossed in the deep end without a life jacket. But Growing Pains…

Surf Coast star Immy Owusu and Sensible J get spiritual with psychedelic, Afro-Funk protest EP

You get Spiritual War — a swirling, defiant and totally wild new EP from Immy Owusu and Sensible J, dropping…

Rupert Bullard brings Tasmanian soul to Anglesea for VIC debut

The singer-songwriter, based in lutruwita/Tasmania, has turned heads with his self-produced debut, Mountains, Rivers EP — a rich blend of…

Flamenco flair, Woman power and spaghetti western twist: Emilia Fol drops fierce debut single ‘Viper’

‘Viper’ is the dramatic, soul-stirring arrival of rising Geelong artist Emilia Fol, and it’s making waves for all the right…

South Atlas drop debut EP and celebrate with a big hometown party at Bells Beach Brewing

These Surf Coast locals have long been known for their grassroots gigs and deep connection to their community, but this…

Melbourne techno force Zane Micallef breaks new ground with Berlin label

Melbourne techno producer Zane Micallef is set to drop his full-length techno album debut Off Kilter on April 25 via…

Press Club grows, but stays loud: Frank Lees on evolution, improvisation, and the sound of now

But don’t mistake that for complacency. If anything, this latest body of work is truly their most expansive, exploratory, and…

Bellarine artist Carl Dickens floats a bold new tune with Trial Balloon

Based in Victoria and once a journo, Dickens brings a lifelong love of language into the mix, weaving it seamlessly…

Castlemaine’s Mighty Horse announce epic unrestrained double album

Rewind to January 2020, Mighty Horse are about to enter the studio to record their second LP when the big C…

Rach Brennan’s tender self love and powerful introspection ignites new single Kickstart

Following in the footsteps of her mid-2024 single ‘Moon Love’, her exploration into the sonic territory of 80’s inspired synthesisers,…

Velvet Bloom drops debut album and hits the road for national tour

It’s finally here! Soul pop sensation Velvet Bloom has dropped their self-titled debut album today; Friday 28 March, and fans…

Meet Sugargum: the sweet indie rock outfit stuck in our heads

But their journey started a few years earlier, with humble beginnings in Bendigo. “We properly formed in April 2024, but…

Mister Co. unleashes high-energy funk with new single ft. Jonathan Bufalino and Free Parking ahead of Homegrown EP

Following a groundbreaking 2024 filled with sold-out shows, festival appearances, and over 500,000 collective streams, “Can’t Stop The Funk” features…

Geelong’s Daisy Kilbourne and Aussie icon Adalita join forces on haunting new ballad

Touching on themes of self-doubt, freedom, and the vices we turn to when seeking solace from the emptiness that surrounds…

A Euphoric Homecoming: Tom Nethersole brings us back to his regional roots with new single

Australian pop artist Tom Nethersole is back with a heartwarming new single, Ardmona Rd, a track that captures the rush…

Charlie Needs Braces shares powerful ode to protecting Australia’s natural beauty

Filmed and created by Master Kapow, the music video takes viewers on a journey to witness the fragile beauty of…

Tropical Fuck Storm announce new album and give us a taste with single ‘Bloodsport’

Known for their acidic, anarchic sound and explosive live shows, the ARIA Award-winning quartet has once again created an album…

Geelong’s Wild Gloriosa makes all our wishes come true with new single

Known for her liquid vocals and emotional depth, Wild Gloriosa—the brainchild of Gloria Ragesh—has just released her latest single, All…

Two new singles tease Bon Iver’s first album in six years

The new tracks, ‘If Only I Could Wait’ featuring Danielle Haim and ‘Walk Home,’ arrive ahead of the album’s official…

The Gravies drop debut single ‘I’m Yours Right?’ and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed

These guys are the perfect blend of rock, folk, groove, country, and a whole lotta something good you can’t quite…

Conquering the Mountain: A conversation with Sarah Blasko

We sat down with the 3x Platinum and 3x ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer as she opens up about the creative…

Immy Owusu’s newest track Curly Hair is a break-up song for the Surf Coast

Owusu channels the frustration of being misunderstood and judged, and in this case the song is a direct response to…

 

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