Carlos Lara, has just launched his solo project, JUNIE, with the debut single ‘Exercise’

To celebrate, he’s put together his Top 5 Dreamville releases!

Applications are now open for the Live Music Professionals program 2020

The program, Live Music Professionals, is ultimately geared towards strengthening Victoria’s diverse and vibrant music communities and support the people responsible for bringing live music into Victoria’s live music venues and festivals, including independent promoters, venue owners, venue managers, and band bookers.

Birdman: Or The Unexpected Virtue Of A Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band

Despite the novelty of the concept, there is an authenticity to Birdman that can only be explained by the 1999 phenomena of Tony Hawk Pro Skater.

Clutching onto Download Lineup

You’ll be able to hear these tracks live on the big stage at Download Festival on March 20 in Melbourne for what will hopefully be even bigger than their UK performance.

The Raw Side of Didirri

Melbourne indie-folk singer-songwriter Didirri has found his way deep into our hearts with his stripped-back melodies, lyrics delving into our inner thoughts and his deep, soulful voice.

Ngaiire is bringing powerhouse vocals and natural charisma to Adelaide

WOMADelaide 2020 will be held from 6-9 March in Adelaide, South Australia. Tickets can be purchased www.womadelaide.com.au

The long-awaited return of Hot Chip

English band Hot Chip will be heading to Australia in March for a series of unique shows, showcasing their new album A Bath Full Of Ecstasy – their seventh.

Hayley Mary steps out on her own with The Piss, The Perfume

Hayley Mary, the former Jezabels frontwoman has much on her plate currently. Her debut EP, The Piss, The Perfume, is creating a lot of interest and there are gigs galore coming up to show off these exciting new tunes.

The VANNS share what they’re looking forward to most in 2020

With a new decade already kicking into gear, The VANNS are getting back out on the road this Autumn.

Diesel’s Gateway to Sunset Suburbia

Australia’s guitar wizard, Diesel, extends his Sunset Suburbia tour to include a run of regional and rural towns across Australia.

Recording an EP, demo, a single song or album? You need don’t Poke the BEAR in your life

Located on Gordon Avenue in Geelong West, Don’t Poke the Bear is an all-purpose music facility catering for band rehearsals, studio recordings and even offer somewhere for bands to shoot their music videos or have meetings.

Cattle Decapitation bring a slab of brutality to Australia

The lyrical themes running through Death Atlas focus on how humanity is ruining the earth and what can be done to stop this from happening.

Deepswell Audio is the newest in online music mixing

Utilising industry-leading equipment and software, Deepswell will take your tracks and mix them to a release-ready standard.

A moment with Bendigo’s Vessel

We chat to the fuzzy bluesy desert rockers!

Up close with Holes & Corners Recording Studio

Holes & Corners is located at 50-52 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne

Shane Howard returns to Port Fairy Folk Festival

Growing up near Warrnambool surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful water oasis was just the tonic for Shane Howard to foster his deep love for the country and the environment he lived in.

DRMNGNOW is bringing his cerebral, emotive and spiritual energy to the beautiful Grampians National Park

We chat to DRMNGNOW (aka Neil Morris) ahead of the festival.

The ExChange is bringing the folk to Geelong

This March, Geelong will become the home to folk, roots and indigenous musicians when the music community gathers for The ExChange, the International Folk Music Conference which will elevate Australia’s independent folk music community.

Mindless Joy With LOSER

From Restless Noise to Mindless Joy, LOSER are anything but less.

A Day On The Green: The Royal Family of Australian Festivals

Engraving his name into that A Day On The Green alumni list for a second time, and debuting at Geelong’s Mt Duneed Estate, is Sir Rod Stewart who will be making his way to Australia in October.

The Presets Drop Into Hottest 100 and Torquay

For 17 years electronic duo, Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes have been serving up the catchiest of dance floor anthems.

John Butler, bringing a little piece of home to Byron Bay Bluesfest

After 30 years of hard work, John Butler has etched his name into Australian music and pioneered genre-bending melodies alongside emotive words.

Son rising at Port Fairy Folk Festival

O’Neill will be making her solo debut at the festival this March, having only previously performed at the festival for the first time with Irish trad superstar Sharon Shannon early last year.

Forte’s Guide To Funkfest

Making its way to Victoria’s Alpine Valleys this February (for the first time ever), FunkFest is here to fulfil all your funk and soul desires over the span of three glorious days.

 

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