Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell on touring, quokkas and Australia

Ahead of their Aussie tour, we caught up with frontman Ben Bridwell to dive into it all. 2024’s been a…

Get around January’s gorgeous gigs

In 1699, writer Jonathan Swift, no relation to Taylor, penned life resolutions that included “not to be fond of children,…

Feeling like a festival? Here’s your guide to what’s on in January

I was driving home from the supermarket not so long ago, balancing the seesaw of maintaining road concentration with the…

Torquay Hotel gets into the festive spirit this month

Just like that, the year is wrapping up like a present under the Christmas tree. Taking you all the way…

Jack White, The Jungle Giants and Princess Superstar: December is decorated with live music

In the spirit of the season, let’s talk about reindeer. Apparently reindeer meat is quite tasty. It is high in…

Katie Noonan on supporting local music, Aunty Ruby Hunter, and touring

With hit singles, sold out shows, and many TV appearances, she continues to all keep us excited for what comes…

Hoodoo Gurus

Hoodoo Gurus’ Dave Faulkner on legacy, live shows and 40 years of Stoneage Romeos

The rockers, Hoodoo Gurus, are celebrating 40 years of the record that started it all, Stoneage Romeos, with a mammoth…

The Butterfly Effect reinvigorate their timeless classic Begins Here with regional Australian tour

21 years on from the release of their album Begins Here, The Butterfly Effect are about to embark upon a…

Sam Hales heals with The Jungle Giants next album

Sam Hales has been a busy musician this past twelve months. As the vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of indie…

A. Savage isn’t holding back on his maiden tour of Australia

Andrew Savage co-fronts the popular band Parquet Courts, and yet it’s his personal musical project, A. Savage, that he and…

Sofar, so good: Geelong branch of magical global movement celebrate first 12 months of local shows

As we head into the final swing of 2024, Sofar Sound Geelong are looking back on an overwhelmingly successful year;…

blyss. blast back onto the local scene with brand new music

blyss. has lived a few lives. Whilst the members of the band comprising Nick, Tristan, Nathan, and Bill have been…

CMAT on her love for Kylie Minogue, writing new music, and playing with The Teskey Brothers

After being namechecked by icons like Robbie Williams and Elton John, CMAT is the Irish songstress bringing an interesting mix…

Lyrical landmarks lead Leon, the fourth album for Leon Bridges

Having just released his fourth studio album Leon, Leon Bridges is riding the touring high at the moment taking the…

Regional rockers unite: A whole load of gigs are coming your way this summer thanks to ALWAYS LIVE

With the nights getting longer and the weather beginning to consistently break into the twenties, what better way to end…

Gomez legends hit up Torquay Hotel tonight, continuing a gig frenzy for November

This weekend has been BIG, BOLD and CONFIDENT for Torquay Hotel, kicking off what is set to be a huge…

Theatre Royal Castlemaine’s music program grows with three new show announcements

With Rich Moffat now at the helm of the music program for Castlemaine’s arts, music, and entertainment hub, Theatre Royal,…

ALWAYS Live, album launches and the return of the Blues Train, gigs are gigantic this November

Not all moustaches are created equal, but all those who sport these majestic lip snugglers crowd surf on the hands…

Xavier Rudd is celebrating the good stuff at Live at the Gardens this year

Xavier Rudd has become a household name over the 20 plus years he has been releasing music. Yet this year…

Kate Miller-Heidke tells tales of touring and traditions

We’ve seen her sparkling with soaring vocal performances and outfits, stealing singers as a judge on Channel Seven singing competition…

“Everything is influencing us all the time” – Cursive’s Tim Kasher on playing live, workshopping songs, and new music

Coming to life in 1990’s Nebraska, Cursive followed a wave of post-hardcore bands like Fugazi and Minutemen, bringing their unique…

A tale of adversity and misfortune has brought HOWQUA back to life

There are many references to this name in history, one of which refers to the mining town in Victoria, another…

35 years on, Sweethearts still have soul

For years, 35 to be exact, the Sweethearts have swung through stages across the region and around the world, sending…

Spontaneity drives the recording process for Custard on their latest double LP release

Despite 30 years of churning out catchy, driving tunes, the group, comprising of David McCormack, Glenn Thompson, Paul Medew and…

 

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