Stonefox returns with striking new track ‘Lightning’

After 12 months in the studio Stonefox make a bold return in 2020 signed to Canadian electronic record label Seeking Blue (MrSuicideSheep) with a lush and melancholic new track ‘Lightning’.

An evening with Pat Metheny

Having previously graced Aussie stages back in 1985 and 2014, this time Metheny will be presenting a range of music from throughout his career.

Bendigo Au Go Go #28

Local melodic metal outfit Spacegoat will headline what they have described as a “monster night of heavy rock” at the Golden Vine on Saturday, February 29.

Let the good times roll on The Blues Tram

Come on board ya’ll!

Ocean Grove have finally let loose a release date for Flip Phone Fantasy

Alongside the highly anticipated date of their sophomore album release, the band are also offering another taste off the record with new track ‘Thousand Golden People’ out today AS WELL as announcing a pair of intimate record store visits in Sydney and Brisbane post-release.

Downloading Deftones

From Soundwave to Big Day Out and now Download Festival, Deftones are festival favourites who consistently bring bigger and better shows to our shores every time.

Lydia Lunch returns to Australia with Retrovirus

As a notable singer, composer, poet, author, actress and master of Spoken Word, it’s the remarkable synergy amongst Lydia’s lilting lineup that is an undeniable catalyst for the success of Retrovirus so far.

Karnivool announce ‘The Decade of Sound Awake’ Australian tour

They will play the whole album in its entirety, marking some of the band’s biggest headline shows to date.

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!

Meadow just beefed up its line up with Donny Benét, Mr. Teenage, POOKIE and more

Hold onto your hats, the seventh annual Meadow festival lineup just got even tastier.

Little Creatures are hosting a massive outdoor bushfire relief concert next month

Coined ‘Creatures for Relief’, this outdoor event is set to take over the Geelong brewery on Sunday March 22 from 12pm to 10pm.

Splendour in the Grass have dropped a mammoth lineup for their 20th edition

Tickets to this year’s edition will be hot property.

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.

Crooked Colours and SAFIA lead Ability Fest 2020

Australia’s only fully inclusive music festival Ability Fest is back for 2020 and set to be bigger and better than ever when it takes over Melbourne’s Coburg Velodrome on Saturday, April 4.

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.

Dream pop duo Oh Wonder announce Australian tour

With enchanting singles ‘​Happy’​, ‘​Hallelujah’, ‘Better Now’ ​and ‘​I Wish I Never Met You​’, the album is seriously relatable for anyone who has ever been in love.

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.

AJ Tracey announces Australian National Tour

Don’t miss the UK star live this year as his meteoric rise continues

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.

Ocean Alley announce national headline tour

It’s been a long time between local headline gigs for the Northern Beaches powerhouses, with the upcoming tour marking two years since Ocean Alley’s last capital city-run.

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.

WAAX announce ‘Big Grief’ National Tour

Their biggest tour to date!

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.

 

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