A moment with All The Colours

With recent singles ‘Tear It Down’ and ‘Why So Sorry?’ both making a splash, we sit down with All The Colours as they look towards the release of their new album.

Our Top Picks for Melbourne Music Week

As an event that has fostered a reputation for turning some of the city’s most iconic spaces into immersive hubs of music, arts and culture – and this year is no exception.

Wax Wash will keep your vinyl looking good and sounding sweet

Wax Wash is a superior vinyl record cleaner made in Australia, by for the World, made with the finest ingredients available to ensure that every vinyl record performs at its peak.

The Full Nye On The Hill Lineup Is Here

Just added to the slate of immeasurable talent are Melbourne-house producer Loure, rising indie-pop star Shannen James, garage-rockers Creature Fear, Bad Apples rapper Birdz, and plenty more.

Simple Plan, Enter Shikari & More Announce Good Things Sideshows

Yewww.

Iron Maiden have just teased a 2020 Aussie tour

With clues including checklist citing budgie smugglers, a boomerang sticker on a vinyl, and Eddie in a classic cork hat and swag, Australia is clearly in for a treat!

Torquay-bred muso Tess Guthrie commands your attention with poignant new single ‘Fairy Lights’

‘Fairy Lights’ is a bold song filled with feminist fire, and is about taking power back after internalised victim-blaming.

PREMIERE: Bobby Maguire reveals buoyant new single ‘Moving to the City’

Infused with lively melodies, sentimental lyrics and vibrant vocals, ‘Moving to the City’ demonstrates the musicality of Maguire, and oozes of maturity and optimistic spirit.

Download has announced its return for 2020

Better start limbering up to hit the mosh pit stat.

Eagles of Death Metal, Morcheeba and heaps more announce Bluesfest sideshows

If you’re keen for Bluesfest but live a little far from its Byron Bay location. Don’t stress, Bluesfest Touring’s got you covered with eight international acts visiting Melbourne in April 2020.

Brunswick Music Festival Drops First Acts for 2020

It’s back!

PREMIERE: Mr. Big Stuff drops sweeping debut single ‘I Need Space’

Hip-hop newcomer Mr. Big Stuff has dropped his debut single ‘I Need Space’, featuring Melbourne electronic duo Strange Talk.

Winston Surfshirt will be bringing the sweets to Spilt Milk

Apple Crumble Is Out This November Via Sweat It Out. Catch Winston Surfshirt at Spilt Milk in Ballarat on Saturday, 30 November.

Carus Thompson takes Shakespeare Avenue on the road

He will be performing at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival on November 8-10, Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove on November 16 & Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on November 17.

The Meanies celebrate 30 years at River Rocks

Melbourne Punk legends The Meanies are hauling ass from around the world to return down under in celebration of their 30 years together as a band and 25 years since the release of quintessential Meanies hit 10% weird.

Unify Gathering are hosting a killer pre-party

If you’re feeling like going HAM for the 2020 edition and you managed to snag the Thursday off work, they’ve announced an epic pre-party to warm up your cold emo heart.

Jacob Lee announces his return to Australian stages

Jacob Lee is undeniably in a league of his own.

Meraki Minds and Ruby Gill lead Ballarat’s Spring in the Park lineup

Ballarat’s Victoria Park will be transformed into a hub of entertainment this November, and Spring in the Park is the new event to watch.

Black Majesty will melt the faces of fans this November

We sit down with guitarist Hanny Mohammed ahead of the festivities.

Jason Singh Sings Music Heaven’s Greatest Hits

Hear Heaven’s Greatest Hits resurrected at The Wool Exchange on Saturday 16 November from 8PM.

Industry Updates from Music Victoria – October

Music Victoria has spent the last few weeks meeting with the regional music sector and visiting regional music hubs including Rye, Rosebud, Geelong, Leongatha, Warrnambool and Camperdown.

Riley Catherall Won’t Be Long

Catch him at The Lost Ones Gallery, Ballarat – December 7

Regurgitator Celebrate 25 Years

Bassist, Ben Ely looks back at three of their biggest songs.

Don’t Change – Ultimate INXS pays tribute to Australia’s greatest ever rock export

Sydney’s touring tribute production, Don’t Change – Ultimate INXS, is set to capture all the passion and energy that is the versatile Australian sextet.

 

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