Breckin on her bruised and brilliant debut album

“I didn’t set out to make a heartbreak album or to write in a dark-folk or dream-pop style. I just wrote out the pain of what was happening in my life at the time – losing people, deep disappointment, sorrow, hope… “

Yours and Owls festival is going plastic-free

The move will replace over 15,000 single use items across the two days – which is a whole lot of plastic…

Melbourne Music Bank winner Jade Alice brings her single to life in a stunning video

Directed by Meg Duncan and Claudia Holmes, and edited by Tayler Martin, The Heartbreak Club music video is about daydreamers and deep-feelers, where crushing on people has more to do with the act than the subject.

Auckland-based producer Matthew Young on his boundary-pushing, emotion-laden new EP

The seven-track release incorporates the recent success of Young’s single “Fix Me Up” as premiered via triple j and DIY magazine, as well as acclaimed 2017 tracks “Hey” and “Collect”.

Geelong's home for music is expanding

NOISA is your weekly home of all things hiphop, rnb, trap, bass, grime and assorted low-end heavy, party essentials from the past, present and future.

BAM is the newest addition to the Victorian music festival calendar

The inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music (BAM) festival will take place across the Easter weekend, April 25 through April 28.

Premiere: Shaky Stills reveal light-hearted new single 'It Ain't Easy'

Melbourne alt-country outfit Shaky Stills have premiered their new single ‘It Ain’t Easy’ today, delivering a laidback film clip to mirror the vibe of the track.

Lots on in August at the Shed

Always something on at the Shed, we hope to see you here.

Kyneton Music Festival returns for 2018

Back again this Spring, the two-day Kyneton Music Festival returns for its seventh annual party in the park in the gateway to the Goldfields.

Hideous Sun Demon returns with their thrashing brand of psych-punk music

Trying to get your band up and running can be a pretty tough gig, especially when you are trying to be a functioning human and still maintain a solid income…

Five minutes with Mihra

We chat to Mihra ahead of a gig in Warrnambool.

AMPED are hosting a Gangsters Ball

Get your Gatsby on…

Blunt Shovel & Shatter Brain are heading to Ballarat

Each band has provided three tracks, which include originals and covers of some of their favourite metal songs.

Regurgitator have just released their ninth album and are bringing it to Geelong next week

We chat to bassist and vocalist Ben Ely for a chat.

Play it again Sam

It is funny how life works sometimes.

This State We’re In #694

Industry updates from Music Victoria.

“We’re The Chats, Get Fucked”

The Chats serve up that Cabana-stick kitsch that is an all-Aussie guilty pleasure.

Ella Hooper unleashes indie pop anthem and announces Bigsound showcase

It’s a cathartic disco pop number on burning bridges and starting anew.

Top Five Tips For Touring Bands from nine piece band Black Bird Hum

As veterans of touring circuit, they share their best tips.

Bigsound takes artist lineup to 139

BIGSOUND welcomes sets from Didirri, CLEWS, Arno Faraji, San Mei, Bad Juju, Robbie Miller and many more, joining the 75 acts already announced to create an Aussie aural assault of 139 new Australian acts.

A Miner on his debut album As Water Fills My Lungs

A Miner, the guitar-less solo venture from Mark With the Sea frontman Marc Oswin, has just released his debut album As Water Fills My Lungs. We sit down with Oswin as he lets us in on everything A Miner.

Warped are back with a brand new record

Prepare for face melting guitar wizardry…

Sugar Man is returning to Australia

The legendary singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist will bring his iconic blend of folk and psychedelic rock to our shores.

Here's who took home gold at the 2018 AIR Awards

Not only did this year’s list of recipients see 12 of Australia’s finest artists acknowledged, it also recognised the work of two strong independent music business’, rewarding them with financial funding from our supporting partners.

 

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