Ruby Fields on opening festivals, awkward handshakes, recording hungover and never shitting in port-a-loo again

We caught up with indie punk rocker Ruby Fields following her opening slot at the first ever The Drop festival, in Torquay.

A farewell to local musician Gary Quick

One of Geelong’s well-known musicians, Gary Quick, passed away on the 17th of this month.

In Capital launch their debut album 'Human Is'

Human Is bridges the space between ambitious studio project and dance floor masterpiece with effortless stride, fuelled with ’80s synthpop hooks and irresistible beats.

Our top five acts to see at The Stonnington Jazz Festival

The Stonnington Jazz Festival is kicking off on the 10th of May for its 13th year,

Set Mo share new track 'Communicate'

Their newest single emerges as the fourth instalment in their stunning eleven-track output planned for 2018 – released monthly via Set Mo Records.

Red Fang are bringing a stoner sludge avalanche in all its Rock-n-Roll glory to Geelong

We chat to vocalist/bassist Aaron Beam about the upcoming tour supporting their latest album Only Ghosts.

Sophisticated Dingo's Top 5 Dog Breeds

“So here we have our five favourite breeds of K9-spiration, if you will. I’m not sure if you’d like to have them as a pet but stuff it, get it in ya…”

Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie are celebrating their debut album Hoodoo Hipshake

After sharing stages with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ray Charles in the ’90s, Steve Boyd took a lengthy hiatus before returning to the music world with Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie, a self-described “big, bold and brassy” number.

Parkway Drive on their most sonically adventurous album yet

With album number six now approaching, it seems the Parkway lads are continuing to push the boundaries of their sound, as elaborated by Winston McCall, the groups lead vocalist.

Awaken I Am debut their first single with new vocalist… and it's epic

Australia’s AWAKEN I AM continues to break genres with the release of ‘Dissolution’, their newest video.

Ben Howard is bringing you a Splendour sideshow performance

English singer-songwriter Ben Howard has announced a couple of sideshows to go along with his upcoming appearance at Splendour In The Grass later this year!

Lee Kernaghan on continuing his sell-out 25th anniversary tour Boys From The Bush

It’s not uncommon to hear country songs that feature anecdotes of hittin’ the road in a Ute or ‘Chevy’. But for Lee Kernaghan, it’s more than just a story; instead, it’s being a big part of his life since he was a child.

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Cousin Tonys Brand New Firebird are hitting the regional road

We chat to singer-songwriter Lachlan Rose ahead of the gigs.

Australia’s most loveable Guy

We chat to Guy Sebastian about his upcoming Then and Now tour and what life is like fifteen years after his Australian Idol victory

Luke Biscan releases stunning video for Jaws Of The Jungle

Much-loved Geelong muso Luke Biscan has spread his wings and released a stunning new video for “Jaws Of The Jungle”, premiered via YouTube and VEVO.

All-round legends The Bennies are heading to Geelong

Taking their pumping new album Natural Born Chillers around the country next month, The Bennies will be continuing their reign of taking 2018 as their own with these Aussie tour dates.

Australian politicians are vocally backing pill-testing at music festivals

A change is in the air.

Ballarat Music & Record Fair

Are you in want of some new vinyl? Are you looking to fancy-up the lounge room wall with some concert and album art? Do you need some new threads?

Spit Syndicate Announce 20-Date National Tour

Sydney’s hip-hop powerhouse duo Spit Syndicate have announced their fifth studio album ORBIT, to be released on Friday, 11 May 2018 via One Day Entertainment.

The Acfields Take The Long Road

Hannah and Dan Acfield, the musical partnership known simply as The Acfields, have released their second album.

Morbid Angel on the return of Steve Tucker for their ninth studio album and furious hellspawn riffage Kingdoms Disdained

Known as one of the most original and influential bands in the genre and beyond, Morbid Angel are legends in their own right; rue pioneers of death metal.

Dr Feelgood make their return to Australian soil

It’s been over 30 years since Dr Feelgood toured Australia, so it’s a long enough wait when they return in May for a series of shows around the country.

Official Splendour sideshows have been announced

It’s a dazzling array of entrees and desserts to compliment a mouthwatering 2018 Splendour feast.

 

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