BLACK SUMMER releases new single + video SADNESS

A new offering from the young musical wunderkind.

Forte's Guide to Grampians Grape Escape

The wine and food festival for the people.

Rose Tattoo brings Blood Brothers to Geelong

Adrenalin fuelled, high octane Aussie rawk at its undiluted best.

Splendour in the Grass lineup is ACE

Time to end all speculations and hilarious fake lineup posters, the Splendour in the Grass line up is here and it is juicy AF.

Applications Open For Good Music Neighbours Program

Applications are officially open for the Good Music Neighbours program – an initiative that aims to support local music venues with generous grants for sound management.

Vera Blue celebrates Lady Powers

Harnessing the multifaceted nature of ‘Lady Powers,’ one of Australia’s most exciting breakthrough artists Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) is about to unleash a formidable Lady Powers.

The Hard Aches are putting focus on mental health in a hopeful and positive light

After last year’s release of the standalone single Brain Drain and a sold-out tour, Adelaide’s indie-punk duo, The Hard Aches are releasing their sophomore album.

Child Bite are joining King Parrot on a regional rampage

We chat to Child Bite’s vocalist Shawn Knight.

Tove Styrke is the Swedish future-pop sensation makes her debut visit to Australian shores

Tove Styrke is like no other.

Rojdar's top five gigs… so far

Only in his early 20’s, Rojdar has already done what most dare to dream.

PURE returns for its third year

We chat to Australia’s own Eric Powell ahead of the event.

King Parrot are heading out on a 2018 ‘Regional Rampage’ Tour

Melbourne metal monsters King Parrot are backing up last year’s huge tour of Australia’s capital cities with an even bigger regional tour.

Dangerous Curves are the Geelong band kicking ass with their debut album So Dirty Right

When you think of ’80s rock and roll, a few great bands spring to mind; Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Kiss and Motley Crue. Well, now you can add Dangerous Curves to that list.

Potato Shed welcomes back cabaret femme fatale Anya Anastasia

Potato Shed welcomes back cabaret femme fatale Anya Anastasia – the feisty, feminist, fierce, multi-award winning international start.

Record Store Day with Prehistoric Sounds

With Record Store Day 2018 being on April 21, Prehistoric Sounds owner Shane Godfrey shares some of the goings on at the store.

Dan Sultan: One man, one stage, one mic, one guitar & one piano

Elevating meaningful lyrics through vocal poise and power, Dan Sultan is hitting the road on an intimate, stripped back tour to showcase his soul fuelled album, Killer.

City Calm Down on cataloguing the mounting anxieties of our age

Melbourne-based alternative pop band City Calm Down have returned with their second and most recent offering, Echoes in Blue.

New Jersey Nights celebrating The Music Of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Celebrating the hits of the ’60s music sensations Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, New Jersey Nights guarantees you an uplifting night filled with nostalgia.

Hump Day Track: Rave Radio's 'Morning Light'

Happy Wednesday friends.

Guy Sebastian is hitting the regional road

He’s back.

Stand up for Sattwa Arising

Bendigo-born David Turpie, better known as Sattwa Arising, is a one-man band with new EP Paradise County hitting our sound-waves.

Take me back to the sweet times

Thirsty Merc are heading to The Barwon Club and Karova Lounge to play music for their fans.

The award-winning Stonnington Jazz is back

Now in its 13th year, the program features some of Australia’s most esteemed jazz musicians and composers, along with emerging artists from the jazz underground.

This Way North join Courthouse Youth Arts

Music is alive and well at Courthouse Youth Arts.

 

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