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LISTEN OUT: A Man Called Son

We chat to Simon about the third album ahead of the show in Bendigo this weekend.

Sammy J performing at Queenscliff Music Festival

Performing at sell-out crowds around the world with his purple pal, Randy, Sammy J is renowned as one of the hardest-working entertainers and one of the most unique minds working within Australia’s comedy circuits.

Mallrat is taking her new tune ‘Better’ on the road

The Brissie-based queen of nonchalant cool, will perform a trio of dates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this December with support from her buddy Kinder.

The Pleasure Garden has announced second round of artists

The Pleasure Garden has announced a diverse selection of artists as part of their second announcement.

The Teskey Brothers announce MORE tour dates and release a rad new video

They just don’t stop.

triple j Unearthed Lorde Remix Finalists have created some seriously cool tracks

Praise to you triple j for giving us the chance to listen to some seriously talented artists!

Jimmy Barnes is heading to Geelong and Bendigo in 2018

Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir Working Class Man will be accompanied by a special 30-date national tour, including some regional stops in Forte land.

Zoo Twilights is back for 2018

Ft. Ben Folds, The Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire, The Preatures, Jet, Kate Miller-Heidke + more

Golden Plains just dropped one helluva lineup

Golden Plains XII will be very Golden

CHECK IT: SAFIA’s new single ‘Cellophane Rainbow’

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Angus & Julia Stone have already announced a 2018 Aussie tour

Crisp and fresh as the Snow that frames their latest record, this blissful duo have quickly announced a 2018 Australian tour in the wake of their 2017 dates selling out in record time.

Grouplove are touring Australia in 2018

Grouplove will be jetting off to Australia for three special shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney – marking their first local shows in over 18 months, which is a little too long in between drinks if you ask us.

Frequency 4’s Ascend 1.0 has found a venue

Bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to Geelong, Frequency 4 have secured a location to hold their Geelong Cup Eve event.

Melbourne Music Week (MMW) have just released their full program for 2017

The week is going be full of sounds and sights due to thrill, and highlight the city’s music and performance scene.

Gretta Ziller residency

Queen of Boomtown is the debut album from eclectic singer-songwriter Gretta Ziller.

Cosmic Kahuna strip off

It looks as though everything is falling into place for Cosmic Kahuna.

Vince Staples returns to Melbourne

Off the back of his 2016 Australian sold-out shows, the critically acclaimed rapper has announced his hotly anticipated return to our shores.

Miles Recommends drops debut

Indie folk-rock band Miles Recommends is led by singer-songwriters and music production duo Des Atkinson and Lou Cadell.

WAAX announce final headline shows for 2017

Brisbane’s WAAX are capping off an incredibly formative year with the We’re Totally Fucked Tour.

Skegss let go

Byron Bay’s Skegss will hit the regional road next month in support of their new EP.

The Cactus Channel front up

Melbourne band The Cactus Channel is daring you to put the remote away as they eye down the release of their new album.

Frenzal Rhomb & The Bennies are throwing a NYE party and we want in

No plans for New Years yet? Well these guys are teaming up to throw what they’re calling “The Best New Years Eve Party That Ever Fucking Existed… Extreme.”

José González announces two Melbourne shows

Modern day heartbreaker José González brings his indie folk renaissance to Melbourne Recital Centre across two huge evenings.

 

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