The Bear Hunt’s Bendigo debut

Brisbane-based sludge-pop outfit The Bear Hunt is days away from releasing their new EP, Fallen on Deaf Ears.

NYE with Sugar Fed Leopards

We’re not telling you how you should spend your NYE, but Sugar Fed Leopards have a little something going on at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal.

Byron Bay grunge duo ‘Elegant Shiva’s’ sign to Peer Music

And Peer operates 32 offices in 28 countries (meaning this is HUGE news for the band!)

Hybrid Nightmares unleash debut

The debut album from Hybrid Nightmares, Almagest, has arrived.

Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People

It’s been a busy year for seven piece eclectic Funk Fusion outfit from Melbourne, Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People.

Sarah McLeod is wild at heart

Sarah McLeod rolls into town to play at Karova Lounge in Ballarat later this month.

Mona Foma reveals wildly eclectic line-up

Mofo 2018 is set to bring an unprecedented 11 days of music and art to Launceston (12–14 January) and Hobart (15–22 January) this summer, with challenging art installations, unexpected world premieres and Australian exclusives set to take place in Tassie’s two largest cities.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 Nominees Revealed

From now until Friday 10 November Australia’s music community can vote for their favourite acts, releases, venues and festivals.

Allysha Joy is bringing exactly what her name suggests to Queenscliff

Well-known for fronting Melbourne hip-hop and soul collective 30/70, Allysha pushes boundaries as a keys player, poet, singer and producer, with the support of her 30/70 brothers and sisters.

Dan Kelly on reuniting with his Dream Band, expanding his musical catalogue and focusing on his solo career

Dan Kelly’s musical journey couldn’t be chronicled in this article; truthfully it would struggle to be chronicled in an extensive autobiography.

Casey Donovan on Off the Grid & Somewhere in Between

According to Casey Donovan, “music is a universal language”. If that’s true, then Casey’s new EP has a hell of a lot of different accents.

Club Mule presents its All Abilities Disco

The creative minds at Mule have decided to run a monthly all abilities disco, Club Mule.

Steve Tyson & The Train Rex announce Victorian dates

Byron Bay-based singer songwriter Steve Tyson has announced three dates in Victoria

In Hearts Wake are heading regional in 2018

They’ll be hitting Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Geelong on their travels.

Mile Twelve are beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass

Mile Twelve, the emerging Boston five-piece bluegrass band, had just finished a gig when banjo player Catherine (BB) Bowness picked up the phone.

Dragon celebrates April Sun in Cuba’s 40th anniversary

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of classic hit ‘April Sun in Cuba’, Dragon has announced another two special shows and will be bringing their hit to Gateway.

Sugar Mountain announce 2018 lineup

It’s time. With summer around the corner, Sugar Mountain – Melbourne’s beloved music and arts festival – is back, and it’s time to reveal another tantalising, boundary-pushing line-up.

Melbourne Music Week ZOO Laneway Party

Now in its fifth year, ZOO will take over the closing day of Melbourne Music Week with a 9-hour feast of live music, beat-makers, performances and visual arts

Grinspoon, Regurgitator, The Superjesus, Dallas Frasca & IV League unite for 2018 ‘Hotter Than Hell’ tour

And they’re coming to Geelong.

Memphis punk band NOTS make the Aussie trek

They’re loud, they’re unapologetic and they’re deserving of your attention.

Listen Out: Rigidy Rourke And The Love Dogs

‘Low Pockets’ has a dark and melancholy lyrical tone that draws a lot of influence from ’90s female artists such as Ani Defanco, Alanis Morrisette and Bjork.

Lee Kernaghan is celebrating 25 years of music

Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s greatest country artists, and with over two million albums sold nationwide, four ARIA awards and 34 number one songs, he is also one of Australia’s most successful music artists.

Living large with Jelly Mammoth

From the ashes of Mock Turkey and Sherpa Sherpa comes Jelly Mammoth, a Geelong band that knows a little something about rock and roll.

P!NK Announces 2018 Australian Tour

Australia’s favourite international pop icon is back.

 

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