The Northern Folk reveal new single ‘Get On’ and announce Melbourne residency and east coast tour dates

Rural turned suburban alt-folk stompers The Northern Folk have been taking Australia by storm of late, with their unique genre mash-up of brass-heavy, big sound anthems and intricate blues ballads.

John Farnham is set to perform in Geelong this December

John Farnham, is set to perform in Geelong joined by very special guests – Kate Ceberano, The Black Sorrows, Richard Clapton, 1927 and Taxiride.

Reuben Stone Pushes To The Limit

Much like the title of his track ‘Push To The Limit’, Reuben Stone has this year done exactly that.

Geelong duo Coco Du Ma just dropped a remix of Touch Sensitive’s Body Stop

Tweaking this already killer track, the guys Gerry & Riley, have given ‘Body Shop’ a bit of a rework and we are seriously digging it.

Fat Freddy’s Drop headlines The Pleasure Garden

The Pleasure Garden today announces its first round of artists, headed by New Zealand dub powerhouse Fat Freddy’s Drop in their only Victorian performance for the year

Red Hot Summer Tour 2018

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Baby Animals, The Black Sorrows and 1927 make up the 2018 Red Hot Summer Tour series.

Food Court announce Good Luck tour

Currently, on tour supporting Tired Lion, Sydney’s garage punk outfit Food Court have announced a headline run around the country this November with their forthcoming album Good Luck.

Face The Music is returning in 2017

As a part of the Melbourne Music Week Hub Face The Music will smash all expectations, a game changing event and a must attend for anyone aspiring to work in the music industry.

Bluesfest just dropped a huge first lineup

Bluesfest’s first artist announcement for 2018 is their biggest ever

The fork is with Tim Easton

Moving around became second nature for Americana songman Tim Easton.

Peasant Moon rising

Peasant Moon is the perfect balance of melancholic alt-country and late-night folk.

Roger Waters announces stadium tour down under

In what’s being billed as the “ultimate concert experience”, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters will be bringing his immersive show to Australia.

The Killers Announce 2018 Australian Tour

Las Vegas rockers The Killers have today announcing a 2018 Australasian tour in support of their latest album Wonderful Wonderful.

The professionalism of Luke Seymoup

Following an eighteen-month dedication, The Professional is the debut album from Luke Seymoup.

Big, bad Brian El Dorado

With elements of funk, blues, soul and rock, with just the right amount of jazz, Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People is an explosive seven-piece from Melbourne.

Ballarat Beat looks to battle

The Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival is looking for bands to take part in their Battle of the Bands, held as part of the popular rockabilly festival.

Witchgrinder walk with you

After releasing the single ‘They Walk Among Us’ a little earlier in the year, Witchgrinder have decided to take it on the road.

Gizzfest returns with 45 bands and 10 stages

King Gizz have revealed the lineup for their namesake festival.

Maldon Folk Festival

The Maldon Folk Festival (November 3-6) is heading your way for another round of music and dance in the historic township.

The confidence of Ben Salter

Song-man Ben Salter has just dropped his third album, Back Yourself.

Caitlyn Shadbolt drops debut

X Factor finalist and country music rising star Caitlyn Shadbolt is lined up to perform at the Ararat Hotel Red Room on September 27 as part of the popular Ararat Live series.

Sounds of New Orleans

Taylor Smith collected some of his favourite blues, jazz and country tunes while also crafting his own material.

Tinpan Orange go wandering

Tinpan Orange will return to Australia to take their new single ‘Wanderers’ out for a walk.

Karl S. Williams is a giver

Singer-songwriter Karl S. Williams is heading out for an extensive tour in support of new single ‘Blood to Give’.

 

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