Someday June on their debut EP

Melbourne indie-folk duo Someday June consists of guitarist Troy White and singer/songwriter Bec Sykes, who have joined forces to create their uniquely beautiful style of music through their debut EP. We chat to Bec ahead of the EP release.

Vera Blue on her most vulnerable record yet and the emotional roller-coaster of touring

From going platinum with Illy to closing out Splendour with Flume, sold-out national tours and now on the brink of releasing her debut album Perennial, Celia Pavey AKA Vera Blue is unstoppable.

There’s a tribute to Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington at The Barwon Club this Sunday

This Sunday, the Geelong Music Community Collective is proud to bring you a night of late 90’s/early naughties nu metal. If your head ever banged to Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Incubus or any other alternative metal then this is the night for you.

Top advice from local muso’s on taking music to the next level

There is no guidebook to success in the music business, but everyone has to start somewhere. We’ve asked some of our favourites about their beginnings.

Pennywise announce national tour for October and November

And they’ll performing their seminal album Full Circle (one of the most defining albums in punk rock history) in full for the first time ever.

British India announce massive 32-date national tour for new album ‘Forgetting The Future’

Aussie rockers British India have announced a huge national tour for their upcoming new album Forgetting The Future.

Babylon 2018 Dates Announced

Babylon is an enchanting music and lifestyle camping festival that will be set deep in the heart of the Australian wilderness

Liv Cartledge Releases sanguine single ‘Heard Your Name’ and announces tour

Melbourne folk songstress, Liv Cartledge, shares new single “Heard Your Name”, the latest track lifted from her upcoming EP Timber.

Crooked Colours named as one of the hottest rising acts in electronic music today

They started with a bang before taking time off to hone their craft. Following an eighteen-month hiatus, Crooked Colours recently released their debut album Vera.

The Teskey Brothers on their love of analogue recording equipment and their first performance at Queenscliff Music Festival

It’s quite common to listen to a band and hear the obvious influence of the decades that came before it, but sometimes a very special act comes along that genuinely sound like they are from that era. This is the case for The Teskey Brothers.

Matty T Wall on his ‘Broken Heart Tattoo’ Single and Tour

WA blues guitar slinger Matty T Wall announces that he’ll be legging it over to the east coast this August in support of his new single ‘Broken Heart Tattoo’. We chat to Matty ahead of his tour.

The Mane Event Music Festival is the festival giving back to the community

Returning for its fourth year running, The Mane Event Music Festival is the local festival giving back to the community. Partnered with the Lions Club, the event this year aims to reach a total fundraising goal of $10,000, which will be donated directly to headspace Geelong.

Dex Audio

Dex Audio manufactures CDs, DVDs and cassette tapes in their factory in Melbourne’s West and can also provide mastering and graphic design. Dex are also associated with recording services through Newmarket Studios and are essentially a one-stop shop for your complete music package.

Beav’s Bar is having a disco… every Sunday

This Sunday, Beav’s are shaking things up and opening up their doors for Beav’s Disco.

It’s Tim Hulsman’s birthday – and you’re invited

Geelong’s beloved hard-worn blues man, Tim Hulsman, is having no ordinary birthday party.

Disco fever will hit A Day on the Green in December

Get ready to boogy. From December 7 to 17, an outbreak of disco fever will rapidly spread through Australia.

Drug Sweat on their gig in Ballarat, orchestra sounds and a shit tonne of milk

This Saturday, Ballarat’s Eastern will be playing host to Drug Sweat, Tim & The Boys (SYD), Parsnip, Vertigo, and Lime Lagoons for one helluva night. We chat to Jake Robertson from Drug Sweat ahead of the gig.

George Ezra Announces 2018 Tour

After regrettably pulling out of this years Splendour in the Grass, acclaimed 23-year-old English singer-songwriter George Ezra will be enchanting crowds in Australian tour next March.

Josh Pyke on his last run of shows before taking a well-deserved break

Longevity in music is a rare beast, but Josh Pyke has proved that timeless song writing trumps all.

The Creases on kinky music videos, their progression as a band and the upcoming release of debut LP Tremolow

It’s onwards and upwards for The Creases, a band which began as an act of satire. The recent announcement of their largest headline tour to date has been warmly welcomed by fans, as they set out in support of their anticipated debut LP, Tremolow.

Confidence Man, Cub Sport and more join 2017 BIGSOUND lineup

The BIGSOUND lineup has just reached a massive 133 acts in the festival’s latest announcement.

Supersuckers lock in 2017 ‘Rock ‘N Roll’ tour and Geelong’s River Rocks

Supersuckers are making their return with their cowboy hats and brazen attitudes in tow.

The Butterfly Effect Announce National Reunion Tour With Original Frontman

Aussie band The Butterfly Effect have announced that they’re calling their breakup off to embark on a national tour.

AB Original clean up at the 2017 Australian Independent Music Awards

A.B. Original have swept the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards, taking home five prestigious gongs from five nominations

 

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