Husky head to Castlemaine with new album in tow

Husky has decided a tour is in order as they count down the days until the release of their new album early next month.

One Electric Day

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Baby Animals, Diesel and 1927 will rock Werribee Park Great Lawn on November 26 at the sing-along favourite, One Electric Day.

The Celibate Rifles head to The Barwon Club

Being able to say you have played with bands including Ramones, Radio Birdman, Nirvana and The Sugarcubes is one-upmanship at its finest.

Leah Senior to release her second album Pretty Faces

Following the release of 2015’s Summer’s on the Ground, Melbourne folkster Leah Senior will release her sophomore album, Pretty Faces, on May 26.

KLP takes her tour to Ballarat

She is the hostess with the mostess of triple j’s House Party and knows more about starting a party than most.

CC:Disco! is bringing the party to UNO Danceclub this month

“Less chin stroking, more dancing” is the mantra of Melbourne Queen CC: Disco! And she is bringing that notion to UNO Danceclub once again.

The Murlocs are heading to Geelong and Ballarat with a new album in tow

Alongside the news The Murlocs are set to release their third album, Old Locomotive, on July 28, a tour has also been announced to celebrate.

Grenadiers On Balancing Music With A Day Job, Tough Decisions And The Importance Of Band Chemistry

Jesse Coulter is feeling a little bit seedy. “I just woke up and tried to force myself through a hangover,” the Grenadiers frontman says. “We played a show in Brisbane at the Crow Bar last night.”

Melody Moon to launch new EP

Described as “a fresh breeze on the Australian alternative folk scene”, Melody Moon released her debut album, Down to the Sea, in mid-2015.

Where’s Brook?

We had a chat to Tom Walker (Tom Walker and the Sick Individuals, The Burbs, Yes Yes Whatever) and Matt Bourke (Children of the Sun, TWSI) about the up and coming ‘Where’s Brook’ tour. This is what they had to say…

Coolio, the ’90s icon on his hit track, rap today and being a gourmet chef

The ’90s was a time of high-top sneakers, velvet chokers, Tamagotchis, loads of denim and the most iconic rap song of its time, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’.

Wolfmother on their most diverse album yet

After being thrown immediately in the spotlight due to their esteemed 2005 self titled debut release gaining over 1.5 million sales worldwide, it has been a crazy ride for Sydney act Wolfmother.

The Barwon Club is hosting a soul, funk, disco, rock n roll party next Friday night

Barwon Club have got all your musical needs covered next FridaY as DJs Marley, Eddie Example and Wallet Inspector will take you on a journey through the decades, spinning funk, soul, disco, rock n roll and of course plenty of classics.

The Northern Folk plays their part in fundraiser

The Old Castlemaine Gaol presents The Northern Folk as part of a fundraiser for the Mittagundi Outdoor Centre, a refuge for young people (aged 14-17) from diverse backgrounds aimed at promoting self-reliance and self-esteem.

The Radiators Keep the Heat with Gateway Gig

The Radiators is a band that keeps on keeping on.

Yesqueen set for Saints & Sailors show this Friday

To celebrate the new single ‘Dimes’, Yesqueen is heading to Portarlington this Friday on their tour.

Winter Blues Festival is on its way

More than forty artists will perform across four days at the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Mark Wilkinson’s Long Road Home

Mark Wilkinson will enjoy a long stretch abroad over the next few months playing tunes and winning new fans before he wearily returns to Australia as part of his ‘The Road Home’ tour.

Society of Beggars are bringing their new EP to Castlemaine, Bendigo and Warrnambool

With a healthy nod to ’90s alt-rock, Society of Beggars takes the best bits of old and mixes it with modern groove and goodness.

Listen out: Society of Beggars

With the release of a new EP, Forté chat to Melbourne four-piece rockers Society Of Beggars.

Izzy Lozi and the Auracles on change, adult life and sticking to what she knows

It may have been five years, but Izzy Losi and the Auracles are bursting back into the music scene and are ready for all it throws their way.

The Barwon Club is hosting a hip hop/RnB night this Friday with all your faves

Some of the Barwon Club’s favourite party starters are gathering for a free night of hip hop and RnB nostalgia.

Grants support sound proofing of live music venues to the tune of $25,000

Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Good Music Neighbours program.

Lazarus Mode’s Sunny Disposition

Formed out of Melbourne in 2013, Lazarus Mode was quick to honour the city with their hard rocking ways.

 

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