Music Victoria has released 10 point plan to save live music in your town

Music Victoria has honed in on what makes Melbourne’s great live music scene.

Julien Baker heads to Karova

It’s not just Splendour ticket holders who will be able to enjoy the sounds of Julien Baker, with the Memphis songwoman announcing a generous amount of sideshows.

The Mae Trio set for Castlemaine show with new album

Take Care Take Cover is the new album from The Mae Trio, a contemporary folk outfit with a twist.

ARIA winner Clare Bowditch set for Castlemaine performance

All is okay, Clare Bowditch fans; a new album is on the way.

The Aston Shuffle are heading to the Inn for the Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party

They’ll be bringing their partying ways to The Inn Hotel for its Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party.

Toe To Toe On The Importance Of Discussing Politics And Bringing People Together

The honest and heavy messages spread throughout Toe To Toe’s latest album Rise Up make it an easy release to fall in love with.

Alice Skye, an artist with no shortage of inspiration or passion

Alice Skye is the modest and passionate Aboriginal Australian singer/songwriter from Horsham who, without the pairing of vocals and piano becoming her inspiration and focus from a very young age, actually planned to become the next Cathy Freeman.

Canadian legends Japandroids are heading to Geelong this winter

Japandroids have recently announced their much-anticipated Australian national headline tour, marking it the first since 2013.

Smoking Martha set for Geelong album launch at KUBU with four local supports

It’s undeniable that we all love a good Sunday session, I mean, what better way to come down from the excitement of the weekend than by continuing it?

Dolly’s Sister Vegan Cafe and Bar is celebrating its second birthday next month

Vegans rejoice! Your fave Vegan Café and Bar is turning two and is celebrating in the greatest way.

A night of all things house music is coming to The Deck next month

Get your grooving shoes on, because Music for the People is bringing the party to Geelong with the IN DA’ HOUSE event.

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.

 

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