The All Seeing Hand hit Ballarat

Mongolian throat singing, intricate turntable skills and frantic drumming: if that doesn’t sound like a good night out, then there is no cure for you.

Record Store Day is tomorrow, here’s how to spend it

Tomorrow is national Record Store Day, and there is no better way to support local, independent record shops across the region than checking out what they have to offer.

Johnny El P is returning from overseas with a gig at the Barwon Club

One of Geelong’s premier vinyl pushers and soul music lovers, Johnny El P, has returned home from overseas and he’s celebrating the occasion with a four hour set at the Barwon Club next Friday.

Tash Sultana just released a new track, Murder to the Mind

Tash Sultana can do no wrong.

The Cactus Channel On Working With Ball Park Music’s Sam Cromack And Creating Music With Endless Possibilities

Melbourne’s The Cactus Channel have been pushing the boundaries of soul music since they first formed back in high school.

Sarah Blasko on going solo and a record about the agony and ecstasy of life

If you think you have a firm grasp on Sarah Blasko’s sound, you are probably wrong.

Nashville Pussy, making up for lost time

More than twelve months on from the death of Motörhead’s legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister, his life and legacy continues to be celebrated and cherished by his family and friends.

Hidden Intent on living it up, a European tour and playing every show like it’s their last

When Chris McEwen, bass player and front man of Adelaide’s favourite thrash band, Hidden Intent, says they’re hell-bent on incorporating their different musical influences onto their forthcoming second album – you’d better believe it.

At The Drive-In lock in 2017 Melbourne return

Having only graced our shores for Splendour In The Grass last year, At The Drive-In return Down Under with their new album in tow.

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

For several weeks now, the three emerging musicians have been working hard alongside their mentors in producing and recording a song about their home town.

Tiny Giants help celebrate Record Store Day

Real Music Vinyl & CDs of Geelong will be celebrating Record Store Day Australia, now in its 10th year, with Ocean Grove outfit Tiny Giants

Locals Hills Hoist to play Barwon Club this Friday to celebrate new release

Barwon Club are hosting another fantastic gig this weekend, with Hills Hoist headlining Friday night.

All Our Exes Live in Texas head to Geelong

The delightful talents of Elana Stone, Katie Wighton, Hannah Crofts and Georgia Mooney have been giving a lot of love to the world as All Our Exes Live in Texas.

Wanderers heads to Warrnambool

Thanks to appearances at WOMAD and Surfers Paradise Live, the buzz surrounding Adelaide natives Wanderers (formerly Wasted Wanderers) is getting…

Benny Mayhem

The former front man of Project Mayhem, Benny released the EP Song for Absent Friends last year.

The Eureka is hosting a Thrift Shop party this Thursday for the bi-annual event

The bi-annual interparty is heading back to The Eureka Hotel this Thursday, and it’s sure to be a big one.

Gareth Liddiard’s Solo Adventure

Drones songs and solo material is all in a shows work for Gareth LLiddiard.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album, unleash 13-minute video

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have unveiled their tenth studio album.

Set Mo are heading out on tour with stops by Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong

Following the release of the club-ready EP, After Dark Vol.1 , Set Mo are heading out far and wide on an Australian and New Zealand tour.

The Darkness on their return to Australia for sold out shows and a cricket match at Groovin The Moo

It takes some serious effort to remain relevant in a career that spans literal decades. Granted, they had a bit of a break in the middle, but British rock legends The Darkness still haven’t lost the spark they had when they first burst in to the international rock scene with their seminal debut Permission to Land back in 2003.

Mike McClellan on refining his art and living his life through song

Like a fine wine, long-time singer, songwriter and acoustic music legend Mike McClellan is only getting better with age. “I certainly think I’m singing better than I ever have.”

Seth Sentry is heading to Ballarat next month

Seth Sentry is off on a friendly risk-free adventure next month, busting out his hip hop ditties and welcoming the release of new single, ‘Play it Safe’.

Listen Out: Horris Green

Forte have a quick chat with Horris Green.

Groovin’ the Moo is next month, so we decided to make a playlist

With the sold out Bendigo edition of Groovin’ the Moo festival on Saturday, May 6 quickly approaching, we thought we’d put together a bit of playlist

 

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