Boy & Bear Release New Clip

The track ‘Limit of Love’, the title release of their acclaimed, number-one debuting third studio album, has us feeling a lot like the guy in their newest clip for the song.

The Jezabels’ New Clip & Single

The Jezabels are back, and they’re making it known in a big way. The band have just released the first single ‘Pleasure Drive’ from their upcoming album, Synthia, and it comes with a pretty stylish clip.

Shaun Kirk on Tour

Another year begins, which means songman Shaun Kirk will be out on the road again doing what he does best.

Millencolin Announce Melbourne Show

Millencolin are coming back to Australia. With eight albums and over 20 years of touring under their belt, the band are one of the biggest punk rock outfits on the planet.

Pretty City to Play SXSW Music Conference and Festival

Melbourne’s favourite fuzz rockers are set to jump on board a plane and fly the 20+ to Austin and the place of one of their greatest music opportunities: SXSW.

City of Stonnington Presents: The Classics 2016

Who doesn’t love free stuff? If you raised your hand, clearly you hadn’t heard of The Classics, a series of free music events held across the City of Stonnington.

Rainbow Serpent Festival

With the Rainbow Serpent Festival on the doorstep, here are some answers to some FAQs. Gates generally open at 12­ midday on the Thursday prior to the festival.

Guilty Simpson & Katalyst Melbourne Album Launch

Guilty Simpson may be known for his work as far as the UK, but his home will always be Detroit. Alongside Sydney producer Katalyst, the duo will launch the new album Detroit’s Son at Laundry Bar in Melbourne on January 31.

Basement Australian Tour

British punk rockers Basement are back on the road after an indefinite hiatus in 2012 with the upcoming release of their LP Promise Everything, set to be released on January 29.

Channing Tatum Lip Sync Battle

It seems Channing Tatum is now the official king of viral videos in response to his killer Lip Sync Battle performance against his wife, Jenna Dewey-Tatum.

Splendour in the Grass Announce 2016 Dates

Who’s having Splendour withdrawals? Well, you’re not alone. And while it may be months away, at least we have an official day to look forward to heading to the Byron Bay location.

The Bennies Release New Album & Announce Melbourne Show

Melbourne’s favourite stoner bros are back.

Summer in the Parks

Summertime, an’ the livin’ is easy. You have a couple of ripping open air concerts coming up in the Bendigo area as part of the Summer in the Park series.

Tim Guy to Play Ballarat

Songman Tim Guy formed his first band in high school. There is nothing special about that, except at that time he had already been a student at ten different schools around Australia.

Great Australian Beer Festival

Beer is everywhere. We’ve just raised a glass to the Ballarat Beer Festival, and Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival takes place next month.

Anglesea Music Festival

So, look at what we have here. The Anglesea Music Festival takes place this Saturday, January 23. Are you excited? I should hope so.

Chelsea Drugstore Back Together

Like a high school reunion for people you actually like, Chelsea Drugstore came together once again in 2007. The transient nature of youth pulled the band apart; maturity brought founding members Luke Godwin and Jackson Turner back together.

The Hundred Hole Hike

Tomorrow night, Friday, January 22, the wonderful Music to a Tee concert series hits a high note, sharing the day with the ‘Hundred Hole Hike’.

Melbourne Music Bank Winner Jade Alice Releases Debut Single

Late last year Jade Alice took out the top prize for 2015’s Melbourne Music Bank competition, and today she’s released her debut single.

St.Kilda Festival

Melbourne’s biggest free festival will return in 2016 for Valentine’s Day, with a lineup including The Beards, Bad//Dreems, The Harpoons, The Grates, Tuka and The Tommyhawks.

Coachella Line Up

The most Instagram-worthy event in the world is back with the Coachella lineup released, featuring headliners including the original lineup of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Calvin Harris, LCD Soundsystem and home-grown acts such as Courntey Barnett, Sia, Flume and Nina Las Vegas.

Lemmy Kilmister Remembered by Rock n’ Roll Legends

In the wake of Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s recent passing, rock and roll greats have paid tribute in a memorial service in Los Angeles on Sunday January 10.

Rollin’ With the Good Times

Did you know that American singer­-songwriter JD McPherson is heading to Theatre Royal, Castlemaine on February 20? It’s true, he is.

First Real Six String

A good 10 years ago, when Ian Moss was preparing to record and tour his Six Strings album, he said: “Only once in a blue moon would I try doing a solo show in the old days, and that was with an electric guitar …

 

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