Let the Music Flow

Did you know that Australians love live music? It’s true! So let’s share in the inaugural Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool together. Go on, tell that person sitting across from you on the train.

Down by the River

If The Barwon Club is rockin’, please come knockin’. That’s right, you’re invited to River Rocks, the greatest little music fest to feature both the words ‘River’ and ‘Rocks’. This is the festival for one and all – sharks and jets, mods and rockers, Hatfields and McCoys, hipsters and hamsters.

Soundwave Elevensies

Soundwave keeps getting bigger and bigger – incrementally.

I'm With the Band

After two and a half years of being relatively quiet in the industry, Izzy Losi and the Auracles have reignited their passion and are back producing new music. Recently doing a show at the Wintergarden Cafe, the band have since launched a Pozible campaign to help them in the process of creating a new EP.

Shiver Me Timbers

These days there are so many genres of music it’s hard to keep track, and a band who are rocking party anthem folk, the Timbers, are set for a few shows in Melbourne in support of their new single ‘All I’ve Got Time For’. The band play the Yarra Hotel on October 10 and the Newport Bowls Club on October 11.  

Pop Up Fitness Geelong

In a world where everything seems to come in pop ups at various events, venues and random places, the newest addition in Geelong is Physical Aimz Fitness’ pop up at King of the Castle cafe today.

16 More Hit the Valley

Beyond the Valley has been heralded as one of the most exciting new festivals to hit the Australian scene, and this year’s event just got a little bit more exciting (in fact, 16 times more exciting) with 16 new acts added to the line up.

Tour of Duty

Hard rock veterans The Mark of Cain are set to perform a few dates throughout November and December. And Geelong, they’re coming for you. As part of their ‘Tour of Duty’, the band will see what the big deal with The Barwon Club is all about. In other band news, bassist Kim Scott will ride with the Beat Cancer Tour team in the Tour Down Under in January 2016.

Hitting Her Mark

It’s always nice to have some people in your corner. For Minnie Marks, the blistering singer-songwriter and guitarist who serves up a healthy dose of “dirty sweet rock and roll”, these people include Dallas Frasca, Kim Churchill and Michael Barker. Goldmines Hotel, Bendigo – October 9 & Suttons House of Music, Ballarat – October 16. Pick up a copy of her album Live in Stuttgart while you’re there.

Presenting Gay Paris

Written and recorded over a period of 13 months, Ladies and Gentlemen, May We Present to You: The Dark Arts is album number three from the Gay Paris clan. And that, you fine-lookin’ reader, is just the kind of news that leads to touring.

The Courage to Tell A Lie

With a reputation for delivering the kind of roots music that unites traditionalists and newcomers, Mustered Courage recently released their third album, White Lies & Melodies.

Welcome to the Jungle

If you’ve been thinking of the leafy things in life lately, make sure you head down to Geelong’s newest florist and print shop, The Jungle Room. The new store is officially open at 50 Malop St, Geelong.

Beyond the Valley

Beyond the Valley is a festival we reckon you’ll love.

Make a Difference, Make a Film

Attention all budding filmmakers (and those who haven’t yet tapped into their potential) the Gateways Film Festival of Amazing Shorts is here, and they need your work.

Someone's Been Drinking

You may well know that Drunk Mums’ new album Gone Troppo is out now. You may have even played it as you were driving in your car. It’s not quite a Jaguar. The album, recorded and mixed by Nick Hoare (ESC, Absolute Boys, Scotdrakula), is the band’s second full-length album.

Summer Days with The Preatures

Corona love lookin’ out for their mates, whether it’s through a nice bev or free gigs during summer (that’s right, free) they’re all good in our books. Last year they got Portugal. The Man on for a free run of shows and this time The Preatures have been thrown into the mix.

It's Easy Being Green

Blank Nights is the debut EP from Ballarat’s Horris Green, and they’re launching it at local haunt The Karova on October 10. Featuring Lachlan Murphy and James McDougall, their sound is a combination of Lachie’s blues rock influences and the hardcore/metal roots of James. Melbourne two-piece The Hunted Crows and fellow Ballarat outfit Tsugnarly will join them on the night.

A Bit of Earthcore On the Side

Earthcore are well known as one of the pioneers for a music festival that gives an experience just as much as some great sounding tunes. If for some reason you can’t get your hands on a ticket, the official earthcore sideshows have been announced.

Music Without Barriers

Aesthesis, the new album from Brisbane’s Dead Letter Circus, is now available for everyone to enjoy. With more than a few credits in the bank, the band was able to assemble the team of Matt Bartlem, Zach Hylton (The Getaway Plan, Jarryd James) and Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Occupants) for their third release.

Time to Make and Eat

Geelong’s newest exciting business venture is officially opening its doors today. The part cafe and part creative studio, Craft Space, opens from 11am-3pm with the first 60 customers to receive a bag of goodies and everyone else able to purchase some damn tasty treats.

Show Some Heart

Blackwood Jack, Kashmere Club, James Moloney & the Mad Dog Harrisons, Destrends and Red Eagle will show what they’re all about at The Loft, Warrnambool on Sunday, October 4.

Through Metal We Unite

In 2013, Metal-Roos was founded as a way to promote Australia’s metal scene. They’re behind Metal United Down Under, an event which unites a stack of promoters, 16 Australian cities, eight Australian states/territories and 14 media partners on the same night.

Double the Power

In Black Diva Power, the acclaimed powerhouse singer/actor Ruth Rogers-Wright is set to take on the roles of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. Backed by a three-piece band, the show is set to enlighten, mesmerise and give one hell of an entertaining time.

The Hateful Eight (of Soundwave)

It looks like the slow-release line up is set to continue. The eighth addition was announced recently and Devil You Know are the newest band to be added to the line up. Having won the Best New Artist award at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards in 2014, it looks like it’s a fine addition to the line up.

 

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