From electro-pop soundscapes to NFTs and immersive experiences, Jacob Lee takes a perfect dive into brave new territories

Eight years after the release of his debut single, ‘Chariot’, and merely two months after the release of his spell-binding…

Our First Kiss festival is bringing the ultimate emo throwback party to Melbourne

Eyeliner and skinny jeans at the ready, Destroy All Lines have just announced Our First Kiss,  a one-day festival delivering…

Live Review: Meadow is the Victorian boutique music festival that gets it right

Although, that statement seems like it’s been a long time coming. The last six years have seen Meadow (f.k.a- ‘By…

Meg Mac announces national headline tour for her first live shows in two years

Aussie singer-songwriter Meg Mac has announced her return to the stage with a massive national tour to celebrate her latest…

Pixies return to Melbourne for 2022 Australian Tour

Renowned as one of the most influential and important bands over the last 35 years, Pixies are returning to Australia…

Coastal Jam brings UK favourite RITON to Torquay and Warrnambool for Easter long weekend

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching, and although staying home living off chocolate for three days may sound appealing,…

Welcome To The Black Parade: A huge 00’s emo and rock night is happening in Geelong this weekend

The year is 2006, #ThrowbackThursday was a trend, Jessica Alba and Kiera Knightly are icons, Myspace rules the world and…

Foo Fighters cancel all upcoming tour dates following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters have cancelled all upcoming concert dates for the foreseeable future following the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor…

Yours & Owls Festival cancels 2022 event

Just days out from the festival’s return, Wollongong’s two-day party Yours & Owls has officially been cancelled due to flooding….

Audio-Technica Australia unveils Keep Spinning, an initiative selling locally-designed slipmats for charity

There’s no denying that it’s been a really strange start to the 2020’s. Full of long days where the only…

Groovin the Moo beef up their lineup with a bunch of ‘Fresh Produce’ names

Just when you think Groovin The Moo can’t get any bigger. Capping off the mammoth lineup that they’re taking to…

Amy Shark announces 42-date regional tour, playing Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and more

Fresh off her Cry Forever arena tour, where she reminded us all what a raw and rare talent she is, ARIA award…

Watch Taylor Hawkins sing Queen’s ‘Somebody To Love’ at one of his last performances ever in Geelong

Becoming the first international act to play a full-capacity stadium show since the pandemic was called in March 2020, the…

Melbourne’s Kindred Bandroom team up with Hop Nation for new monthly, genre-spanning live music series

Nestled in the heart of Footscray, Kindred Bandroom has become a hidden gem of the Melbourne music scene, delivering quality…

19 of the best festivals happening across regional Victoria this April

We’ve knocked over one quarter of the year already, and we can hardly believe it. This year sure does have…

Falls Festival reveal plans to double festival attendance with new Victorian home in 2022/23

Arguably the biggest Australian NYE festival, more details have been revealed about the beloved Falls Festival which announced its return…

Premiere: Joyce Prescher releases haunting, cinematic single ‘Sleep Now’ 

With carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies and rich, velvety vocals, Joyce Prescher is an artist that demands to be listened…

Aus alt-rock royalty Motor Ace release ‘Knock Knock’, their first new music in 17 years

Melbourne rockers stalwarts Motor Ace are back with their first new single in 17 years, embracing their rock origins of…

Tin Pot Clay Man unveils debut EP ‘What Will They Think’, an 80’s post-punk, shoegaze, indie-rock delight 

Formed in a single bedroom within the throes of lockdown using furniture and household items for soundproofing, Melbourne’s fresh-faced Tin…

Bakers Eddy drop debut album ‘Love Boredom Bicycles’ and announce huge 25-date national tour 

There are a baker’s dozen reasons to love raucous NZ rockers, Bakers Eddy. Thick as thieves and a band since…

Michael Bublé announces 2022 Australian tour 

Multi-award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling global superstar Michael Bublé has announced his highly anticipated return to Australian stages in November and December 2022…

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist The Iron Sentinel’s debut album is a prevailing genre-transfiguring masterpiece

The sole project of the ambitious and undeniably talented Melbourne-based mastermind Hillar Parbo, The Iron Sentinel is taking listeners on…

Godfather of Australian music Michael Gudinski honoured with statue at Rod Laver Arena

Everyone who has listened to, supported, or seen live music in Australia, has most certainly been witness to the extravagant…

Hayden James announces headline show at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena

Hold tight music lovers, Australia’s favourite Sydney-born, triple-platinum producer Hayden James has dropped news of a highly-anticipated Australia and New Zealand…

 

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