Ahead of their appearance at Jerkfest 6.5, Spiritual Mafia unveil debut album, ‘Alfresco’

Comprised of a truly sensational assortment of musicians from underground hitters such as Cuntz, Exek, Ausmuteants and Spray Paint, Melbourne-based…

Grinspoon, You Am I, and Regurgitator lead colossal alt-rock lineup for Spring Loaded Festival 2021

After kicking off with a bang in Queensland pre-COVID, Empire Touring have announced the return of their alt-tinged Spring Loaded…

Acoustic Foxx takes us on a tranquil voyage with intimate new video, ‘Shine A Light’

With an affinity for emotional intimacy and indie-folk soundscapes, Acoustic Foxx – the moniker for Melbourne singer-songwriter Craig Williams –…

Andrea Robertson’s new single ‘Timely Reminder’ is an endlessly-relatable piece of storytelling

With a reputation of being a humble, hard-working artist who knows how to put on a stellar show for audiences…

Mark Mordue On Fire with Nick Cave biography

I’ve always viewed this project as a social biography, with Nick at the centre of a kaleidoscope of stories. I…

Paul Kelly, Julia Stone and Kee’ahn lead new concert honouring resistance to racism through song and story

The Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) has teamed up with The Museum of Inherited Memories to present a…

RocKwiz’s ‘Really Really Good Friday’ Easter special will return to Melbourne this year

After four years of hosting their beloved Really Really Good Friday spectacular at Hamer Hall, Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis,…

Rock out to the illustrious music back catalogue of rock legends Bon Jovi in Fyansford this weekend

Fuelled by a series of huge, anthemic singles, ‘Slippery When Wet’ was the record that made Bon Jovi’s name both…

Cancel your plans, electronic music juggernaut What So Not is heading to Torquay and Warrnambool next month

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

Esther Hannaford, Mark Wilson, Olympia and more join forces to celebrate 50 years of Carole King’s masterpiece, ‘Tapestry’

50 years ago, Carole King shattered glass ceilings with her second solo album Tapestry. Released in February of 1971 and…

With the release of their eighth album ‘When You See Yourself’, Kings of Leon reflect on two decades of making music

When you think of the Followill family, the Nashville network that makes up Kings of Leon, what do you see? …

Melbourne’s NUFFJAH is taking the Aussie hip-hop scene by storm with his dark, all-consuming sound

The moniker of Melbourne-based artist Ben Arthur, NUFFJAH has been making waves throughout 2020 with an intoxicating flow and biting…

Pete Murray on his new EP, the state of music in 2021, and getting back out on the road

There’s no question that Pete Murray knows how to write a great song. From ‘Opportunity’ to ‘Feeler,’ his unique laid-back…

Melbourne’s Pierce Brothers reach greater heights than ever before with flavoursome new album, ‘Into The Great Unknown’

Go on a journey across the Australian countryside with the captivating folk tunes of Into The Great Unknown – the…

Harcourt Applefest returns, celebrating harvest time in the heart of Victoria’s apple country

Is there any fruit more versatile than the humble apple? Apple crumble, apple pie, baked apple, apple muffins, apple cider,…

G Flip, Sneaky Sound System, You Am I and more announced for new outdoor concert series in St Kilda

Live Nation has partnered up with Melbourne based independent event producers Pavilion Australia and tastemakers Shadow Electric to further reignite…

Five album covers that have inspired Brisbane’s Deadlights

Brisbane-based post-hardcore quartet Deadlights have just returned with their monumental new single ‘Born of a Lie’, alongside the news of…

The brand-new Music VR Backers Fund gives Victorian artists a chance to go beyond all boundaries

Following an incredibly tough year for the music industry, the future of the live music experience we all know and…

Line up the Jägerbombs, Home House has unveiled a ripper lineup for Labour Day long weekend

Being our only public holiday this month, it’s one you definitely want to make the most of. Thankfully, between the…

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival just revealed its stacked lineup

The three-day Aireys Open Mic Music Festival spectacular has unveiled its star-studded, strong local lineup. Returning for its 14th year,…

New touring festival, Small Town Big Sound, is taking a bunch of Aussie acts around regional Victoria this year

Regional Victoria is set to get a brand-spanking-new touring festival that heads through some of its more diverse areas this…

“It’s got a very special place in our hearts”: The Cat Empire on their first Melbourne live show in over a year

Known for their unparalleled, vibrant live shows, the band who constantly put ‘Two Shoes’ forward have been making their way…

Keep the summer vibes coming with the new single from electro-pop powerhouse LASHES

Ballarat based electro-pop newcomer LASHES has returned to the scene with her third single ‘Luv Is Blind’, set to be…

Mushroom Group founder and Australian music legend Michael Gudinski passes away at 68

Australian music legend Michael Gudinski, AM, has died peacefully in his sleep in Melbourne aged 68. Gudinski is survived by…

 

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