Melbourne experimentalist walt delivers a chilling, atmospheric voyage with new single ‘lightfoot’

Melbourne indie, noise-folk experimentalist walt has unveiled the cinematic, chilling new single ‘lightfoot’ ahead of their debut album, set to…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s free outdoor concert series returns for 2021

Igniting the spark in many Victorian music lovers, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced a return to the stage next…

Anti Fade Records supergroup Smarts reveal blistering and chaotic debut album, ‘Who Needs Smarts Anyway?’

If you have followed Anti Fade Record releases in the past, Smarts’ debut LP ‘Who Needs Smarts Anyway?’ will genuinely…

Five Canberra artists that should be on your radar according to Kirklandd

Earning a solid reputation for his off-kilter trap beats and pop punk melodies, Canberra hip hop artist Kirklandd has today…

Didirri takes us on an intimate journey of self discovery on second EP ‘Sold For Sale’

Storytelling truth seeker Didirri has graced the ears of many in recent times, and now presents us with a new…

The iconic regional live music venues we deeply miss from the last 30 years

Melbourne has long been regarded as Australia’s cultural capital, and for good reason. For years, it has been boasting stunning…

PREMIERE: Mo•Louie lets loose with her addictive new single ‘Iso Iso Iso Bored’

A homage to her batshit craziness Mo•Louie’s single ‘Iso Iso Iso Bored’ celebrates her first ever fully produced song, out…

Magic Dirt have announced a special 20th anniversary edition of What Are Rock Stars Doing Today

Renowned homebrew Magic Dirt have announced a special anniversary edition on their third album, What Are Rock Stars Doing Today….

Injecting vibrancy and life back into Geelong, Piano Bar brings free live music to Little Malop Street

The last few weeks have been pretty amazing in regional Victoria. Life has returned to the city centres; restaurants have…

The Peep Tempel frontman Blake Scott debuts powerful, stripped back solo album ‘Niscitam’

I don’t think there is a songwriter that has managed to embody the voice of Australia quite like Blake Scott….

Baker Boy leads Bendigo’s Dragon City Sounds online concert

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a story about how music got them through a difficult…

Cam Giles pays tribute to Leonard Cohen with a reimagination of his songbook

I think one of the most overused and misunderstood descriptions used in music is “cover.” It seems to be used…

AFL reveals strong local lineup for 2020 Grand Final entertainment

With just two weeks until the 2020 AFL Grand Final takes place at The Gabba in Brisbane, the AFL has…

Meet Tuff Cuff Records, the Ballarat label created by record collectors for record collectors

We a strong believers that the best Aussie record labels are the ones who are passionate about pushing artists that…

Metal legends and stalwarts supergroup CrisisAct reveal blistering debut EP ‘Turn It Off’

I dare you to name an album other than ‘Turn it Off’ by CrisisAct, that is 11 songs and 10…

Meet The Crimson Jets, the Bellarine’s sun-drenched surf rockers

While The Beach Boys may be the most well-known surf band around, there’s plenty of other bands keeping surf rock…

Australia’s queen of soul, Kylie Auldist returns with her 80s inspired album ‘This Is What Happiness Looks Like’

Often recognised as the voice of behind the greatest soul/funk act The Bamboos and the monster summer anthem ‘This Girl’…

Music Victoria Industry Awards honour our struggling Victorian live music venues

Thursday night saw the first of Music Victoria’s awards ceremonies held virtually, with the organisation revealing the deserving winners of…

Paul Kelly: The Man, the Music and Life in Between

It’s been said that, for an artist, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Maybe that’s what motivated Paul Kelly…

King Parrot’s new EP ‘Holed Up In The Lair’ is a brazen, fast and brilliantly grimey ride

Maintaining the expected visceral opening of any King Parrot release ‘Banished, Flawed then Docile’ is ruled by the pace of…

Nick Lovell releases contemplative new single ‘Saturday Night’

Earning himself a solid reputation within the local music scene over the past decade with captivating songs that speak of…

A beacon of light: Piano Bar are keeping live music alive with outdoor shows at the Geelong Racing Club

The last few weeks have been pretty amazing in regional Victoria. Life has returned to the city centres; restaurants have…

Geelong DJ and producer Elliott Creed on his new EP ‘System Input’ and the current challenges of being an artist

Elliott is a Geelong based DJ and producer whose sound has developed from the pop influenced “crowd pleasers” of his…

Ticket reseller viagogo fined $7 million for misleading Aussie music fans

Swiss-based ticket reseller Viagogo has been ordered to pay a penalty of $7 million by the Australian Federal Court for…

 

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