Awaken I Am have dived into brave new territories this year and have emerged stronger than they have ever been

When tragedy strikes, musicians can often take one of two roads; they can suffocate themselves with self-pity, alcohol, and drugs, or they see the heartbreak and tragedy as a very potent source of inspiration and use music to help understand, express and cope with their emotions.

Thy Art Is Murder discuss their earth-scorching fifth record, Human Target

Each Thy Art Is Murder show on their upcoming Life In The Crosshairs tour should come with a disclaimer, one that advises that people attending should bring their own neck braces; they’ll need it for the self-induced whiplash they’ll incur from rocking out to the brand new sound the death metal outfit are bringing on the road.

Fenn Wilson releases first single off debut album ‘Eye On You’

Lines like ‘nothin brings the rain, like fake smiles… hands run like rivers babe, down you for miles’ show of his ability to convert compassionate observations into hauntingly beautiful lyrics and sounds.

Wollongong favourites The VANNS are poised for big things

The lead single ‘Mother’ just premiered on triple j’s Good Nights, a tune that touches on styles of contemporaries like Catfish and the Bottlemen and Gang of Youths, but with a distinctive sound which dances between lighter indie sounds and heavier rock noise.

Roseburg announce new single featuring Sleeping With Sirens frontman

The song features guest vocals from Sleeping With Sirens frontman, Kellin Quinn, who has taken the promising up and comers under his wing.

Holy Holy return to Torquay this November

It has been almost two years since Holy Holy last toured through the surfside town of Torquay when they joined The Drop festival alongside the likes of SAFIA, Dune Rats, San Cisco and Ruby Fields.

Scottish sensation Lewis Capaldi announces his return to Australia in 2020

He’s the man with the biggest sad song of the year.

Two Door Cinema Club announce huge 2019 Australian tour

Indie sensation turned stadium-slaying juggernaut, Irish heroes Two Door Cinema Club are celebrating the fevered reception to their just-dropped fourth record False Alarm with a string of unmissable appointments across Australia in November.

Vera Blue has announced dates to ‘The Way That You Love Me’ tour

Vera Blue will be performing new music as well as songs from her #6 charting ARIA Album Perennial and breakthrough debut EP Fingertips.

Eaglemont has shared the perfect on road playlist

Her new track ‘Hound’ reflects on mental health and the desire to protect your loved ones from your shortcomings.

Ryan Edmond drops his compelling debut single ‘From The Start’

To celebrate the track, Edmond sat down with Forte and revealed his top five movie soundtracks!

The successful applicants for 2019 Live Music Professionals program have been revealed

The professional business development program, open to venue owners and managers, band bookers and independent promoters will see participants matched with some of Victoria’s most skilled and experienced music industry professionals and treated to one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as specialised workshops, masterclasses, conferences and networking opportunities.

Cultivate is set to recieve an extra $100,000 to fund new participants in 2019

Thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

The Cat Empire announce 2019 Australian Tour & Children’s Ground Partnership

Australia’s kings of real good, feel good roots pop, The Cat Empire return home for another triumphant lap around the country this October and November still riding high on the success of their most recent studio album, Stolen Diamonds.

The Dardi Shades share their top five up-and-coming Aussie bands

In celebration of their infectious new single ‘Yeah You’re Young’.

Entries are open for Melbourne Prize for Music 2019

Valued at more than $100,000, this is open to Victorian musicians across ALL music genres, including performers and composers.

BIGSOUND reveals first crop of live showcasing artists

76 live performing artists out of what will become a total of 150 acts across 18 stages in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley Live Music Precinct this September 3-6.

CHANGES is the Melbourne conference focusing on the future of music

We sat down with Matty Newton, the music curation lead for Amazon Music in Australia and New Zealand to discuss CHANGES and the future of music.

Spilt Milk 2019 sells out fourth year in a row, waitlist now open for resale tickets

Exhausting all ticket allocations across Canberra and their new home in Ballarat!

Hannah Campbell’s ‘East Coast Dream’ is a slice of folky bliss

We chat to Hannah following the release.

The Workers Club is hosting a night of extreme metal

In terms of local extreme metal, Nemesium have to be regarded as one of the most pivotal acts around.

Polish Club are bringing their new album to Geelong and Ballarat this month

To commemorate this long-awaited follow-up, Polish Club will tour the nation on a series of capital city and regional dates this June and July.

Nick Oliveri returns to Australia this July

The man, the myth, the legend!

Friendly Fires’ walk through the wilderness

Until now the band have been laying low. Aside from a few singles, Friendly Fires haven’t put out a record since 2012.

 

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