22 January 2016
30+ years in and The Black Sorrows remain as popular as ever – especially given their sellout show in Ballarat. The band released two limited edition 12” vinyl LPs this year, Endless Sleep (Chapter 46) and Endless Sleep (Chapter 47), a tribute to the likes of Lou Reed, JJ Cale, John Coltrane, Captain Beefheart, Hank Williams and Skip James.
21 January 2016
There’s a lot more than just Orlando Bloom that we love about Pirates of the Carribean, and a big part is seeing the older ships in action. If you’re a fan of the latter like we are, then you’ll be loving the chance to see the HM Bark Endeavour, the Australian-built James Cook replica hailed as being almost as good as the real deal, when it comes to Geelong.
21 January 2016
Maybe you’ve heard of it or maybe you haven’t, but there have been a series of intimate free gigs at a backyard in Hector St, Geelong West – invite only. The Acoustic at Hector series have become a chance to celebrate local talent in a friendly, comfortable and inviting setting. The series have stopped for the year, but it’s set to get a whole lot bigger.
21 January 2016
The track ‘Limit of Love’, the title release of their acclaimed, number-one debuting third studio album, has us feeling a lot like the guy in their newest clip for the song.
21 January 2016
The Jezabels are back, and they’re making it known in a big way. The band have just released the first single ‘Pleasure Drive’ from their upcoming album, Synthia, and it comes with a pretty stylish clip.
21 January 2016
Another year begins, which means songman Shaun Kirk will be out on the road again doing what he does best.
21 January 2016
Millencolin are coming back to Australia. With eight albums and over 20 years of touring under their belt, the band are one of the biggest punk rock outfits on the planet.
21 January 2016
Melbourne’s favourite fuzz rockers are set to jump on board a plane and fly the 20+ to Austin and the place of one of their greatest music opportunities: SXSW.
21 January 2016
Who doesn’t love free stuff? If you raised your hand, clearly you hadn’t heard of The Classics, a series of free music events held across the City of Stonnington.
21 January 2016
With the Rainbow Serpent Festival on the doorstep, here are some answers to some FAQs. Gates generally open at 12 midday on the Thursday prior to the festival.
21 January 2016
Guilty Simpson may be known for his work as far as the UK, but his home will always be Detroit. Alongside Sydney producer Katalyst, the duo will launch the new album Detroit’s Son at Laundry Bar in Melbourne on January 31.
21 January 2016
British punk rockers Basement are back on the road after an indefinite hiatus in 2012 with the upcoming release of their LP Promise Everything, set to be released on January 29.
21 January 2016
It seems Channing Tatum is now the official king of viral videos in response to his killer Lip Sync Battle performance against his wife, Jenna Dewey-Tatum.
21 January 2016
What a success this event has become for Ballarat, from what I can remember in the short history of the Festival. The weather gods have smiled down and brought out the sunshine this year. Saturday January 16 was a stunning afternoon in Ballarat, perhaps not quite making up for the severe chill bestowed upon the town in mid-winter, but almost.
21 January 2016
Who’s having Splendour withdrawals? Well, you’re not alone. And while it may be months away, at least we have an official day to look forward to heading to the Byron Bay location.
21 January 2016
Melbourne’s favourite stoner bros are back.
21 January 2016
Summertime, an’ the livin’ is easy. You have a couple of ripping open air concerts coming up in the Bendigo area as part of the Summer in the Park series.
21 January 2016
Songman Tim Guy formed his first band in high school. There is nothing special about that, except at that time he had already been a student at ten different schools around Australia.
21 January 2016
Beer is everywhere. We’ve just raised a glass to the Ballarat Beer Festival, and Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival takes place next month.
21 January 2016
So, look at what we have here. The Anglesea Music Festival takes place this Saturday, January 23. Are you excited? I should hope so.
21 January 2016
Like a high school reunion for people you actually like, Chelsea Drugstore came together once again in 2007. The transient nature of youth pulled the band apart; maturity brought founding members Luke Godwin and Jackson Turner back together.
21 January 2016
Tomorrow night, Friday, January 22, the wonderful Music to a Tee concert series hits a high note, sharing the day with the ‘Hundred Hole Hike’.
21 January 2016
Usually when I hear the words ‘music’ and ‘festival’ paired together, I think of alcohol, loud bands and sweaty mosh pits everywhere.
20 January 2016
Late last year Jade Alice took out the top prize for 2015’s Melbourne Music Bank competition, and today she’s released her debut single.
