The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea announce The Honeymoon Is Over 30th anniversary tour

In the ’90s, if you were driving down some sun-baked Australian highway with a couple of surfboards strapped to the…

Seven awesome record shops to check out in regional Victoria

Today we’re diving into some of the coolest record shops across regional Victoria, and some of their rarest records that…

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Rapper 360 reveals massive Back To Life regional tour

Following a sold-out run of shows in June, the rapper is back and will be heading to a town near…

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Melbourne synth-punk band Screensaver announce huge national tour

The rising post-punk five-piece Screensaver is embarking on a month-long East Coast tour in support of their sophomore album, Decent…

Ocean Sounds

Phillip Island’s Ocean Sounds unveils Xavier Rudd, Spiderbait and more on 2024 lineup

Each year, the event takes over Churchill Island (Phillip Island’s little sibling) for a delightful event of community and tunes….

‘There was no stopping me’: G Flip on being the representation they never had growing up

About to kick off on their highly anticipated DRUMMER tour, they reflect on being at the forefront of queer, non-binary…

Psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas drop new track More Than A Love Song off their forthcoming album

The opening track and first song recorded for the record, More Than A Love Song revels in the heightened creative…

Leah Senior’s ‘The Music That I Make’: A Captivating Dive into Intimate Songwriting

There’s a certain intimacy to Leah Senior’s music. It transcends just being a voice through a speaker, instead evoking the…

ALWAYS LIVE: Christina Aguilera, Eric Prydz, Jai Paul lead 2023 lineup

Grab your earplugs and get your ticket-clicking fingers ready, because Always Live has just dropped a killer 2023 lineup. After…

Joji announces first Australia and New Zealand headline tour

Following a headlining slot at last year’s Laneway Festival, the alternative pop star has announced a trio of all-ages arena…

Caroline Polachek will bring The Spiraling Tour to Australia

Caroline Polachek has announced dates for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – her debut headlining performances in the country. Already revealed…

The Weeknd announces Australian stadium tour

The Weeknd will be bringing his After Hours Til Dawn tour down under this summer with dates planned for Brisbane,…

The Dead South announce another Australian tour for 2024

The Dead South made an emphatic statement with their sold out, upsized debut tour of Australia and New Zealand in…

Breathtakingly honest and artistically mature — Didirri ‘Caught in the Act’ in debut album

The eleven-track record is dripping with unfiltered songwriting, emotive vocal tone and soothing melodies. Trademarks that established the young artist…

Healing Ska’s: Chuck Robertson and Jon Gazi on Mad Caddies’ Commitment to Community

Chuck Robertson chokes up, lifting his glasses and wiping tears from his eyes. He has a swig of his beer….

‘I just had to step back’: BATTS on music, mental health and a comeback at Wanderer Festival

In actuality, the life of a musician is quite often a rough slog, filled with late nights, solitary time on…

JPEGMAFIA announces Melbourne and Sydney headline shows

JPGMAFIA has announced two headlining gigs alongside his appearances at Listen Out and Listen In festival. He will be playing…

Geelong Elvis Festival arrives next week, bringing Graceland’s best to regional Victoria

The legendary Elvis Presley is the undisputed ‘King of Rock and Roll’. One of the most iconic public figures of the 20th…

Jet announce intimate warm-up show for Get Born 20th anniversary tour

Jet, the revered rock band, is about to ignite Melbourne with an intimate warm-up show that sets the stage for…

Adam Rudegeair’s Bayou Tapestry brings New Orleans grooves to Pistol Pete’s in Geelong

Get ready to be swept away by the infectious rhythms and voodoo funk of Adam Rudegeair’s Bayou Tapestry as they…

Kevin Mitchell announces ‘When Kev Met Bob’ anthology national tour

The Australian music scene is about to witness a historic event as Kevin Mitchell, the frontman of legendary band Jebediah,…

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers join Queenscliff Music Festival lineup

A celebrated guitar virtuoso backed up by an all-star band, Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers invoke the spirit of classic…

Brisbane Music Trail: The ultimate month-long celebration of live music

Calling all music lovers and adventure seekers! September is about to become the most exhilarating month of your year as…

Geelong indie sensation Greenhouse returns strong with debut album ‘Centre of The Universe’

Geelong’s own indie guitar marvels, Greenhouse, are poised to take their musical journey to new heights, as they make their…

 

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