LOVA; Sweden's best pop export

Fueled with personal thoughts, vulnerabilities and social criticisms, LOVA’s music is minimalistic, organic pop that feels truly universal.

Sidney Nolan’s Kelly series is coming to Geelong

For the first time in 15 years, the National Gallery of Australia’s collection of Sidney Nolan’s ‘Ned Kelly’ paintings will be touring Australia next year.

Bad Pony shares 18 songs they can't believe aren't dominating the world

If you thought you knew Bad Pony, their new EP Deficiency is going to shake things up.

A potato festival is heading to Ballarat

Could anything sound more beautiful than that?

BAIE Wines is introducing a new customer rewards programme

BAIE Insider will be a tiered programme; when people spend, interact and support BAIE Wines, they are earning reward dollars they can use to purchase more of their favourite BAIE, with rewards increasing in each level.

The biggest guitar show in the southern hemisphere returns for 2018

For lovers of guitars and music masters, there’s an event happening in Melbourne this August you may want to get yourself to.

QLD's Bonka on their new single, a national tour and Jägerbombs

Notably one of Australia’s most sought-after lords of mash-up, they’ve now teamed up with international songtress Luciana for their new track ‘Be Alive’ ahead of their National Tour which kicks off June 9.

Thy Art Is Murder Announce 'Death Dealers' Regional Tour

Catch them on this regional run at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge – August 16 & Geelong’s Barwon Club – August 17.

Graze away with C&M Creations

Impress your guests with a beautiful grazing platter loaded with delicious local and market produce that is guaranteed to keep you satisfied for hours as you catch up with family or friends AND enjoy the fact that it looks pretty amazing at the same time. What could be better?

Daylesford Cider Co

In the village known for its ambient rail way and natural mineral springs, Daylesford is also the home to Daylesford Cider… and it’s only a stones throw away from Melbourne.

The Winter Shiraz Weekend returns

Now in its third year, the annual Winter Shiraz Weekend is set to thrill connoisseurs with two days of exploring the versatility of Shiraz.

Shepparton Airplanes: Almurta

The perfect follow up the band’s 2016 self-titled debut and serves up another frenetic blend of jagged melody, pithy punk rock discourse and screaming feedback.

Ocean Grove are returning to Geelong

It’s almost 18 months since the boys launched this epic debut album in Geelong.

Where to watch The State Of Origin tonight

Want to watch Sydney and Queensland battle it out for the State of Origin without having everyone crowd around the TV in the living room.

The Australian Music Vault

Taking its place comfortably within The Arts Centre in the heart of Melbourne, The Australian Music Vault is a sincere celebration of the story surrounding Australian contemporary music, inclusive of past, present and future.

Ticket scalping is officially illegal in NSW

Take that you pesky scalpers.

Vance Joy, Middle Kids, Peking Duk and more headline triple j's One Night Stand

It’s being billed as the biggest One Night Stand yet.

Esoterik; creating music with the power to transcend

“It was a ride through hell but it was so worth it because on the other side it was nothing but sunny days, and I guess that was the physical side of me having to kick the addiction, but to really get closure on it within myself mentally, it just felt right to start writing about it.”

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Performing as The Brian Jonestown Massacre for the better part of 26 years, Anton Newcombe is a musical icon in a league of his own.

Matty T Wall: Sidewinder

Consisting of 12 bluesy, rock fuelled tracks, dominated with transfixing guitar slingin’, Sidewinder is Matty T Wall’s second full length album, following his 2016 release, ‘Blue skies’.

Fight The Sun channel ferocity into new music video

Capturing this electric band dynamic on camera, the music video is a great snapshot of Fight the Sun operating at full force.

Sydney's Goodnight Japan release fresh new track 'Rush'

Sydney is yet again producing the goods on a Monday morning!

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Tyler Millott reveals new project, The Terrifying Lows

To celebrate the single, Millott gives us the five Aussie artists that inspired ‘Cool With It’.

Mallrat on her new EP, collabs and a headline tour

Now she is ready to embark on her own (already almost completely sold out) solo tour in June in celebration of her new EP. We chat to the endearing live performer ahead of the release.

 

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