Pennywise Look Straight Ahead and Down Under

The California skate-punk band are bringing the 18 track album down under to celebrate its anniversary.

Rod Stewart is performing in Geelong in 2020

Performing for the first time at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong on Saturday, October 31.

Bluesfest Touring presents America

With an itinerary of seven Australian tour dates throughout five States, founding members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley will recreate the magic of their original treasures Ventura Highway and A Horse With No Name using their sonic signatures of soothing smoothness and unforgettable undulations of tone.

Box Hill Institute and Sing Sing East studio announce winners for free studio time competition

After receiving an overwhelming amount of high-quality submissions, not one, but three have artists have tied for The Judges’ Awards, each receiving 1-day to record at Sing Sing East with an engineer.

New South Wales coroner recommends introducing pill testing and scrapping sniffer dogs

Well, that’s… not surprising at all.

The Kite Machine Flying High With Music Victoria Awards Nomination

Speaking to frontman, Levi Anderson, the band are psyched to be considered in the running.

Festival X is set to be one of the biggest Aussie festivals of its kind in years

Festival X is set to take over Melbourne Showgrounds on Sunday, December 1, bringing some of the biggest names in electronic, house, and hip-hop to our local shores.

November Reign is showcasing some of the hardest working local metal acts

So get down to what’s set to be a great display of heavy local talent and leave your sub-genres at the door.

U-Bahn en route to Meredith ahead of debut European tour

Having just played both Kennedy’s Creek and Darebin Music Festivals, recently announcing the re-release of their first album to coincide with their signing to the Manchester-based Melodic Records, a slot at this years Meredith Music Festival and their first-ever European tour; there’s a tonne of stuff to talk about.

Desecrator are heading to Geelong’s Blaze Music Fest

We chat with Riley Strong, the band’s frontman and lead guitarist.

The Travel Marketplace Geelong is an absolute must for anyone planning a holiday in 2020

Dreaming of your next holiday?

Paul Feig channels George Michael in Last Christmas

As the director of Spy, A Simple Favour, Ghostbusters and Bridesmaids, Paul Feig has dealt with car chases, ghosts, murder plots, and uncontrolled defecation. But with Last Christmas he’s taking on his biggest challenge yet: George Michael.

Pulp 176

This week, we’re covering a modern classic – Punk Rock Jesus, a tale of religion, rebellion, and a Messiah with an attitude.

Pop Culture #727

Most artists rarely find new subjects; the best ones manage to find new ways to look at them.

The East Pointers pushes the envelope to capture the attention of the next folk enthusiastic generation with Yours To Break

Following Yours To Break, The East Pointers really should rename to The North Pointers since that is the direction they are headed.

The Southern River Band refuses to be pigeonholed with Rumour & Innuendo

The album is a journey through rock and roll with their 70’s style, ranging from their classic punchy vocals and hard riffs to a softer tender sound and only grows on you with each listen.

The Rebelles are set to deliver a fervid feast of tasteful tunes at the BC

The Rebelles will appear at The Barwon Club Hotel on Sunday, November 17.

Hold//Fire’s debut album The Space in Between is a steady first release from the band

The lyricism is a highlight, and Forssman must be praised for his ability to convey such emotion in his vocals.

Michael Lane: Traveling Son

Like the mist which seasons the freeway of his cover image, the unobtrusive voice of Michael Lane drifts through the album with reflective grace.

Planet Of The 8s release Tourist Season

If you’re a fan of stoner/doom/sludge rock, this is definitely an album for you to check out.

Nitro Circus is heading to Ballarat

Get your tickets now and step into the action-packed world of Nitro Circus!

Putting the Real in Reality

Stampsy is one half of Krock’s Drive Show, the Departure Lounge, and Krock Music Director.

Too Heavy To Hug #727

Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal.

The Man Walk Geelong is providing a non-judgemental, casual and supportive environment for blokes doing it tough

With a simple motto at the helm – walk, talk, support – this initiative has touched thousands of people across the country.

 

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