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Victorian duo This Way North release new single ‘You Be You’

‘You Be You’ skips affectionately along with a modern pop feel, effortless vocal harmonies and an infectious rhythm full of rapturous nostalgia.

Keen for a night of espresso martinis and live tunes? The Inn Hotel have you sorted

The Inn has turned their lights back on, stocked the kegs, and recharged the beer taps, pumping some life back into our abandoned city once more.

Geelong’s Nemesium have released their debut album Continua and it is high stakes metal

From the second ‘Archetype’ kicks in, you are introduced to the shearing intensity of Nemesium.

Geelong’s Lash78 are breaking the stigma of perfection in the entertainment industry

Guests so far have included New Zealand singer-songwriter theajsound, comedian Blaise White, session and touring drummer Joe Torre, and TikTok creator Lucy Wilson.

Queenscliff Music Festival has announced a live streamed event featuring the Pierce Brothers

The Pierce Brothers are set to get everybody dancing with their lively folk tunes and contagious energy.

Geelong’s blackened death metallers Nemesium have dropped their debut album Continua

As an album that crosses from the darker Morbid Angel stylings through to some of the lighter melodies of more modern Swedish Death Metal across all 12 brutal detal metal tracks, Continua is truly an exceptional piece of work from these local extreme metallers.

A moment with Ballarat progressive rockers Scyphozoan

February saw the release of Scyphozoan’s newest album Arrive – bringing their heavy/progressive rock sounds mixed with some cosmic melodies.

Looking back at the local venues and blues bands and musicians from 2010

This time round, I thought I’d do some reminiscing.

Geelong extreme metal veterans Nemesium are releasing their highly anticipated debut album this month

We managed to catch up with guitarist Chris McEwin for a chat about the upcoming album, among other things.

Benny Walker reveals captivating third album Chosen Line

For those looking for some modern blues to serenade their ears, look no further.

Ballarat’s prog metal masterminds Ebonivory have crafted a sensational new album with ‘The Long Dream I’

Finally dropping tomorrow, June 5, the five-piece’s much-anticipated release has been a long time coming.

Sev Lah just dropped his fourth single for 2020 and it’s seriously good

Featuring meticulous production from prominent producer Darren Hart of Harts, this track sees Sev flexing his songwriting muscles more than ever, walking the line with his mid-90’s influences worn proudly on his sleeve.

The Victorian live music industry is sending the state government an SOS

Melbourne’s iconic music venues have published an open letter to the Victorian Government to launch SOS – Save Our Scene.

Geelong’s LEEDEN have dropped a blissful isolation video for new single ‘Skin and Bone’

One of the greatest things to come out of quarantine is all the DIY music videos from artists and bands across the world.

Ocean Grove’s BIN just dropped their highly-anticipated debut album ‘Listen Guys’

Cure your iso blues and give ‘Listen Guys’ a whirl, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

The Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival are live streaming gigs in some of Bendigo’s best destinations

The events will be live streamed via the Festival’s facebook page with contributions welcomed by supporters.

Watch these two Geelong musos nail their performances on The Voice

In case you missed it, The Voice is back and we’ve got some local talent making waves on the big screen!

Geelong’s Anna Waters has dropped a buoyant indie-pop gem with ‘Sunshine’

We sit down with Anna to delve into the details of her new release, collaborations, musical therapy and growing up in Geelong.

Missing your weekly dose of Luke Biscan on the mic? You can see him on The Voice tonight

Hearing Luke sing again is just what we needed to fill that local, live music void – for now

Ethan Farmer on life as a musician during COVID-19

Ethan Farmer is a guitarist I have been listening to since he was about 15 and started coming to Sleepy Hollow Blues Club and playing in the jam.

Music Victoria waive membership fees for the entire Victorian music industry

With more members, comes more power.

Sattwa Arising releases contemplative single ‘Strange Days’

‘Strange Days’ explores the nature of modern society, and the breakdown of communication as a result of social media, pondering its effect on human connection.

Rach Brennan is hosting virtual classes for young musos as part of the FReeZA Isolation Album initiative

For young local musicians, a virtual song-writing program has proved to provide an important creative and social outlet during the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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