20 songs predicted to take out triple j’s annual Hottest 100 countdown for 2022

Start preparing yourselves for the inevitable echoes of “shoulda been higher”, the iconic Hottest 100 Countdown is back, shining a…

10 surprising, bizarre and intriguing songs that have made it into the triple j Hottest 100

Every great idea starts with a question: What if we did it this way? What if I got a tattoo?…

The biggest festivals and gigs happening over the summer holidays

Gigs, tours and festivals, it’s all happening, although many are already sold out. There is a way, however, to get…

We’re looking for local acts to perform at our Emerging Artist Stage at Festival of Sails this summer

The iconic Festival of Sails is making its return to Geelong for 2023, from January 26 to January 29, and as…

Melbourne rapper Katija’s five favourite experiences and memories with hip hop legend Coolio

Unexpectedly marking a posthumous release for one of the most successful rappers of his time, the single ‘Do You Want…

‘It’s such a spectacular, well-crafted album’: Katie Noonan on bringing ‘Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell’ to Geelong

You’d be hard-pressed to find an artist that has had as much influence as Joni Mitchell. Many years after her…

The Rubens on SummerSalt 2023, festival lineups and new music

Since they first burst onto the scene when they uploaded their first song, ‘Lay It Down’ to triple j unearthed…

With international acts and local heroes, Geelong’s Tent Pole: A Musical Jamboree is turning the festival experience on its head

Promising to turn the festival experience on its head with a lineup of international acts and local heroes, Tent Pole:…

‘There was just this chemistry’: Scientists talk chemistry, new discoveries and their first studio album in 35 years

For Perth post-punk rockers, Scientists, their entire career follows this formula.  Forming in 1978, they have seen multiple incarcerations spawning…

Jolyon Petch on 1915 Presents NYD 2023 @ The Mills, playing festival sets and catching up with the Stafford Brothers

We’ve been back at it for a while, but there’s still something special about the return of gigs to Australia….

Festival of Sails unveils free live music lineup for 2023 featuring The Badloves, Chocolate Starfish, Jess Locke and more

While Geelong’s iconic Festival of Sails has long been known for its exciting action on the water, it’s also become…

A day on the green brings The Killers to Geelong on Saturday: Here’s everything you need to know

Making the band’s a day on the green debut, The Killers will be performing big outdoor shows at  Mt Duneed Estate…

Here’s a list of gigs in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo to get loose and merry at in December

The festive season is truly here and shopping centres are alive with Christmas music. What is your favourite? Are you…

‘It kick-started our whole career’: The Waifs on finding their feet at Port Fairy Folk Festival

This was the beginning of The WAiFS, as it was originally styled, endless touring cycle. Fasting forward three decades and…

By The Pier’s beautiful beachside festival hypes up 2023 with an eclectic autumn lineup

Queenscliff’s newest music festival has unveiled its 2023 lineup. Taking place on March 24 and 25, By The Pier offers…

Meet Savage Honey, the Jan Juc-based indie-rockers riding a wave of success

Having gained a tonne of attention from their opening slot for Melbourne/Naarm based nü jazz outfit Glass Beams, the Jan…

‘Outside’: Sharl captivates in new film-noir meets cyberpunk extravaganza

Fresh from releasing her passionate pop-fuelled debut album City Lights in August, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Sharl continues to prove why we…

The Von Robertson’s Bring Their Sound Of Music To Next Gen in 2023

From the Julie Andrews hill-singing Von Trapp family to the Partridge Family which made David Cassidy an instant heartthrob, The…

Local musician and music teacher Matt Orchard nominated for Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award

One of the region’s hardest-working musicians and beloved Apollo Bay music teacher, Matt Orchard, has been named a nominee in…

‘We are charged’: Melbourne trio MOD CON bring their frenetic, resonant and powerful live show to Backyard Fest

It’s been a red hot minute since we last heard from MON CON. Based in Melbourne, the three-piece post-punk trio…

Dayseeker Discuss ‘Dark Sun’ and Departure of Metal Hardcore Scene

Orange County is celebrated for their sun-soaked surroundings, as represented by every pop culture reference related to California. But the…

Gig Guide: The best gigs happening in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and more in November

Where do you stand on giving pets people names? Is it okay to call your cat Darren, or your dog…

Blues legend Eric Bibb on the importance of historical truths and continuing the civil rights movement 

One was meeting Bob Dylan at the age of 11 and the second was witnessing his father stand beside Martin…

One to watch: Geelong’s Oscar Rose has exploded in 2022 with electrifying charisma and an undeniably fresh, irresistible sound

There is no denying the sincere TLC emanating out of Oscar Rose’s latest single, a pristine piece of contemporary R&B…

 

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