Seven iconic live music moments in regional Victoria

Over the years, there have been some pretty iconic live music moments that have hit stages all across regional Victoria,…

Chris Jacobs on honouring Elvis and keeping his music alive through the Burning Love series

The King is back. Well sort of, Australia’s got Elvis fever at the moment, between the upcoming Aussie produced Elvis…

Bendigo’s Burning Love concert series combines Elvis’ musical legacy and local musicians for a larger-than-life live music experience 

John Lennon famously once said, “Before Elvis there was nothing.” There’s no doubt, Elvis Presley is undeniably one of the…

The best gigs, events and festivals happening across regional Victoria this June

We’re heading towards the end of the financial year, and we have a deal for you. Each new person who…

Hailing from regional Victoria, Go Dog Go, The Fillmores and Meraki Minds join forces for an epic hometown headline tour

When it comes to musicians coming out of regional Victoria, we’re spoilt for choice. For years now, extremely talented emerging…

Melbourne’s Cool Sounds on bringing playful, jangly pop songs to Bendigo in honour of The King, Elvis Presley

For the last few years, Cool Sounds have been a staple of the Melbourne music scene. With their 2018 album…

Video Premiere: Fleeting Persuasion unveils nostalgic electronic-tinged indie-rock single, ‘Night Arrives’

Armed with a honeyed voice and a penchant for brooding electronic-tinged indie-rock, ‘Night Arrives’ is the newest track from Fleeting…

‘It started as a joke’: Dave Favours on his record label, an affection for Geelong music and camaraderie on tour

Promising one hell of an afternoon of alt-country, this weekend will see The Stanley Records Travelling Medicine Show arrive at…

DIY electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander unveils surreal short film ‘Jaguar Serpent’ 

The last six months have been game-changing for Newcastle-based electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander. After traversing the globe for more…

Freya Josephine Hollick on the profound influence of Elvis Presley and celebrating his musical legacy

The undisputed ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Presley left a unique and indelible mark on the American music landscape…

Lisa Mitchell evokes weightless folk-pop wonder on new album, taking listeners to starry heights on upcoming tour

Since then, Mitchell has hit all the marks as an emotionally potent, lyrically powerful, and musically catchy singer-songwriter across three…

‘It’s an absolute honour’: Gabriella Cohen on her new album and playing Bendigo’s Burning Love music series

We’ve seen a bit of a trend over the last few years. Old school is back. TV, Fashion and Music…

Songs in the Key of May: The best songs about the last month of autumn

First of May – Bee Gees Album: Odessa A dog is a man’s best friend, so they say. So it…

‘Embrace the new Mojo Corner’: The Mojo Corner usher in new era with big band sounds and heartfelt electricity

Ultra-raw, raucous and wildly uninhibited, The Mojo Corner have sliced and diced stages around the country for the better part…

Sydney Miller announces Melbourne Residency, takes us track-by-track through her debut EP ‘The Inside’

Melbourne based artist, producer, songwriter and musician Sydney Miller has announced a residency at The Gaso for a month of…

The best gigs, events and festivals happening across regional Victoria this May

It is happening, folks. This month sees an event that will help shape the country for years to come. And…

Alice Ivy, Jini Maxwell and Wikimedia Australia to host free workshops in Geelong

Now in its third week, Surround Sounds – Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival has been a breath of fresh…

The Smith Street Band on stripping things back on new album, Wagner’s lyrical prowess and touring regionally

Things that are entrenched in Australian pub rock culture: Drinking Melbourne Bitter Tinnies at The Tote; knowing to respond ‘No…

Gyp$yfoot and Spooky Fruit seamlessly blend electronic R&B with dreamy melodies in sensual debut single ‘Smashing’ 

Davis has been steadily working away at his craft since the ripe age of 14 when he negotiated a deal…

“After having two years off, there’s just a whole new energy”: Clint Wilson explores change in ‘People Don’t Think Like Us’

An artist renowned for sweeping songwriting full of passion and contemplation, Melbourne singer-songwriter Clint Wilson’s newest single is a rocking…

Melbourne trio FACE FACE release anthemic single ‘The Karen Song’ alongside Animal Crossing-inspired visuals

Making statements with their unique brand of infectious indie-rock for nostalgic 90s kids, Melbourne’s three-piece FACE FACE have been dropping…

Surround Sounds Music Festival: The lesser-known events worth adding to your calendar

Arriving late last week, Surround Sounds – Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival is already off to a glorious start,…

notevenstevens delivers a genre-smashing aural treat with debut album ’Chains’

Some artists play it safe and stay within a certain mould. Cairns-born, Meanjin/Brisbane-based notevenstevens is anything but. The moniker of…

Top 5 movies that will make you want to start a band, as told by RADICALS

Following on from their thundering release ‘falling faster slowly’, Sydney-based alternative-rock group RADICALS have just unleashed their liberating new single ‘feel’ – produced by Daniel Antix at Def…

 

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