Melbourne’s electric collective Empress unveil live video series ‘Empress Live at Bank Street’

Formed in late 2019, just a few short months before the pandemic, Empress is a unique contemporary ensemble centring around…

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Jaron Jay makes his debut with funk-fuelled singles, ‘Hour After Drop’ and ‘Stitch Up’

Since making his first steps into the music industry more than 15 years ago, Jaron Mulholland, or Jaron Jay as…

Sydney producer Tawanda goes bar for bar in new single ‘Trying’, shining a light on mental health

Sydney-side producer Tawanda lets his emotions flow on a new empowering single, ‘Trying’, acknowledging his mental health struggles while exploring…

Melbourne’s NUFFJAH showcases risk-taking and versatility on new hip hop album, ‘Yeah Mate’

NUFFJAH, the moniker of Melbourne-based artist Ben Arthur, dropped his debut album Gin Habits back in June last year, illustrating…

After a decade of solo acoustic gigs, Ryan Gay makes his debut with infectious indie-folk single ‘Down’

Earning himself a solid reputation within the local music scene over the past decade under his solo acoustic moniker ‘Knot’,…

Indie-folk singer-songwriter Benjamin Trillado explores self-doubt in new music video ‘Nuisance’ 

On the back of recently released his new single, ‘Nuisance’, Melbourne/Naarm singer-songwriter Benjamin Trillado is back with a moving film clip…

The Music Victoria Awards reveal shortlist for 2021, celebrating our resilient music community 

The Music Victoria Awards are back for 2021 to celebrate the Victorian music communities huge achievements this year, despite facing one of…

Geelong singer-songwriter Luke Biscan unveils cinematic acoustic pop single ‘Gethsemane’

Born out of a vast spectrum of musical influences, singer-songwriter Luke Biscan displays his signature gift for evoking imagery and…

From collabs with Drake, Ed Sheeran and Mark Ronson to a hauntingly beautiful debut album, Yebba is an artist you need to know 

It didn’t take Drake fans long to decode this; CLB being the abbreviation to the highly anticipated sixth studio album, Certified…

A definitive list of the best guitar solos as told by the LOSER brothers

Consisting of formers members of The Bennies, Apart from This and Grim Rhythm, LOSER has swept through the Melbourne music…

SAIYON defines alternative R&B-infused electronica with hypnotic ballad ‘Recovery’

With a penchant for textured atmospheres and danceable beats, Melbourne alternative RnB artist SAIYON has delivered a lush taste of…

Melbourne-based record label Off The List Records is smashing ableism in Australia’s live music scene

Music is a massive part of Australian culture. This diverse form of artistic expression has brought people together and forged…

25 years on, it’s time to fall in love with Weezer’s seminal second album ‘Pinkerton’ all over again

On September 24, 1996, Weezer released their second album, two years after their debut. Named after the character B. F….

Australian Women in Music Awards announce finalists, celebrating the fierce talent of women in all facets of the music industry

Kate Ceberano, Dami Im, Katie Noonan and Deborah Cheetham AO are among the sensational list of finalists in the Australian…

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Normalest’s debut album ‘Opia’ is a cinematic folk masterpiece

Striking and poignant, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Ben Karklins delivers his debut record of beguiling melodies and harmonies under the solo-moniker Normalest….

Five things you didn’t know about Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers’ new single ‘AHHHH!’

In case you missed it, Canberra’s unapologetic punk-rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers dropped their first single for 2021…

Acoustic Foxx ushers us into a true grunge experience with new single, ‘The Fire Is Alive’

Renowned for delivering powerful acoustic-folk, alternative rock and grunge-inspired songs, Acoustic Foxx – the moniker for Melbourne singer-songwriter Craig Williams…

23 gigs in Victoria to get excited about in 2022

To steal from the exquisite poetry of Whitesnake, we don’t know where we’re going but we sure know where we’ve…

Sydney multi-instrumentalist VIIN serves up moody electronic R&B with new single ‘Bésame’

Armed with a honeyed voice and a penchant for smooth electronic R&B, ‘Bésame’ is the newest track from Western Sydney-based…

Sydney’s Like Angels deliver pop-perfection with new single, ‘Teenage Dream’

Taking on the world with their potent pop vision, Sydney pop duo Like Angels have returned for 2021 with another…

Melbourne artist Ben Power unveils hauntingly beautiful debut EP, ‘Drink Like a God’

Released late last month, ‘Drink Like a God’ draws you in from the very first note, championed by Ben Power’s…

Bridget Sharp makes her debut with euphoric pop-empowerment anthem, ‘Overgrown’

Having stormed the Melbourne music scene as the frontwoman of art-rock fusion band Dandecat, as well as performing alongside renowned…

‘2019 – A Year Before Lockdown’ takes us back to the pre-pandemic live music scene we’ve missed so dearly

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the live music industry. As we pass the one-year…

NZ indie-rockers Mako Road’s debut album ‘Stranger Days’ is brimming with groovy, psych-surf tunes

Lifting moods with their unique brand of infectious reggae-infused indie-rock, Christchurch four-piece Mako Road have been dropping top-shelf music for the past…

 

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