Acoustic Foxx takes us on a tranquil voyage with intimate new video, ‘Shine A Light’

With an affinity for emotional intimacy and indie-folk soundscapes, Acoustic Foxx – the moniker for Melbourne singer-songwriter Craig Williams –…

Andrea Robertson’s new single ‘Timely Reminder’ is an endlessly-relatable piece of storytelling

With a reputation of being a humble, hard-working artist who knows how to put on a stellar show for audiences…

Mark Mordue On Fire with Nick Cave biography

I’ve always viewed this project as a social biography, with Nick at the centre of a kaleidoscope of stories. I…

Esther Hannaford, Mark Wilson, Olympia and more join forces to celebrate 50 years of Carole King’s masterpiece, ‘Tapestry’

50 years ago, Carole King shattered glass ceilings with her second solo album Tapestry. Released in February of 1971 and…

With the release of their eighth album ‘When You See Yourself’, Kings of Leon reflect on two decades of making music

When you think of the Followill family, the Nashville network that makes up Kings of Leon, what do you see? …

Melbourne’s NUFFJAH is taking the Aussie hip-hop scene by storm with his dark, all-consuming sound

The moniker of Melbourne-based artist Ben Arthur, NUFFJAH has been making waves throughout 2020 with an intoxicating flow and biting…

Pete Murray on his new EP, the state of music in 2021, and getting back out on the road

There’s no question that Pete Murray knows how to write a great song. From ‘Opportunity’ to ‘Feeler,’ his unique laid-back…

Harcourt Applefest returns, celebrating harvest time in the heart of Victoria’s apple country

Is there any fruit more versatile than the humble apple? Apple crumble, apple pie, baked apple, apple muffins, apple cider,…

Five album covers that have inspired Brisbane’s Deadlights

Brisbane-based post-hardcore quartet Deadlights have just returned with their monumental new single ‘Born of a Lie’, alongside the news of…

New touring festival, Small Town Big Sound, is taking a bunch of Aussie acts around regional Victoria this year

Regional Victoria is set to get a brand-spanking-new touring festival that heads through some of its more diverse areas this…

“It’s got a very special place in our hearts”: The Cat Empire on their first Melbourne live show in over a year

Known for their unparalleled, vibrant live shows, the band who constantly put ‘Two Shoes’ forward have been making their way…

Courtney Keil’s new single ‘Hummingbird’ is the breezy ballad sure to lift anyone’s spirits

From the rugged hills of Adelaide to the shores of Melbourne comes bright-eyed, country-oriented singer-songwriter Courtney Keil with her sophomore…

12 Victorian artists to keep a close eye on in 2021

When it comes to musicians coming out of Victoria, we’re spoilt for choice. Maybe it’s something about that fresh air…

Meet Vanilla Neptune, one of Geelong’s most innovative artists

“My parents were big 90’s ravers so I was shown house music through them. I’d say because of my parent’s…

Weymouth punk rockers Weatherstate take a joyride down five of the best Mario Kart Rainbow Road levels

Weymouth punk band Weatherstate have kicked off 2021 with the release of their cathartic, riff-fuelled new single ‘Hangar’ via their…

Lime Cordiale, G Flip, Cosmo’s Midnight and more lead Bendigo’s Fresh Produce Festival lineup

While the beloved Groovin The Moo won’t be taking to regional Victoria this year, it’s alternate festival Fresh Produce just…

ARIA award-winner Claire Bowditch is back in Geelong for two special performances this weekend

Following the madness of the year that was 2020, the Summer Sessions have some iconic shows prepared to give you…

Didirri talks new music ahead and ‘hitting the ground running’ in 2021

After a stagnant year, Melbourne singer-songwriter Didirri Peters has hit the ground running. The Warrnambool musical export started off 2021…

Drench yourself in sequins, Pistol Pete’s Mardi Gras celebrations returns as a three-day reimagined event

An ode to one of the biggest carnivals in the world, local blues bar Pistol Pete’s is once again celebrating…

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks brings the cool to Ballarat Summer Sundays

Ballarat’s annual Summer Sundays sessions is just enjoying its first strides in a COVID-world, having already welcomed the likes of…

Tones and I, Missy Higgins, Gordi and more to perform at Mt Duneed Estate this weekend

2021 is off to an absolute ripper in regards to the re-birth of live music, especially with the recent collaboration…

A journey through some of Victoria’s greatest music festivals that are no more

Sunburn, drink tokens, overpriced light beers and that one day of a year you’d buy a 40 deck. That’s livin’….

The Pelican Bar launches outdoor cinema experience and reveals new shows for January

Following its announcement late last year, The Pelican Bar’s outdoor cinema has landed in Queenscliff, cranking up the projectors for…

Vinyl vs Digital – a new perspective

I had the somewhat dubious pleasure of growing up through the audio revolution, vinyl, reel to reel, cassettes, CDs, mp3s….

 

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