Five breathtaking live versions that are better than their originals, as told by Silky Roads

We hope you’re hungry because Sydney-based indie-rock quartet Silky Roads have just revealed their tantalizing new single ‘Pomegranate’ and it…

Push yourself to start a career in music with this free electronic music program

Melbourne is already Australia’s music hub and it’s the rebirth of the youth music organisation that we all need after…

The Smashing Pumpkins chat nostalgia, musical chemistry and the creation of their eleventh studio LP ‘Cyr’

The Smashing Pumpkins are back with their eleventh studio LP, Cyr – a 20-song double album that indicates the titanic ambition of…

Melbourne dancehall crew Shottaz refine their core sound with infectious EP, ‘Energy’

Renowned for their diverse sound, hard-hitting lyrics and energetic live performances, Shottaz is fast becoming Melbourne’s frontline dancehall crew and…

Remembering Aussie music’s iconic ’90s through six unheralded bands

Oh the ’90s! Our love for the ’90s in Australia is immense and it’s in many ways considered the country’s…

“Identify, target and nurture a small but loyal following”: Music veteran Chris Maric on how indie bands can survive in an ever-evolving industry

A keen metal-head with a platinum work ethic and a heart made of gold, Chris is widely recognised as one…

Peachfield’s debut ‘Monuments of Debris’ is a sweeping exploration of young Australian lives

Known for helping bring the talents of artists like Sarah Blasko, Gersey and Ben Salter to the forefront, ever-productive multi-instrumentalist…

When creatives collide: In conversation with indie-pop artist Georgi Kay and jewellery designer Ryan Nevarez

All the way from Los Angeles, comes Georgi Kay’s infectious electro-soul single ‘Medicine’. The follow up to her recent releases…

Meet The White Flower Society, the coastal psych-pop collective from Geelong’s Mitch Collins

When Mitch Collins first asked me to check out his new project I couldn’t contain my excitement. With Phaedo and…

Perth electronic producer Ukiyo has unveiled an entrancing debut LP, brimming with high-calibre Australian collaborators

If getting people to move their bodies was the mission, 23-year-old Perth electronic producer Ukiyo has well and truly accomplished…

Doniger offers up a new rock track with an important message in new single ‘Renegade’

Having been a player in the Queensland roots and blues scene for some time, Gavin Doniger has returned and is…

Women supporting women: MANE shares five female artists you need to know

Yeah the girls! Female solo artists have made their mark on the music industry in recent times and have become…

Diving deep into the discotheque: How disco became a subculture

Lockdown had us craving live music like never before and now that things are slowly opening the last ticketed item…

Ben Witkowski strips it back with his beautifully raw debut EP, ‘Home’

Inspired by the desire to discover the truest version of oneself, Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Ben Witkowski has revealed his long-awaited debut…

Inspired by her achingly beautiful single ‘Home’, Eliott shares her favourite spots in her hometown Cobram

Charlotte Gemmill, better known as Eliott, has managed to earn herself a solid reputation for her ability to tell her…

Melbourne Fringe is capturing the imagination of music lovers with its ever-adventurous 2020 event

In the year of the impossible, Melbourne Fringe Festival have delivered an ambitious and ground-breaking program full of weird, wonderful,…

Introducing Indie Musician Summit, a pivotal three-day conference for emerging and independent artists

Promising to be one of the most invaluable events for emerging artists and musicians this year, the inaugural Indie Musician…

Melbourne pop-punk outfit Mr. Teenage unveils punchy debut EP, ‘Automatic Love’

Launching in 2019, Melbourne four-piece Mr Teenage were set for a busy 2020. Their pop-punk swagger and energy put fans…

Paige Black tackles love and loss on stunning new single ‘Oceans Apart’

Born and raised in the Yarra Valley, Paige Black has been turning heads in the Melbourne music scene with her…

From making Geelong dance to playing to a seated audience, local DJ explains how Covid has changed the scene

Like many local artists who have forged a career in making people dance, Geelong-born DJ Brad Mayes has had to…

Ocean Grove’s Swim Lanes unveil self-titled dream-pop EP

Ocean Grove’s newest act Swim Lanes has sprung on the scene with a glorious self-titled four track EP, earning a…

DRMNGNOW and Emily Wurramara cover Archie Roach as part of ‘Deadly Hearts – Walking Together’ compilation album

Neil Morris has released his own twist of Archie Roach’s ‘Get Back To The Land’ under his hip hop project…

Geelong’s Bec Goring releases her magnificent debut album ‘Beware’

Bec Goring is a jack of all trades. Not only is she a gun footy player for Geelong Cats in…

The Teskey Brothers, John Butler and The Cat Empire lead Ballarat edition of SummerSalt 2021

It’s time, the festival lineups are coming back and boy oh boy does it feel good!! Following the huge success…

 

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