Addicted To Lime Cordiale (That’s True)

“It’s not the worst time as a band to exist.”

We sit down with one of the most satanic bands of all time, Bestial Warlust

In this Forte exclusive, we got some time with drummer Marcus Hellcunt. Read on…

Victorian Government reveals $15 million support package for live music venues

Dedicated support is finally coming to live music venues.

The hype is real for Melbourne alt-metal rockers Figures

Exploring themes of dehumanisation, isolation and oppression, all through the idea of mass media influence and manipulation, Operating in Unsafe Mode is slated to position Figures amongst some of the biggest names in the Australian metal music scene.

Under The Rug is hosting one final event, celebrating talented artists across the region

Celebrating with one final hurrah!

Submissions for the 2020 Music Victoria Awards are now open

The Awards is one of the most anticipated music industry events on the Melbourne Music Week calendar.

Electro-pop looping wunderkind Tanya George reveals first taste of her upcoming EP ‘Normality’

Tanya George; if you don’t know the name, now is the time to start paying attention.

Local musicians lead new online festival, Americana on the Bellarine

Bringing together five gifted performers.

Geelong musos Luke Biscan and Stellar Perry perform in the battles on The Voice

While it wasn’t a happy ending all round, the performances were still absolutely stunning.

Kee’ahn shares debut single ‘Better Things’

Right from the opening groove, this track declares the promise of a sweet soul ride in the most appealing way.

Join Dami Im and Stan Walker for BIGO’s ANZ Artiste live streamed performances this week

Bigo Live is organising a huge live streamed music event in Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.

Keen for a night of espresso martinis and live tunes? The Inn Hotel have you sorted

The Inn has turned their lights back on, stocked the kegs, and recharged the beer taps, pumping some life back into our abandoned city once more.

Kurt Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar sells for a record US$6M at auction

The 1959 Martin D-18E sold to an Australian who will put it on tour, with proceeds going to help struggling artists.

Mick Thomas created an album in isolation and is launching it with a live-streamed performance from Memo Music Hall this Sunday

Written, recorded and released in under three months, See You On The Other Side: A Postcard from April 2020 is a product of Mick Thomas’ innate need to make music.

Meet Billy Reeves, Melbourne’s prodigy in the making

The extremely versatile rapper has just launched into the second half of 2020 with a new name, a flurry of ideas, and an upcoming swag of riveting sonics that will place his skills for songwriting and production front and centre.

Cherry Bar announces first gig back with live audience

You beauty!

PREMIERE: Melbourne Pop Powerhouse Sully Drops Moody ‘I Should Know Better’ Music Video

Sully debuted her new persona and new flavour of sound with empowering belter ‘I Should Know Better’.

Geelong’s Lash78 are breaking the stigma of perfection in the entertainment industry

Guests so far have included New Zealand singer-songwriter theajsound, comedian Blaise White, session and touring drummer Joe Torre, and TikTok creator Lucy Wilson.

Nili Brosh’s third studio concept album, Spectrum, is one to be admired

From start to finish Spectrum is something out of this world, exploring multiple genres such as traditional sounds to more modern styles.

Client Liaison, Lime Cordiale, Alex Lahey & more are performing at Melbourne’s first drive-in concert venue

With a limited capacity for each event, you’ll have to book in quick.

Lonely Diamond at the bottom of the Ocean Alley

Lonely Diamond is out Friday 19 June 2020.

Will hyde dives into his childhood inspirations following the release of ‘easy for u’

It’s an addictively melodic, catchy pop hit that hits you right in the feels, telling a story about giving more in a relationship than you’re getting back.

Gold Coast’s Pure Milk have made us a gardening playlist

Gold Coast quintet Pure Milk delivered a tasty indie rock gem last month with ‘Pressure’, tackling everyday anxieties and their effects on human behaviour.

The team behind Beyond The Valley have created Victoria’s first drive-in live concert venue

Bringing live music back to Victoria with a bang.

 

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