Dave Grohl pens ‘The Day the Live Concert Returns’

“I don’t know when it will be safe to sing arm in arm at the top of our lungs. But we will do it again, because we have to.”

Sattwa Arising releases contemplative single ‘Strange Days’

‘Strange Days’ explores the nature of modern society, and the breakdown of communication as a result of social media, pondering its effect on human connection.

Australia’s first Drive-In Concert is happening today

Live music returns.

Live Nation will begin trialling socially distanced shows this month

Could this signal the return of live entertainment?

Bluesfest Touring announces rescheduled tours for Patti Smith, George Benson and more

Fourteen of the acts billed for this year’s Bluesfest have revealed 2021 Australian tour dates.

Ballarat’s live music venues have come together to deliver ‘Sanitise’, a two-day live-streamed event

Opening night will takeover The Eastern on Friday, May 29, while the second instalment will be held at Volta on Friday, June 5.

Matt Joe Gow unites with The Weeping Willows for ‘Too Far To Go’

Driven by hypnotic, lullaby plucking guitar, the track showcases the simple beauty of the acoustic guitar, accentuated by the dreamy, harmonious melodies.

In lieu of any international travel, Matt Boylan-Smith reflects on his five favourite cities

From cities around the world to his local hometown of Bathurst.

Meet Daydream Nation, the new dream team of Aussie music PR and marketing

Led by some very familiar faces.

Sydney indie-rockers CREO divulge how to bide your time amidst Iso life

They’ve just dropped their new single ‘Juliet’.

Audio-Technica have just dropped details of their newest wireless in-ear headphones

These babies represent the marriage of true wireless and active noise- cancelling in one set of in-ear headphones.

Geelong’s Lagoon reveal breezy debut single ‘Cool’

Lagoon’s stargaze pop blends seamlessly with raw guitar work and honest vocals, that will speak equally to your classic angsty teen, yet is mature enough in its chilled-out vibe and solid songwriting that everyone can jump in for a swim!

Taylor Henderson has teamed up with the Geelong Arts Centre for a livestream performance this Friday night

The live stream will feature some of Taylor’s award-winning hits from his platinum-selling albums Self-Titled and Burnt Letters, some brand new tracks, and even a few tracks penned by his dad.

Getting to know Manchester’s indie foursome Larkins

For fans of The 1975.

Little Richard, the musical giant

RIP.

Daniel Johns receives $470K settlement from News Corp

The former Silverchair frontman took News Corp to court last year, and has been awarded $470,000, with the media corporation ordered to cover Johns’ legal costs of up to $300,000, along with a $170,000 payout.

Watch Crowded House perform ‘Something So Strong’ in lockdown

With touring plans currently on hold as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the band have been making the most of their time in isolation.

Gerard Way, Coldplay, Rita Ora and more are auctioning off one-of-a-kind backbacks for Support Act

Bid on one-off designed bags by the world’s biggest musicians for charity.

Festival juggernaut says ‘test event’ will be the best chance at getting Aussie festivals back

Big Day Out founder Ken West has penned an open letter about the state of the Australian music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic that suggests a “test event” would be local music festivals’ best chance of moving forward.

Triple j Unearthed announce grants for emerging artists

Now’s the time to level up!

Movember Foundation’s MAYEIGHT campaign launches a one-day virtual celebration of Aussie mateship

This year encouraging guys to take their mateship to the next level is more important than ever with the strict physical distancing rules currently in place.

Geelong’s Lash78 are the latest winners of the Homegrown Superstars competition

Uploading a 60-second clip of the Divinyls ‘I Touch Myself’, the sisters payed tribute to Geelong’s very own rock diva Chrissy Amphlett who died from breast cancer.

Gaudion takes us behind the scenes of making his clever, indie-pop single ‘TV Shows’

Serving as a bright introduction for the NSW singer-songwriter, ‘TV Shows’ is a wistful reflection upon love and loss written during a period of deep change and development for the artist.

Queen + Adam Lambert honour frontline workers with ‘You Are The Champions’

Proceeds go to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization powered by the United Nations Foundation to support frontline health workers.

 

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