The brilliant Dermot Kennedy has announced an Australian tour for 2020

Big yes.

Nancie Schipper releases new single ‘Take Out The Trash’

Written in early 2019, the indie pop/rock track tackles the topic of mental health.

KISS have cancelled their Australian tour due to illness

“We waited as long as we could and held out hope to the last minute that my situation would clear up and we would be able to march forward. Doctor’s orders ultimately have taken precedence and finally we now find ourselves with no choice but to surrender. With heavy hearts, KISS.”

The rise of Pist Idiots

It’s time to talk about Pist Idiots – and no, we don’t mean the group of guys that got into their parents’ liquor cabinets.

Julia Jacklin, Ecca Vandal, DRMNGNOW and more announced for Grampians Music Festival 2020

It’s clear they’ve got the love of discovering music at the heart of GMF.

The Beasts Burning to Play Barwon Club

Two legendary rock n roll acts hit up Geelong’s home of rock music this November.

A Curious Affection for Rude Rum

We chat all things music, future plans, the name and more.

Pennywise Look Straight Ahead and Down Under

The California skate-punk band are bringing the 18 track album down under to celebrate its anniversary.

Bluesfest Touring presents America

With an itinerary of seven Australian tour dates throughout five States, founding members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley will recreate the magic of their original treasures Ventura Highway and A Horse With No Name using their sonic signatures of soothing smoothness and unforgettable undulations of tone.

Rob Nassif shares his Top 5 Gyroscope songs ahead of his departure from the band

If you’re unaware of Australian rock mainstays Gyroscope, then you’ve been missing out on some classic albums, numerous singles, and some of the best live shows imaginable!

The Kite Machine Flying High With Music Victoria Awards Nomination

Speaking to frontman, Levi Anderson, the band are psyched to be considered in the running.

Festival X is set to be one of the biggest Aussie festivals of its kind in years

Festival X is set to take over Melbourne Showgrounds on Sunday, December 1, bringing some of the biggest names in electronic, house, and hip-hop to our local shores.

U-Bahn en route to Meredith ahead of debut European tour

Having just played both Kennedy’s Creek and Darebin Music Festivals, recently announcing the re-release of their first album to coincide with their signing to the Manchester-based Melodic Records, a slot at this years Meredith Music Festival and their first-ever European tour; there’s a tonne of stuff to talk about.

Desecrator are heading to Geelong’s Blaze Music Fest

We chat with Riley Strong, the band’s frontman and lead guitarist.

The Rebelles are set to deliver a fervid feast of tasteful tunes at the BC

The Rebelles will appear at The Barwon Club Hotel on Sunday, November 17.

Amyl and the Sniffers headline the one-night rural music party, OK Motels

With Amyl and the Sniffers’ music best enjoyed in a pub somewhere getting pushed around with sweat and beer all over your shirt, the Charlton Motel seems like a pretty damn good place to do that.

Tim Finn heads to Queenscliff Music Festival

Flocks of families will be filling our bay ferries to flood the already sold out Queenscliff Music Festival to see this Finn brother.

One to watch: Regi Flih

Gearing up for the release of his debut EP ‘STRIP’ in 2020, we were lucky enough to have a chat to REGI about the record, his process & what the future holds!

The Torquay Hotel has announced a slew of high caliber acts for Summer

The weather is heating up down on the Surf Coast and the acts coming into the Torquay Hotel are doing the same thing.

A moment with All The Colours

With recent singles ‘Tear It Down’ and ‘Why So Sorry?’ both making a splash, we sit down with All The Colours as they look towards the release of their new album.

Our Top Picks for Melbourne Music Week

As an event that has fostered a reputation for turning some of the city’s most iconic spaces into immersive hubs of music, arts and culture – and this year is no exception.

Winston Surfshirt will be bringing the sweets to Spilt Milk

Apple Crumble Is Out This November Via Sweat It Out. Catch Winston Surfshirt at Spilt Milk in Ballarat on Saturday, 30 November.

Carus Thompson takes Shakespeare Avenue on the road

He will be performing at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival on November 8-10, Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove on November 16 & Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on November 17.

The Meanies celebrate 30 years at River Rocks

Melbourne Punk legends The Meanies are hauling ass from around the world to return down under in celebration of their 30 years together as a band and 25 years since the release of quintessential Meanies hit 10% weird.

 

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