The Engagement release powerful new single

The five-person ensemble from Melbourne have made themselves known across Australia and all over the world through their empowering pop/rock style that vibes well with people into One Republic, Imagine Dragons and Linkin Park.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces its first lineup of international and home-grown hit makers

Returning for its 23rd year, the Peninsula will be soon see an eclectic mix of homegrown and international performers.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have released their long awaited third album

The album, a culmination of experiences lived on the road and influences stemming from the last few years of chaos for the band, is finally unveiled in all its glory – a testament to the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ never relenting vivacious attitude and hungry approach to powerful music.

Annie Bass on Control, her six-track debut EP

We chat with Annie about the release and her journey.

PREMIERE: Watch Ute Root kill a live performance of ‘Palace’

As part of the PBS Radio Festival membership drive, we’re stoked to share with you a video of Ute Roots soar through a performance of ‘Palace’ on the radio station’s popular Drive Live program.

There’s a real cool festival happening in June

You can pack your snow gear too because there’s some epic deals on Perisher Lift passes at prices only available to Festival goers.

Joe Bonamassa unveils east coast tour dates

Blues-rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa is coming to Melbourne for one night only.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier to perform complete Bitch Epic on tour

Two epic albums, make one epic concert!

Toni Childs celebrates three decades of hits

Renowned singer/songwriter Toni Childs sounds a little Forest Gump like as she refers to her latest show as a box of chocolates.

Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes are heading to Geelong and Bendigo

Expect a double dose of sweet and raggedy Alt Country tunes this Autumn when the award-winning Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes teams up with rising up and comer Ben Leece (& Left of the dial) on their Friends & Acquaintances tour in Geelong and Bendigo.

The Pinheads drop sophomore album tomorrow, announce national tour

Now gearing up for the release of their sophomore release, ‘Is This Real,’ it seems The Pinnies have taken a much more evolved and cultivated sound.

National Celtic Festival 2019

The Guinness will flow like wine when thousands descend on the township of Portarlington over the wintery long weekend next month for the 17th annual National Celtic Festival.

Abbe May and Dallas Frasca are headlining The Loft’s final gig

An incredible 36 acts, all of whom have graced The Loft’s stages over the past 15 years, will perform in one jam-packed day at the venue.

Castlemaine Jazz Festival returns with more than 50 different bands and around 300 highly talented musicians

Taking place right in the heart of Castlemaine, a real treat is that the festival runs across a number of separate and historical venues, each within walking distance and all specially selected to create the ideal environment to enjoy this weekend full of jazz.

Rob Snarski drops new album Sparrow & Swan

Velvet-voiced troubadour Rob Snarski unveils his brand new album, Sparrow & Swan, and is bringing it to Victoria in mid-June.

Melbourne glam-rockers Sisters Doll are bringing their edgy new single to Geelong

Dark tones run rife in ‘Black Mirror’, the latest single from glam rock outfit Sisters Doll.

There’s an Aussie supergroup celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Abbey Road Live in concert

Collectively known as Antipodean Rock Collective (ARC), and arguably the most successful supergroup in Aussie rock history with 33 ARIA Awards and 16 Top Ten ARIA albums combined, Powderfinger’s Darren Middleton, Jet’s Mark Wilson, You Am I’s Davey Lane and Spiderbait’s Kram will bring The Beatles’ carefully crafted recordings with ambitious musical arrangements to life on stage all around the country.

The sparkling On Diamond

Their self-titled debut album follows on from Lisa Salvo’s 2014 I Could Have Been a Castle, as a more collaborative project shaped.

The Lonesomes have dropped their EP ‘Paranoia Destroyer’

We sit down with Geelong born and bred vocalist and drummer Matt Callan of Queensland rockers The Lonesomes to discuss their new EP, Paranoia Destroyer.

Californian punk-rockers Thrice are making their long-awaited return

Doing something a bit different for this tour, Thrice are actually allowing fans to curate the setlist.

The Barwon Club are hosting a Winter Solstice Festival

Using artists from the Geelong area, The BC team will create a space in the venue akin to mini art exhibitions, covering as many walls as possible with installations, banners, projections, glitch art and more for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Kings of Metal King Parrot are off again for a run of regional Victoria shows

From the unique rap-influenced aggressive vocals of Black Rheno singer, Ryan Miller, the beast mode of Frankenbok, the cleaner stylings of Mason and the true Aussie fuse of genre-bending stylings from the Parrots, newbies to the audience can expect a wild ride, particularly with their 2018 ARIA-nominated album, ‘Ugly Produce’ filling the set list.

Lash 78 unveil their debut EP

We sit down with local sister duo Lash 78.

Melbourne after-dark pop darlings Ferla get personal

About all things personal, the album condenses a tumultuous year of Giuliano Ferla’s life into 39 minutes of music and lyrics. We chat to Giuliano Ferla ahead of their album tour this month.

 

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