The Living End on taking a leap of faith

It may have been 20 years since The Living End were talking about being a brat that talks back, but god damn, they haven’t lost the punk.

The Little Lord Street Band

Perth’s The Little Lord Street Band recently released their new music video for single ‘Waking Up Next To You’ and now performing as a duo, both Natasha Shanks and James Rogers go on tour.

The Cool Calm breezing through to QMF

Ahead of their appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival, the boys mull over the direction they’ve gone with their music since their formation in 2016.

Belinda Carlisle on celebrating 30 years since the release of Runaway Horses

As a former Valley girl, turned punk rocker, turned solo superstar, Belinda Carlisle has touched a lot of hearts in her forty years in the spotlight.

1 Day until 2 Worlds Festival

Two worlds will be colliding this Saturday the 20th of October as the Märrma’ Rom Foundation fundraising event, 2 Worlds Festival, returns to The Old Paper Mills in Fyansford.

Loch Hart Music Festival is heading to the coast this November

Created as an opportunity to showcase local up and coming Australian talent and the very aesthetically pleasing Great Ocean Road (and all its treasures), this is a festival where you can unwind, escape the daily grind and give yourself a seachange, if only for the weekend.

Melbourne’s Castilles have just dropped their newest track

‘Habits’ is bluesy in parts, and garage in others. Somewhat sparkly, and always groovy… and we love it!

Spiritual Enlightenment with Drunk Mums

It’s no surprise that once you do a Drunk Mums show, you can’t turn back

We chat to beatbox extraordinaire Tom Thum

Following on from his hugely successful experience in 2013, Tom has returned for his second appearance – ‘What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox’.

Our five picks for the Bluesfest sideshows heading to Melbourne next year

Luckily for those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores.

Balconys is the new visceral experience from Angus Crook

Delivering the newest soundscapes in shoegaze and psych, Balconys is a visceral experience that’s sure to take over the Melbourne gig scene.

Our Guide To Hopkins Creek Music Festival 2018

Utilising the natural wonder of a large meteor crater in the Western district of country Victoria, Hopkins Creek is a three-day celebration of music, art and mateship.

Grampians Music Festival returns for 2019

While the lineup for 2019 is still under wraps (to be announced at the end of the month), festival director Carly Flecknoe says they’ve kept the same mentality of discovering new music in an intimate setting.

Kav Temperley is stepping out solo

With Temperley telling the stories of the songs behind All Your Devotion, fans can expect an incredibly intimate experience, especially considering his first solo release is also his most personally intrusive album to date.

The Bronx are hitting up Australia for Bronxtober

If you’re a fan of LA punk rock icons The Bronx, you may have noticed that they have been steadily touring Australia at least once a year for the past few years.

The Lost Lands will ignite the festival lover in everyone

It has been said there is an adventurer in all of us, and now there is a festival dedicated to that saying.

Don’t Think Twice About Seeing Mojo Juju on her Native Tongue National Tour

The Native Tongue National Tour is partnered with Plus1 to donate $1 per ticket sold to the Aboriginal Legal Services, a cause close to home for the artist.

Melbourne Singers of Gospel Performing at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival

There is only one way to experience a gospel choir and that is live.

On the mind of Georgia State Line

With the release of their debut EP Heaven Knows last year, the rapidly rising alt-country act are now set to play 2018 Out On The Weekend Festival, have dropped their latest single ‘Dry My Tears’ and are preparing for a run of tour dates across the country.

An evening with The Waifs

It’s clear their love for playing country towns has stemmed from the beginning.

KG inspires and ignites positivity with new single ‘CHANGE'

To celebrate the single, KG breaks down the most important lyrics of ‘Change’.

Top five artists to check out at Birregurra Festival & Art Show

This October brings us the 19th annual Birregurra Festival & Arts Show, with a stellar line-up showcasing artists from across Victoria – including a handful of homegrown talent from within Geelong.

Keep up, if you can

Sholler, who produces and DJ’s under Alison Wonderland, is as go-go-go IRL as she is on stage. Her honesty-is-the-best-policy shtick is true.

Work Out with Audio-Technica

With summer around the corner, there’s already an influx of people getting back into the gym (whether that’s once or twice, or six times a week) and for most, working out without music would probably take away the enjoyment of the experience as a whole perhaps even make it rather boring.

 

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