Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie are celebrating their debut album Hoodoo Hipshake

After sharing stages with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ray Charles in the ’90s, Steve Boyd took a lengthy hiatus before returning to the music world with Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie, a self-described “big, bold and brassy” number.

Parkway Drive on their most sonically adventurous album yet

With album number six now approaching, it seems the Parkway lads are continuing to push the boundaries of their sound, as elaborated by Winston McCall, the groups lead vocalist.

Lee Kernaghan on continuing his sell-out 25th anniversary tour Boys From The Bush

It’s not uncommon to hear country songs that feature anecdotes of hittin’ the road in a Ute or ‘Chevy’. But for Lee Kernaghan, it’s more than just a story; instead, it’s being a big part of his life since he was a child.

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Cousin Tonys Brand New Firebird are hitting the regional road

We chat to singer-songwriter Lachlan Rose ahead of the gigs.

Australia’s most loveable Guy

We chat to Guy Sebastian about his upcoming Then and Now tour and what life is like fifteen years after his Australian Idol victory

Luke Biscan releases stunning video for Jaws Of The Jungle

Much-loved Geelong muso Luke Biscan has spread his wings and released a stunning new video for “Jaws Of The Jungle”, premiered via YouTube and VEVO.

Morbid Angel on the return of Steve Tucker for their ninth studio album and furious hellspawn riffage Kingdoms Disdained

Known as one of the most original and influential bands in the genre and beyond, Morbid Angel are legends in their own right; rue pioneers of death metal.

Dr Feelgood make their return to Australian soil

It’s been over 30 years since Dr Feelgood toured Australia, so it’s a long enough wait when they return in May for a series of shows around the country.

British India on their 'Midnight Homie' Tour

In a quick chat to the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist Declan Melia, we find out all there is to know about British India’s national tour which kick starts in May.

Introducing Australia's Newest Heavy Music Festival: Meltdown

Presented by Dirthouse Agency, Meltdown Festival is Australia’s newest touring festival and steps up to meet demand for a quality alternative and heavy metal event since the demise of Soundwave.

Cascada set to take us on a nostalgic journey through the biggest dance anthems

You all know the songs: ‘Everytime We Touch’, ‘Evacuate the Dancefloor’ and ‘What Hurts the Most’ – they’re our favourite dance anthems of the noughties.

Mild Manic unleash their hectic new single 'Global Threat' and announce East Coast tour

Leave it to a pop-punk band that defected from NSW to set up camp in Melbourne to present a large-scale threat to society.

Confidence Man; the current reigning Kings and Queen of indie dance

When Confidence Man arrived last year, they made serious waves with their irresistible, irrepressible dance music, and were hailed by triple j as the best new band in Australia.

KEZRA drops her debut single 'Better Place'

To celebrate this absolute pearler of a track, Kezra has given us her top locations to escape to.

Five minutes with Winston Surfshirt

They’re on their way to Bendigo’s Groovin The Moo with their debut album Sponge Cake in tow. We have a quick chat with frontman Winston.

Dropping in with San Cisco

We dropped in on San Cisco, who were dropping in on Torquay’s first ever The Drop festival, which was dropping in on the Rip Curl Pro. I hear you – that’s a lot of dropping in, man.

All Hope Remains on their debut EP 'Hindsight'

Melodic punk band All Hope Remains, hailing from the Surf Coast, kicked off the year with the release of ‘Never Learn’ – the first single off their soon to be released EP ‘Hindsight’.

Finding MaRLo in A State of Trance

There is more to MaRLo than pumping out beats to the masses as a world class DJ.

King Parrot are thrashy, naughty, ugly, rough as guts and on a regional rampage

While genres such as ‘metalcore’ have seen an increase in radio play, it’s the heavier sounds such as ‘grindcore’ and ‘thrash metal’ that are really making a stand to international audiences… that’s where King Parrot comes in.

Sarah Blasko on getting rid of all the crap and focusing on the important stuff

Australian singer-songwriter, musician and producer, Sarah Blasko, is celebrating the release of her most recent effort, Depth of Field.

Simple Plan's triumphant return to Australia as part of their 15th anniversary tour

This album is full of SP’s pop-punk classics and we are loving the fact they are bringing it back in its entirety, 15 years later, which vocalist Pierre Bouvier explains.

Forte's Guide to Grampians Grape Escape

The wine and food festival for the people.

Rose Tattoo brings Blood Brothers to Geelong

Adrenalin fuelled, high octane Aussie rawk at its undiluted best.

 

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