Papa Pilko And The Binrats

They’re a band that has earned a reputation as one of Sydney’s standout live acts and have hit stages across the East Coast to much acclaim.

Celebrating Prince with his band The New Power Generation

The New Power Generation has officially reunited to perform a series of concerts under the banner, “Celebrating Prince”.

Have you heard of chipmusic? We chat to one of the best in the business.

Chipmusic is generally music made with either the original old consoles, computers emulating the sounds of those old consoles or some artists use synths.

Australia’s favourite LIVE DJ duo return

Mashd N Kutcher have progressed from local DJs, to one of the most prominent electronic acts to grace the music scene in recent years. Now they join AFROJACK, AXWELL /\ INGROSSO, KSHMR and more at ROAD TO ULTRA AUSTRALIA this weekend.

Alex Lahey on finding her voice and taking risks

Alex Lahey’s 2017 debut album, I Love You Like A Brother has been characterised across the spectrum from surf rock to doo-wop.

How Biffy Clyro got me kicked out of school

I blagged myself a media pass to a gig when I was 13, convinced a national magazine via email to give me a small review piece and it all took off from there.

Straightline: It all comes crashing down under

One of the finest skate/thrash punk rockers from Germany, Straightline, have had a massive few years.

Jess Locke is bringing it home for the Smithies’ Pool House Party

Having played to packed rooms at official BIGSOUND showcases, and wrapping up a tour in support of Jeff Rosenstock, Jess Locke is no stranger to the stage.

Alice Ivy: Cementing her place on the radar as one of the country’s finest new producers

Melbourne-based beat-maker and hip-hop performer Alice Ivy will soon be embarking on a national tour to promote her debut album I’m Dreaming.

Ziggy Ramo

In a world so full of noise, every voice wanting to be heard, meaning and intention can easily be lost.

Sound Production at Oxygen College

Oxygen College is one of Geelong’s most exciting creative destinations.

Record Low is Castlemaine's one-stop vinyl shop

Record Low, the one-stop vinyl shop located in the heart of Castlemaine has been there since October 2016.

Veruca Salt are back for their first A Day On The Green tour

Since releasing the beloved ‘90s rock hit ‘Seether’, Veruca Salt rose meteorically in the charts and received high critical acclaim.

Not just a boy in Boy & Bear

Tim Hart, backing vocalist and drummer in Aussie indie-folk band, Boy & Bear, is going on tour to showcase his new record, The Narrow Corner.

The Go Set lads are back

On February 17, punk rock stalwarts The Go Set will be bringing their high-octane show to play a double-header show in Geelong.

Angus and Julia Stone are exploring new musical ideas and taking listeners on another journey

Angus and Julia Stone’s fourth studio effort is the pair’s most accomplished album yet.

Doddsy’s Last Stand

Being the very first person to advertise, embracing the idea of having a local rock’n’roll magazine, and after 32 years of holding the local music scene upon his shoulders, Greg ‘Doddsy’ Dodds is selling up The Barwon Club.

Thundamentals: 10 years deep

Sydney via Blue Mountains trio, Thundamentals, are set to celebrate their tenth anniversary this year.

Ruby Boots: A woman with a serious case of itchy feet

Singer-songwriter Ruby Boots thanks her enchantment with the notion of travel for where it’s led her today.

One show is never enough

Hurray for the Riff Raff return to Australia this year for the Byron Bay Bluesfest, with tickets to a sideshow in Melbourne available.

Kingswood: A wondrous evolution

After rounding out 2017 with a mammoth national tour, it would appear there’s no stopping for Melbourne-based rockers Kingswood.

Shapeshifter are set to return to Australia

No strangers to putting on an epic show, Shapeshifter are renown for a wild live show of heavy soul, drum and bass, accompanied by bedazzling lights and visuals.

Polaris are Australia’s best kept secret

From the moment Polaris stepped on stage at 2017’s Unify Gathering, everyone knew they were about to shake up Australia’s heavy scene.

José González set to bring his indie folk renaissance to Melbourne

For much of the 1990s, the Swedish-born singer-songwriter and guitar playing wunderkind was a punk rocker.

 

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