Listen Out: Rigidy Rourke And The Love Dogs

‘Low Pockets’ has a dark and melancholy lyrical tone that draws a lot of influence from ’90s female artists such as Ani Defanco, Alanis Morrisette and Bjork.

Lee Kernaghan is celebrating 25 years of music

Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s greatest country artists, and with over two million albums sold nationwide, four ARIA awards and 34 number one songs, he is also one of Australia’s most successful music artists.

Bec Sandridge on finding her way from soul-searching and busking the streets to sold-out festival slots

From busking the streets in Glasgow to gaining serious airtime on triple j, the sophisticated and entrancing Bec Sandridge has spent the last few years honing her craft and cementing her place in the music industry.

This One’s for Ted

TMG celebrate Ted’s 70th Birthday.

Cosmic Psychos are boozed up and set to play River Rocks Rehab

Australian punk rock band, Cosmic Psychos, are headed back to Geelong for yet another year on the River Rocks bill.

Alex Lahey is as real as it gets

Screw the girl next door, Alex Lahey is the kid down the street you couldn’t wait to hang out with after school.

Lane rolls out another big star

Having the legendary Tim Rogers ask your parents if his band, You Am I, could take you on tour way back in 1999, set a young Davey Lane on an unforgettable musical path.

Benny Walker on Wine, Women & Soul

Recent years have seen Benny Walker play some of the country’s favourite festivals and support some of Australia’s finest artists.

Beyond The Valley on partying Lux style at this year’s festival

Each year, Beyond The Valley offers its patrons a limited amount of Luxury Camping passes. And this year’s festival is said to be the most luxe of them all, stepping things up in a big way.

Vini Vici set to perform at earthcore 2017

In the lead-up to earthcore 2017 – one of Australia’s leading outdoor dance and electronic music festivals – Israeli Psytrance DJ duo, Vini Vici, have been working hard in collaboration.

The Ramones’ Marky Ramone is Blitzkrieg Boppin’ his way around the world

The Ramones’ Marc Steven Bell, more commonly known by his stage name of Marky Ramone, is keeping the spirit of the band burning bright with his ‘Blitzkrieg’ tour.

Splash of Lime Cordiale

Surf-rock duo, Lime Cordiale, is preparing for some misadventures as they tour their forthcoming debut album, Permanent Vacation (October 13).

Bernard Fanning on memory, and why you can stop speculating about a Powderfinger reunion

Bernard Fanning wants you to know that Powderfinger are definitely not getting back together. Not for a new album, reunion tour, or anything.

Pete Tong on bringing his Ibiza Classics to Melbourne

In January 1991, a British DJ, radio host and music journalist named Pete Tong began running a Friday night show called Essential Selection.

Sex on Toast are bringing their energy and tenacity to QMF

Sex on Toast are an irrepressibly charming 10-man organisation who specialise in raw early ’80s funk, hard-edged new jack swing, blazing improvisation and heartfelt blue-eyed soul.

Ballarat Cabaret Festival 2017

Returns for 2017 with an exciting line up of stars and venues to match.

New Found Glory celebrate 20 Years of Pop-Punk

New Found Glory would go on to became one of, if not the most, respected and loved pop-punk bands in the world.

Awaken I Am on stepping into uncharted territory

When recording a sophomore album, bands commonly have two options; maintain the sound they delivered on their debut, or go completely left of centre and deliver something unexpected and new.

A Day On The Green’s almighty monster line-up featuring Spiderbait

The hills will come alive with the sound of music when the celebration that is A Day On The Green comes to Geelong’s Mt Duneed Estate in March next year.

Marcia Howard

For the past thirty years, Marcia has sustained a diverse career…

Tina Arena is consistently brilliant

Tina Arena has had an amazing four decade-long career in the music industry.

Face the Music Roadshow with Zac Abroms

It’s time to Face the Music… The music industry, that is.

Reuben Stone Pushes To The Limit

Much like the title of his track ‘Push To The Limit’, Reuben Stone has this year done exactly that.

Gordi is Australia’s folktronica genius

Gordi, the Australian artist whose tunes will hit you right in the feels with her raw voice and powerful lyrics, is taking the Australian music scene by storm with the release of her debut album, Reservoir.

 

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