There’s a new waterside music festival hitting Williamstown later this year

Victorians have a new festival to look forward to in 2021, as new event Now & Again has announced its…

Plan your road trip, Ben Folds is teaming up with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two special performances

It’s been a long wait for the return of live music in regional Victoria. While we’re thankful for the steady…

South Australian prog-metallers Higgs Field reveal debut EP, ‘Paracusia’

Delivering a nice dose of 90’s nu metal riffs, Mt Gambier prog-metallers Higgs Feild has released their debut EP ‘Paracusia’….

Liz Martin Band unveils brooding new record, Live at Suss

You read phrases like “an instant connection” and the like in reviews and promotional material, and it never rings true,…

Vinyl vs Digital – a new perspective

I had the somewhat dubious pleasure of growing up through the audio revolution, vinyl, reel to reel, cassettes, CDs, mp3s….

10 High Fly ended 2020 with a killer gig in Ocean Grove

10 High Fly capped off a tumultuous 2020 with a stellar gig at the Ocean Grove Hotel last week, on…

Melbourne’s Thomas Keating unveils brooding, enigmatic single ‘Cold Night’

Brooding and enigmatic, Melbourne singer-songwriter Thomas Keating’s yearning single, ‘Cold Night’ is brooding and enigmatic – and is everything we…

Amy Montgomery delivers arresting debut EP, ‘Intangible’

This is a bit different from the style of music I usually review. The question then arises … why? Why…

Eight must-see upcoming music festivals in Victoria

It feels so good to see live music back in action. Although there’s been a halt on international acts paying…

The Vainz are a new alt-rock band gearing up for their debut album

The Vainz are a new alt-rock band all hailing from Geelong, save for Tristan Maher, the vocalist. They’ve dropped off…

Here’s a list of Christmas gigs to get loose and merry at

There’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

The team behind Groovin The Moo are launching a new regional festival next year

Following a crazy year of postponed and cancelled festivals, the news of a brand new festival is music to our…

Motez takes a perfect dive into new soundscapes with his enigmatic single ‘Unknown Deep’

Many of us turn to Motez for party playlists or vibey Instagram stories. The South Australian music producer and DJ…

In a festival-ready region, Torquay’s Coastal Jam sells out in less than 10 minutes

During summer it does seem the coast is where it’s at, and when you see such events as the Coastal…

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sully drops animated music video for single ‘Ghosting (Me)’

This year has been a massive year for Melbourne pop priestess, Sully. A project for musical chameleon Cailah Skinner, Sully…

NightJar Festival cancels its Torquay and Geelong editions for 2021

For many locals, there’s no better way to spend a balmy summer evening than by heading to this beloved night…

Finn McCallum is one of the next-generation of Geelong creatives carving his place in the scene

Brewing somewhere in Geelong’s underground is the next generation of creatives producing music, artworks, and clothes that embody their style,…

CLOSED: Yamaha nail it with their TW-E3A True Wireless In-Ear Headphones

Ever since Apple released their AirPods a couple of years ago, we’ve seen a serious upward trend for true wireless…

Mako Road fly high with summer jam ‘Helicopter’

Kiwi four-piece Mako Road has ended 2020 on a high with their energetic new track ‘Helicopter’, a welcome return since…

Warped is back with a new banging sludge-rock tune

For 30 years now, Geelong hard-rock act Warped have been unapologetically crafting driving rock tunes for the people of the…

You ripper, Live at the Bowl has just announced an insane lineup for summer

As part of the Victorian government’s roadmap to recovery in collaboration with City of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne, a…

Sir & Lydia’s new single ‘Modesty’ is an empowering anthem sure to lift anyone’s spirits

Earning themselves a solid reputation within the Brisbane music scene for their heartfelt, honest and affectionate brand of indie-folk over…

Prepare the esky, Summer Sundays returns to Ballarat in 2021

Sunshine, good music and a handful of your crispy cool ciders; is there a better recipe for a good time?…

Tommy Little, Clare Bowditch and One Fell Swoop Circus lead Geelong Arts Centre’s huge Summer Sessions lineup

Serving as an industry kickstart for a live music and entertainment scene only just emerging from an extended hibernation, the…

 

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