The Bridge Hotel has announced a slew of high caliber acts for summer

We’re no longer hanging on to just glimmers of hope for the return of live music, with one of our…

Balconys has delivered an experimental electronica triumph with debut album ‘Invers’

In a way Balconys is indescribable. The one-man-band with music composed and performed by Angus Crook is all about toying…

Women supporting women: MANE shares five female artists you need to know

Yeah the girls! Female solo artists have made their mark on the music industry in recent times and have become…

Diving deep into the discotheque: How disco became a subculture

Lockdown had us craving live music like never before and now that things are slowly opening the last ticketed item…

Partner Look’s debut single ‘Geelong’ is an excellent love letter to dream pop

Partner Look is a new band hailing from Melbourne, comprising of members from Germany and Melbourne natives, the project is…

Ben Witkowski strips it back with his beautifully raw debut EP, ‘Home’

Inspired by the desire to discover the truest version of oneself, Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Ben Witkowski has revealed his long-awaited debut…

Clio Renner delivers an indie-pop buffet on debut album, ‘Nothing Breaks, Nothing Mends’

An assortment of alternative folk/indie delights can be savoured in the latest offerings from Melbourne-based pianist, vocalist and song-writer Clio…

Inspired by her achingly beautiful single ‘Home’, Eliott shares her favourite spots in her hometown Cobram

Charlotte Gemmill, better known as Eliott, has managed to earn herself a solid reputation for her ability to tell her…

Melbourne Fringe is capturing the imagination of music lovers with its ever-adventurous 2020 event

In the year of the impossible, Melbourne Fringe Festival have delivered an ambitious and ground-breaking program full of weird, wonderful,…

Purveyors of fine Melbournicana, Ghost Towns of the Midwest unveil thought-provoking new album

Songs of change, reflection and growing up combine together brilliantly in the thought-provoking new album ‘Other Places’ by alternative country…

Introducing Indie Musician Summit, a pivotal three-day conference for emerging and independent artists

Promising to be one of the most invaluable events for emerging artists and musicians this year, the inaugural Indie Musician…

Audio-Technica have created the ultimate one-stop content creator pack for all your home recording needs

Testing 1, 2…

Hallelujah, The Deck Geelong has won the battle to keep their beer garden

Since its killer make over a couple of year ago, The Deck on Gheringhap Street has quickly become a favourite…

Melbourne pop-punk outfit Mr. Teenage unveils punchy debut EP, ‘Automatic Love’

Launching in 2019, Melbourne four-piece Mr Teenage were set for a busy 2020. Their pop-punk swagger and energy put fans…

Paige Black tackles love and loss on stunning new single ‘Oceans Apart’

Born and raised in the Yarra Valley, Paige Black has been turning heads in the Melbourne music scene with her…

Heck yes, live music is returning to the Surf Coast

In the Beforetimes, The Torquay Hotel was one of the best places to go for a couple of brewskies, a…

From making Geelong dance to playing to a seated audience, local DJ explains how Covid has changed the scene

Like many local artists who have forged a career in making people dance, Geelong-born DJ Brad Mayes has had to…

Ocean Grove’s Swim Lanes unveil self-titled dream-pop EP

Ocean Grove’s newest act Swim Lanes has sprung on the scene with a glorious self-titled four track EP, earning a…

Victorian Government announces $17.2M for outdoor summer gigs and local jobs

It’s a really great day for Victorians. The sun is beaming, restrictions are easing and we’ve just been delivered a…

DRMNGNOW and Emily Wurramara cover Archie Roach as part of ‘Deadly Hearts – Walking Together’ compilation album

Neil Morris has released his own twist of Archie Roach’s ‘Get Back To The Land’ under his hip hop project…

Geelong’s Bec Goring releases her magnificent debut album ‘Beware’

Bec Goring is a jack of all trades. Not only is she a gun footy player for Geelong Cats in…

Midnight Oil is back with The Makarrata Project

Debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts with just as much power and passion as ever, Midnight Oil’s mini-album ‘The…

The Teskey Brothers, John Butler and The Cat Empire lead Ballarat edition of SummerSalt 2021

It’s time, the festival lineups are coming back and boy oh boy does it feel good!! Following the huge success…

Tiger King’s Carole Baskin has advised Dan Andrews “get on the beers”, thanks to Aussie electro legends Mashd N Kutcher

Back in April, when the world was literally falling apart, Aussie electro legends Mashd N Kutcher did everyone a solid…

 

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