An epic new outdoor dining and live music experience is coming to the Bellarine

UPDATE: More shows announced for The Pelican Bar summer line up, November 20 Ahead of The Pelican Bar summer concert…

Melbourne metal heroes High As Hell unleash their vicious debut, Razorblade Dream

Following the release of their immense debut single ‘Houses Of The Holy’, Melbourne metal lords High As Hell have stepped…

Rugby union professional turned R&B artist Will Clift shares his top five Aussie rugby heroes

From killing it on the football field a pro Rugby Union player for the past 14 years, to kicking off…

Five of the coolest merch items from Geelong bands

This year has been hell for a heap of industries, but one of the biggest losses was felt by those…

Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival announce special online event, ‘Across The Wires’

For the past nine years, the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival has seen the humble town of Bendigo embrace…

Warrnambool multi-instrumentalist Andre Pangrazio reveals captivating new album Scatto

Andre Pangrazio’s new album Scatto intertwines three instrumental tracks exploring intergenerational trauma. Inspired to create after watching his partner experience…

Melbourne Pause Fest shares modern strategy, time to move business online

Advancements in technology are forever modifying the way we exist, but there was nobody who was prepared for Covid19. Despite…

Melbourne’s Riff Raiders deliver an epic journey of rock with their sophomore album

Melbourne four piece have been rocking for a while now, but I must confess I knew the name, but not…

Top five underrated horror movies, as told by emo pop-rockers Happy.

Two years on since their debut album ‘Cult Classic’, and emo pop-rockers Happy. are finally back with their second LP…

Females To The Front: Five women that are killing it in the Australian music industry

It’s been a rough year for the Australian music industry, and the music industry in general (cheers Covid!). Live music…

Top 10 Victorian pub rock gigs of the past

While researching and racking my memory for this retrospective journey of some of the best pub rock shows Victoria has…

Meet Wedance, the Korean darlings of indietronica that will have you dancing into the weekend

There’s nothing quite like finding an artist that instantly lift you out of your day with transcendent and jubilant force….

Where are they now? The outstanding artists of the South Australian Music Awards from over the years

With 2020 and COVID-19 not doing the music industry an favours the South Australian Music Awards are here to shine…

Warrnambool’s Gub has revealed his debut EP and it’s a must-have for lonely hearts

Warrnambool born and bred artist Gub has released his six track EP which journey’s through a break-up, a topic he…

Sydney pop duo Like Angels deliver a lush, exuberant statement about being pushed to your limits on ‘Lose It’

Indie-pop duo Like Angels, the pairing of Emmalisa and Sarah Engelbrecht, made a splash in 2019 with their poignant debut…

Grindhouse team up with Tuff Cuff Records for an exclusive two track release… and it’s an absolute doozy

My favourite thing about Australian punk and pub rock is that it is unequivocally Australian. Whether it’s due to lyrics,…

Fed Square announces ‘Fed Live’ competition for Victorian musicians

With the live music sector still remaining in the unknown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Fed Square has announced…

CASPIA: Ant Beard’s stunning foray into cinematic storytelling and electronic soundscapes

Born out of late-night piano writing sessions, swimming in analogue synthesisers and soaked in romantic lyrics, Caspia is the electronic,…

A hometown journey around Oklahoma with indie dream duo Sports

Bringing some dreamy chillwave-flecked R&B into our lives, US duo Sports unveiled ‘Baby Baby’ earlier this month and boy does…

This new festival is showcasing the breadth of Ballarat’s creative community, bringing live music to obscure locations

The City of Ballarat has just announced a new music festival that will celebrate the quirks and uniqueness of Ballarat,…

Hillsong Church has purchased iconic Melbourne venue Festival Hall

Hillsong Church – a megachurch known for its lively worship and use of rock music – has purchased iconic Melbourne…

Kingswood has released an entirely alternate universe with their new album Reveries, and this is how you should listen to it

Melbourne band and absolute legends Kingswood have released ‘Reveries’, a reimagining of their recently released album, ‘Juveniles’. Released back in…

TISM set new world record for the longest single disc vinyl ever released

Earlier this month it was revealed that beloved rock bizarros TISM were releasing two new albums in December. Dropping via…

Sydney’s Bloom prove themselves to be on the brink of greatness with powerful EP ‘In Passing’

Bloom are truly adding a twist to the Australian Hardcore scene. The melodic balance of their music doesn’t drop the…

 

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