VIDEO PREMIERE: Geelong’s Bones and Jones reveal infectious, guitar-driven new single ‘Reckless’

It’s a damn shame that the title ‘Boyz II Men’ was already copyrighted in the 1980s because truthfully, it’s the…

Meet Dallas D, Geelong’s rising genre-defying artist

Artists have been blending genres for decades now, making music that mixes so many different styles that it’s impossible to…

Lash78 team up with the Geelong Arts Centre for a livestream performance this Friday night

This pandemic has crushed a lot of things, but it’s failed to dissuade the passion, creativity and positive spirit of…

Gold Coast’s Black Rabbit George shares his top 5 sketchy festival experiences, plus a few near misses

Following on from the release of his critically praised single ‘Fingers Radio’, Gold Coast-based artist Black Rabbit George (AKA Paul…

The acts who graced Geelong’s stages in the past decade you’ll wish you had witnessed

There are good gigs, great gigs, and then there are truly special, random yet brilliant gigs that are impossible to…

Falls Festival has officially pulled the pin for 2020

Falls Festival 2020 has officially been cancelled, organisers announced today. Despite their earlier plans to forge ahead with an All-Australian…

Climb aboard, Josh Pyke is taking us to Rome (and it’s the best ride yet)

In his sixth studio album – written and recorded in his backyard studio, Timshel Industries – Pyke showcases his astonishing…

There’s an exclusive Metallica performance airing on Australian television this Friday

Want an exclusive dose of live music from none other than Metallica on your TV screen this Friday? Well, you’re…

Fontaines D.C. poise the perfect blend of the old and the new on their second album ‘A Hero’s Death’

After Dublin’s acclaimed post-punks Fontaines D.C.’s debut album Dogrel packed such a high intensity punch from the get go; the…

Nashville singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle dies, aged 38

Beloved Nashville singer-songwriter and son of Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle, has died aged 38. The news was announced on…

Abe Anderson brings the Surf Coast to us with his new single ‘None the Wiser’

If 2020 was a fruit, you bet your bottom dollar it’d be a lemon. But Geelong-based musician Abe Anderson is…

Pamela Claire’s chanteuse vocals and eclectic style shines on debut album Lonely Sets Me Free

Pamela Claire delivers a love letter to music in Lonely Sets Me Free. A skilful blend of genres creating a…

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets has curated your weekend listening playlist

Serving a bright introduction to the second half of the year, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have made reminded music lovers just…

PREMIERE: Tanya George’s new single ‘Normality’ gets us moving to her groovy electro-pop vocals

Bringing a fresh blend of vocal arrangements to the forefront, Melbourne’s looping genius Tanya George embraces her electro-pop roots in…

‘Rage’ is airing a special episode dedicated to Victorian musicians this weekend

With Victorians currently facing the strictest lockdowns in the country, the ABC’s beloved music program Rage is bringing forward its…

The Greatest Cult Classic Movies of All Time, according to Sydney’s Down For Tomorrow

Sydney indie-punk quartet Down For Tomorrow have just dropped their fourth track for this year, crafting something truly magnificent with…

Geelong kid’s band The Mik Maks have surpassed 1 Billion views on YouTube

Geelong’s very own colourful children’s entertainment masters, The Mik Maks have exceeded the one billion view count on their YouTube…

Triple R’s Radiothon makes its return this Friday asking listeners to donate, now more than ever

Amidst the pandemic, the beloved station is requesting the support of their listeners. This Friday at 6am, Triple R’s Radiothon…

Byron Bay Bluesfest announce 10 Australian acts for 2021 lineup

After managing to re-book several of the international highlights from this year’s intended event, Bluesfest have now revealed their first…

‘Really You’re A Nice Kid’ is Rosalind’s grand statement about modern resilience

Since it debuted last Wednesday, Melbourne songwriter Rosalind’s ‘Really You’re A Nice Kid’ has bounced around in our heads for…

The Kite Machine & Rach Brennan are live-streaming a concert tonight

As regional Victorians enter our third week of lockdown 2.0, many of us are feeling the effects of being sent…

PREMIERE: Ocean Grove’s Jim shares unplugged video for ‘Talkin With Ease’

Quite often the first glimpse of an artist; an upcoming single or album is in the form of a new…

Gymnastics in the Seventies are back from a hiatus to work on their third EP

Band members: Dan Rock, Dom Bell and Fraser Telfer. Tell me a bit about the band and what you’re up…

Newly formed Esoteric sends us into a dreamy synth-pop world with their first single

Band members: Shannen Hunter, Jackson Cass, Trav Stewart. Tell me a bit about the band and what you’re up to…

 

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