Will hyde dives into his childhood inspirations following the release of ‘easy for u’

It’s an addictively melodic, catchy pop hit that hits you right in the feels, telling a story about giving more in a relationship than you’re getting back.

Gold Coast’s Pure Milk have made us a gardening playlist

Gold Coast quintet Pure Milk delivered a tasty indie rock gem last month with ‘Pressure’, tackling everyday anxieties and their effects on human behaviour.

The team behind Beyond The Valley have created Victoria’s first drive-in live concert venue

Bringing live music back to Victoria with a bang.

NSW commit to the return of live music with massive statewide event in November

Bringing life back to music for the state.

Record Store Day announce social distancing for 2020 events

They’ve also confirmed the three later dates.

Surprise! Paul Kelly has just released a new album

The Gravy Man continues his prolific streak

The next easing of restrictions will bring big crowds back to stadiums, concerts, pubs, restaurants and other venues around Australia

Big news from the Prime Minister.

You can now stream the acclaimed Gurrumul documentary for free

Tracing the life of the legendary Indigenous figure

Queenscliff Music Festival has announced a live streamed event featuring the Pierce Brothers

The Pierce Brothers are set to get everybody dancing with their lively folk tunes and contagious energy.

Geelong’s blackened death metallers Nemesium have dropped their debut album Continua

As an album that crosses from the darker Morbid Angel stylings through to some of the lighter melodies of more modern Swedish Death Metal across all 12 brutal detal metal tracks, Continua is truly an exceptional piece of work from these local extreme metallers.

A moment with Ballarat progressive rockers Scyphozoan

February saw the release of Scyphozoan’s newest album Arrive – bringing their heavy/progressive rock sounds mixed with some cosmic melodies.

PREMIERE: Ironess make their debut with dreamy pop ballad ‘Drive’

‘Drive’ stirs the sonic melting pot of alternative pop, 80s beats, folky guitar riffs and infatuating vocal hooks.

Looking back at the local venues and blues bands and musicians from 2010

This time round, I thought I’d do some reminiscing.

PREMIERE: Autosuggest reveal stifling new single ‘My Signal’

Cue leather jackets and slicked back hair, this musical nugget is packed with swagger

Splendour in the Grass has been postponed to July 2021

The wait begins.

Australia’s leading live entertainment and sports businesses unite to revive the $150 billion industry

Leading the newly established LEIF is former Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland who will aid the development world’s best practice safety protocols.

Geelong extreme metal veterans Nemesium are releasing their highly anticipated debut album this month

We managed to catch up with guitarist Chris McEwin for a chat about the upcoming album, among other things.

Live Performance Australia details $345M plan for music industry recovery

Billed as a ‘Rebuild and Recovery Package’

Benny Walker reveals captivating third album Chosen Line

For those looking for some modern blues to serenade their ears, look no further.

Introducing the all new FORTÉ LITE! A digital mag, for a digital world…

There is something special about flicking through a mag, so the idea here is to allow for that experience in the digital space.

Ballarat’s prog metal masterminds Ebonivory have crafted a sensational new album with ‘The Long Dream I’

Finally dropping tomorrow, June 5, the five-piece’s much-anticipated release has been a long time coming.

The Temper Trap, Stella Donnelly, DMA’S and more revealed live streamed event

Don’t miss the final episode of Series One of The State of Music!

Baker Boy and Briggs have taken to social media to share powerful statements on George Floyd, police brutality and racism in Australia

Leading a definitive new generation of Indigenous musicians over the past few years, Baker Boy’s post began by revealing a number of people have called him out for not speaking publicly about what is happening in the world.

Rhys Tolhurst bares all on his intimate new single ‘Keep Dreaming’

His first single for 2020, ‘Keep Dreaming’ is a testament to Tolhurst’s growth as an artist, in what is in his own words, his most personal song yet.

 

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