Bootleg Rascal announce 15-date bender

Sydney party-starters Bootleg Rascal have revealed they’ll be heading around the country on a massive 15-stop circuit.

The brilliant Dermot Kennedy has announced an Australian tour for 2020

Big yes.

Jon Boden leads the first National Folk Festival lineup announce

The National Folk Festival have revealed a first glimpse at what will be a 200 strong lineup for the five-day, Easter long-weekend event in Canberra.

Ben Folds announces one-off show with the MSO

“When I perform with an orchestra, I’m expressing myself through a different form than in a rock show. It’s a form that happens to be done by people who are among the best musicians on the planet,” Folds says.

Nancie Schipper releases new single ‘Take Out The Trash’

Written in early 2019, the indie pop/rock track tackles the topic of mental health.

KISS have cancelled their Australian tour due to illness

“We waited as long as we could and held out hope to the last minute that my situation would clear up and we would be able to march forward. Doctor’s orders ultimately have taken precedence and finally we now find ourselves with no choice but to surrender. With heavy hearts, KISS.”

Celebrate Aussie rock at Festival of Sails

Batten down the hatches, the 2020 Festival of Sails is making its return.

The rise of Pist Idiots

It’s time to talk about Pist Idiots – and no, we don’t mean the group of guys that got into their parents’ liquor cabinets.

Julia Jacklin, Ecca Vandal, DRMNGNOW and more announced for Grampians Music Festival 2020

It’s clear they’ve got the love of discovering music at the heart of GMF.

The Beasts Burning to Play Barwon Club

Two legendary rock n roll acts hit up Geelong’s home of rock music this November.

A Curious Affection for Rude Rum

We chat all things music, future plans, the name and more.

Parkway Drive announce new documentary, ‘Viva The Underdogs’

Due to hit Event and Village Cinemas for one night only on January 22, the feature-length documentary follows Parkway Drive’s 15-year journey from small-town surf-rats to international headliners on the world’s biggest metal music festivals.

Pennywise Look Straight Ahead and Down Under

The California skate-punk band are bringing the 18 track album down under to celebrate its anniversary.

Rod Stewart is performing in Geelong in 2020

Performing for the first time at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong on Saturday, October 31.

Bluesfest Touring presents America

With an itinerary of seven Australian tour dates throughout five States, founding members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley will recreate the magic of their original treasures Ventura Highway and A Horse With No Name using their sonic signatures of soothing smoothness and unforgettable undulations of tone.

Her Sound Her Story is one of the best Australian music documentaries of all time

Gather the girls, bring around the boys, fire up your friends and family. One important conversation is about to be ignited and it starts with a 70-minute documentary viewing on Vimeo.

Rob Nassif shares his Top 5 Gyroscope songs ahead of his departure from the band

If you’re unaware of Australian rock mainstays Gyroscope, then you’ve been missing out on some classic albums, numerous singles, and some of the best live shows imaginable!

National Live Music Awards announce Deborah Conway as the 2019 Live Legend

In 2019, Deborah Conway is celebrating 40 years in the music industry – having started her career in Melbourne as a vocalist for the The Benders – the sort of act in which most artists earn their stripes; playing a mix of covers and originals while still at University.

Box Hill Institute and Sing Sing East studio announce winners for free studio time competition

After receiving an overwhelming amount of high-quality submissions, not one, but three have artists have tied for The Judges’ Awards, each receiving 1-day to record at Sing Sing East with an engineer.

New South Wales coroner recommends introducing pill testing and scrapping sniffer dogs

Well, that’s… not surprising at all.

The Kite Machine Flying High With Music Victoria Awards Nomination

Speaking to frontman, Levi Anderson, the band are psyched to be considered in the running.

Festival X is set to be one of the biggest Aussie festivals of its kind in years

Festival X is set to take over Melbourne Showgrounds on Sunday, December 1, bringing some of the biggest names in electronic, house, and hip-hop to our local shores.

November Reign is showcasing some of the hardest working local metal acts

So get down to what’s set to be a great display of heavy local talent and leave your sub-genres at the door.

U-Bahn en route to Meredith ahead of debut European tour

Having just played both Kennedy’s Creek and Darebin Music Festivals, recently announcing the re-release of their first album to coincide with their signing to the Manchester-based Melodic Records, a slot at this years Meredith Music Festival and their first-ever European tour; there’s a tonne of stuff to talk about.

 

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