The Lost Lands have dropped their juicy lineup for 2019

The festival for families and friends returns to Werribee Park & Mansion

Northlane announce the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, drop new single and announce national tour dates

The album, due to hit shelves on August 2nd, is set to be the band’s most personal statement to date.

Here’s what you missed at The Drop 2019

Following the surf and celebrating music, community culture, and a love of the ocean, this year The Drop marked its place in the Australian festival calendar.

Loch Hart Music Festival announces its return for 2019

Save the date!

Rob Thomas has announced his return to Australia

Oh boy. This will be huge!

Thy Art Is Murder Announce New Album ‘Human Target’

Australian masters of extreme metal Thy Art Is Murder have announced a brutal ten track affair tracing the socio-political trauma laced within the world today.

A good, hard KISS

With Kiss set to invade Australia later in the year as part of their farewell tour, a bunch of Kiss-devoted musos are paying tribute to the band’s 1979 album, Dynasty.

All-female trio Hey Mammoth is back celebrating the release of their debut EP, ‘Ice Age’

We chat to Matilda Hassall ahead of the gigs.

Five minutes with Tijuana Cartel

We sit down with Tijuana Cartel’s Paul George to get the low-down on this sensory overload, euphoria, fat beats and heavy, bass-fuelled electronica live band…

Up close with Trinity Hunt

We chat to the 16-year-old indie folk-rock singer-songwriter from Torquay

Laura Imbruglia resurfaces with Scared of You

We spoke with the alt-rock star about life since her last album and what’s new in her latest album, Scared of You.

Bendigo Au Go Go #7

A five-year anniversary is traditionally celebrated with gifts made of wood.

AURORA talks Norwegian black metal, being a warrior and bringing spontaneity to GTM

As she prepares to shine bright over regional fields as part of 2019’s epic Groovin The Moo line-up, as well as some huge sideshows across Australia this May, Norwegian dream and a rising star of futuristic artistry Aurora sat down with Forté for a quick chat.

I Know Leopards, Luke O’Loughlin, talks Love Is A Landmine Albums and Tour

Love, Landmines, Leopard and Lennon

Ball Park Music can’t get enough of each other

When Ball Park Music met at University in Brisbane, Myspace was still a thing. That’s how long it’s been. Dean Hanson doesn’t think the band has changed much since then.

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

It’s clear the Aussie music scene is filled to the brim with amazing talent, especially with Melbourne having been dubbed the live music capital of the world, but it’s no secret that it’s a difficult industry to crack.

Godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, live and shirtless in Melbourne

The Godfather of punk returned to Festival Hall in Melbourne over the Easter long weekend. It was the legends 72nd birthday that day, and he still belts loud enough to wake up sweet baby Jesus a day early.

Milo Viti are heading into vibrant alternative-pop territory with loud new single

‘Be Cool’ is about enjoying the extreme highs of having a good time in spite of the major come down that follows.

BIGSOUND 2019 dates revealed with new venue and enhanced program

BIGSOUND is back from September 3-6 in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley Live Music Precinct, with this year’s theme revealed as ‘The Artist As CEO’.

There’s a month-long festival coming to Queenscliff this winter

So far we can expect performances by Archie Roach, Clare Bowditch and Dan Sultan, whisky and gin masterclasses, Winter Solstice Fire Sculptures and many more experiences.

Childish Gambino, SZA and more announce Splendour In The Grass sideshow dates

Splendour In The Grass tickets sold out in a matter of hours this year, so best not to wait around on these ones.

Skegss + The Chats are heading to Torquay Hotel next week

You’re gonna have a hard time trying to find a better night out than a crusty chicken shnitty, cold draught beer and live set from these acts.

The Splendour in the Grass Sideshows for 2019 are here

Grab a pen and start marking these in your diary!

Record Store Day’s strongest lineup of Aussie releases yet

Aussie music lovers will be treated to exclusive releases from the likes of music legends including Midnight Oil, Bob Evans, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors, and more.

 

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