The Kooks are redefined and heading to Beyond The Valley

Colour palettes, intricate storylines and subtle emotion are just some of the particularities which make a Wes Anderson film, well, a Wes Anderson film.

The sweet taste of Ablaze

Mojo’s Pool Hall, Ballarat – September 7.

This State We're In #696

Industry Updates From Music Victoria.

Melbourne blackened death metal band Ame Noire have delivered a seriously heavy debut

We chat to drummer Aaron Hernyak.

‘The Voice’ 2018 winner Sam Perry announces national tour

The young vocal loop artist struck a chord with Australian music fans and viewers of The Voice, where Perry took out the winner’s title for 2018.

Geelong’s oldest pub becomes newest live music venue

The Petrel is looking for locals who want to play their original music in a live venue.

Calling artist applications for Bendigo Autumn Music

BAM has a commitment to program 30% local content and they have applications open now for local artists to apply to play.

Celebrate Father's Day with Audio-Technica

We’ve hand picked a few of their best products along with some time tested favourites; sure to please the Dad on your list.

Calling all Elvis lovers

A cultural Icon, he will always be the one and only ‘King of Rock and Roll’.

Kennedys Creek celebrates 10 years

One artist heading to the boutique festival is prolific Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Emma Russack, who is thrilled to be making her debut appearance at this year’s edition of Kennedys Creek.

The Audreys are Australian music at its best

The Audreys have blown Australia away since their formation in 2004, pulling in a haul of three ARIAs and releasing four records.

Whoretopsy, Nemesium and Requiem—the perfect comeback show

Things are changing over at Courthouse Youth Arts and it all starts with the return of metal gigs.

BIN, the Ocean Grove outfit making waves in the local scene

Featuring Lachie Baulch from The Laughing Leaves, Sugar Ghouls and Marmalade; and Cal from The Murlocs, it’s no surprise that Bin have been making traction in the gig scene this early on in their career, but for other members such as Lys Mac, Tim Fluker and Will Bowers playing gigs is a previously uncharted territory – a territory they have loved exploring

Live N Local Closes With Emerging Artist Showcase

As winter draws to a close, so does the Live N Local Festival.

Ella Hooper Releases Bone-afide Banger

The line between pop and rock has never run parallel for noughties Australian music icon, Ella Hooper.

Beyond The Valley has just unleashed a mammoth NYE lineup

Bring in the New Year with Tash Sultana, The Kooks, PNAU, Duke Dumont, City Calm Down, Client Liaison, Safia, The Jungle Giants, Vera Blue and so much more.

The Kite Machine's Top 5 Rock Artists

To celebrate their new single and upcoming tour, the boys have shared their all-time favourite rock artists…

Daniel Aaron; regional’s version of Tash Sultana

Daniel Aaron; if you don’t know the name, now is the time to start paying attention.

Good Mood Alert: Ball Park Music Bring Co-Headline Tour To Ballarat

This is their only regional Victorian show on the tour.

UNIFY Gathering is back for 2019 with its monster lineup

Better start limbering up to hit the mosh pit, because the lineup for the 2019 UNIFY Gathering is here and it’s a serious humdinger.

Crooked Colours are back with their new single

They’ve changed gears and truly stepped it up with this release.

Press Club are hitting up Forte territory this November

They are hitting up Karova Lounge in Ballarat on November 10 and Whalers Hotel in Warrnambool on November 11.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets drop new fiery single

To say the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are having a nice run of late would be a massive understatement.

Easy As Fraser A. Gorman Likes

We sure are a talented bunch on the Surf Coast and the upcoming Sound Doctor show on Saturday August 25th celebrates this as we welcome ‘home’ Fraser A. Gorman who is touring with his new album.

 

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