Slum Sociable are bringing their fresh tunes to Geelong and Ballarat

We chat to Quinn following their new tunes and ahead of the upcoming tour.

Last Dinosaurs reveal Australian tour and brand new track

The long awaited track is a serious summer anthem and with just six words, Sean Caskey cements the single as an absolute classic Last Dinosaurs song.

BIGSOUND announces Second Speaker Line-Up

Reflecting on both his career and the future of Australian music, Paul Kelly will educate and inspire both those new to the industry and veterans needing a reminder of why Australian music is the best in the world.

Hugo Bladel leans into some irresistible funk tones with new single

While we bunker down for the winter, the latest from the now Melbourne based songwriter pines for the warmer, blissful days of summer; putting that thumping bass line in the mix with Bladel’s smoking vocals in particular makes ‘Feel the Love’ an instant groover.

Wendy Matthews: Celebrating the Songs of Joni Mitchell

This July will see five of Australia’s most outstanding voices come together in celebration of the music of Joni Mitchell.

Nancie Schipper is turning heads once again with new single ‘Long Fall’

She’s one of our favourite regional up and coming artists right now.

Luca Brasi; a time of contemplation

With the band releasing their fourth studio album, Stay, there is truly no denying how hard working this Tasmanian four-piece is.

Melbourne's Reilly Stapleton is back with her third track 'Lost Mind'

It takes a chance to express the way in which an individual facing these issues portrays and explains their reality to those looking from the outside within.

Woody Pitney drops new single 'A Little Too Late'

Woody is proof that taking the conventional approach isn’t the only way be heard.

New Zealand's Mako Road are heading to Ballarat

They’re dipping their toes in a few of Victoria’s finest watering holes to try out our Aussie beers, Aussie darts, Aussie cuisine, Aussie dance moves, and of course play us a few of their NZ tunes.

Perth producer Ukiyo returns with bubbling new single

It’s impossible not to tap along to this one, as each layer dips and weaves amongst themselves, creating a perfectly balanced amalgamation of different sound.

Aurelia drops her dreamy new single ‘America’

To celebrate, Aurelia has given us an American Women playlist.

Lloyd Spiegel is back with his eighth album

Australian Blues master and acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Lloyd Spiegel has dropped his eighth album, Backroads, and it is an absolute pearler.

Anty Horgan for PM

Anty Horgan is busy. But it’s fine. He prefers it that way.

Tim Spriggs lets us in on Something Else

We chat to the Australian creative about his beginnings, his EP and what’s to come.

Mysterious Ballarat Producer Chapel Releases Pulsating New Single ‘Drive Lights’

The song is a pulsating and throbbing concoction drum and synth sounds Chapel soaked up from ’80s and ’90s film scores, with the intension of scoring the film that plays inside his own brain.

Red Bull Music Presents Client Liaison at Thredbo feat. Retiree, FlexMami & Silver Linings

Who says you can’t have a pool party in winter??

This State We’re In #692

Industry updates from Music Victoria.

The Rubens on their bold and confident third record

Speaking with the groups lead vocalist Sam Margin, Forte sussed out the recording process of their third album, LO LA RU, and how The Rubens may have made up their own country…

The Cabaret Club: Ballarat's newest quality entertainment venue

If you’re looking for a night filled with music and entertainment, look no further than The Cabaret Club.

Catch Eddie Nuardo at The Lost Ones

Guitar picker and songwriter Eddie Nuardo is doing his bit with debut album, The Good Whiskey Never Lasts.

ORB are heading to The Eastern

The psych-rockers also have a new song out titled ‘Space Between the Planets’.

Alice Skye is bringing her debut album to Ararat

“This whole album for me is a reminder of where I was, where I’ve been and where I’m going.”

July at the Potato Shed

Always something on at the Shed!

 

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