LOVA; Sweden's best pop export

Fueled with personal thoughts, vulnerabilities and social criticisms, LOVA’s music is minimalistic, organic pop that feels truly universal.

Bad Pony shares 18 songs they can't believe aren't dominating the world

If you thought you knew Bad Pony, their new EP Deficiency is going to shake things up.

The biggest guitar show in the southern hemisphere returns for 2018

For lovers of guitars and music masters, there’s an event happening in Melbourne this August you may want to get yourself to.

QLD's Bonka on their new single, a national tour and Jägerbombs

Notably one of Australia’s most sought-after lords of mash-up, they’ve now teamed up with international songtress Luciana for their new track ‘Be Alive’ ahead of their National Tour which kicks off June 9.

Taste of Tamworth: Four award winning acts, one big show

What do you get when you put together four multi award-winners together in one big concert? You get a Taste of Tamworth!

Village Winter Festival

If you are looking for a great reason to make a trip to the wonderful town of Newstead in Victoria’s Central Goldfields region look no further because in just over a month they will be hosting the fifth Village Winter Festival.

Thy Art Is Murder Announce 'Death Dealers' Regional Tour

Catch them on this regional run at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge – August 16 & Geelong’s Barwon Club – August 17.

Ocean Grove are returning to Geelong

It’s almost 18 months since the boys launched this epic debut album in Geelong.

The Australian Music Vault

Taking its place comfortably within The Arts Centre in the heart of Melbourne, The Australian Music Vault is a sincere celebration of the story surrounding Australian contemporary music, inclusive of past, present and future.

Ticket scalping is officially illegal in NSW

Take that you pesky scalpers.

Vance Joy, Middle Kids, Peking Duk and more headline triple j's One Night Stand

It’s being billed as the biggest One Night Stand yet.

Esoterik; creating music with the power to transcend

“It was a ride through hell but it was so worth it because on the other side it was nothing but sunny days, and I guess that was the physical side of me having to kick the addiction, but to really get closure on it within myself mentally, it just felt right to start writing about it.”

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Performing as The Brian Jonestown Massacre for the better part of 26 years, Anton Newcombe is a musical icon in a league of his own.

Fight The Sun channel ferocity into new music video

Capturing this electric band dynamic on camera, the music video is a great snapshot of Fight the Sun operating at full force.

Sydney's Goodnight Japan release fresh new track 'Rush'

Sydney is yet again producing the goods on a Monday morning!

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Tyler Millott reveals new project, The Terrifying Lows

To celebrate the single, Millott gives us the five Aussie artists that inspired ‘Cool With It’.

The Australian Hi-Fi & AV Show celebrates its eighth year

This year is to be held at the superb Como Melbourne McGallery by Sofitel South Yarra, on its traditional third weekend in October (19-21).

Mallrat on her new EP, collabs and a headline tour

Now she is ready to embark on her own (already almost completely sold out) solo tour in June in celebration of her new EP. We chat to the endearing live performer ahead of the release.

CHVRCHES on Love Is Dead

“I am very proud of this record, we’ve spent a long time really exploring different aspects of what we could do.”

Emily Wurramara releases debut album 'Milyakburra'

To celebrate the release of Milyakburra, Emily is hitting the road again, this time with fellow songstress Alice Skye for a co-headline national tour

God Save The Queen at Home House Nightclub

In case you’ve missed it, next weekend is of the three day variety and thanks to our linkage to the ol’ monastery in Britain and it being the Queen’s birthday (or thereabouts), Monday is a day off!

Forte’s Guide to the National Celtic Festival

It’s time to pull out your kilts, put your winter woollies on and rug up to dive head first into this Celtic affair, this Queens Birthday long weekend will see the National Celtic Festival come back for 2018! Here’s Forte’s guide for a long weekend to remember.

John Flanagan Trio

We chat to award winning songwriter,John Flanagan ahead of their regional stops in Castlemaine, Bendigo and Ballarat.

Dark Mofo and Red Bull Music Presents Jagwar Ma

Experience a curated evening of performance featuring Jagwar Ma, Tornado Wallace, NO ZU and Lauren Hansom, who together blur the line between the stage and the club.

 

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