KEZRA drops her debut single 'Better Place'

To celebrate this absolute pearler of a track, Kezra has given us her top locations to escape to.

Five minutes with Winston Surfshirt

They’re on their way to Bendigo’s Groovin The Moo with their debut album Sponge Cake in tow. We have a quick chat with frontman Winston.

Dropping in with San Cisco

We dropped in on San Cisco, who were dropping in on Torquay’s first ever The Drop festival, which was dropping in on the Rip Curl Pro. I hear you – that’s a lot of dropping in, man.

All Hope Remains on their debut EP 'Hindsight'

Melodic punk band All Hope Remains, hailing from the Surf Coast, kicked off the year with the release of ‘Never Learn’ – the first single off their soon to be released EP ‘Hindsight’.

Finding MaRLo in A State of Trance

There is more to MaRLo than pumping out beats to the masses as a world class DJ.

Esoterik announces debut EP My Astral Plane + releases bangin' new single

It’s all good vibes.

A tribute to Dean McInnes

With the sudden loss of beloved local musician Dean McInnes recently, the Forte team want to extend their condolences to Dean’s family, friends and the local music community.

Madam Wong release debut EP

The EP will be supported with Australian release shows.

Kings & Associates are on the road

Celebrating the release of their new album Tales of a Rich Girl.

King Parrot are thrashy, naughty, ugly, rough as guts and on a regional rampage

While genres such as ‘metalcore’ have seen an increase in radio play, it’s the heavier sounds such as ‘grindcore’ and ‘thrash metal’ that are really making a stand to international audiences… that’s where King Parrot comes in.

Sarah Blasko on getting rid of all the crap and focusing on the important stuff

Australian singer-songwriter, musician and producer, Sarah Blasko, is celebrating the release of her most recent effort, Depth of Field.

Simple Plan's triumphant return to Australia as part of their 15th anniversary tour

This album is full of SP’s pop-punk classics and we are loving the fact they are bringing it back in its entirety, 15 years later, which vocalist Pierre Bouvier explains.

Alison Ferrier on What She Knows

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Alison Ferrier is as humble as she is kind, a trait instantly recognisable as soon as she begins to speak.

BLACK SUMMER releases new single + video SADNESS

A new offering from the young musical wunderkind.

Forte's Guide to Grampians Grape Escape

The wine and food festival for the people.

Rose Tattoo brings Blood Brothers to Geelong

Adrenalin fuelled, high octane Aussie rawk at its undiluted best.

Splendour in the Grass lineup is ACE

Time to end all speculations and hilarious fake lineup posters, the Splendour in the Grass line up is here and it is juicy AF.

Applications Open For Good Music Neighbours Program

Applications are officially open for the Good Music Neighbours program – an initiative that aims to support local music venues with generous grants for sound management.

Vera Blue celebrates Lady Powers

Harnessing the multifaceted nature of ‘Lady Powers,’ one of Australia’s most exciting breakthrough artists Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) is about to unleash a formidable Lady Powers.

The Hard Aches are putting focus on mental health in a hopeful and positive light

After last year’s release of the standalone single Brain Drain and a sold-out tour, Adelaide’s indie-punk duo, The Hard Aches are releasing their sophomore album.

Child Bite are joining King Parrot on a regional rampage

We chat to Child Bite’s vocalist Shawn Knight.

Tove Styrke is the Swedish future-pop sensation makes her debut visit to Australian shores

Tove Styrke is like no other.

Rojdar's top five gigs… so far

Only in his early 20’s, Rojdar has already done what most dare to dream.

PURE returns for its third year

We chat to Australia’s own Eric Powell ahead of the event.

 

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