Aurelia and reminiscing the magic

With a name like Aurelia, which comes from the Latin Aurelius from “aureus” meaning “golden, you already know you will be transported to another magical world before even listening to her music.

How Biffy Clyro got me kicked out of school

I blagged myself a media pass to a gig when I was 13, convinced a national magazine via email to give me a small review piece and it all took off from there.

Straightline: It all comes crashing down under

One of the finest skate/thrash punk rockers from Germany, Straightline, have had a massive few years.

Jess Locke is bringing it home for the Smithies’ Pool House Party

Having played to packed rooms at official BIGSOUND showcases, and wrapping up a tour in support of Jeff Rosenstock, Jess Locke is no stranger to the stage.

Alex the Astronaut and Stella Donnelly Co-headline Australian tour

And they are heading to Ballarat’s Karova Lounge and Bendigo’s Tap House this April.

Alice Ivy: Cementing her place on the radar as one of the country’s finest new producers

Melbourne-based beat-maker and hip-hop performer Alice Ivy will soon be embarking on a national tour to promote her debut album I’m Dreaming.

Ziggy Ramo

In a world so full of noise, every voice wanting to be heard, meaning and intention can easily be lost.

Vance Joy Announces Nation of Two World Tour

This tour is for Vance Joy’s sophomore album – Nation of Two

Ocean Grove is getting its own music festival

With music from The Church, Adalita, Sand Pebbles, Freya Josephine Hollick, Machine Translations, Closet Straights, Hollie Joyce and The Senegambian Jazz Band.

Sound Production at Oxygen College

Oxygen College is one of Geelong’s most exciting creative destinations.

Record Low is Castlemaine's one-stop vinyl shop

Record Low, the one-stop vinyl shop located in the heart of Castlemaine has been there since October 2016.

Veruca Salt are back for their first A Day On The Green tour

Since releasing the beloved ‘90s rock hit ‘Seether’, Veruca Salt rose meteorically in the charts and received high critical acclaim.

Not just a boy in Boy & Bear

Tim Hart, backing vocalist and drummer in Aussie indie-folk band, Boy & Bear, is going on tour to showcase his new record, The Narrow Corner.

Young Henrys has made a beer with the Foo Fighters

Young Henrys has made a beer with the Foo Fighters and it is the best, the best, the best beer for you!

The Go Set lads are back

On February 17, punk rock stalwarts The Go Set will be bringing their high-octane show to play a double-header show in Geelong.

Lowtide on the mind

Dream-pop lovers Lowtide are hitting the road in support of their second album, Southern Mind (February 16).

This State We’re In #682

Happy 2018! What an incredible summer it’s been in ‘This State We’re In’, hope you all had an amazing festive period and saw a heap of great live music.

Up close with Clint Wilson, Nothin' To Lose

Nothin’ To Lose i’s a dreamy, acoustic tune with a melancholic look at having nothing in life but being really happy about it anyway.

Angus and Julia Stone are exploring new musical ideas and taking listeners on another journey

Angus and Julia Stone’s fourth studio effort is the pair’s most accomplished album yet.

Doddsy’s Last Stand

Being the very first person to advertise, embracing the idea of having a local rock’n’roll magazine, and after 32 years of holding the local music scene upon his shoulders, Greg ‘Doddsy’ Dodds is selling up The Barwon Club.

Thundamentals: 10 years deep

Sydney via Blue Mountains trio, Thundamentals, are set to celebrate their tenth anniversary this year.

Ruby Boots: A woman with a serious case of itchy feet

Singer-songwriter Ruby Boots thanks her enchantment with the notion of travel for where it’s led her today.

Photo Review: Urban Spread

Featuring The Jungle Giants & Northeast Party House DJ Set.

One show is never enough

Hurray for the Riff Raff return to Australia this year for the Byron Bay Bluesfest, with tickets to a sideshow in Melbourne available.

 

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