Cosmic Kahuna strip off

It looks as though everything is falling into place for Cosmic Kahuna.

Vince Staples returns to Melbourne

Off the back of his 2016 Australian sold-out shows, the critically acclaimed rapper has announced his hotly anticipated return to our shores.

Miles Recommends drops debut

Indie folk-rock band Miles Recommends is led by singer-songwriters and music production duo Des Atkinson and Lou Cadell.

WAAX announce final headline shows for 2017

Brisbane’s WAAX are capping off an incredibly formative year with the We’re Totally Fucked Tour.

Skegss let go

Byron Bay’s Skegss will hit the regional road next month in support of their new EP.

The Cactus Channel front up

Melbourne band The Cactus Channel is daring you to put the remote away as they eye down the release of their new album.

Frenzal Rhomb & The Bennies are throwing a NYE party and we want in

No plans for New Years yet? Well these guys are teaming up to throw what they’re calling “The Best New Years Eve Party That Ever Fucking Existed… Extreme.”

José González announces two Melbourne shows

Modern day heartbreaker José González brings his indie folk renaissance to Melbourne Recital Centre across two huge evenings.

The Bear Hunt’s Bendigo debut

Brisbane-based sludge-pop outfit The Bear Hunt is days away from releasing their new EP, Fallen on Deaf Ears.

NYE with Sugar Fed Leopards

We’re not telling you how you should spend your NYE, but Sugar Fed Leopards have a little something going on at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal.

Byron Bay grunge duo ‘Elegant Shiva’s’ sign to Peer Music

And Peer operates 32 offices in 28 countries (meaning this is HUGE news for the band!)

Hybrid Nightmares unleash debut

The debut album from Hybrid Nightmares, Almagest, has arrived.

Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People

It’s been a busy year for seven piece eclectic Funk Fusion outfit from Melbourne, Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People.

Sarah McLeod is wild at heart

Sarah McLeod rolls into town to play at Karova Lounge in Ballarat later this month.

Mona Foma reveals wildly eclectic line-up

Mofo 2018 is set to bring an unprecedented 11 days of music and art to Launceston (12–14 January) and Hobart (15–22 January) this summer, with challenging art installations, unexpected world premieres and Australian exclusives set to take place in Tassie’s two largest cities.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 Nominees Revealed

From now until Friday 10 November Australia’s music community can vote for their favourite acts, releases, venues and festivals.

Allysha Joy is bringing exactly what her name suggests to Queenscliff

Well-known for fronting Melbourne hip-hop and soul collective 30/70, Allysha pushes boundaries as a keys player, poet, singer and producer, with the support of her 30/70 brothers and sisters.

Dan Kelly on reuniting with his Dream Band, expanding his musical catalogue and focusing on his solo career

Dan Kelly’s musical journey couldn’t be chronicled in this article; truthfully it would struggle to be chronicled in an extensive autobiography.

Club Mule presents its All Abilities Disco

The creative minds at Mule have decided to run a monthly all abilities disco, Club Mule.

Casey Donovan on Off the Grid & Somewhere in Between

According to Casey Donovan, “music is a universal language”. If that’s true, then Casey’s new EP has a hell of a lot of different accents.

Steve Tyson & The Train Rex announce Victorian dates

Byron Bay-based singer songwriter Steve Tyson has announced three dates in Victoria

In Hearts Wake are heading regional in 2018

They’ll be hitting Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Geelong on their travels.

Mile Twelve are beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass

Mile Twelve, the emerging Boston five-piece bluegrass band, had just finished a gig when banjo player Catherine (BB) Bowness picked up the phone.

Dragon celebrates April Sun in Cuba’s 40th anniversary

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of classic hit ‘April Sun in Cuba’, Dragon has announced another two special shows and will be bringing their hit to Gateway.

 

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