Birds of Tokyo, Boy & Bear and The Cat Empire headline Phillip Island’s Ocean Sounds Festival

Returning for its eighth year, Ocean Sounds Festival is set to take over Phillip Island with the trifecta of Australian…

Japanese metal band Hanabie will make their Australian headline tour debut this November

Following their incredible appearances in Australia late last year as part of Good Things Festival, HANABIE. will return this year wielding…

BIGSOUND has announced its packed first lineup

The first 70 names of the BIGSOUND 2024 lineup have today been announced, with some of the world’s finest performers making the…

Less Than Jake to perform fan favourite album Hello Rockview in full in Australia this October and November

Ska-rockin’ royals Less Than Jake are returning to Australia this October and November, marking the group’s first visit in 7…

Peggy Gou reaches from the best dance eras to craft debut I Hear You

Having chipped away as a permanent fixture of the underground festival scene for the past decade, South Korean born, London-raised,…

Viagra Boys are bringing their absurdist punk rock to Australia in November

Celebrated as one of Europe’s best live bands, punk-rock satirists Viagra Boys last touched down in 2019. Now, the unruly Swedish…

Homegrown heroes: The story of baked

“Everyone tries to start something from scratch whereas baked has come out of something organically. Anyone that can think back…

The Nation Two pay homage to The Old Bar on latest single

That’s the tale told on The Nation Two’s latest power-chord track. Titled ‘Durry Pit (Ode To The Old Bar)’, the…

Dallas Frasca is a force of nature on new solo record

Unapologetic, bold and downright cool, Dallas Frasca has been a force in the Australian music industry for years. From appearing…

Vacations’ Joey Van Lier on Touring, New Music and Jimmy Kimmel

The lads dropped their latest record back in January, x, which has continued to receive a lot of positive buzz…

“It’s a pinch yourself moment” Hockey Dad on playing arenas, new music, and visuals

Jumping on a call after a morning surf, Hockey Dad’s Billy Fleming is one cool customer. Him and vocalist Zach…

Ridin’ Hearts 2024: These are nine artists all country music fans have to see

Set to grace Sydney on November 2 and Melbourne on November 3, this year’s Ridin’ Hearts festival boasts a lineup…

A Day On The Green makes epic return with The Teskey Brothers, Band of Horses, Sierra Ferrell, CMAT and Charlie Needs Braces

In huge news this morning, Roundhouse Entertainment has announced the next round of A Day On The Green concert tours…

Muddy boots and melodies: The Winter Wine Festival 2024

Over the long weekend of June, this year’s festival treated attendees to two days of non-stop entertainment featuring a remarkable…

Dune Rats and FIDLAR team up for a Transpacific Matefest Australian Tour

Punk power players, LA lads FIDLAR, and Australian outragers Dune Rats will be jumping on tour together for an extensive…

Queenscliff Music Festival unveil first artist announcement including Xavier Rudd, Marlon Williams and Kasey Chambers

Coming in hot for another year, this time under new leadership as decade-long Director Andrew Orvis stepped down in March,…

ReSound Festival to Reignite Geelong Live Music Scene

Over the years the City of Greater Geelong has activated spaces in Geelong to showcase the best in local live…

LANY announce rescheduled dates for Australian/New Zealand tour

Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY has announced new dates for their highly anticipated a beautiful blur tour, having been postponed due…

Dean Lewis has added new Melbourne, Sydney shows this November

Dean Lewis has announced his hotly anticipated third studio album, The Epilogue, will be released Friday, October 18, accompanied by…

Tom Glover is turning heads with his latest EP ‘In The Garden, Under The Moon’

Tom Glover is generating some hype as a 21-year-old guitarist and composer from Melbourne’s east. Drawing influences from a melting…

Geelong’s finest music talent Rach Brennan releases new single ‘Moon Love’

Following a departure from her long-time mainstay band The Pines in 2021, Rach Brennan dives into the solo silo with…

Kids all the rave: Little Ravers Geelong adds second date

Tik Tok famous DJ Lenny Pearce is selling out shows to his teeny tiny fans and their families who are…

Bring Me The Horizon become more accessible with POST HUMAN: NeX GEn

Not only has every release in their catalogue seen the English-based outfit drastically change their sound, it’s also always been…

There’s a new band spilling onto the scene: Mood Spill are set to release maiden EP on vinyl

Off the back of performing the main stage at Queenscliff Music Festival late last year, Mood Spill are gearing up…

 

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