Brisbane trio The Mercy Beat will be releasing their second single "Fishbowl" on 14th June. In support of "Fishbowl", the boys will be playing a series of shows in June, through to July. Get behind Australian music, and head down to one of the following shows.

14th June | Tempo Hotel, Fortitude Valley, BRISBANE

15th June | Miami Shark Bar, Miami, GOLD COAST

21st June | The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, MELBOURNE

Airbourne have been making appearances at several festivals across Europe and the UK, and now it’s time for them to return home to Australian shores. The boys will be touring in support of their upcoming album ‘Black Dog Barking’, which is available from Friday 17th May.

Tickets are on sale May 17th at 9am EST via www.airbournerock.com

Friday 19th July | Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC

Saturday 20th July | Corner Hotel, Richmond, VIC

'Winter Secrets' has crept up on us again this year. For those of you who don’t already know, 'Winter Secrets' involves Clare Bowditch picking a talented collaborator and brings them along for her string of tour dates. This year Spender will be joining her. Together they’ll be putting on one hell of a show, and one of the best parts? Audience members get to be her back-up band!

All tickets are on sale now.

Dee Why: Thursday 1st August: Lizottes

The last time fans saw Stereophonics live was back in 2010. Now, three years later they’re making their return, and it’s going to be good. Atlas Genius will be supporting the boys on their string on tour dates.

Tickets are on sale now via www.livenation.com.au and www.stereophonics.com

Thursday July 18th | Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Friday July 19th | The Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane

Sunday July 21st | The Palace, Melbourne

Heavy/rock Brisbane four-piece Forever the Optimest have recently unveiled their latest single, "Warning Horns". In support of their newest single, the group will be touring around Australia in May, through to the end of June.

QLD DATES

Friday 3rd May | Tempo, Brisbane
FREE ENTRY
We Live Forever + Interim

Friday 17th May | Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg
FREE ENTRY
w/ Strangers + Epidemic... Over

In support of his new album Embracism due for release on 28th June, Kirin J Callinan will be touring throughout Australia and in New Zealand in June and July. Standish/Carlyon will be supporting Kirin on a series of shows.

AUS TOUR DATES

Wednesday 26 June – Yours & Owls, Wollongong
Tickets available via http://www.oztix.com.au

Thursday 27 June – Terrace Bar, Newcastle
Tickets available via http://www.oztix.com.au

When Chris ‘Emoh’ Emerson and Harley ‘Flume’ Streten are combined, they become What So Not. The boys have been working together on The Quack EP, due to be released on June 14th. Until then, they’ll be performing their DJ sets around Australia.

Thursday 16th May | Greenwood Hotel, Sydney

Friday 17th May | Trinity Bar, Canberra

Saturday 18th May | Argyle House, Newcastle

Friday 24th May | Electric Circus, Adelaide

Brisbane singer-songwriter Thelma Plum is doing a national tour in support of her debut EP Rosie. Thelma Plum's intimate acoustic shows alongside her friend Andrew Lowden will captivate fellow Australians.

Thursday 4th July | Transit Bar, Canberra ACT
Support: The Starry Field (Acoustic)
Tickets: $12 presold ($15 door) // www.moshtix.com.au

Saturday 6th July | The Vanguard, Sydney NSW
Support: The Starry Field (Acoustic)

US rappers Far East Movement are returning to Australia and New Zealand in July. The boys are busting moves wherever they go, with hit songs such as "Like a G6" and the infamous "Live My Life" with Justin Bieber. Put on your dancing shoes and grab yourself a ticket now!

Thursday 11th July | Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
www.plantationhotel.com.au // Ph: 02 6652 385

Saturday 13th July | Metro Nightclub, Perth

Polish solo-superstar Robert Babicz is making his return to Australia later this month, through to early June. Robert's blend of electronica takes his live performance to another level. Robert is unique and captivating, and someone you don’t want to miss.

Friday 31st May | Brown Alley, Melbourne

Saturday 1st June | Chinese Laundry, Sydney

Friday 7th June | Auditree, Brisbane

In this issue: Skyzoo is coming to Australia, new music and photography magazine Hot Mosh is launching in Sydney, Horrorshow plays the Annandale Hotel with Dialectrix, Phebe Starr plays intimate gig in a church, Emma Louise is playing in Canberra, Insane In The Brain is back for another year and James Blake is playing the Sydney Opera House.

Skyzoo performs in Melbourne & Sydney

If you're going to be up the north coast of NSW this coming weekend and want to simply chill out and experience some great live music, Sounds of Sunset may just be the event for you. On Saturday the 18th, punters will be able to check out some stunning live performances, engage in a range of free activities and get amongst a whole heap of good things over the weekend.

There is still time to get your tickets at the following prices:

Fact BCN have announced a series of pool parties during OFF Week Barcelona with sets from Anja Schneider, Pan-Pot, Guy Gerber, Joris Voorn, Flying Circus Barcelona and loads more.

Port Macquarie's boutique summer music festival, Festival of the Sun, will return this December 13th and 14th, but will trade some care-free vibes for some more sinister themes. With the festival falling on the notorious Friday the 13th, festival organisers have planned a Black Friday theme and dress-code.

New York's largest music event, CMJ Music Marathon, officially opened registration for this year’s event. Last year included sets from headliners Local Natives, Ben Gibbard, Killer Mike, GZA, and Australia's own Kimbra (pipe down New Zealand!), plus performances from up-and-coming acts Icona Pop, Foxygen, and Savages.