After a four-year absence from these beautiful shores, hometown heroes Gang of Youths have announced their return. And what a return! The now London-based Sydneysiders are taking over the world-famous Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall for two nights this August. Far from resting on their laurels during this time, the band have been busy selling…
Before Seattle gave us Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, there was Mudhoney. Their sound was new – embracing punk rock and heavy metal and infusing it with emotive, relatable lyrics. Their impact was undeniable, as they kicked started a genre and cultural movement that artistically influenced and emotionally supported a generation, including some of the…
Iconic ‘Madchester’ band James return to Australia this October. Formed in 1982, they’ve released an impressive 18 albums, their latest, Yummy, hitting #1 in the UK. Known for Tim Booth’s introspective lyrics and enigmatic vocals, the band broke through with classics like “Sit Down”, “Laid” and “Getting Away with It (All Messed Up)”. With over…
It’s time to warm up those vocal chords and get ready to hit the high notes because Live Nation has announced the return down under of ethereal powerhouse rockers, Evanescence in March 2027. The Australian leg of the tour, presented by Triple M, sees Evanescence playing hits from their new album, Sanctuary, including “Afterlife” and…
Want to know how to raise the temperature of the Metro Theatre on a cold winter’s night in Sydney? Send in Wednesday and watch the room sizzle like a hot North Carolina summer! What you see is exactly what you get! Wednesday’s sold-out Sydney show packed the venue so tightly that no one was moving independently;…
At 9.05pm, the lights dimmed and giant orange silky moving ‘blob-ject’ made its way up a short set of stairs and onto the stage. Feet jumbling along with just enough skill to remain upright, before ‘woosh!’ the big reveal! Eat your heart out Taylor Swift, no elaborate pully systems required – this is how the…
Ha’way the lad! For fans, fourteen years is a long time between tours. Judging by the rapturous response inside Liberty Hall on Thursday night, Sydney never stopped saving space for Maxïmo Park. Returning to Australia for the first time since 2012, the Newcastle founded outfit were here celebrating the bands 20th anniversary and 20 years…
After a seven-year hiatus, the band who brought us songs like “Crooked Teeth, I Will Follow You into the Dark” and dark, indie, angsty “Transatlanticism”, are headed back to Aus. So, if like The O.C’s Seth Cohen, Death Cab for Cutie are your number one, it’s time to get excited! Kicking off their US tour in…
This is not a drill! That’s right, in the last few hours American rockers and supergroup A Perfect Circle announced they are heading back ‘down under’ this December. Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Tool ‘s Maynard James Keenan, you already know that’s a special setlist. And as the best attracts the best undoubtably…
It’s probably safe to say more than a handful of people heading to the Qudos Bank Arena last night, might have been feeling curious, maybe even sceptical about the gig they were heading to. You can almost hear the conversations playing out. “So, if there is a new lead singer, is it like a tribute…
North Carolina alt-rockers, Wednesday has announced a perfect return to Australian shores attached to Melbourne’s Rising Festival. Touring with music from Bleeds, songs like “Elderberry Wine”, an ode to pickled eggs and the scorned “Townies”, secured the 2025 album a place on many ‘best of the year’ lists. The band made a huge impact with…
Welcome back to the jungle! Celebrated rock icons Guns N’ Roses have officially confirmed their world tour is heading Down Under to a stadium near you. That’s right, it’s time to dig out your red bandana and aviators, and dry clean those tight leather pants! What can fans expect? High energy, massive riffs and the…
What a week for music at the world-famous Sydney Opera House! Complementing the already iconic line-up of Grace Jones, The Streets and Basement Jaxx, was Britpop legends, Pulp. At arguably the best outdoor venue on the circuit, the ‘On the Steps’ series welcomed Cocker and friends for two nights of playing the hits. However, this…
Punk. What is punk? Is it just loud music? Nope. Authenticity? yes! Activism? yes! Self-advocacy? yes! Being labelled as ‘difficult’? well apparently! Think Grace Tame, Eileen Gu, Malala Yousafazi – women supporting women, smashing glass ceilings, expectations, and absolutely the patriarchy. Relentlessly. Tirelessly. One critical, loud message at a time. They are punks, role modelling…
Enmore Road was full of alfresco diners last night, many of them meeting with friends ahead of seeing Morcheeba at Enmore Theatre. No doubt, their conversations went something like this: “I remember listening to the Big Calm album in my room at Uni!”, “Me too! It reminds me of my first love, job, heartbreak, trip…
Sydney side ‘Wispers’ came together last night to celebrate their shoegaze queen, as Wisp performed her first ever Australian headline show. Who are they? A fun, diverse group of fans who have latched onto her over the last couple of years. A mix of OG fans from her 2023 viral TikTok moment, along with OG…
