Author: Marc Onofrio

Single of the Day: Lilt “Capture” (2015)

Perth duo Lilt‘s second single of 2015 “Capture” is aptly titled, because it will capture your attention. The atmosphere they create is dark, punctuated by piercing electronic beats and the engulfing voice of frontwoman Louise Penman, which echoes throughout the track, causing a haunting effect. A solid track, and well worth a listen, so give it…

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Single of the Day: White Summer “Ode To My ADD” (2015)

New single “Ode To My ADD” by Melbourne’s White Summer is a bouncing hard rock number, with big riffs and huge basslines, rocking out for a few minutes before slowly morphing in to an indie rock aesthetic, coming to a crashing end. A big track with big guitar sounds and a head nodding bassline. Check it…

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Loren Kate (Adelaide) on ‘Til Night Meets the Sun’, Telstra Road to Discovery & more!

Adelaide songwriter Loren Kate is a busy lady, navigating a continuously burgeoning music career all the while being mum to two children. This month has seen her release a new EP in Til Night Meets the Sun off the back of her Telstra Road to Discovery win in 2014 and a successful recording trip and…

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Single of the Day: Harts “All Rise (Play It Cool)” (2015)

One man band Harts‘ new single is an anthemic funk/rock/pop fusion, that is sure to get your feet tapping. It’s the latest track from his second album, due for release in February 2016. Imagine The Cat Empire meets Funkadelic playing 80s Prince songs. Hand claps, brief guitar solos, vocal harmonies, this song has a lot of things going on,…

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Single of the Day: Deutsch Duke “Harder Without You” (2015)

Sydney based electronic music producer Deutsch Duke has had a jam packed year. After the release of his first single late in 2014, he’s gone on to play with Flight Facilities, co-producing the track “Sunshine”, and providing his smooth vocals to the track “Down To Earth”. The newest single “Harder Without You” jumps between sweeps, and…

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the AU Weekend Gig Guide: October 22nd – October 25th

As the end of the year draws nearer, artists are getting their last shows in. This weekend is set to be a big one, with some of the biggest stars of the far past, recent past, and future set to play down under. Check out the gig picks for the coming days! Fleetwood Mac –…

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CHVRCHES, Purity Ring, The Internet, Tobias Jesso Jr., Majical Cloudz, and Shamir announce Laneway sideshows

UK electropop outfit CHVRCHES, Canadian pop duo Purity Ring, and American R&B group The Internet, along with Canada’s Majical Cloudz and Tobias Jesso Jr. and America’s Shamir have announced Laneway Festival sideshows in February next year. Pre-sale for the sideshow tickets begins October 22nd, 9am local time for all acts except for Shamir, whose tickets go on sale October 22nd, and Majical Cloudz, whose…

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Single of the Day: Left. “Jungle” (2015)

Sydney based electro duo Left. have dropped their new single “Jungle”, and fans of slick production and powerful vocals are in for a treat. Sarah‘s voice jumps from a smooth crooning to huge heights at the drop of a hat, all over infectiously catchy beats. The duo even managed to score the chance to play with Tuka at Field…

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Garrett Kato on touring with Pete Murray, new music & more!

He swapped the cold for the beaches of Byron Bay a few years ago, so it’s only fair we begin claiming Canadian-bred songwriter Garrett Kato as our own. Currently on tour around the country with Pete Murray, Kato recently took some time out to tell the AU about how touring has treated him so far, his new…

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AC/DC Announce The Hives And Kingswood As Special Guests On Australian Tour!

Australian music legends AC/DC have announced Swedish garage rockers The Hives and Australia’s own Kingswood as special guests for the Australian leg of their ‘Rock Or Bust’ world tour. The 9 show tour will stop in Australia’s five major cities, before heading to New Zealand for two more shows to finish. AC/DC has already played…

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Chet Faker to headline Ray Ban x Boiler Room event

Australia’s hottest export Chet Faker is set to headline the Ray Ban x Boiler Room event in Melbourne on November 10. Faker, along with his beard, will be performing a live DJ set, as well as hand picking the other performers for the event. Click through for details… The Ray Ban x Boiler Room series…

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Lollapalooza 2016 South American lineup revealed; Eminem, Tame Impala and more to play

South Americans are in for a treat at next year’s Lollapalooza, with Eminem, Florence + The Machine, Jack Ü, Mumford & Sons, and a slew of other high profile artists announced to perform at the run of two day events happening in three cities across the region. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Snoop Dogg, Australia’s…

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Sydney trio Noire announce ‘Baby Blue’ tour

Sydney based trio Noire have added shows in Melbourne and Perth on their Australian tour. These shows are in addition to headline gigs already scheduled in Sydney and Newcastle. The band is touring off the back of the success of the debut EP Baby Blue, garnering high praise for their live performances, having spent time…

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Leon Bridges announces Sydney and Melbourne headline shows!

International soul star Leon Bridges has announced headline shows for Melbourne and Sydney for his first ever Australian tour. The Texan, who will also be performing at Falls Festival, will be playing shows at Sydney’s Metro Theatre and Melbourne’s 170 Russell in January. His debut album, Coming Home, was released earlier in the year to…

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