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Interview: Lachlan Stuckey from Surprise Chef reveals the makings of fourth album Superb

Melbourne jazz-funk quintet Surprise Chef have just released Superb, their fourth album. Ahead of an expansive tour taking in Australia, North America and Europe, we chatted with Lachlan Stuckey, who plays a gritty mean guitar, about what drives him and the band to create the music that they do. Surprise Chef have been together since…

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The Living End

The Living End at their most joyous with new single, “Alfie”

If there’s one thing Australian rockabilly punk legends, The Living End, know how to do, it’s deliver a belting tune.  “Alfie”, their brand-spanking new single, is no exception. Lyrically, it speaks to the different challenges now facing the music industry and the supporting elements that keep the industry functioning – roadies, venues, radio, and music…

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Brisbane’s Torizon take us behind the scenes of new single “Bloom”

Meanjin/Brisbane petalcore outfit Torizon have just released their emotionally charged new single “Bloom“, following characters Luna and Sam as they navigate a harrowing miscarriage. Produced and mixed by Kalen Austin, and mastered by Mike Kalajian, Rogue Planet Studios (Bad Omens, Windwaker, Papa Roach), the unfolding narrative is bolstered by razor-sharp riffs, synth flourises, and frontwoman Mish Sharma‘s dynamic vocals. Packed with grief-laden…

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BRUX

Interview: BRUX talks CA$HED UP EP, Surya Sen collabs, living in NYC and post-pandemic EDM audiences

Ahead of the release of her new EP CA$HED UP tomorrow – featuring the single of the same name – we caught up with NYC-based, Australian electronic DJ and producer BRUX. We spoke about the influence that New York City played on the record, working with UK Label LUCKYME and artist Surya Sen, and we…

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“It’s a childhood dream”, Simple Plan’s Jeff Stinco on touring with The Offspring, celebrating their 25th anniversary and new music

The year is 1999. “…Baby One More Time” is dominating the radio, Star Wars: Episode I is confusing a new generation of fans, and somewhere in Canada, Simple Plan is born. Fast forward almost 26 years, with six studio albums and a bunch of platinum singles – Simple Plan is still going strong. Recently, they’ve…

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Swedish punks Viagra Boys return to Australia in January 2026

Stockholm’s genre-defying chaos merchants Viagra Boys are heading back to Australia in January 2026, bringing their raw, unfiltered punk energy to stages across the country. Following the global success of their latest album viagr aboys, the band is set to deliver a string of blistering performances that will leave Aussie crowds gasping for air, in…

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Dear Seattle deliver a powerhouse performance at Melbourne’s Croxton Bandroom, with support from Lucky, TOWNS and Heart Attack Man

Still riding the high from their third studio album TOY, which reached number 1 on the ARIA albums chart, Aussie favourites Dear Seattle are thriving right now. Friday night saw them pack out Melbourne’s Croxton Bandroom for the second show of their TOY album tour, with supporting sets from local indie-rock artist Lucky, pop-punk duo…

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Make Them Suffer’s Sean Harmanis talks their self-titled record, Hellbound Cruise and upcoming Aussie regional tour

Seventeen years into their existence, Make Them Suffer haven’t lost enthusiasm for what they do, and are just as spirited now as ever. The metalcore Perthians released their self-titled record last year, receiving well-earned praise from both fans and critics. Showcasing a natural progression of their sound as well as exploring new sonic territories, this…

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“I think it’s our best work.” PUP’s Stefan Babcock talks Who Will Look After The Dogs?

In a world where overthinking can stifle creativity, PUP chose to embrace spontaneity and raw emotion for their fifth studio album, Who Will Look After The Dogs? Born from a place of unfiltered expression, this record, released last Friday, serves as a tremendous return to form for the Canadian rockers. It’s silly, sad and unpolished,…

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Terra Rouge

New Music Discoveries 9th May: Terra Rouge, Charlie Collins, St. South, and more

This week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. Our track of the week goes to Naarm’s Terra Rouge with her new track, “Kissing Girls”. “Kissing Girls” is full-on catchy –  a singalong, dancealong, scream into…

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Album Review: Sleep Token return with the otherworldly Even In Arcadia

Masked band Sleep Token are about to drop their latest album, and the hype surrounding the release feels palpable. Four albums in, it’s hard to call them an overnight success, but 2023’s “The Summoning” going viral definitely had a role to play in their huge rise over the past year or so, culminating in a…

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Franz Ferdinand announce 2025 return to Australia – here are all the details

Glasgow’s indie rock icons Franz Ferdinand return to Australia this November and December, bringing their electrifying live performances to fans across the nation. The band will be touring in support of their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, The Human Fear, released in January 2025. Teenage Dads and Delivery will be special guests for all shows,…

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Usher announces long-awaited Australian return with “Usher: Past Present Future” 2025 Global Tour

Following his highly anticipated return to Europe and the massive success of his 2024 North American tour, multi platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning, global entertainment icon USHER has announced the Australian leg of his highly praised USHER: Past Present Future 2025 Global Tour, marking his long-awaited return to Australia for his first solo headline tour since the…

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Photo Gallery: Slowdive + Beach Fossils – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (06.05.25)

Slowdive, the shoegaze pioneers from the UK, returned to Australia with New York’s indie darlings, Beach Fossils, performing at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, the first of two nights. Slowdive’s performance was a masterclass in atmospheric sound. They transported the audience into a world of lush reverb and delicate melodies with the opener “Avalyn”, and tracks including…

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Alex Watts

Exclusive Single Premiere: Alex Watts “SFYL” (2025)

Naarm’s Alex Watts is making vintage R&B cool again, with his latest track about to hit the airwaves, the catchy and warm “SFYL” (Sorry For Your Loss). This is one that will have you heading for the dance floor, and we are stoked to be premiering it ahead of its release on Thursday. The track…

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Beyoncé Is the Face of Levi’s New Campaign – And It’s a Throwback Done Right

Levi’s® has long been a seal of confidence, authenticity and timeless style, and the label’s latest campaign with Beyoncé celebrates just that. The legendary denim brand is no stranger to making headlines, but its latest high-profile collaboration has struck just at the right time. Beyoncé’s in the midst of a reinvention with her art and…

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This Space is Ours

Exclusive Single Premiere: This Space Is Ours “Accountability” ft. Amariah (2025)

Sometimes you’ve just got to let it all out. We’ve got just the song to help with this. Emo pop punk powerhouse This Space is Ours is  cranking it up to eleven on their blistering and cathartic new single, “Accountability”, featuring Amariah from Future Static on vocals. We’re pumped to be premiering the track ahead…

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The Offspring

The Offspring prove to be still Pretty Fly at the start of their sold out Australian tour

It’s hard to believe that The Offspring have been making punk rock classics for around forty years and are still going strong. Starting the Australian leg of their Supercharged tour at Adelaide’s Entertainment Centre, they had the sold-out crowd bopping and singing like it was their first time. The opening band, Canadian rockers Simple Plan…

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Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and Rebecca Black: Spilt Milk goes big for 2025

Although the talk of music festivals dropping like flies is ongoing, December’s Spilt Milk has managed to pull in a zeitgeisty lineup that almost guarantees a swift sell-out. US rappers Doechii and Kendrick Lamar lead an unseasonably large and of-the-moment stack of artists penciled in for the travelling festival, which makes stops in Ballarat, Perth,…

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Dope Lemon’s Golden Wolf is the perfect summer feels album

  Dope Lemon – the multiple-award winning project created by acclaimed Sydney singer-songwriter Angus Stone – are set to release much anticipated fifth album Golden Wolf on May 2nd. Singles off of the new album have dropped throughout the last few months, including tracks “Golden Wolf”, “Sugarcat”, and “Electric Green Lambo”, each unique in sound…

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Talk Heavy release new single “Die 4 U”; announce signing to Ninth Life Records

Brisbane/Meanjin emos Talk Heavy are having quite the week. First, they announced their signing with new Aussie label Ninth Life Records. And yesterday they dropped a brand new single – melancholic punk anthem “Die 4 U“. Forming in 2022, Talk Heavy consists of Matt Cochran (vocals/guitar), Patrick Shipp (guitar), Tayla Ellerby (bass) and Beej Vaughn…

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Lucius

A collection of timeless, finely crafted tunes on Lucius’ self-titled fourth LP

It’s rather uncommon for a band approaching two decades in the business to release a self-titled album. It might seem even more uncommon when that same album happens to be their fourth studio release. Lucius, however, the American four-piece led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, is far from common. The band’s self-titled fourth album,…

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New Music Discoveries 2nd May: Mikayla Pasterfield, Jem Cassar-Daley, Kae Tempest, and more

We’re easing you into May with ten new tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. NSW singer-songwriter Mikayla Pasterfield takes home our Track of the Week with her new single, “Voodoo”. “Voodoo” is the latest track to be released from…

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Meet the artists we’re excited to see at Darwin’s Bass In The Grass Festival

Can you believe that Bass in the Grass has been running for 22 years? This year’s edition at Darwin’s Mindil Beach on Saturday 17th May has a packed lineup of cracker Australian artists. The list includes Hilltop Hoods, The Amity Affliction, Meg Mac, The Jungle Giants,  3%, Hot Dub Time Machine, Old Mervs, and so…

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Jo Davie

Track by Track: Jo Davie takes us through her new EP, an indie-folk gem – Nothing Comes Free

Hailing from Meanjin/Brisbane, Jo Davie delivers indie folk/pop masterpieces. She has been teasing out singles from her upcoming EP, Nothing Comes Free, including “Colder”, Throw me a Rope” and “Sandcastles”, each song showcasing her consumate songwriting and warm intimate vocals. When we saay ‘upcoming’, indeed the time is upon us. It will be released tomorrow,…

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The darkwave icon returns: Chelsea Wolfe is playing in Australia this month

The first time I caught Chelsea Wolfe live was in 2012 at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. I was blown away by her voice that cuts through shadows and soundscapes, making her live performances an unforgettable experience. And now, this month, the darkwave icon returns. She’ll be bringing her haunting sound to Australian stages to…

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Machine on a Break

Exclusive Single Premiere: Machine on a Break “How I Say Goodnight” (2025)

Canberra might get a bad rap for the squabble of badly behaved politicians that hang around its shores, but on the flipside it also has the cathartic and totally kick-arse pop-metal artist, Machine on a Break as a resident. We’re beyond excited to be premiering their new single, “How I Say Goodnight”, ahead of its release on…

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The River Song

Exclusive Video Premiere: Ghost Medium “The River Song” (2025)

Ghost Medium are an indie dreamscape band hailing from Victoria, who last month released their debut single, “The River Song”. It’s a beautiful, atmospheric tune with a warmth that resonates deeply. We are thrilled to be premiering the video ahead of its release later in the week. Simon Bailey, ex Pony Face, is the lead…

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The Lemonheads Australian tour is about to kick off – here’s where you can still get tickets

The Lemonheads are touring Australia this May, and fortunately, due to venue upgrades and additional shows being added, there are still tickets available in each city. For the first time in years, the ever-charismatic Evan Dando and company will bring their signature blend of fuzzed-out hooks and bittersweet lyricism back to Australia for a national…

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Hans Zimmer Live is a transcendent experience for film and music buffs

“Lisa, I don’t think you’ve ever sung this as beautiful as just now. It’s like you need to be here. You are a miracle and I love you with all my heart,” says Hans Zimmer as he looks up to Lisa Gerrard, the Australian singer who famously vocalised his score for Ridley Scott’s 2000 classic,…

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