Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) brought the full production of his now infamous comeback show to Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, giving the Indonesian capital one of the largest concerts in the city’s history. And while the show’s spectacular visuals confirmed West’s lofty ambitions, glaring sound issues marred most of the night, holding…
There was something wonderfully unceremonious about Mudhoney‘s arrival on stage. No grand entrance, no extended introduction, just four grunge veterans who helped define Seattle’s sound, wandering into view to an immediate chorus of cheers and a heartfelt shout of “I love you Steve!” from somewhere in the crowd. With no barrier between band and audience,…
Friday was a pretty busy day for Sydney pop punks Stand Atlantic. Not only did they drop new album GODBREATH, but they kicked off a tour in support of the new release, starting things off in (a very wet) Brisbane. We headed to the Fortitude Music Hall to catch the first show of the tour…
Seattle grunge legends Mudhoney brought their Australian tour to Sydney’s Factory Theatre on Thursday night. They were joined by Californian garage-rock trio Primitive Ring and local favourites Cammy Cautious and the Wrestlers. Mudhoney have one Australian show remaining, at The Northern in Byron Bay on Sunday, 25 October. You can grab a ticket HERE. Amy…
You Am I are in the midst of their ‘Strung Up’ tour, featuring a string quartet that adds an extra layer to their performance. The aptly named “Electric Eel Orchestra” joined You Am I at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday, 22 October. The tour celebrates 30 years of their ARIA award-winning album, Hourly,…
Some of the most revealing moments in music history were never intended for an audience. In 1993, Andros Georgiou picked up a Sony Handycam and began filming his cousin, lifelong best friend and creative collaborator, George Michael, as they embarked on one of the most ambitious projects of the singer’s career. The resulting footage now…
Ten new tracks hit the Discovery Playlist this week on Spotify and Apple Music, including the two premieres we shared earlier. Our track of the week comes from Annie Hamilton, whose new single “chainmail” arrived on Wednesday as the first taste of her third album, due early next year. Hamilton wrote it on a solo…
Sometimes an album comes together through careful planning. Other times, it emerges unexpectedly, shaped by the people, experiences and emotions that find their way into the music. For Boorloo/Perth singer-songwriter Kim Franklin, who records as Blank Instrument, her debut album Jumping at Ghosts is very much the latter. Arriving on Friday, 23 October, the 11-track…
Some pop stars spend their careers trying to escape the characters that made them famous. Others spend years attempting to reinvent themselves, distancing their present from a past they would rather audiences forget. Hilary Duff, however, seems to have arrived at a rather refreshing realisation: there’s something quite wonderful about embracing every version of yourself….
Buena Vista All Stars will make their Australian debut in February 2027, bringing their 14-piece Cuban ensemble to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for three exclusive shows. Led by musical director Demetrio Muñiz and trumpeter Manuel Machado, both of whom have worked with the Buena Vista Social Club, the group celebrates Cuba’s musical heritage, drawing on…
Tickets for the next chapter of the Mundi Mundi Bash are now on sale. The iconic bush festival is held on the plains outside Silverton, near Broken Hill and will be held from 19-21 August 2027. Legendary performer Jimmy Barnes will lead the charge and has some words to say about the event: “The Mundi…
Sydney’s The Buoys release their second album, Concrete Cowboy, this Friday, 23 October. It follows 2024’s Lustre, which debuted at #7 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart and earned a J Award nomination for Australian Album of the Year. Produced again by Chris Collins, the new record was shaped by frontwoman Zoe Catterall’s move back…
Canberra-based country-pop artist Leila has been a familiar face here at the AU review. We premiered her single “Do Without” last year, followed by the title track of her new EP, “Heart and Soul”, back in July. We’ve enjoyed watching her develop as a songwriter, and today we’re delighted to bring you the exclusive premiere…
Canadian experimental duo Angine de Poitrine are heading to Australia for the first time in March 2027, bringing their bizarre, hypnotic and utterly unpredictable brand of psychedelic rock to Melbourne and Sydney. Comprised of the mysterious Klek and Khn de Poitrine, the duo have become an international talking point with their polka-dot costumes, elongated papier-mâché…
I caught Westside Cowboy at Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington back in May, and they were one of my absolute highlights of the festival. So I’m very excited (understatement!) to hear that the Manchester four-piece are heading to Australia for the first time next March, with headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as…
Anyone who caught Geese at Laneway Festival earlier this year will be very excited to hear that the Brooklyn four-piece are heading back to Australia in February and March 2027. Their live performances are something special, and the chance to see them on their own headline tour, including a show at the iconic Sydney Opera…
LA-based songwriter, producer and film composer Michael Whittle is rolling out his debut album Like Shadows Do song by song through No Ghost Records. Today we’re premiering the video for the latest instalment, “Again We Wake On Fire”, which is out now. The clip is directed by Maude Lee, a design director at CAA’s Brand…
The Seymour Centre is turning its Chippendale courtyard into an outdoor live music space this summer. Seymour Sounds runs across six weeks in November and December, with twelve free shows from some of Sydney’s best players in nu-jazz, neo-soul and R&B. It’s a jam-packed selection of outstanding artists, and the perfect way to ease our…
Heilung are heading back to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027 for a seven-date tour that includes two nights at the Sydney Opera House. They’ll also play Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Brisbane’s Riverstage, Adelaide’s AEC Theatre, Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium and Auckland’s Spark Arena. If you’ve seen Heilung live, you know what’s coming….
Tash Sultana and The Rubens are heading to Sydney for a series of free, intimate concerts this November, as Apple celebrates Aus Music Month with four special events at its flagship CBD store. Running every Thursday from 5 to 26 November, the program also features acclaimed producer Styalz Fuego and Sydney DJ Anna Lunoe, who…
Sydney Summertime has added a second headliner to its debut run at Centennial Park. A month after The Strokes were confirmed to open the series, organisers have announced Kings of Leon for Sunday, 28 February 2027, with Ocean Alley joining them as special guests. The Nashville band will be touring their tenth studio album, O…
I first came across Dexter And The Moonrocks a few months ago, following the release of their hugely popular single “Freakin’ Out”. When I spoke to them around that time, the Texas rock group were riding high on its success, having recently quit their day jobs to fully commit to making music. With the release…
A good number of our readers regularly find themselves travelling across America for conferences, industry events and music festivals, particularly along the West Coast. And while those trips tend to be built around work commitments or a particular event, keeping an eye on what’s happening in Las Vegas can turn an otherwise routine business trip…
Gird your loins and check your calendars! Canadian-born, Berlin-based artist Peaches is returning to Australia in January 2027 for the first time since 2023, bringing her No Lube So Rude tour to Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The tour follows the release of her latest album, No Lube So Rude, which was shortlisted for the…
If there was ever any doubt that King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard operate in a universe entirely of their own making, Wednesday night at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion put those doubts to bed. Following a mammoth two-hour set at Thirroul’s Anita’s, this was the first of two gigs the Melbourne six-piece would play that night,…
Listening to Somewhere Between, the sophomore album from Leeds trio Gotts Street Park, feels a little like stumbling upon a forgotten soul record in the back of a dusty record shop. The sleeve is worn, the corners are bent, and you have absolutely no idea what you’re about to hear. But as the needle drops,…
Good luck finding @ on the internet. In an age where discoverability, search engine optimisation and carefully curated online identities are practically prerequisites for musical success, Philadelphia duo @ (yes, just the symbol) have managed to make themselves almost impressively difficult to Google. Behind the spectacularly unsearchable moniker are Victoria Rose and Stone Filipczak, a…
Friday has rolled around again, and once again we’ve got a smorgasbord of the best new music from across Australia and the world to share with you. Our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music has been updated with ten new tracks, including two we premiered earlier this week. Naarm’s Harriet Wraith takes our Track…
From the explosive opening of “KAMIKWASI” to the reflective closing moments of “On Everything”, Kwasi takes listeners on a journey through identity, alienation, self-destruction and ultimately self-acceptance on his debut album, Outstanding MISFIT, released today, 16 October. The Naarm/Melbourne-based Ghanaian-Australian artist has been carving out his own space in the music scene, bringing together hip-hop,…
After almost 3 years of dominating our ARIA charts, country sensation Zach Bryan has heard our plea and finally announced his first Australian headline tour. The Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs tour will visit Australia in December 2027, with tickets going on sale next week. As Bryan has made his struggles with touring known,…
