We just received the following press release from Big Day Out promoters! They’ve made quite the generous donation to the QLD Flood Relief. Read on! Queensland and Brisbane are currently facing continuing devastating flooding and are in a “State of Disaster” and the thoughts of everyone at the Big Day Out go out to the…
From rock to pop and urban to country, Canada’s hottest radio stars will be celebrated at the 14th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA) on Friday, March 11, 2011, 12:30pm. Taking place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week 2011, the awards will be handed out during a…
CANADIAN MUSIC FEST ~800 artists, 55 venues, 5 nights, 1 wristband~ A PART OF CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2010 www.canadianmusicfest.com www.cmw.net Canadian Music Fest (CMF), a part of Canadian Music Week (CMW), March 9 – 13, 2011 features over 800 new local and international artists showcased in 55 venues in Toronto’s city centre. In addition, your…
PRIMUS‘ modus operandi is clear and well established: twisted bass/drum grooves, insane ringmaster vocals with cartoonish lyrics, and cutting, off-the-wall guitar riffs. Fronted by the inimitable LES CLAYPOOL, considered one of the most versatile and unique bass players alive, PRIMUS offers up a zany and eclectic style of music all their own, throwing in a…
Having sold out their show at the Hi-Fi in Melbourne on January 8th, Flying Lotus and co. have announced a second Melbourne show for the 9th of January at the Roxanne Parlour. The Operatives and RRR present Espionage featuring The undisputed leaders of a new movement in live electronic music: Join Flying Lotus, The gaslamp…
In our recent Field Day review, we mentioned the absence of Biao from The Island stage. Earlier this week, The Frontier Touring Company shed some light on the situation, announcing the withdrawal of BAIO (Vampire Weekend) from Sleigh Bells’ January 2011 Sydney and Melbourne shows due to flight complications from the US. Here’s the low…
Illusive advise that Miami’s kings of booty bass, The 2 Live Crew have shifted the date of their Sydney show. The show that was to be staged on Thursday 6th January 2011 at the Forum has been transferred to a new date and venue earlier in the week. The Sydney show will now be held…
The Waifs created their career in music on stages in every city and country town around Australia. To mark the release of their sixth studio album, ‘Temptation’, they will tour the nation to many of their favourite old haunts. The Waifs have, through their various personal journeys, all ended up living in the USA. So…
From a spark to a revolution, Brisbane band ‘GREENTHIEF’ will touring the East Coast of Australia throughout January 2011 in support of their brand new single – ‘Salad Days’. They will be joined by Sydney alt rockers ‘Super Florence Jam’ for the majority of the shows. Recorded with renown English producer – Steve James (Airbourne,…
Channel [V] announced last week the launch of a brand new Festival Guide mobile application for BlackBerry, available on BlackBerry App World now. Channel [V]’s Festival Guide application for BlackBerry covers all of this Summer’s hottest music festivals. This app includes everything fans need to know about their favourite festival from the duration of the…
Another fabulous instalment of Sunset Sounds is about to get underway beneath the canopies of Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens, right in the heart of the city. Don’t miss this wonderful festival, taking place this Wednesday and Thursday, the 5th and 6th of January. Having warmed up at Falls, a stellar selection of the line-up is headed…
As 2010 drew to an end, a sold out crowd of 15,000 music fans flocked to the iconic Bondi Beach last night to see off the 00’s at Sydney’s most popular New Years Eve outdoor musical experience Shore Thing. There was only ever going to be one place to be on New Year’s Eve and…
In February 2010 Gil Scott-Heron released “I’m New Here”, his first album in thirteen years. Produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during various studio sessions in New York, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critics alike. Meanwhile, the last eighteen months have been meteoric for Jamie xx (of The xx). In addition…
TOMMY AND PHIL EMMANUEL REUNITED FOR THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR Earlier this year he was honoured with the award of a Member of the Order of Australia, and now this week guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel will return to his home country for a series of special concerts with his brother Phil. Fans who have…
After a sizzling debut at its grand new location in the stunning seaside surrounds of Point Nepean, Portsea, everyone’s favourite sunny summer arvo get together, Hot Barbeque, is set to revel in the sunshine and bring home the bacon once again in 2011. Featuring yet another rare line-up of juicy bands, finger-licking artists and hot…
The second Bluesfest announcement for 2011 includes: Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, John Legend, Gurrumul (Bluesfest exclusive), Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the…
Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the much anticipated return of Kings Of Leon with concerts scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in March 2011. Already established as one…
We’re sure you remember our 2010 coverage of SXSW, so you better believe we’ll be back in 2011 for the 25th Anniversary of the event! And as such, it should come as no surprise to you that we’re keeping a close eye on the announcements of bands set to play. Here is the second announcement….
With over 40 amazing acts from home and around the world already on board its time to complete the picture of what’s in store for the 2011 series of BIG DAY OUT festivals. For the record, 2011 was by far our biggest ever first announcement. The Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney events sold out in…
New York native and indie power popette, Ingrid Michaelson may not yet be a household name on Australian shores, but do your research and you’ll find her name and her tunes littered across publications, radio and television worldwide. This is no mean feat for the DIY darling, who has released everything independently on her own…
Halloween might be over but Tales In Space are keeping things spooky with the launch of their new EP ‘Ghost In The Room’ Electronic and sample-based post-rock darlings, Tales In Space announce the release of their sophomore EP ‘Ghost In The Room’, out through Other Tongues on 19 November 2010. Fronted by wunderkind indie producer,…
Earlier today, someone broke embargo and leaked the 2011 Byron Bay Bluesfest First Announcement. We don’t know who, we’ll leave that for Peter Noble and crew to work out. But it’s here, so we want to make sure you have it. It’s absolutely BREATHTAKING. Stay turned for more lineup announcements – there are three more to…
We had the bestest time earlier this year, and we can’t wait to return in 2011. Organisers of the 25th annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas have unveiled the first set of bands confirmed to perform at the event. This gets us pretty damn excited. We already know The Snowdroppers are playing (although…
Like the Bluesfest before it, someone has gone and leaked the Golden Plains lineup early. Although this time it wasn’t someone who broke embargo, it was up late internerds haxxoring the official website. You know who you are. So, like countless other music websites before us, here’s the lineup as we know it to now:…
AFRO CELTS & ANGUS & JULIA STONE TO PLAY WOMADELAIDE 2011 11-14 March 2011, Botanic Park, Adelaide WOMADelaide – Australia’s favourite outdoor festival of music, arts and dance from around the globe todayannounced a sneak preview of its 2011 festival line-up with legendary supergroup AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM andAustralia’s famed folk pop darlings ANGUS AND…
The soundtrack for this summer comes courtesy of Washed Out, the musical outlet for Ernest Greene. The flag bearer of the chillwave movement will be bringing his warm, laid back sound to Australia this December. Prior to June 2009, Ernest was producing music from his bedroom studio in the small town of Perry, Georgia. He…
We won’t keep you waiting any longer, here is the long awaited first announcement of the 2011 Laneway Festival. There are plenty of familiar faces, and plenty of new ones too. All we can say is this: don’t miss The Antlers (but bring some tissues), and from what we hear, Local Natives are amazing live too!…
Yes, the time has come for you Paramore fans to enjoy the bands epic stadium tour of Australia! The tour kicks off tomorrow night in Perth before heading off to other major cities. The dates are below, and while we wait for the tour to hit your capital city, lets learn more about the support…
Wednesday night has always been a tricky one to get right when it comes to a weekly live music event in Sydney, but if anyone can nail it, it’s Spectrum (34 Oxford St, Darlinghurst) – and tonight, from 8pm, they’re throwing their hat into the ring with “Happy Wednesdays”. LAUNCHING TONIGHT, OCTOBER 6th at 8pm, AND FEATURING:…
Hope Estate proudly presents Crowded House as their season opening concert on Saturday November 20. Crowded House, some of Australasia’s favourite sons and one of the most exceptional and enduringbands worldwide, will embark on a national tour this November, celebrating and enjoying the releaseof the new album ‘Intriguer’. The band are returning to Australia following…
