Orlando five piece Magnolia Park have just announced a new album, scheduled for release on April 11th. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming VAMP! The release will come to us through Epitah Records, and has been described as a neo-gothic concept album. VAMP is all about world-building and story-telling, with the band…
Inhaler have shared another glimpse of their upcoming album Open Wide with the release of a new single, “A Question Of You” and a suite of new Australian live dates for June. Though the tour might seem far away for now, we’re being held over with the third track unveiled from the Dublin quartet’s highly…
Having only just graced with a brand new track “Pavement”, Brisbane-born Mallrat (Grace Shaw) is gearing up for an April tour to celebrate her freshly announced album, Light hit my face like a straight right, dropping for all the lovers on 14th February. The album is an ode to Aussie suburbs and the poetry within that…
Last in the country in 2018 and now on the precipice of releasing their fourth album, legends Shame are headed back to Australia for a run of headline, supporting and festival slots. Slotting in to replace Wunderhorse in support of Fontaines DC on their own headline national tour, the five-piece post-punk band from England are…
Knotfest will return to Australia in just a few short weeks, with festival curators Slipknot topping the bill. Alongside the festival dates, Knotfest have just dropped a list of sideshows that will take place in the run-up. Amongst them are an Auckland show for headliners Slipknot, a Brisbane gig for A Day To Remember, and…
With tracks ranging from electronic, afro-punk, edgy-pop, kwaito, and hip-hop, UK dance music artist Moonchild Sanelly has released an incredible third album entitled Full Moon. It’s an upbeat beacon of life and hope that’s perfect for lifting your spirit. Moonchild sums up the feeling of the album best in her own words; “My last album Phases showed…
The iconic British punks Sex Pistols – with original members Steve Jones on guitar, Paul Cook on drums and Glen Matlock on bass – have announced they’re heading to Australia, for a set of shows never to be repeated in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Jones, Cook and Matlock will be joined by Frank…
Suzi Quatro, the legendary rock icon, has just kicked off her monumental 40th anniversary Australian tour! This is the celebration of a career that’s spanned over four decades, defying generations, and redefining the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. From the moment she exploded onto the scene in the early ’70s, Suzi Quatro was more than…
February and March are serving up a killer lineup of live music in Perth, with a bit of something for everyone. The Perth Festival is almost upon us, and is packed with highlights, and here are three more tours that are touching down in WA in the next couple of months! Peach Pit Vancouver favourites…
British rock band IDLES return to Australia this January to play three shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to showcase their latest and fifth album TANGK released in 2024. IDLES will be playing their biggest theatres to date in Australia after winning fans with their powerful and chaotic performances across Australia from previous tours including…
Noughties nostalgia will be flowing all over some of Australia’s best venues this month when St Louis rapper Nelly brings his current world tour down under to celebrate a trip down memory lane. While many younger hip hop fans would have grown up with songs like “Ride With Me” and “Dilemma,” there’s a distinct bounce…
Aussie pop punk legends Stand Atlantic will take to the road in 2025, bringing their energetic live show to venues across the country. They’ll be joined by alt-rock powerhouses RedHook for the 14 date tour, with local bands also taking to the stage each night. Kicking things off in Tasmania, it’s set to be an…
A few days ago, The Used‘s Instagram went dark. Facebook ads began circulating, putting Australian fans on stand-by for a big announcement. This weekend, posters appeared at Good Things Festival, confirming a tour in August and September. And then, in the wee small hours of Tuesday morning, we finally had the big reveal – and…
AFI have just announced two sideshows alongside their support slot for Green Day‘s Saviors tour. Dates have been added for Sydney and Brisbane, with presale kicking off next week. AFI (short for A Fire Inside) began as a hardcore act in the early 90s, and eleven studio albums, 10 EPs, 4 MTV Music Video Awards,…
Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Danielle Spencer has returned to the Australian music scene with her long-awaited new single, “Regenerate”, the first from her anticipated third album, due for release next year, which signals a bold and deeply personal evolution in her artistry, blending her signature haunting melodies with a modern sonic edge. An eclectic blend of…
For the first time since 2017, Yellowcard are returning to Australia. Celebrating the overdue twentieth anniversary of their groundbreaking and iconic album Ocean Avenue. As exciting as that is in itself, what makes it even better is the lineup they’re bringing with them- Motion City Soundtrack and Plain White T’s. If you’re unfamiliar with Yellowcard,…
Norwegian alt-pop singer, songwriter, producer and star AURORA returns to Australia this February 2025 on her What Happened To The Earth? Part 4 tour. Due to popular demand after selling out Brisbane and Fremantle, a new show has been added at the Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane. In 2024 she released her fourth studio album What…
Scottish pioneers Primal Scream have announced a tour in Australia this January 2025. Their 1991 album Screamadelic launched them onto the British music scene with their combination of psychedelia, alternative rock dance sound influenced by the acid house scene and with DJ Andrew Weatherall mixing their first big hit “Loaded”. Last in Australia in 2018,…
Not since 2017’s highly successful Boys Meets World tour has Canadian rap impresario Drake even stepped on Australian soil. But eight years later, the globe-dominating artist has the country’s east coast firmly in sight. In fact, he may well be debuting a brand new tour down here. The Anita Max Wynn (“I Need A Max…
Eora/Sydney punk quintent FANGZ have just dropped their latest single ‘Wide Awake‘, an energetic exploration of acceptance and moving on. Produced by Tim Maxwell (LOSER) and mixed by Jonathan Gardner (Front End Loader, Grinspoon), it’s another belter from the band, and a fierce addition to their riotous live setlists. Of the new track, frontman Josh…
In between supporting Death From Above 1979, DZ Deathrays are launching their own mammoth regional festival tour, in early 2025. They’ve got a slew of bands supporting them, from Last Quokka to Pretty Uglys, Drunk Mums, Mannequin Death Squad and much more. Needing no introduction to our readers, DZ Deathrays have won accolades such as…
WOMADelaide is the World’s Festival and 25 new artists from around the world have been added to the list of 48 acts already announced for 2025. From the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir to the Saigon Soul Revival from Vietnam, the team have scoured the globe to bring a diverse array of artists for the…
Immersive live music event, New Found Sound, returns to 10 unique venues across Port Adelaide on Saturday 18th January. The best thing is that you can see any of the 30+ emerging South Australian bands for free. It’s one night only, so if you heard about it last time and wished you’d joined in on…
On the back of their latest album, Supercharged, THE OFFSPRING are heading down under to showcase the songs to a live audience. Joining the punk rock icons will be another incredible band, Simple Plan, who between them have a massive catalogue of hits. The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ’25 Aussie tour kicks off on Sunday 4th…
Legendary Canadian duo, Death from Above 1979 will be touring Australia in April, 2025 to celebrate 20 years of their debut album, You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine. Released in 2004, the album has gone on to become a cult classic and still shines after 20 years. Classic tracks include “Romantic Rights”, “Blood on Our…
Next year the Mundi Mundi Bash will be your best outback music festival option, as the Birdsville Bash will be taking a break for a 2025. Running over three days from the 21st to the 23rd of August, the festival on the outskirts of Broken Hill has several options for 1, 2 or 3 days,…
The lineup for Always Live is here, with the brainchild of Australian music icon Michael Gudinski continuing to be a game-changer for Victoria’s live music scene. This year’s roster is no exception, with the addition of American rock icon Jack White, who is set to deliver two unforgettable shows in December. Since we first posted…
Today it was announced that Philadelphia’s Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are coming back to Australia & New Zealand next year as part of the 20th anniversary tour for their 2005 debut, self-titled LP. While the band – which these days is essentially a solo project of its singer/songwriter founder Alec Ounsworth – have released…
Scarcely taking a breath after finishing their massive UK tour, Kasabian has just dropped the news that we’ll finally be seeing them back in Australia again. Having not visited our shores for a headline tour since way back in 2014 it’s very welcome news for fans of the rockers. The tour will feature three East…
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus have just begun their national Back to the Stoneage Tour, with additional shows added earlier this year to cater for the incredible demand. Playing the Stoneage Romeos album in full to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release, the band is excited to be back on the road. Lead singer…
