Eight-time GRAMMY Award winner Kacey Musgraves is set to return down-under this November. Musgraves has been touring her latest album Deeper Well since 2024 with sold out shows globally and is now bringing it here to Australia. The Texan-born country singer-songwriter has announced a four-date run covering Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with the tour kicking…
Meanjin/Brisbane petalcore outfit Torizon are back with their new single “Currents”, the third chapter in the story of Sam and Luna, characters navigating the aftermath of a tragic miscarriage. Taken from upcoming EP Meliora, “Currents” follows on from previous singles “Bloom” and “Sober”, exploring themes of grief and resilience. The band say: “This track reflects…
For the final time this month we’ve added a further ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Boonwurrung Country-based queer artist, songwriter and record label co-founder MAXON takes home our Track of the Week with her new single “18” – the…
Have you ever had a bad time listening to female led harmonies on a near acoustic soundtrack? I’m here to tell you the answer is no, and you can add Folk Bitch Trio to the list of bands that meet this description of releasing ridiculously pleasant indie-folk. Here on their debut album Now Would Be…
Tick Tick Boom! The Hives just laid proof as title holders to the current “Best Live Rock and Roll Bands In The World” with a wild performance from the Swedish Kings at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Led by the marquee of lead singers Howlin Pelle Almqvist, his lethal brother Niklas on guitar plus their dangerous band…
After wrapping up a whirlwind run of European shows, Northlane frontman Marcus Bridge is catching his breath – but only just. With only a brief moment to settle back into home life, the iconic Aussie metalcore group are gearing up to hit the road again for a massive regional Australian tour, their first in three…
Last year, we fell in love with Townsville rockers Poison Oak when we premiered their single “Wasted“, and we are bloody excited to have the first listen of their latest anthemic new tune, the cranking “Little Bit Like You”. This is the latest single to drop from their upcoming new album, and will be released…
Releasing just his second single this week is Melbourne’s folk singer Joel Andrew B, with “Something Between You and I”, a passionate and intimate song that beautifully captures the flush of young love. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Friday. “Something Between You and I” is packed with emotion. Those…
With over two decades of music under their belt, a catalogue stacked with pop-punk anthems and a fiercely loyal global fanbase, Simple Plan have more than earned their place in the scene’s history books. Now, the Canadian quartet are reflecting on their journey with their recent documentary Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd –…
It’s been 25 years since Nine Days‘ “Absolutely (Story Of A Girl)” first wormed its way into our ears, with a new generation of listeners falling in love all over again when it appeared in the Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All At Once, reimagined by songwriter John Hampson. To celebrate this massive milestone – as…
London’s genre-hopping jazz collective Kokoroko are heading to Australia this November, locking in headline shows across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, plus a slot at the already sold-out Strawberry Fields Festival in NSW. The tour follows this month’s release of their second full-length album, Tuff Times Never Last, a record that blends tight layers of Afrobeat, soul,…
Ed Sheeran broke the attendance records on his last visit (2023), and yes, the rumours that have been circling are true, he is heading back to Australia and New Zealand , with his Loop tour, for a massive run of shows kicking off in January 2026. Ed will be kicking off the shows in Auckland…
Legendary rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer Jon Spencer returns to Australia this spring with his kick ass band to sing the hits from his discography of bands including Blues Explosion, Pussy Galore, Hitmakers, Boss Hog and more. Remember the insane Blues Explosion’s performance on ABC’s Recovery? see below Spencer will unleash his unmistakable fusion of punk,…
Last month, Canadian-born and now Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Brian Campeau released his latest record, Brian Campeau Presents Jo Dellin And The Bone Spurs. You may well wonder who Jo Dellin is. Well, once you give the record a listen, the penny drops. Brian is a brilliantly creative and talented singer, songwriter and musician. Great vocals with…
The musical offerings at this year’s Illuminate Festival have been nothing short of inspired. From the two night Unsound festival, to the melodic sounds of Faroese-Icelandic duo, Kiasmos, the music has been captivating. The crowd at Friday night’s Hindley St Music Hall are sure to agree. Opening act Juno Mamba is a Filipino born musician…
British rock legends The Darkness have announce their highly anticipated Dreams On Toast Tour and are set to ignite stages across Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2026. The tour promises a heady mix of new anthems and classic hits like “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”, “Love Is Only a Feeling”, and “Growing…
On the back of one of the better albums released this year, Ruby Gill played their third show in Sydney in the past six months and managed to deliver an incredibly authentic and flawless set to a packed out Trocadero Room. Not even 4 months after releasing her second album Some Kind Of Control, Ruby’s…
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean announces a one-night only headline performance on November 20th this year. This show will take place outdoors at the Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, with the show titled Evening At The Fleet Steps. The Evening At The Fleet Steps show will be in support of Dean’s new album The Art of Loving…
Naarm/ Melbourne-based queer pop artist POLLY has bared her soul on her new EP, Daddy Issues, which has been released today. It’s a tight collection of four tracks, bound together by luscious big nostalgia-drenched synths, rich vocals and heart-felt lyrics. The renowned producers Ben Oldland and Liam Quinn (Ruel, Peach PRC), added their magic to the mix. The tracks…
As we hit the mid-way point in July, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week is “The Mill” from alt-folk-rockers Saint Victoire, who hail from Naarm. The song came about as a dream from front woman Heidi Waddell, where she…
Acclaimed British metalcore band Architects have officially announced their Australian Tour 2025, marking their powerful return to the east coast of Australia. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and genre-defying sound, Architects will bring their electrifying energy to fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This announcement follows a monumental year for the band, riding high…
If you’ve ever gone through a period of uncertainty or apprehension, then Canberra-based Country/Pop artist Leila has all the feels beautifully encapsulated in her earnest new single, “Do Without”, which we have the pleasure of premiering ahead of its release on Friday. “Do Without” is a heartfelt journey, with her crystal clear vocals carrying the emotions of…
Faye Webster on her Underdressed At The Symphony Australian tour delivered an impressively intimate set, showcasing her laid-back folk and cool indie‑rock with her exceptional band at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Hailing from Atlanta Georgia, Faye beautifully played tracks from her back catalogue to a sold out Enmore Theatre the first of two sold out shows…
Grammy nominated composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian producer-artist GEM have collaborated on an ambient new-age album that takes inspiration from cosmic events such as solar eclipses and super-moons. They discuss working with 3x Grammy winner Producer Lonnie Park, the Dallas String Quartet, pop singer Robin Tucker and GRAMMY-winning vocalist and sound healer Johnaye Kendrick….
Get ready for a night to remember as Australian industry legend Craig McLachlan brings his unique & exciting Live & Intimate stage show to theatre’s and venues across Australia: Six String Stories. Having entertained audiences the world over for almost 40 years, McLachlan is one of Australia’s most beloved, versatile, and resilient performers. From the…
Lovers of alternative music look forward to Illuminate Adelaide‘s Unsound weekend as it always brings a wide selection of local and international musical artists. Held over two nights, it started at Lion Arts Centre on Friday and finished at Hindley Street Music Hall before the closing acts performed in the suitably grimy basement of Ancient…
UK chaos-pop breakout Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) is heading to Australia for the first time this October, locking in a run of east coast shows following the release of her debut LP I Blow Out Big Candles. The Manchester-born artist has been steadily gaining traction for her punchy dream-punk tracks, pulling in praise from The…
Australian pop sensation BEHANI, who we announced last year had signed to ADA/Warner Music Australia for the release of her debut single “Again & Again”, is expressing her pop appreciation this week as she releases a stripped back cover of a 90s genre classic! A self-described lover of the song in question, BEHANI has reimagined…
We’ve added a further ten new and recently released tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Naarm-based soul musician and proud Noongar woman Bumpy takes home our Track of the Week with “Kanana”, the title track from her long-awaited debut album – out…
E.L.L.E, the musical project of Naarm music community commentator @ElleOutLoud_, released her latest single, “Fine”, today. This track is a self-made slice of dance pop that blends raw emotional honesty with glittery, high-energy production. As a one-woman powerhouse, E.L.L.E writes, produces, masters and performs every track, carving her own lane in the independent pop scene….