With the advent of streaming, music has never been more accessible. The assumption might’ve been that artistic creativity would thrive in a technological era unburdened by label demands, industry cynicism or trend-chasing. Commercial interests however, continue to outpace creative ones. Rather than fostering experimentation, the streaming system has rewarded immediacy. Playlist-friendly singles and algorithm-driven exposure…
After an eight year wait, the Grammy nominated indie pop band Japanese Breakfast came back to Australian shores with a taste of their Melancholy Tour for this year’s RISING festival in Melbourne. Coming off of the high of Michelle Zauner’s critically acclaimed 2021 memoir Crying at the H Mart, Japanese Breakfast released their fourth studio…
Marlon Williams took over Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday night, opening up RISING 2025. Delivering a warm, emotional set that marked the Australian debut of his first full-length Māori-language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Backed by his long-time band The Yarra Benders and joined by kapa haka group Ngā Mātai Pūrua, Williams blended tradition with his…
Somehow it’s June already and we’re nearly halfway through 2025. It’s been a busy year release wise and shows no signs of slowing down either. As always we’ve got ten more new releases to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week….
Last night, Spacey Jane kicked off the Australian leg of their ‘If That Makes Sense’ tour with a sold-out performance at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall. The Perth indie-rockers captivated the audience with their signature blend of nostalgic melodies and heartfelt lyrics, delivering a set that resonated deeply with the fans. Supported by special guests Phoebe…
2025 has been a massive year for Irish artists in Australia. Dermot Kennedy brought Misneach Festival here in March, while Kneecap completely dominated everything they did a few months back. And now we’ve got James Vincent McMorrow reminding everyone he’s got one of the best voices as he returns to our shores with a cover-to-cover…
On a wintery Sunday night, Brisbane’s jacket-clad masses shuffled out of the bitter cold and into the welcoming warmth of a sold-out Princess Theatre. Despite the layered attire and a looming workweek, the crowd arrived ready to move. With UK five-piece Ezra Collective in town, that almost felt like a prerequisite. Wrapping up their whirlwind…
Last week, Perth pop artist Hannah Stow released her stirring new single “I Never Changed”, a track where she is pouring her heart out in the wake of a difficult breakup. We’re blessed today to be able to premiere the video, ahead of its release later in the week. About the track Hannah writes: “This track…
The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash takes place outside Silverton (where Max Max was filmed) from the 21st to the 23rd of August. Unfortunately, if you were after the exclusive “Bound for the Bash” merch to display on your road trip, you’ve just missed that deadline. However, the good news is that there are a handful…
Emo pioneers The Juliana Theory are just a few weeks away from returning to Australia, teaming up with The Spill Canvas for a co-headline tour. They’ll be celebrating the 25th anniversay of their album Emotion Is Dead and, ahead of the tour, we asked guitarist Joshua Fiedler to share the tracks that helped craft that…
As we head into Tuesday, we’ve survived the Sunday-scaries, struggled through moody-Monday, and now, the rest of the week can be enjoyed with the help of a banging new tune, “The Crying Wolf” from Americana artist, Nate Currin. This is a golden slice of boot stomping, honky-tonk blues which is crying out for the dance…
On a rainy Friday night in Brisbane’s Woolloongabba, excitement was building for the long-awaited reunion of Australian indie outfit Cloud Control — a return seven years in the making. Formed in the mid-2000s in the Blue Mountains and breaking through with their acclaimed debut Bliss Release in 2010, the band had been on hiatus since…
Australia’s loveliest band, Ball Park Music, turned it up a notch and delivered one of the most wholesome (and at times funny) sets at the Enmore Theatre as part of their Like Love album tour. With the Sydney crowd in the palm of their hands, the Brisbane locals’ set left everyone feeling loved up and…
UK five-piece Ezra Collective lit up the Forum on Thursday night with a set bursting with rhythm, joy, and pure talent. Blending Afrobeat, hip-hop, and jazz, the band had the crowd moving from the jump, with drummer Femi Koleoso setting the pace alongside Joe Armon-Jones (keys), TJ Koleoso (bass), Ife Ogunjobi (trumpet), and James Mollison…
Over two decades ago, the world was introduced to Yellowcard as they exploded onto the scene with Ocean Avenue, a record that quickly became an anthem for a generation of emo kids with hearts on their sleeves and headphones glued to their ears. Since then, they’ve released eight studio albums, gone through a breakup and…
As we hit the tail-end of May, 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 MORN, who hail from South Wales (not NSW!) with their debut track, “Modern…
Australian artist IVANA returns with her first global single release for 2025 with the dance-infused “Burning”, which is out now purchase and streaming on all major platforms. The single is IVANA’s first major release since recently signing with German based dance label Place Called Home. Since arriving onto the Australian music scene with unparalleled force…
Gramy-nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour, set to kick off in Auckland, New Zealand, February 2026, before continuing across Australia. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in…
There’s an emo revival happening at the moment, and that’s good news for Melbourne’s SIDELINES, who is about to drop the second single under this solo moniker, the brooding and emotionally charged “Sleep Alone”. The track follows on from his debut release, 2024’s “End of an Era”. We’re stoked to be premiering it ahead of…
Dublin’s indie rock band Inhaler released their third album Open Wide back in February of this year and are about to return to Australia after a sold-out tour last year on a five-date tour beginning next week. Inhaler are bringing some special guests along on this tour, both DICE and BIIG TIME will be supporting at…
It’s a big week for Eora/Sydney punks FANGZ. Announce signing to Impressed Recordings – check Announce release of debut album Shui – check Drop details of upcoming album tour – check Release new single “Anne-Marie” – scheduled for May 30th We’ll start start with the Impressed Recordings announcement, revealed yesterday in an exclusive with The…
Incredibly, it’s been 40 years since GWAR first exploded out of Antarctica to wreck stages and lives across their adopted home planet of Earth. In the intervening decades, the self-styled Scumdogs of the Universe have firmly established themselves as the best (and if we’re honest, only) outrageous, blood-spurting, gore-metal, stage rock collective on the planet….
Justin Stewart Cotta is an artist we’ve championed over the years at the AU. A poet, actor, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist, he is a man of many talents. Last month, he released his latest single, the take-no-prisoners “Was You”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video today, a cinematic marvel that was filmed on…
On a brisk Brisbane evening a line formed down the block for the opening night of Open Season 2025, one of the city’s most exciting winter festivals. Despite the time reading 7:30pm on a Sunday, punters huddled in the Princess Theatre’s courtyards and bars with a buzz in the air. The occasion? The first Brisbane…
Following her critically acclaimed performances and a growing global fanbase, Eivør is set to return to Australia next March for a spellbinding tour that promises to be an unforgettable journey through sound, emotion, and atmosphere. Celebrated for her ethereal vocals, genre-defying compositions, and magnetic stage presence, Eivør’s live performances are a fusion of Nordic folk, cinematic…
After a five-year hiatus, singer / songwriter Holly Cookie Baker is heading off for an extensive Where Do You Go In the Winter tour, taking in several New Zealand and Australian east coast stops. Raised on a sea-side farm in rural South Australia, she honed her country pop writing skills listening to the waves and the…
It was a sweet, bitter sweet evening at the Enmore Theatre on Saturday night, as Holy Holy said goodbye to Sydney prior them heading into a long-term hiatus. After more than a decade as a band, and with six albums released, Holy Holy has called it a day and turned in one of the best…
Chelsea Wolfe’s return to Sydney at the Metro Theatre was a mesmerizing display of her signature darkwave artistry. Performing to a packed out theatre, Wolfe captivated the audience with a set that spanned her illustrious career, showcasing the haunting beauty and intensity that connects her with the fans. The tour continues with gigs in Brisbane,…
Lush, evocative, poignant. Writers have been trying to distill Sigur Ros’ otherworldly music into neat adjectives for years, but there’s always been something missing. There’s an indescribable quality to Jonsi’s wails, so pregnant with emotion, sorrow and joy, lifted by world-class musicians who flitter between sublime, modest dips and chaotic, violent peaks. It’s beautiful music….
When most artists choose to get introspective, they tend to wear their hearts on their sleeve. Hein Cooper, however, opts to open the door to the garage, set up the mic, and let the world listen in. Written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper in his mum’s garage over six months, My Own is the artist’s…
