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…
Tim Finn has been an adopted Aussie icon since bursting on the scene with Split Enz back in the 1970s. These days he lives a quiet life in Auckland with his wife. He’ll be heading over to our shores in June to play at Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival as well as some other Australian…
After a week away on the British seaside at The Great Escape we’re back this week with a bumper edition of our Discovery playlist this week with 14 new tracks added to Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “tell me something”, the latest single from Brisbane-born, Sweden-based singer-songwriter Hazlett. The single…
Sydney’s LAHGO have today released their fiery new single, “Bitter”, and it’s an absolute belter. It’s a cracking take-no-prisoners tune; defiant and proud. We’re thrilled to premiere the video today, ahead of its release on Friday. Reminiscent of Amyl and the Sniffers as well as Wolf Alice, it’s packed with energy. Lead-singer Mel Bailey is…
Following a mammoth 12 months that included a new #1 album, multiple sold-out stadiums, and a huge set at Coachella, Sam Fender is heading back to us. This November, he’ll play five six of his biggest Australian shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. UPDATE 21/5 – a new show has been added in…
Neck Deep are on a roll right now. After the release of their 2024 self-titled record and straight off the back of an insane Aussie tour, they’ve just dropped a standalone single, “You Should See Me Now“. One of the most original and exciting pop-punk bands at the moment, I cannot get enough of them…
It’s been over two years since they last played on home turf, but King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are finally headed back over our way. This December, the six-piece return for a long-awaited Australian tour, bringing a huge new record, a 29-piece orchestra, and the signature Gizz wall of sound. The Phantom Island Tour marks…
We’re officially halfway through the “biggest rock festival in America” – Florida’s Welcome to Rockville – and Dan Slater is there. He brings us all his experiences on ground from the last two days of the event in Daytona Beach, Florida. You can look back at his day one and day two coverage here. A…
Last month Sydney songwriter and musician Bryan Estepa released “Version of Me”, his first single from his upcoming 2025 album. It’s imbued with a beautiful warm melody, his honey-dew vocals and precision guitars washing over the listener with an upbeat summer-will-never-end vibe. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video for the track today, ahead of…
Evan Dando and his Lemonheads dropped into Sydney’s Enmore Theatre to play back to back two of their most acclaimed albums: It’s a Shame About Ray (1992) and Come On Feel the Lemonheads (1993). A nostalgic trip back to the 90s and the fans lapped it up singing along to their hit songs “Its a…
Following (very) hot on the heels of its hectic opening day, the second twenty four hours at Welcome to Rockville promised to be a belter. Dan Slater is on ground in Daytona Beach, Florida to bring us the latest from the Green Day-headlined Friday night with this review. Coming on earlier than their status deserves,…
The final day of the 2025 edition of The Great Escape was another action-packed and diverse assortment of fabulous acts. The Australian contingent was well-represented again, with Sounds Australia running their showcases down at The Beach stages during the day. All three stages were used, so there was plenty to see. Emeree played on what…
Darwin’s Mindil Beach, nestled on the shore of Larrakia country, is known for it’s iconic tropical sunsets and night-time beach markets. It’s also home to the equally iconic BASSINTHEGRASS musical festival that has been a feature in Darwins music scene since 2003. This year was no exception, with the Hilltops Hoods proudly proclaiming that this…
Thursday marked the first of four days of what they call “America’s largest rock festival”, Welcome to Rockville. The event is held in Daytona Beach, Florida. Now in its 13th year, this year Linkin Park, Green Day and Korn are amongst the headliners. Dan Slater is on ground to bring The AU Review day-by-day coverage. …
Holy Holy brought their A Grand Hiatus tour to a sold-out Forum on Saturday night, delivering a mega two-hour set that spanned their decade-long career. The band performed fan favourites like “True Lovers,” “Teach Me About Dying,” and “Maybe You Know,” alongside new tracks from their latest album, Sweet Bitter Sweet, including “Love You Still”. The crowd…
The sun returned to Brighton for day 3 of The Great Escape. If you missed seeing a band you fancied because of a clash, there is always the chance that they will pop up at an unofficial event, be it in a record shop or a pub. Melbourne’s Folk Bitch Trio played two official slots,…
Ball Park Music brought their Like Love tour to a packed Forum Theatre on Friday night, delivering a punchy set stacked with fan favourites and tracks from their fresh new record. Highlights included “Cherub”, “It’s Nice to Be Alive”, and the tongue-in-cheek single “Please Don’t Move to Melbourne”, with the Melbourne crowd singing every word….
The temperature might have plummeted on day 2 of The Great Escape, but the music was hot hot hot! Kicking off the day was the Sounds Australia showcase at Komedia, with total tommy up early at 12:25. It was a packed house, and it was a stellar set. It’s little wonder why there is such…
It’s been 15 years since Early in the Morning slipped quietly into the world – a raw, soul-spun debut that would go on to soundtrack thousands of lives, break open hearts, and launch James Vincent McMorrow into a space he wasn’t entirely sure he wanted to occupy: the spotlight. Now, after years of moving forward,…
The 2025 edition of The Great Escape kicked off in Brighton on Wednesday. The sun was out and there was hard choices to be made about what who to see. So many venues, so many artists. One of the early highlights was Canada’s Alix Fernz, at only seventeen years old, he had the Hope &…
Zebrahead have been bringing their unique punk fusion of pop-punk and hip-hop to fans for almost thirty years, and today they’ve announced a return Down Under. The SoCal pop punk/rapcore legends will be back our way in October, bringing their energetic live show to venues across the country. It’ll be the first time in…
Melbourne jazz-funk quintet Surprise Chef have just released Superb, their fourth album. Ahead of an expansive tour taking in Australia, North America and Europe, we chatted with Lachlan Stuckey, who plays a gritty mean guitar, about what drives him and the band to create the music that they do. Surprise Chef have been together since…
If there’s one thing Australian rockabilly punk legends, The Living End, know how to do, it’s deliver a belting tune. “Alfie”, their brand-spanking new single, is no exception. Lyrically, it speaks to the different challenges now facing the music industry and the supporting elements that keep the industry functioning – roadies, venues, radio, and music…
Meanjin/Brisbane petalcore outfit Torizon have just released their emotionally charged new single “Bloom“, following characters Luna and Sam as they navigate a harrowing miscarriage. Produced and mixed by Kalen Austin, and mastered by Mike Kalajian, Rogue Planet Studios (Bad Omens, Windwaker, Papa Roach), the unfolding narrative is bolstered by razor-sharp riffs, synth flourises, and frontwoman Mish Sharma‘s dynamic vocals. Packed with grief-laden…
Ahead of the release of her new EP CA$HED UP tomorrow – featuring the single of the same name – we caught up with NYC-based, Australian electronic DJ and producer BRUX. We spoke about the influence that New York City played on the record, working with UK Label LUCKYME and artist Surya Sen, and we…
The year is 1999. “…Baby One More Time” is dominating the radio, Star Wars: Episode I is confusing a new generation of fans, and somewhere in Canada, Simple Plan is born. Fast forward almost 26 years, with six studio albums and a bunch of platinum singles – Simple Plan is still going strong. Recently, they’ve…
Stockholm’s genre-defying chaos merchants Viagra Boys are heading back to Australia in January 2026, bringing their raw, unfiltered punk energy to stages across the country. Following the global success of their latest album viagr aboys, the band is set to deliver a string of blistering performances that will leave Aussie crowds gasping for air, in…
Still riding the high from their third studio album TOY, which reached number 1 on the ARIA albums chart, Aussie favourites Dear Seattle are thriving right now. Friday night saw them pack out Melbourne’s Croxton Bandroom for the second show of their TOY album tour, with supporting sets from local indie-rock artist Lucky, pop-punk duo…
Seventeen years into their existence, Make Them Suffer haven’t lost enthusiasm for what they do, and are just as spirited now as ever. The metalcore Perthians released their self-titled record last year, receiving well-earned praise from both fans and critics. Showcasing a natural progression of their sound as well as exploring new sonic territories, this…
In a world where overthinking can stifle creativity, PUP chose to embrace spontaneity and raw emotion for their fifth studio album, Who Will Look After The Dogs? Born from a place of unfiltered expression, this record, released last Friday, serves as a tremendous return to form for the Canadian rockers. It’s silly, sad and unpolished,…
