With torrential rain leading up to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash, it’s a credit to the organisers that the event took place relatively successfully. Some 10,000 campers made it through the gates, with around a third of the camping area too boggy to be used. Those that missed out will receive full refunds. On top…
More than a quarter of a century after Memento announced Christopher Nolan as one of cinema’s most audacious storytellers, the fractured psychological thriller is being pulled apart and put back together once again – only this time, rhythm is rewriting the equation. For the latest presentation from Hear My Eyes, Michael “CAVS” Cavanagh, drummer for…
We fell in love with KALEO when they made their Australian debut at Bluesfest back in 2016. It was hard not to. Frontman JJ Julius Son‘s enormous, booming voice seemed purpose-built for a festival stage, while the Icelandic band’s muscular blend of blues, rock, and folk made them one of the festival’s discoveries. They’ve remained firmly…
It’s hard to believe that the quintessential local emo record by one of Australia’s most beloved punk bands turns 10 this year. To celebrate this milestone, Trophy Eyes will be performing Chemical Miracle in its entirety around the country this October and November. The Newcastle quartet have also announced they will release a 10-year anniversary…
Melbourne metalcore favourites Windwaker have become a leading force in Australia’s heavy scene and the year is shaping up to be a big one for them. The band recently announced that their third album smile, you’re on camera will be out 23 October via Fearless Records and Civilians. To celebrate the release, Windwaker are embarking…
One of the reasons why the Mundi Mundi Bash is so popular is due in part to the sense of community and camaraderie on show. This year, the Bush Choir and the Mundi Undi Run raised some $150,ooo for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). This year, some 1,600 festival-goers joined the fun and raced…
By the second day of the Mundi Mundi Festival, the rain had stopped, the sun had come out and the ground started to dry out underfoot. Thousands of festival goers joined in for an iconic rendering of Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” in what could be one of the world’s largest choir. Decked out in…
In the week before the Mundi Mundi Bash, torrential rain meant that the organisers had to made some fast and difficult decisions. To ease congestion, early bird tickets holders could arrive earlier and set up camp. However, due to the muddy conditions, many were turned away. Still, over 10,000 people still set up camp ready…
Miss Kaninna’s BLACKPRINT mixtape is immediately unapologetic. From the opening seconds of “Chat My Shit”, she declares “I’m Indigenous so you know you gon’ be feelin’ this.” It’s clear straight away that this isn’t a mixtape interested in quietly introducing itself, but rather it kicks the door in. Across six tracks, BLACKPRINT feels like a…
UK artist Jorja Smith is back on the scene with her new album What Are The Odds. It marks her third studio album and her first as a fully independent artist. She’s a distinct voice in the UK scene, with her signature warm and smoky vocals. This album takes what Smith has done so well…
It has been a colossal week for new releases, and this week we’ve had a hard time whittling our choices down to ten new tracks to add to our Discovery Playlist, available on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week goes to Gang of Youths, who make a magnificent return with “Things Take…
Heavy metal legends Mastodon return later this month with Marrow Deep, an album forged through loss, brotherhood and the determination to keep moving. Five years is a long time between records, but for Mastodon, the journey to Marrow Deep has been shaped by far more than creative ambition, with the band’s ninth studio album arriving…
If Frenzal Rhomb are reading this, I promise this is not another bad review. Let me set the scene… it’s a Thursday night at one of Adelaide’s most iconic gig venues. Rain drizzles over patrons eagerly waiting for Frenzal Rhomb to take the stage and kick off their Sans Souci 23rd anniversary tour at The…
Frenzal Rhomb‘s San Souci has just turned 23 and, to celebrate, the band have taken to the road for a mammoth Australian tour running from August through to November. On Friday night, they took to the stage at The Gov in Tartanya/Adelaide, with support from Handouts. Photographer John Goodridge was there to bring us all…
Aussie pop-punk legends Stand Atlantic are set to grace local stages once more, with October dates locked in to support the release of upcoming album GODBREATH. They’ll hit up Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth throughout October and early November, before heading over to Florida to join the line-up at the iconic Warped Tour. GODBREATH,…
While the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is perhaps best known for its comedy programming, the world’s largest performing arts festival has something for everyone. British music promoter and musician Andy Macleod certainly understands this, as he debuts his new one-man show at the event, Soho Days and Camden Nights. It’s his second time at the Fringe,…
The 2026 Good Things lineup is here, with this being the earliest lineup drop in the festival’s history. I’ll be honest, we were slightly off with our predictions but we’re far from disappointed. Leading the lineup are nu-metal favourites Limpbizkit, who are no strangers to Good Things, having co-headlined in 2023. Joining them are pop-punk…
As soon as I hear that signature beat, I’m transported straight back to the 1990s. You know the one – boom-boom-ba-da, boom-boom-ba-da. A heartbeat to a generation. As quick as they land in my ear canal, my mind is back in a flannie, with a head of long thick hair well past my collar. Cigs…
Massive Attack the pioneers of trip-hop returned to Sydney for the first time since 2010 to play to a sold out Afterpay Arena (formerly known as Qudos Bank Arena). Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall stood largely in silhouette as the enormous screens behind them became a constantly shifting collage of images, headlines and political…
Gang Of Youths made their triumphant return to the Sydney live music scene last night, performing at the iconic Sydney Opera House to an enthusiastic sold out concert hall. Led by the charismatic front man David Le’aupepe they didn’t disappoint playing fan favourites and new songs. Gretta Ray even joined in for the closer of…
Daniel Caesar is heading back to Australia this November, expanding his Son of Spergy world tour with three headline arena shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The dates mark the long-awaited Australian leg of the singer-songwriter’s biggest global tour to date, following an extensive run across Asia, North America and Europe. The tour arrives in…
2026 is flying by, which means Good Things is right around the corner. With the lineup looking likely to drop this coming Tuesday, after a few pushbacks, delays, and plenty of teasing from the Good Things crew, we’re predicting/manifesting that these artists might make the lineup. Nickelback If you’ve seen the new Good Things logo…
Each week at the AU we work hard to dig up the best new music from across Australia and beyond. This week is no different with ten brand new tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Whether you’re chasing something to soundtrack the commute, or just looking for something new, we’ve…
It felt like the 2003 Summer Festival season all over again in Toronto last night, as the Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age hit the massive Rogers Stadium to kick off their 2026 North American tour. After two cancelled tours – one (the 25th anniversary “Van Tour”) due to COVID-19, and their 2022…
TikTok may have introduced the world to Emei through the irresistible hooks of “Late to the Party” and “Scatterbrain,” but Night at the Opera reveals an artist far more interested in emotional honesty than algorithmic moments. The EP marks a conscious return to her musical theatre roots, embracing melodrama, humour and heartbreak in equal measure…
On one of Sydney’s coldest nights of the year, a crowd wrapped in flannel shirts, heavy boots and teeny, weeny beanies packed into the Enmore Theatre for the final Australian show of Silversun Pickups‘ long-awaited return tour. It may have been freezing outside, but inside the theatre there was plenty to keep fans warm. Opening…
Inexplicably it’s August tomorrow, and we’re hurtling ever closer to the end of the year. But, we’ve got ten new tracks to help us see out the month, including two we had premieres for earlier in the week. Perth-based producer and songwriter Josh Ellis takes our Track of the Week with “Rest My Tires” –…
Silversun Pickups returned to Australia for the first time in 14 years and played Sydney’s Enmore Theatre showcasing their brand new album Tenterhook plus their classic rock gems “Lazy Eye” and “Panic Switch”. Although Brian Aubert was suffering from a cold (vocals were fine) his guitar surged with waves of distortion and Nikki Monninger’s fluid…
After weeks of speculation and some hardcore manifesting / fan-ifesting, after a decade away System Of A Down with special guests, Faith No More are headed to Australia in January 2027! While this means they won’t be headlining December’s Good Things Festival, stadiums full of fans across this glorious country have only six short months…
Boorloo/Perth artist ALEIA turns betrayal into a chilling roadside ghost story in the accompanying video for her gripping new single, “Willpower”. Ahead of the song’s release tomorrow, the AU review is thrilled to premiere the haunting new clip today. Produced by Dylan Ollivierre (The Money War, EDIE, Joan & The Giants, Siobhan Cotchin), “Willpower” captures the…
