We’ve loved being able to learn more about young Ziggy Ramo this year; from his initial wave-making tunes on Unearthed to his ridiculous sets at BIGSOUND this year, the WA hip hop artist has got a bright 2018 in front of him, just going off what this year has been like. His new single is as…
It was roots’ music night of nights celebrating the First Annual Australian Americana Music Honours Night at Thornbury Theatre in Melbourne on October 2nd. Performing was Kasey Chambers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Valerie June with Busby Marou, Shane Howard, Bernard Fanning, Catherine Britt, Kevin Welch, Henry Wagons, Emily Barker, Ruby Boots and Jordie Lane & The Sleepers.
Sampa the Great has continued to surge forward in the final months of 2017; just recently, she has been announced as the main support for Joey Bada$$‘ European tour and along with her latest travel plans, Sampa has been revelling in the release of new music, with her newest single coming in form of “Rhymes to…
Is it Sugar Mountain time yet? Well, no, there’s still a few months to go until the eclectic music and arts festival descends on the Victorian College of the Arts, but the festival organisers were sitting on a line up too hot to keep under wraps. Bringing in this tasty line up is the return…
The BET HipHop Awards have the internet in a tizz, with the awards taking place in the US right now. Eyes have turned to see how many Kendrick stands to clean up and whether Cardi B will reign supreme as 2017’s breakthrough star but safe to say, it was Eminem who came through at took the spotlight for…
Melbourne’s Saskwatch have linked up with the good folk at Headspace Australia to bring more awareness to mental health – particularly within the music community. The band themselves have had a cracker year; the release of Manual Override has seen Saskwatch well and truly thrust back into the national spotlight and with a national tour kicking off this…
The first line up for next year’s SXSW music festival dropped in the early hours, unveiling an impressive list of global names set to be performing in and around Austin, Texas, from March 12th – 18th. Returning names include the likes of Shamir, Marlon Williams and Milk & Bone, while the Australian contingent boasts some of our favourite established and…
WOMADelaide has come out the gate swinging with their first line up for 2018, bringing out big guns Anoushka Shankar and Kamasi Washington alongside the likes of Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Avalanches and Dan Sultan for what’s looking to be another stellar year out in Adelaide’s Botanic Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0K9niyHgsI 18 artists have been announced to perform over the long weekend…
It’s exciting to see how far Casey Donovan has come! If you’ve read her autobiography, you’d know of her struggles and journey she’s taken over the last twelve-years of being in the spotlight. After her recent I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! win; she’s on the road with her Off the Grid…
Aaaand the countdown to the 2017 ARIA Awards is officially on, with not only the full list of nominees announced in Sydney today, but also the winners of the Fine Arts, Artisan and Comedy categories revealed too. Statistically speaking, 2017 is Paul Kelly and Gang of Youths‘ year, with both artists striking out against the pack with Kelly…
There is a market for anniversary tours, reunions, not to mention tours that bring out droves of music fans who are looking for a bit of a trip down memory lane. Back to a time when triple j was ‘still good‘, when Magic Dirt were upheld as one of the pillars of Australian rock and…
Bec Sandridge has existed as one of Australia’s most intriguing emerging artists. Refining her music over the past year has seen Sandridge flourish into a pop maverick; her lyricism sharpened, her musicality encompassing a vibrant spectrum of sound and colour. Her latest single, “I’ll Never Want a BF”, is another example of the above. The…
You may have copped our premiere of Adelaide musician Alana Jagt‘s single “Somehow, Sometime” recently, a great shift in direction from Jagt, who has already established herself as an artist to watch. Today, we’re stepping things up in sharing with you Jagt’s long awaited EP Wilderness. Set to be released on October 14th, the EP has been…
With all the buzz around the ARIAs kicking off today, the National Live Music Awards got in just ahead of them with the massive unveiling of their nominees for 2017. During their official event in Sydney overnight, nominees across 54 categories were revealed, with the ladies of Australian music coming through strongly in holding the lion’s…
Golden Vessel, easily one of Australia’s favourite young producers, has stepped further into the spotlight, collaborating with Gold Coast filmmaking crew 24.works on a new music documentary series that highlights not only the latter’s penchant for producing unique and slick visual content, but takes fans behind the scenes in learning more about the Golden man himself….
We obviously know his work with Medicine for the People, but the group’s frontman Nahko is striding out solo with his debut album, My Name is Bear, this month. The first single from the record has been released in the form of “Dragonfly” and with the official music video, Nahko linked up with close friend, Paris Jackson. “I specifically…
I have been a British India fan from the start. I remember playing “Tie Up My Hands” on repeat back in 2007, and since then, I’ve followed their progress and danced in their moshpits in venues and festivals all over Sydney. To say their sixth album, Forgetting the Future is great is an understatement. Their…
In this week’s wrap of the best new releases you’ll find a dream-pop taste of Kimbra’s forthcoming album, a colourful new single from German producers Digitalism, Baker Boy’s anthemic collaboration with Yirrmal, plus heaps more! Get amongst the Spotify playlist below. ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on The AU Review: Music…
For anyone not in the know, CalJam is the birth child of Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. Debuting in San Bernadino, about an hour and a half drive from LA, the festival hosted a huge lineup including Cage The Elephant, The Kills, Royal Blood, Liam Gallagher and Babes in Toyland. Like any…
Floating Points firmly established himself as a producer to be aware of upon the release of his hectic debut album Elaenia in 2015 and then with Reflections – Mojave Desert this year, he continued to thrive. Today, we’ve been keen on the latest Floating Points project, coming to us in the form of new track “Ratio”. In…
I’ve been a big fan of Wolf Parade for years – one of Canada’s most iconic indie rock groups, with chronic overachievers Dan Boeckner (Handsome Furs, Operators, Divine Fits etc.) and Spencer Krug (Frog Eyes, Sunset Rubdown etc.) serving as the band’s chief songwriters. I’ve spoken to Dan quite a few times over the years…
Returning for its fourth year, the End of the Line Festival is hitting Woollongabba for another killer all ages, free event. Headlined by WAAX and featuring the likes of Jeremy Neale, Flowertruck and Slow Dancer, End of the Line is bringing some A-grade Aussie music to fans on a schedule that boasts no clashes whatsoever, not to mention a boutique festival…
While the judging panel for the 13th Australian Music Prize continues to listen through music and deliberate on what is set to become this year’s longlist, a new live music series has been announced today! Established to showcase Australian artists who have released stunning records throughout 2017, these ‘Longlist Live’ events kicks off with an unmissable…
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is proud to announce Mark Vincent in Concert paying tribute to great Hollywood legend and one of the most influential classical singers of the modern era, Mario Lanza. Australia’s hottest classical treasure, Mark Vincent will showcase the songs and arias that made Mario Lanza world famous; Lanza Fever swept the whole of…
Expanding into its own festival institution this year, UNSOUND Adelaide has unveiled its huge line up boasting some incredible and indeed eclectic works for its November event. As the Australian leg of the global UNSOUND brand, from November 16th to 19th represents the forefront of experimental and electronic music and for Adelaide fans, they can expect two…
Baker Boy‘s 2017 has been huge, particularly looking at his impressive BIGSOUND debut last month. Proving to be more than a buzz name, the Arnhem Land rapper’s ascent is one that is fast gaining speed and we’re loving watching it only get stronger. His new single comes in the form of “Marryuna”, a collaboration with…
Festival of the Sun is coming up in a matter of a few months now, set to host some of our best loved artists including Meg Mac, The Preatures, Ball Park Music and Holy Holy. The festival is completely sold out – unsurprisingly – for another year, but the good news out of the FOTSUN camp…
Adelaide’s Porchland festival is gearing up for a fantastic year this year, debuting its first line up today. The boutique event is heading to The Range Hall (just out of McLaren Vale) on December 2nd and will be hosting some interstate visitors in 30/70, Stella Donnelly and Stu Larsen, while Adelaide’s own Bjear joins this initial line up announcement this afternoon….
One of NSW’s finest is coming through with a new EP due out in early 2018 but today, check out the latest from Borneo. Their new music video, “Alert!”, has been taken from their eponymous EP and as the latest hit of music from the Sydney ‘funk punks’, it’s a pretty great indicator of what’s coming…
It’s a big day for Adelaide’s K21. Having spent a good chunk of 2016 working on his long-anticipated new record, the final result has now taken form. Any Given D-Day is its name and came from some fruitful and lucrative sessions spent writing and recording in Chicago – a mecca for many hip hop fans and artists,…
