Melbourne’s very own Thornhill are back with their third studio album, BODIES– out today. This record brings an unexpected blend of eerie synth tones, atmospheric textures and metal elements that feel experimental and daring. It’s an album that gives off a hauntingly intimate vibe whilst maintaining a big energy, presenting a side of Thornhill that…
Following their recent performances at Laneway Festival this summer, where they played to their largest crowds yet, Skegss show no signs of slowing down as they announce their biggest Australian tour to date. Their signature sound and dynamic live performances have continued to win audiences worldwide, solidifying their reputation as one of Australia’s most electrifying…
Chaka Khan the iconic soul and funk singer and the voice behind some of the most iconic hits in music history returns to Australia on her 50+ Years of Music Australian Tour and due to popular demand after selling out her first show at the Sydney Opera House has announced a second and final show….
The Hives make their highly anticipated return to Australia after a ten year absence this July bringing their high-octane, unforgettable live show to Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane kicking off their 2025 World tour. With their signature energy, explosive performances, this tour promises to be the rock event of the year. It’s not to be…
Mick Harvey has been a staple of the Australian music scene for many years, working with The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds as well as artists such as PJ Harvey. He has teamed up with Mexican artist Amanda Acevedo to release an album covering songs from American songwriter Jackson C. Frank. We had a…
Should you follow your passion or chase commercial success? The pressure to hit certain streaming numbers can be challenging for an artist. Do they create the music they really love, or do they change lanes? Irrespective of your chosen career, this question of satisfaction versus commercial reward is so often faced. Eora/Sydney-based artist and producer Big…
Naarm’s Butternut Sweetheart are meticulous when it comes to releasing their music. If a tune isn’t quite perfect, then they will let it sit by, until they come up with the magical missing ingredient that will give it the ‘wow’ factor. We are feeling blessed today to be premiering a song that has taken them…
American singer-songwriter and rising star Faye Webster returns to Melbourne and Sydney for two FOUR special intimate live performances this July 2025. Showcasing her critically acclaimed 2024 release Undressed at the Symphony and already a back catalogue of four albums, fans can expect an evening of emotional storytelling, captivating melodies, and Faye’s signature laid-back charm….
Australia, prepare to experience the unparalleled energy and passion of music icon Ricky Martin as he announces his much-anticipated return this November 2025. The tour marks Ricky’s first Australian performances since his sold-out shows in 2015, promising fans an unforgettable musical journey. Renowned for his electrifying live performances, blending Latin and world music with high-energy choreography and a…
UPDATE: A new show has been added to Sydney due to high demand – see all the dates below It’s been two decades since UK indie icons Bloc Party burst onto the scene with debut album Silent Alarm, featuring thirteen genre-bending tracks that packed out sweaty dance floors with catchy pop hooks and sharp guitar…
The beauty of pop music is that it is (or at least should be) lawless, ungoverned by any stringent definition aside from the need to have mass appeal to a wide variety of demographics. It’s not niche. But it rarely sets trends. By definition, it follows them. It’s a viral TikTok dance, a phrasal template,…
In 2004, actor Zach Braff, best known for fronting the TV sitcom Scrubs, released his debut feature film Garden State to critical acclaim. The film – co-starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, the late great Ian Holm, and many others – was praised for its smart script (penned by Braff), clever editing, endearing performances and an…
Dua Lipa’s 2025 Radical Optimism tour stop at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment the lights dimmed, the crowd knew they were in for a night to remember. The British pop sensation effortlessly brought her infectious energy and unmistakable style to the stage, delivering a performance that lived up…
Neck Deep is one of the most exciting bands in the pop-punk scene right now, and it only takes one listen to their 2024 self-titled album to understand why. From Wales, the band formed in 2012, and since then has released five albums and toured consistently, selling out massive headline shows and playing alongside pop-punk titans…
Nelly’s legacy is an interesting one when we’re discussing hip hop’s most successful ambassadors. When the born-and-bred St Louis representer came out with his debut single, “Country Grammar,” in June 2020, the charts responded immediately. This was at a time when Ja Rule figured out trying to sing with that unmistakably croaky voice could earn…
We’re updating our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music for the final time this month. We’ve got another ten new tracks for your listening pleasure, including two singles we premiered earlier this week. Our Track of the Week goes to The Moving Stills, with their latest single, “Running Out”. Hailing from the NSW Central…
Ruby Gill sounds like one of the greats of a far gone era. An artist whose voice and style transcends generations and populations. Similar to contemporaries like Laura Marling, Julia Jacklin or Angie McMahon, Gill has a calming and yet forceful delivery across all of her music. This is evident here on her second album…
Skyrocketing to fame with their smash-hit “How to Save a Life”, The Fray quickly became a defining voice of the early 2000s. Over the course of more than two decades, they’ve enjoyed a long but measured career, with only four studio albums, yet a steady stream of massive chart-topping singles. In 2022, lead vocalist Isaac…
We always get very excited when we are premiering the debut single for an artist, and today we have the absolute joy in showcasing “Free Man”, the first single from Perth’s country/rock band, The Southern Dukes. Like all good country rock songs, this one tells a tale, and it’s a mighty fine tale indeed. “Free…
Brisbane’s live music scene is gearing up for one of its biggest seasons yet, with Open Season 2025 set to deliver an electrifying mix of world-class performances, homegrown talent, and unforgettable live experiences this winter. Running from May to July, this citywide festival—now in its fifth year—has expanded once again, with The Tivoli and The…
While busy touring the globe, Lime Cordiale have announced their most ambitious tour to date. The group are set to reimagine their indie-pop anthems with a symphonic twist, teaming up with some of Australia’s leading orchestras, starting in August of this year. Lime Cordiale with the Symphony Orchestras will see the Leimbach brothers bring their…
Following a string of memorable performances at major international festivals last summer, including Glastonbury Festival (UK), Rock in Rio Lisbon (Portugal), and Tinderbox Festival (Denmark), Camila Cabello will kick off the Yours, C tour in Marbella, Spain, before hitting Australia this August. Known for her high energy live shows, Camila will return to the stage…
Eora/Sydney-based artist and producer Lolita Mae is set to release her first single of 2025, the electro-pop and trap single “Girl From Mars”. We premiered Lolita’s last single, the sensual “Holy Renascence” last October and are thrilled to be premiering this latest tune ahead of its release on Thursday, 27th of March. “Girls From Mars” is…
Ocean Colour Scene are heading out on their national tour of the UK this week, kicking off in Leeds on Thursday the 27th March. Supporting them on this tour, are the fabulous psych rockers Kula Shaker. Last year, Kula Shaker released their seventh album, Natural Magick, and are rocking their original lineup, featuring Crispian Mills…
After a huge year that’s seen him top the charts and sell out venues around the world, US artist Teddy Swims is bringing his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Australia and New Zealand in October 2025. With his full band Freak Freely in tow, the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will play arenas across seven cities,…
A further ten new tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had exclusive premieres for earlier in the week. Melbourne alt-folk artist Za Noon takes home our Track of the Week with her new single “Beg”. Za Noon is the solo venture of Jess Zanoni,…
Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria have just released their 11th studio album Vaxis III: The Father of Make Believe, a continuation of the band’s central concept, frontman Claudio Sanchez‘s sci-fi comic book epic The Amory Wars. For two decades, Coheed and Cambria have shattered expectations of what a rock band can be, carving their own…
Forming in 2017, Old Mervs started garnering attention after the release of their debut EP in 2022, and the duo, consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist David House and Henry Carrington-Jones, have been kicking goals rapidly in the three years since. Hitting #38 on the most recent Triple J’s Hottest 100 with their single “What you’ve Lost”,…
Who would have thought that traditional Indian music and metal would make a great pair? Bloodywood, that’s who. Forming in 2016, the New Delhi group initially took to YouTube to upload metal covers of pop songs, before writing their own music. They gradually garnered attention by catching the eye of a few major online publications,…
The 2025 RISING program has well and truly landed, with a stellar lineup of arts and entertainment acts announced for the two-week festival this June. Fast earning a reputation for bringing headline acts and bold new commissions to Melbourne, the winter showcase runs across two huge weekends, from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 15th June. If…
