There has been a massive influx of Australian bands surging through listening platforms over the last few years. Many bands however, aren’t receiving the recognition they deserve despite the brilliant songs they are creating. This is why I’m here to bring you my current top four up-and-coming Australian bands you should know about. I’ve taken…
Returning to our shores for the first time since 2017, James Vincent McMorrow has announced a short run of shows in support the 15 year anniversary of his debut album Early In The Morning. With a hat trick of shows announced across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this June, the Irish alt-folk act is taking it…
She may be only seventeen years old, but WA’s Angelina Curtis is winning hearts everywhere with her heartfelt and insightful songs. We are thrilled today to be premiering the rich and daydreamy “Stereo”, ahead of its release on Friday. Angelina has a gift for creating music that is perceptive and relatable. Dreamy electric layers are…
You’ve got to hand it to Alexisonfire and Underoath. With Cyclone Alfred postponing and cancelling gigs across Brisbane a few weekends ago, it would have been very easy for them to skip the city altogether, wrap up the tour, and head home. Instead, they switched out one night at Riverstage for two at the Fortitude…
More than two decades after the release of debut album BigBigLove, Perth indie icons Little Birdy have reunited to celebrate its 21st birthday. Appearing at last year’s Hotter Than Hell festival, frontwoman Katy Steele had teased more was to come, and now we have our answer: a new tour, playing BigBigLove in full, alongside a…
Today, Melbourne singer/songwriter Bel Kil has released her fabulous sophomore EP, Wasted Emotion. It’s an EP containing a collection of songs that Bel describes as “a rollercoaster ride through a range of raw emotions and lived experiences.”. One of the favourites from the EP is the title track, and we are especially thrilled today to…
After a lengthy hiatus, The Dillinger Escape Plan have returned to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Calculating Infinity, which first made waves back in 1999. The tour will reach Australia later this year, kicking off in Perth on August 10th, and taking in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, before wrapping things up at…
Kneecap a Northern Ireland rap group brought their high energy show to Sydney’s UNSW Roundhouse. Blending politically charged lyrics with hip-hop, all three members – Mo Chara, Moglai Bap and DJ Provaist rapped mostly in their Irish language and had their fans going crazy from the get-go, waving Irish flags with some wearing copycat balaclavas,…
It’s only two months now until this year’s Great Escape Festival kicks off in Brighton. Another one hundred acts have been added to the lineup, including the Mercury Prize-winning indie-rock quartet English Teacher. English Teacher will be headling on the Billboard UK Live Stage, a new addition to the festival. It is a platform dedicated…
For the first time in eight years, Grammy nominated indie pop band, Japanese Breakfast, is coming back to Australian shores this June for Melbourne’s RISING arts festival and Sydney’s Vivid LIVE series. After a whirlwind couple of years with the beautifully raw memoir and The New York Times Bestseller, Crying at the H Mart, lead…
Beans On Toast, the moniker for British folk songwriter Jay McAllister is well known to Australian audiences, having toured there a number of times. He is currently on a national tour of his home country, and with our own William Crighton in support. We caught them at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool on Wednesday…
New Order performed under a rare blood moon at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt on a perfectly warm night. From the very first notes of the classic Joy Division song “Transmission” the crowd was electrified. The legendary British band, known for their fusion of post-punk, electronic, and new wave sounds, delivered a set that…
PJ Harvey knows exactly how much each of her songs weigh. The soft, flittering folky genius of numbers like “Lwonesome Tonight” and “Autumn Term” paint a wistful walk in Dorset’s woodlands with Harvey’s newfound penchant for world-building so achingly tender and lightweight. 2023’s I Inside the Old Year Dying cracked open the spectral ballads that…
With very few exceptions (Max Richter being one of them), Hans Zimmer is history’s best example of how music can build blockbusters in the minds of listeners. His potent, cinematic way of composing has been harnessed by the world’s greatest directors, gluing Zimmer’s work to unforgettable scenes, palpable emotions, and staggering visuals. And so it’s…
Sleep Token fans, you can finally rest. It’s happened. After a month of cryptic clues which had fans unscrambling ciphers and following co-ordinates, like some kind of metal National Treasure, we’ve finally got the – kind of obvious – answer we were looking for: a new album. Even In Arcadia will be the fourth from…
If there’s one thing that sets New York prog-rock group Coheed and Cambria apart, it’s their unmatched ability to tell a gripping story through their records. Their latest release, The Father of Make Believe, marks their eleventh concept album and the third instalment in their Vaxis series. With lead vocalist Claudio Sanchez also being a…
We are already at the midway point in March, and this week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Our track of the week goes to Baker Boy, with “PEACEKEEPER”, an electrifying new single from the Yolŋu artist. It’s a high-energy pulsating track, that switches between Yolŋu…
The Bearded Lady – Beardo to her friends – is a West End institution. It’s cozy 120 capacity space has played host to acts from across Australia and beyond, from live music to poetry slams, and life drawing classes to burlesque. But, like so many other small venues across the country, The Bearded Lady is…
Pop-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Majelen, has today released her formidable debut album Stuck With You. The songs on the album have been inspired by love and relationships, and her passion for the Australian landscape. The album was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, where they were able to capture her incredible…
PJ Harvey’s performance at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt was nothing short of transcendent. In an evening where the majestic backdrop of the Opera House met the raw energy of one of music’s most visionary artists. The sweeping views of Sydney harbour and the iconic sails of the Opera House, was the perfect setting as…
Can you believe that the legendary Adelaide Beer and BBQ Fest is already 10 years old? To celebrate, we have the inside scoop telling us this year’s event is going to be bigger than ever, with Tim Finn, Wolfmother and The Chats headlining the musical entertainment. The venue has remained the same since 2015, undercover…
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since Soundwave Festival collapsed into a sinkhole of debt, doubt and dirt. Yes, really. And the only serious contenders to threaten to take its place have been Good Things and Knotfest. Sure, they scratch an itch, but none last longer than twelve hours, and neither did…
I’ve said it before, but seeing artists grow and evolve from their earliest singles through to their debut album is one of my favourite things as a music fan. In the case of Mia Wray, this evolution has occurred on multiple fronts, from her songwriting and vocals, through to the content of her music and…
While Cyclone Alfred shut down Brisbane over the weekend, Alexisonfire and Underoath didn’t leave their River City fans hanging. Their Riverstage show, originally scheduled for March 8th, was pushed back a week and is now a two-parter, taking over the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March. Canadian hardcore legends Alexisonfire always…
The WOMADelaide music and dance festival kept the energy flowing on a hot Sunday evening in the Adelaide parklands. As the day drew to an end, there was simultaneously the driving London dance beats of DJ Paulette and the soothing and mesmerising synthesiser sounds from Nils Frahm at opposite sides of the park. Earlier in…
We were lucky to get a mid-afternoon catch up with a sleepy Serge Pizzorno the day after their cracking first Melbourne show of the Australian tour. He chatted with us about finally being back in the country and his new(ish) role as front man of alt-rockers, Kasabian. How was Melbourne last night? It was amazing….
After an overwhelming response to their massive 20-date Australian tour, Spacey Jane have just announced final shows in Brisbane and Sydney to meet the demand. With tickets flying out the door for previous ticket sales, the indie rock favourites are making sure no one in Brisbane and Sydney misses out this winter! The new dates…
The warm weather hung around for the second day of WOMADelaide, nestled within the Adelaide Parklands. As the bats had their own dance party over stage 7, on the main stages the music was primed to make you move. Goran Bregović & His Wedding & Funeral Band bought Balkan joy to the stage. Dressed in…
There’s only a few short weeks before Behind Crimson Eyes head out on their final tour, and we’ve just found out who’ll they’ll be bringing along for the ride. Perth metalcore act Patient Sixty-Seven and Melbourne nu-metallers The Last Martyr will be appearing at most dates, with a series of local bands rounding out each…
Back in Australia for the first time in over a decade, UK alt-rockers Kasabian are on tour this week on the east coast. For anyone still tossing up about whether or not to grab a ticket, you’ll want to move fast, with multiple dates already sold out. With the original Sydney date selling out in…
