German heavy rock legends Scorpions have confirmed one exclusive Australian show as part of their 50th Anniversary World Tour, scheduled to play the Palais Theatre in Melbourne this October! It’s the first time the band will have travelled out to Australia to perform and will be bringing their impressive and beloved catalogue to fans who’ve, safe to say,…
The first edition of the Stonecutters mini-festival had Adelaide rock music fans pour into the Masonic Hall on North Terrace for a night of debauchery to be remembered. A resounding success, we’re stoked to see its return in 2016 – a bigger and definitely more fleshed out affair than before. Moving to the iconic Queen’s…
Babaganouj are a band that just makes you feel good. Their latest single, “Sorry”, oozes pop goodness and it’s a creative flair the band has been showcasing with their music since they first started properly releasing tunes around 2011. Their latest single comes from the second Babaganouj EP, Hard To Be, due out next month; following on…
For those of you tossing up whether or not Singapore’s All That Matters festival is something you want to be adding to your calendar, then yes, yes it is. Asia’s biggest entertainment event returns this September, bringing members of the global music, sports and digital industries together for invaluable networking opportunities, showcases and a conference program…
Melbourne lads Woodlock are set to be out on the road down the east coast for three shows in September, touring their latest tune, “The Only Ones”! Having already clocked impressive live shows this year including spots at the Nannup Festival and on the Bluesfest circuit alongside Elle King on her sideshows, the band is continuing to…
MANE aka Paige Court comes to the scene fresh and wide-eyed to some, but once you listen to any of her songs, you’ll quickly get the impression that this young songwriter has emotional lyrics and stories to burn. Launching her House of Horror EP at a well-attended show at The Bluebee Room in the heart of the Adelaide’s CBD…
BIGSOUND have named some heavy hitters as additions to this year’s conference line up this September. Sonic Youth icon and author of Girl in a Band, Kim Gordon, will be delivering a special keynote address as part of BIGSOUND’s 15th anniversary program, alongside the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, head of the US Music Maker program for Pandora Lars Murray and…
Melbourne’s Stonefox continue to be more than a flash in the pan act, with the release of their new single, “Dreamstate”. Time in front of eager crowds of music fans, not to mention recent industry love has clearly rubbed off on the trio – “Dreamstate” is noticeably stronger, well refined and possesses some gorgeous musical texture from…
With Splendour in the Grass now days out from drawing thousands of live music fans to the east coast for a weekend of antics, chaos and surefire memorable live shows, there’s going to be a few pre-parties going off on Thursday night, just to make sure everyone’s Splendour Benders are off to an appropriate start. The…
Apparently, Twelve Foot Ninja have been ‘busier than a cat. A cat burying shit on concrete’, which is hands down the best phrasing in any press release we have seen this week. The sentiment is most definitely true though; the guys have been incredibly busy touring and working toward the release of their new album Outlier, a record…
Yeo has taken to directing his latest music video, helming the visuals for his latest tune, “Got No Game”. Linking up with Trevor Santos, Alix Petah and Ben Dennis for some contemporary daaaaannce that must be seen, the video is an addictive watch. Absorb it all below and be sure to catch Yeo on the road with “Got No Game” and Ganbaru this September!…
Exciting Perth artist Georgia Reed has followed on from an impressive single release in “Waiting For You To Run”, with an equally as brooding and intense tune in “Helen”. Described as a story of ‘lost hope, lost control and a young lost soul’, “Helen” captivates with Reed’s vocals instantly – evocative and reminiscent of Megan Washington…
Rap music has always had an undercurrent of self-examination to go along with its social commentary, but it seems that now more than ever, we want introspection from our artists. From Kanye West’s lexapro lyrics to Kendrick Lamar’s visionary classic from 2015, verses that could have been ripped from the casenotes of a psychologist are…
Hey Geronimo‘s Crashing Into the Sun may be one of the great mis-timed album releases. When it’s 10 degrees, you don’t long for an album full of summer jams and Beach Boys harmonies. Crashing Into the Sun denotes fun and heat, from the glorious beach-body album cover to the Sgt Pepper’s psychedelia. While it may stand in stark contrast to the…
Today’s Single of the Day comes from Brisbane alt-rockers Kodiak Empire. Their new single “Sun” pulls in prog rock influences reminiscent of the likes of Karnivool, with the five-piece demonstrating their tightness as a collective as well as their incredible technical ability. The band is launching their new single with a tour kicking off at The Zoo in Brisbane, before…
triple j has unveiled one hell of a live music broadcast this morning, with the release of their Splendour in the Grass programming list for the weekend. If you missed out on tickets to the Byron Bay event, don’t even stress – just tune on in and listen to a wide array of live sets, interviews…
Citizen are set to return to Australian shows this November with their much-praised record, Everybody is Going to Heaven! Since their 2013 debut record Youth brought Citizen to widespread notice, the US indie-punks have continued to generate momentum off the back of some solid live tours; shows that have shown the five-piece hailing from America’s mid-west are more…
As A Rival are gearing up for quite the extensive run around Australia next month, taking their new single “Obsolete” to venues through NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania into October! The hard-hitting punk group have taken things up another notch with “Obsolete”, pairing up their already beloved punk melodies and rock riffs with the inimitable…
Ben Bridwell and his Band of Horses brothers are soon to be out in Australia for Splendour in the Grass, an Australian return many fans have been long hanging out for. The band’s latest record, Why Are You OK, saw the South Carolinian group re-enter the radar of long time and new fans alike, demonstrating a return to form in…
The Queenscliff Music Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style this year, with the likes of Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals headlining but today’s second artist announcement has further demonstrated that November event is definitely going to be one for the books. Heading up the second Queenscliff announcement is george, who will be getting together…
A round of exciting local names have been confirmed for the newly added ‘Sharky Stage’ at this year’s inaugural SHAKAFEST, taking place on the Gold Coast on August 27th. The festival, headlined by Drapht and featuring the likes of Dune Rats and Spit Syndicate, comes to Queensland as one of the east coast’s newest boutique outings, with a heavy…
Sydney’s Betty & Oswald have been lapping up the praise recently off the back of their latest single, “Schmuck”, and over the weekend, we’ve been keen on the music video for the tune! The single, recorded at Studios 301 in Sydney, saw the band link up with Simon Todkill on production and mixing duties and is a…
Swedish indie pop/rock band Peter, Bjorn and John are heading down under for Splendour in the Grass. We had a chat with Peter Moren before hitting the stage about touring, song writing and the making of their seventh album, Breakin’ Point. Hi Peter, I’ve seen some videos of your current US / Canada tour and the…
Brisbane electronic duo Capre get dark and indulgent with the music video for their latest single, “Give”. Utilising darker colour, rich tones and textures (not to mention amping up the creep factor), director Nick Maguire has really done well in producing a clip that captures your attention. For Capre, “Give” comes as a result of working out of…
Serina Pech is a young singer songwriter based in the NT who is poised to make some serious waves outside the country’s north. The Katherine artist has been displaying some impressive writing chops; weaving heartfelt lyricism with some gorgeous folk acoustic musicality and a potential that is only just being tapped into. “The scene is…
This week in the music industry, records were broken at both the 2016 NT Song of the Year Awards and Perth’s 2016 Fringe World Festival. Perth’s Fringe World Smashes Records in 2016 Perth’s Fringe World has become one of the fastest growing events of its kind and 2016’s event has proven it’s development and progression in…
I have absolutely no idea what is going on in Brisbane’s water at the moment, but whatever their music scene is sipping on at the moment to be producing some of the country’s most enticing musical acts across genres at the minute is something I definitely want in on. The latest act to be stepping…
It’s been a minute since Jagwar Ma have been home for any extended period of time and with their upcoming Splendour in the Grass appearance, we’re excited to see the band back on home turf. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three years since the release of their debut album, but here we are –…
Oh, Brendan Maclean; you gorgeous, magnificent pop darling, you. On new single “Free to Love”, Maclean has further exuded a vibrancy and energy that has become his trademark as one of the country’s most endearing live performers. Prior to the release of this tune, we’ve seen Maclean explore darker, shadowy sides of the genre on “Tectonic”, while…
It’s album release day for Emma Louise, who celebrates the unveiling of her much-anticipated sophomore record Supercry today! Traction has been gaining more and more for the songwriter, who has been impressing with recent singles and the recent announcement of a huge national tour further establishing Emma Louise as an artist to be watching as the rest…
