Music

2016 has been producing some strong music already from some of our favourite Australian artists while some new kids on the block have also been coming through strong and making their impact known with some solid debut albums. Over the past few months, we’ve been looking back at the year that was, 2015, sifting through…

  Spookyland are one of those bands who I always seem to see pop up and impress overseas moreover than I do at home. Of course, being situated in SA as opposed to the usual east coast haunts Sydney bands would normally play, the opportunities to see Spookyland perform in Australia for me have been limited from…

Brooklyn based songwriter and vocalist Kevin Garrett has been sitting comfortably in my iTunes collection as one of the most played artists in my library at the moment. 2015’s Mellow Drama EP brought the young writer to the attention of many; in evocative lyricism and production that captivates in a similar vein to James Blake and James…

Brisbane’s Columbia Buffet have been refining what’s definitely become an endearing and fun punk rock sound in readying their new album. Latest single “This Hell” is out now and is a clear front runner as one of the band’s best cuts yet. There’s some classic 90’s charm to the tune while the more modern indie pop…

There’s a unique feeling of pride that hits whenever you see a band you’ve been following for some time take what’s been a constantly developing live show up to that next level. It’s like all the pieces of the puzzle you’ve been seeing come closer together over the last few years finally click and, when you stand…

Kanye West once said, “I am flawed as a human being, but my music is perfect…You could go back to Beethoven and shit, but as far as this lifetime, though, this is all you got.” While I agree with most of this statement, the truest aspect is the comparison of the self-described biggest musician on…

Groovin’ the Moo Maitland has joined Bendigo now, with the festival selling out for 2016! With three weeks to go until the tour kicks off for another year, keen festival goers are advised to get a wriggle on to avoid missing out on tickets to the remaining events – grab your tickets from here! To remind…

The Vengabus is coming back round to pick up Australian fans for another nostalgia trip – the band touring nationally this November! What makes this tour ~ even more ~ enticing for keen readers (don’t lie, I know there are many of you out there), is the line up of DJ’s and performers they’re bringing…

Sydney multi-instrumentalist Jake Meadows has made a strong impression on us with his debut single, “Echo of Tomorrow” – a moody, gorgeously textured song that has seen Meadows link up with Daniel Johns for a musical effort needing to be giving its due props. Premiering on the AU today is the clip’s official music video; it’s dark,…

There’s something to be said about witnessing an artist who truly knows their way around an instrument, especially in an intimate setting such as Venue 505, which is well known for corralling the greatest and sometimes most inconspicuous local jazz talent. Paul Mason and his power trio put their names up on 505’s entry way…

After landing his debut LP Vacation in the iTunes Top 20 Album Charts, hitting #2 on the iTunes Electronic Charts, Gold Coast producer Paces has announced an Australian and New Zealand tour kicking off this May. Featuring guest vocalists and visuals by Sydney artist EGO and dancers on stage, Paces will be joined in Australia only by…

Five full days of music will wear even the most vehement live music fanatic thin. Byron Bay Bluesfest is always a big ask for those who are up to the task, but the ones who stick it out for the entire Easter Weekend are rewarded with some of the best, most profoundly satisfying live music…

To say I’ve been anticipating the return of The Decemberists for some time is an understatement. Since first seeing the Portland, Oregon group in Canada almost ten years ago, I’ve jumped at every chance to see the band live. When first in Australia for Big Day Out in 2010, I was lucky enough to catch…

It’s been a relatively quiet week for the music industry, but Soundcloud has launched a new streaming service but independent creators aren’t impressed, and Australia musicians are living off $2 a days! Streaming Service To Rejuvenate Dying Soundcloud This Tuesday struggling music platform Soundcloud released its own streaming service to rival industry powerhouses Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and…

Tigertown returned to Austin for their second SXSW this year, off the back of what’s already been a successful few months on the road through the States. The Sydney band has been garnering praise for shows alongside St. Lucia in particular and this month, the band returns home for their long-awaited Australian tour, kicking off in Sydney…

Adelaide trio Flamingo have dropped their new single “Hypnotised” today and true to form and title, the song has had us hooked. The electronic beats and  production continue to shine as the group’s strong point; working with some mesmerising beats and an electro-pop vibe that has been a strong element of the band’s repertoire since they properly began…

It’s safe to say the last few years have been tumultuous for 3 Doors Down. Making the decision to cut loose founding member Todd Harrell can’t have been easy, not that it was without merit. But as guitarist Chris Henderson explains, the band’s new record Us And The Night is a chance for them to…

Sure to be a highlight of this year’s VIVID Sydney line up, there’s a new event coming to Carriageworks in CURVE BALL. Created by the teams at Fuzzy and Carriageworks, the art space will morphed into an eclectic live music environment on June 11th, with international and local electronic music artists performing, while some sick video and lighting…

Next week, Oh Pep! kick off their Australian east coast tour starting in Adelaide, before winding down with a show in Sydney in mid-April! The first few months of 2016 have already been busy ones for the Melbourne group, who have been readying their debut album Stadium Cake for release and refining what’s become an excellent and endearing…

This is one we’re excited for – Darling James and Machine Age on tour together next month! The two performers will be hitting three venues along the east coast for some unmissable shows in May, both showing off their latest wares. For Darling James, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring new single “The Itch” to…

Let me set the scene and take you back to the Aussie BBQ at SXSW this year; like last year, I arrived at Brush Square Park looking up at the overcast skies that threatened to unleash torrent upon torrent of rain on the event. Thankfully, unlike last year, the Aussie BBQ escaped and enjoyed a…

Ivan Ooze fans will have multiple chances to see their boy on stage over the next few months, with the young rapper touring his new mixtape ’93 KFC Rotisserie Gold around the country. Set to capitalise on a successful set at Beyond the Valley over New Year’s and recent support slots backing the Wu-Tang Clan earlier this year, Ivan…

Emma Louise goes in with some heaving, evocative lyricism in her latest single “Talk Baby Talk” and now, we’ve got a brand new music video to accompany. The song itself is enticing, with that beat production luring the listener in, having us murmur the chorus without really realising. The music video illustrates a narrative featuring a troubled…

In This Issue: It’s a massive start to the new month this week with new overseas favourites Babymetal starting the list. Get scrolling through some ace album artwork and update your music library! BABYMETAL BABYMETAL all-girl-fronted Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop hybrid group are set to release METAL RESISTANCE on April 1 via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment. Darq…

Seeing The Gooch Palms take to the Aussie BBQ stage at SXSW this year was a treat; especially after seeing how well the Novocastrian duo was received at the venue last year. Both Leroy and Kat bring such an eccentric and brilliant charm to their live shows that, when they mention they locked around 130 live gigs under their belt in…

Shakey Graves. Easily a performer you must see live if you ever get the opportunity. With a tight band behind him, the Austin bred musician is becoming a name more and more people are switching on to when they want their Americana music delivered via a fusion of rich blues, rock n roll and folk. The…

Since 2009, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real have been touring and releasing music to an ever-growing fan base around the globe. For Nelson, music has been in his blood ever since a young age, touring with his father Willie Nelson early on, developing his own style along the way. The band, notable for performing…

After releasing two stellar albums, his self-titled debut and 2014’s Wonder Where We Land, English producer mastermind SBTRKT unveiled his new project SAVE YOURSELF this week. In a statement on his website, SBTRKT explained that ,“While a complete piece with a beginning, end and visual concepts that have been worked on over many months, this is not…

BIGSOUND returns this year with what stands to be its biggest run yet, celebrating 15 years in the valley in 2015. Taking place from September 7th through until September 9th, the southern hemisphere’s ‘biggest new music festival and industry conference’ has now thrown open the gate for artist applications. BIGSOUND of course, is known for…

You know you’re getting older when the prospect of a punctual show beginning at 8:30pm sharp is actually as endearing as the artist themselves. I could be home by 11pm on a weeknight? Sign me up. Noel Gallagher returned to Adelaide last night with his band, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, for possibly the only Bluesfest…