Brisbane R&B artist MazZ is preparing to introduce herself with debut single “Memories”, officially out tomorrow, 29th of July, and today we’re thrilled to be giving you the first listen. Signed to UGLi Records, MazZ arrives with a track steeped in late-night atmosphere. Moody synths and dreamy, noir-tinged production create a shadowy backdrop for a…
The iconic Spilt Milk festival has announced its lineup and locations for this December, with one notable change: the Victorian edition is officially relocating from its home in Ballarat to Geelong, and we locals are over the moon. With a killer lineup featuring headline artists like Raye and Lewis Capaldi, it’s definitely going to be a…
The FIFA World Cup has finished up (congrats Spain!), and we can all finally get a full night’s sleep. Helping ease you back into a normal body clock, we’ve added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist, available on Spotify and Apple Music, including one we premiered right here on the AU earlier in the…
Australian country-pop artist James Keith is preparing to release his uplifting new single “This Life” tomorrow, 24 July, and today we’re delighted to give you an exclusive first listen. The final single before Keith releases his sophomore album, I Call It Magic When I’m With You, on 9th October, “This Life” is an energetic and…
Tinashe is stepping into a bold new era. The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer and dancer has announced her eighth studio album, Popstar, arriving on September 25th this year, alongside the release of its latest single, “Crash Out”, giving fans another taste of what’s to come. Following the swaggering confidence of recent single “Too Easy,” “Crash…
At a time when music is increasingly defined by algorithms, immaculate production and digital precision, Any Young Mechanic have arrived with something refreshingly human. The Tarntanya/Adelaide five-piece have quietly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new acts through captivating live performances and richly textured songwriting, culminating in their remarkable debut album, The…
“Switch On, Light Up, Come Alive” is the theme of this year’s Brisbane Festival, which runs from 4-26 September. This is Ebony Bott’s first Brisbane Festival as Artistic Director, featuring a range of events, including live music, theatre, opera, dance, talks, and film. We’ve chosen five must-see events that showcase new voices, storytelling, and local…
Melbourne hip hop icon Illy wrapped up his highly-anticipated Two Degrees 10th anniversary tour with a sold-out show at The Triffid in Brisbane last night – and what a send-off it was. Supported by emerging Perth rapper Brat, it was a big party from the moment the lights went down for an achievement that few…
While their 2022 hit single “Silk Chiffon” might have put them on the map for many casual listeners, MUNA have been crafting their own brand of glittery, emotionally charged pop since 2013. Their latest record, Dancing On The Wall, is no different, but it’s elevated in every way. Packed with shimmering 80s-inspired synths and the…
We have another ten tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music for you again this week. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and bestselling author Holly Throsby is our Track of the Week, with her latest single “Tell Me I’m Done”. “Tell Me I’m Done” is the latest to be released from her forthcoming sixth…
Prolific Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum is on the road for her first-ever acoustic tour. Performing in a duo, she will be playing 20 shows across Australia, captivating audiences with her enchanting vocals, insightful and raw lyrics, accompanied by just the strum of acoustic guitars. Following the release and success of Thelma’s last album I’m Sorry, Now…
Sydney alt-rock outfit Verdani are preparing to release their debut EP, The Illusion Is Gone, tomorrow, and today we’re giving you an exclusive first listen. Across four tracks, Verdani move between romantic vulnerability, simmering anger and existential reflection, wrapping weighty themes in dark, atmospheric arrangements. Drawing on post-punk, gothic rock, art rock and baroque influences,…
Nashville-based indie-rock artist and LGBTQ+ advocate Abby Nissenbaum is serving up something playfully subversive with her latest single, “Gentleman”, and today we are delighted to premiere its wonderfully tongue-in-cheek new video. Lifted from Nissenbaum’s new EP, Want to Be Wrong, due for release this Friday, 17th July. “Gentleman” takes aim at the idealised, hypermasculine “dream…
The Meredith Music Festival Ballot is now open. It’s simple to enter, and it’s the easiest way to get tickets. Just head over to mmf.com.au before 10:34pm AEST, Monday 10 August. Meredith 34 will be held over three days and two nights at the one and only Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, from December 11, 12 & 13, 2026. Camping,…
After returning to the spotlight in spectacular fashion this year, Delta Goodrem is set to hit the road once again, announcing the Australian leg of her PURE World Tour for April 2027. The eight-date arena run will see the multi-platinum, ARIA Award-winning singer perform in Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart, celebrating…
After Friday’s shenanigans at Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival, things settled down a touch for the Saturday sessions. Whether it was the rain, the Crows game next door, or something else, numbers were down compared to the night before. Which made navigating the event easier, but there is something to be said for squeezing through…
Christopher Nolan‘s mind-bending thriller Memento is set to receive a unique new interpretation this August, with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard drummer Michael “Cavs” Cavanagh performing an entirely original live score to accompany the film in Sydney. Taking place for one night only at City Recital Hall on Saturday, August 29th, the latest instalment…
After a decade spent moving through the relentless cycle of recording, releasing and touring, DMA’S finally allowed themselves the rare luxury of stepping back. That pause has led to DMA’S, the Sydney trio’s self-titled fifth album, due on 21st August. It is a record that looks forward while reconnecting with the raw, guitar-driven energy that…
I first became aware of Gia Darcy in February 2023, when I saw her performing on a stage outside Ed Sheeran’s Sydney concert. I was blown away by her stage presence, vocals and warmth, and have keenly followed her journey ever since. Now, Darcy is taking us behind the scenes of the video for her…
Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival has evolved from having market stalls in the cowsheds at the Showgrounds to more of a mini music festival at The Drive, right next door to Adelaide Oval. With a welcome balmy warm night and the lure of headlining band TISM, the joint was packed to the rafters. But was…
It’s finally confirmed: Jimmy Eat World are returning to Australia in December on a headline tour celebrating their classic album Bleed American’s 25th anniversary. They will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane on their first Australian headline tour since 2017 and the final shows anywhere in the world to wrap up their current tour celebrating…
California outfit The Neighbourhood touched down in Melbourne on Friday for the third Australian stop of THE WOURLD TOUR. Margaret Court Arena was packed with an eyeliner-and-dark-clothing-clad audience, more than eager from the moment the doors opened. Known for their moody sound, frontman Jesse Rutherford delivered a huge set with his signature edgy croon, full…
The hiatus that has kept The Temper Trap largely away from the public eye since 2018 has happily come to an official end with the release today of their fourth studio album, Sungazer. Taking much-needed time off to focus on their personal lives and other creative projects has certainly had no apparent side effects musically,…
After 13 long years, The Neighbourhood have returned to Australia for their Wourld Tour, having kicked off in Sydney and now sitting midway through their Melbourne leg. This is their first headline tour in the country, having only ever performed with a short stint at Laneway 2013, so it’s safe to say Aussie fans have…
After three EPs, countless shows and a much-needed reset, Naarm indie favourites The Velvet Club have arrived at a huge milestone with the release of their debut album, Are You Falling In Love? Across its ten tracks, the record captures a band leaning back into the raw, immediate joy of 2000s indie-rock — think The…
Another Friday, another fresh batch for the ears. This week we’ve loaded up our Discovery Playlist with ten new tracks across Spotify and Apple Music, spanning everything from the quietly devastating to the downright euphoric, and our Track of the Week is Dan Sultan‘s “Forgiveness”. We’re all in on the 90s Manchester influences here, that…
When the Delta Blues emerged on the banks of the Mississippi at the end of the nineteenth century, something remarkable happened. Like the first evolutionary link to leave the ocean and walk on dry land, the traditional sounds of African American field workers would become the common ancestor from which an entire musical family tree…
Melbourne dreamers The Hunter Express are back with “Over Everything”, the first taste of their forthcoming EP, Gold Fades, due for release later this year. Led by singer-songwriter Bradley Ellis, The Hunter Express have always had a gift for turning longing and reflection into something quietly cinematic. On “Over Everything”, that gift is given plenty…
The music industry is seeing one of its biggest years since perhaps the pre-pandemic period. Laneway Festival helped kick the year off with headliner Chappell Roan, and since then, it’s been almost non-stop hit after hit on the charts and major events in pop culture. PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson are shaking up the scene “Stateside”…
Recently, a growing number of musicians have talked openly about astrology. In interviews and public discussions, some artists have framed it as a way to think about identity, creativity, and personal experiences. What used to be the kind of thing you’d mention quietly to a close friend, “I’m such a Scorpio,” became something artists were…
