Music

Legendary English singer-songwriter Paul Weller referred to as the Mod Father from his period with 19070s/1980s mod band The Jam, new wave soul band The Style Council and a huge solo career, played the first night of three sold out gigs at the iconic Sydney Opera House for his only performances in Australia. Pete Dovgan…

We’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we premiered exclusively earlier in the week. Our Track of the Week is “Try Be Good” the brand new single from Olympia. Olympia has had a busy time of it lately. She’s built a brand new record label…

London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks, aka Emily Underhill, is getting ready to drop her third album, Gold, following   2017’s Dissolve and 2019’s Avalanche. The album will be released on the 12th of April this year, and she has also just released her new single, “Adore”. The album was worked on in her London home and…

Frontier Touring has just announced a run of Groovin’ the Moo sideshows. They’ll be touring Claire Rosinkranz, GZA & The Phunky Nomads, Kenya Grace, Stephen Sanchez, and The Beaches – all set to take the stage at venues around the country this April and May (in addition to their GTM dates). Here are the dates,…

Melbourne’s Ruby Jones is back with her new single, “Feeling of Falling”. This is the first single to feature on the successor to Ruby’s 2021 debut album, The Woman Who Loves You. We’re delighted to be premiering the track ahead of its release on Friday. The track was inspired by the difficult series of lockdowns…

2024 is well and truly underway. The Laneway Festivals have kicked off, and there are a number of outstanding international visitors ready to hit our shores in February and March. We’ve picked a few of our favourites. Dinosaur Jr After last touring Australia in 2017 legendary US alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr return to Australia…

For the first time since 2017 British pop royalty, Take That – with three of the original line-up – return to Australia for their This Life On Tour extravaganza. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will bring the act around the country in October and November 2024 playing a series of arenas and spectacular A…

The actual laneways may not exist anymore, but the hot weather remained for the 17th Sydney edition of the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival. The Sydney Showgrounds were again the venue for the well-loved festival and despite some trepidation at the change last year, there were some nice additions that improved the experience this year. With…

“Let’s f**king get it on!” The rock-pig duo of Jack Black and ‘KG’ Kyle Gass are finally returning to Australia for their first tour of the country since 2013. The ‘Spicy Meatball Tour’ will  arrive in five Australian cities in July, before stepping over to New Zealand. They would also be in the country around…

It’s always exciting when we get to debut the first release for an artist, and we are thrilled to have that honour today in premiering “Ghosts” from Lima Delta. When the pandemic hit, Lima found herself scrambling to find a job. One industry that kept running was mining, and Lima found herself driving sixty-tonne articulated…

California-based artist Petey has been turning heads in the music scene since his debut album hit the airwaves in 2020. Fresh off the heels of his third studio album’s triumph in 2023, Petey is now making his long-awaited debut down under in Australia with a series of nearly sold-out shows. If you’ve been living under…

You may not realise it, but Texas have always been there. Maybe popping up in your brain on an idle Tuesday or keeping you awake at night with the refrain of “I don’t want a lover; I just need a friend.” The Scottish group have never disbanded, and despite some hiatus time (where solo projects…

A24 Music has announced “EVERYONE’S GETTING INVOLVED: A TRIBUTE TO TALKING HEADS’ STOP MAKING SENSE,” showcasing an impressive lineup of eclectic artists to commemorate the recent re-release of Jonathan Demme’s concert film of the same name and the 40th anniversary of its soundtrack. In a triumphant return to theatres in 4K, A24’s acquisition of Stop…

We’ve finally made it to February, and we’ve got ten new tracks to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week our Track of the Week is “Magic Woman Dancing” from award-winning Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara.  “Magic Woman Dancing” is a vast and magical sonic journey, showcasing her warm vocals, innate…

Product of Neglect may not be a name you are familiar with, but the Brisbane deathcore act have today unleashed their brutal debut album, Synthetic Freedom, which will surely put them on the map. Featuring the singles “Perpetual Night” and “Cerberus”, the nine-track project was a long time coming and went through numerous iterations to…

Glaswegian rock band Texas played a special 35th anniversary show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre supported beautifully by local Australian artist Sarah Levins. The very chatty and animated vocalist Sharleen Spiteri from the get go had everyone out of their seats and dancing to the classic Texas songs from the 1990s including the smash hit “I…

Since first revealing in April of 2022 that she was forging ahead with a long-teased venture into music – she captioned a photo of her on Instagram in front of a microphone “Finally realized it’s time to say f#%! it and saaaannngg!!!!!” – Academy Award-nominated actress Kate Hudson has made good on her word, announcing…

More than two dozen South Australian acts will play at multiple venues across Port Adelaide on the evening of Saturday, 17th of February. With free entry at nine venues, New Found Sound promises to be an exciting night of adventure and discovery. Some of the acts playing on the night include DJ Troy Been, Alana…

Known for their unbridled energy and cheeky lyricism, The Chats have been making waves in the music scene since the explosive release of their viral hit “Smoko” in 2017. Far from resting on their laurels, the boys have continued to make their mark on the Aussie music scene with hits such as “Pub Feed“, and…

Over their last two ethereal records – Strange Trails and Long Lost – Lord Huron have now fully realised their unique blend of Americana, with a more than subtle nod to Roy Orbison and the Phil Spector approach to production. The band’s sold out show at The Tivoli was an absolute treat for long waiting fans…

  Vermont folk rocker Noah Kahan blew the roof off Red Hill Auditorium on Saturday. The sold-out show was a mix of tenderness and honest emotion from the proclaimed ‘Folk Malone’ who rose to recent fame with handfuls of stunning tracks. With help from Tik-Tok virality, Kahan has gained critical success from his latest album Stick…

Every few months, we’re going to be taking stock of some of the most exciting Australian tours going down. Why? Well, the trend of people picking up tickets last minute is only going to get more salient from here. Cost of living means that we’re planning more things last minute than in advance, so consider…

This week sees ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Naarm indie duo Big Scary have snagged our Track of the Week with “Something To Remember” – the lead single from their forthcoming sixth album Wing (out February 16th). The track and album saw the duo come…

Ahead of his upcoming Australian tour, Finland’s own Dark Lord of love metal, Ville Valo, aka VV, recently took time to chat with us about his album Neon Noir. We talked about the transition from lead singer of HIM to solo artist, and the process of creating his debut solo album, including playing every instrument…

Bruno Major wrapped up his world tour in Perth, celebrating the release of his third studio album, Columbo. The Rechabite was at a standstill for an incredible night of soulful music and laughs with the eager crowd tightly squeezed into the city venue. Bruno Major Setlist The Show Must Go On Like Someone in Love Fair-Weather Friend Wouldn’t…

Rising star Gracie Abrams showcased her undeniable talent in a captivating performance at Melbourne’s Forum on the chilly night of January 21st. Having embarked on her musical journey with the release of her first single in 2020, Gracie has quickly ascended to stardom with two successful EPs, an album, and even sharing the stage with…

Another year, another bonkers Coachella lineup. And for 2024, the USA’s most famous music festival is most certainly bringing the goods. The headline is that legendary ska-pop band No Doubt will be the special guests across Coachella’s two weekends in April, boosting a lineup that already includes headliners Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and…

Across eight days in April and May, the historic New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will pull off what is perhaps one of the greatest line-ups I’ve seen in…ever. The 2024 leg of the massive music festival, which turns New Orleans into an even bigger party than it already is, will be headlined by The…

We’re back from our summer break with ten new tracks for our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one where we exclusively premiered the music video. Our first Track of the Week for 2024 is “Alone With You” the next single from Manchester singer-songwriter Morgan Harper-Jones’ forthcoming debut album Up To The Glass…

While American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is certainly no stranger to Australia, after the success of his 2023 album Stick Season, he’s here and playing the biggest Aussie venues he’s ever headlined. Kicking off at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, last night’s show was one for the books. Earlier in the day, Kahan shared on social…