Music

The sun was shining as we entered the grounds of Splendour for Day 3. I can’t say the mud has dried out, but whatever. We were ready for tunes and good times. It was another action-packed day. King Stingray rocking their surf-rock vibe at the GW McLennan. Then it was onto Andy Golledge and his…

The sun was out and the ground had dried up a little for Day Three of Splendour in the Grass. Weekend campers knew what they were in for and there mustn’t be a single store in Byron with gumboots left by now. Scottish rockers The Snuts brought newfound energy to the small but active crowd…

Day Two of the festivities at Splendour in the Grass had a slow start as punters wearily emerged from their tents in the mid-morning. With the sun trying to break through, overalls and footy shorts made a regular appearance. Bin bags taped around ankles also became a substitute for gumboots after Friday’s wet welcome. Shout…

Normal service resumed for day 2 of Splendour in the Grass, 2022. Yes, there was mud but the music was incredible. From The Lazy Eyes early in the day, to the iconic The Strokes, closing the Amphitheatre at the end of the night, the performances were of the highest order, and the crowds were fully…

The eagerly awaited return of Splendour in the Grass did not kick off with the bang that organisers had hoped for. After people from all over the country spent hours waiting in car queues, the main events of Day One were cancelled due to wet weather. With most music acts called off, there were just…

Ball Park Music blew Melbourne crowds away last week on the final leg of their Weirder and Weirder tour, supported by King Stingray and RAT!hammock. The Forum was full with the whimsical magic the band has put together over the years, and it was a great way to cap off a special tour. Dan Hanssen…

Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two singles we exclusively premiered this week. Our track of the week is “You”, the new single from garage rock trio Crocodylus.  “You” is one of two singles the trio have released this week, as they announce an East…

Sydney’s Highline have today released Overrun, their latest EP. The talented indie-rock quartet have been releasing guitar-driven songs that are unified by their honesty and exploration of themes of friendship, love and personal growth. They are a band that have been a favourite of the AU for some time now. With guitars to the fore,…

The Splendour in the Grass sideshows are in full swing. UK star Joy Crookes brought her A-game to the Metro Theatre in Sydney last night. It was a sold-out show, and her performance delivered in spades. Showcasing songs from her debut album, Skin, her voice was as spectacular as on the album, and with a…

Masked Country star Orville Peck played his first Australian show to a sold out Enmore Theatre and did not disappoint. Wearing a fringed mask Orville entertained his boisterous fans with songs from his debut Pony album. It was a perfect warm up for Splendour In The Grass; one not to be missed. The star was…

Perth alt-pop artist Madoc Plane has today revealed his soulful new single “Right Reason” after signing to Tone City Records. The follow-up single to “Lilac in June” – released 18 March – has smooth funk rhythms and a steady groove that emboldens the substantial lyrics of Plane’s personal struggles. There is a gripping awareness in…

Tassie alt-rock trio Verticoli have established themselves as one of the most exciting live bands in the country. Latest single “True Love” – released 6 July – is a good dose of classic rock with a modern twist and the second taste of their forthcoming sophomore album. Influenced by bands like Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins…

Saturday night saw the beginning of Ball Park Music’s closing weekend for their scintillating Weirder and Weirder album tour, which we recently named the best albunm of the year (so far). After almost six weeks of dates, it came to a close in the best of ways, with two shows at the Forum Theatre in…

Melbourne’s alt-country singer-songwriter Rich Webb is back with another quality release, with the shimmering “I Don’t Mind At All”. The track will be on his forthcoming album, RIGHT!, which will be released later in the year. We are thrilled to have the premiere of the single, ahead of its release on Friday. The track follows on…

In a special co-curated program with Light Adelaide, light and sound will converge at The Lab over four electric weekends with some of the most cutting-edge new music locally and nationally. We spoke with David Rogriguez of Godriguez about his upcoming performance with his band Godtet. Hope you haven’t had too many floods or anything…

There was plenty of action at the Wayville Showgrounds for the first night of the annual Beer and BBQ Festival. Beer trophies were awarded to Kick Back Brewing, Left Barrel Brewing, Vale Brewing, Otherside Brewing, Nowhereman Brewing, Swell Brewing and Brightstar Brewing. Plenty of craft brewers had beers to taste, there were briskets galore and…

Brisbane’s emos were treated to some of the country’s most promising heavy acts on a school night last Thursday. The second instalment of monthly music event Burnt Out at The Zoo saw interstate acts Glass Tides and Shangrila grace a Queensland stage for the first time, supported by established locals Citadel and Grizzlyshark. First off…

This week we’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Loose Future” from the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews.  “Loose Future” is the title track from her forthcoming album which is out October 7th on Fat Possum. It’s a beautiful track that combines…

Sunshine Coast indie-pop duo Sametime have today unveiled the provocative video for their latest single “Golden”, released 7 July. The news was coupled with the announcement of a five-date East Coast tour, wrapping up on Saturday 23 in Sydney. “The theme for the song was sex. It was an area we hadn’t explored musically and…

Self-taught Grammy Award-winning producer Mura Masa is set to arrive on Aussie shores next week for the return of Splendour In The Grass, alongside his own sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. The Guernsey-native has had a whirlwind of a career. From relocating to Brighton at 18, being nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards and moving…

Byron Bay’s multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ally Palmer has been teasing out singles since last year, and we are beyond excited to be premiering Need You Around, her debut album from the talented artist. With a tip of the hat to ’60s surf pop, ingrained with solid folk roots and a love for old soul music,…

Alt-pop artist Ellery Cohen is about to drop latest single “Demons” and we’re stoked to be able to bring you an exclusive look at the track’s music video! “Demons” was a long-time coming for Ellery, who emerged from the Melbourne lockdowns with a newfound approach to both life and music. Working with No Frills Twins’…

The UK’s alt-rock favourites Foals are back with their seventh studio album Life Is Yours, but their first as a three-piece outfit. Created through London lockdowns, Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan and Jimmy Smith transported themselves and now listeners to a utopian place for escapism. “Personally speaking, I was stuck in London for a year away from…

This July sees Adelaide transforming into a kaleidoscopic beacon of light and creativity as part of the annual Illuminate Adelaide celebrations. While the entire city is transformed into a hive of activity, it’s Light Square venue The Lab that is set to feature some of the most iconic and unmissable events on offer. The Lab…

Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify; including our Track of the Week – “Naive” from Isabella Manfredi. “Naive” is the second single from Manfredi’s upcoming album, izzi, which has just been announced, and will be released on Friday, 2nd September. The track features Nigerian-born-Australian-based singer-songwriter rapper Pricie. Reflecting…

South African singer-songwriter/producer/eco-activist Jeremy Loops has finally unveiled his awaited third studio album Heard You Got Love, out today. Featuring the singles “Better Together”, “This Town” and “Happy Birthday”, the project boasts 13 cruisy anthems in his own brand of energetic acoustic pop. Jeremy Loops has amassed over 250 million streams, performed headline shows around…

With 2022 just past its halfway point, we’re taking a look at some of our favourite albums released over the past six months. 2022 has started off with plenty of quality releases that are sure to remain on repeat as we head into the second half of the year. With the year already off to…

The multitalented Joel Martorana is a well-established name in the local rock scene. With his fingers dipped in more pies than we can eat, the musician/entrepreneur recently released his second single, “Throne”, as Colletto Bianco (Italian for ‘White Collar’). As well as the solo project, Martorana is also the frontman of Sydney emo punk band…

If you’re looking for a little something to put a hop in your step in this winter weather, look no further than the new EP from RHY, DUMB FUNK – out tomorrow. The six-track project is the debut effort from the Perth indie-pop artist, following on from his first single ‘Full Grown’ in March 2021…

If you’ve been on TikTok recently, it’s likely you’ve left humming about sticking your head out a sunroof and blasting your favourite tunes, thanks to Nicky Youre. His viral song “Sunroof” with dazy is one of the most popular tracks on the entertainment app, clocking over 6.9 million creations to date and translating to 125…