At sixteen, most of us are just trying to survive school, friendships and our own feelings – not dropping a debut EP. For Freya Skye, though, this kind of early brilliance seems almost inevitable. The 16-year-old singer, songwriter and Zombies 4 star has officially stepped into her pop era with stardust– a five-track debut dripping…
If you’ve been anywhere near the pop punk side of the internet over the last decade, you’ll know that Hot Mulligan have quickly become one of the most beloved bands in the scene. From chaotic house shows and jokey song titles to selling out thousand-cap rooms, the Michigan five-piece have built their world on being…
This Friday, February 20th, ARIA #1 artist Meg Mac returns with her fourth studio album, It’s My Party. It’s a record that builds on Mac’s firmly established brand of pop-soul-indie fusion, while loosening up and finding new ground. Self-assured and sonically explorative, it’s a mature offering that buries some big questions in pop-song velvet. Written…
Sydney punk rock outfit This Time Only are turning the volume up this week with their new single “Mick From The Pub”, premiering exclusively today ahead of its official release this Friday. Alongside the single comes a raw and unfiltered music video directed by Simon Wyrembak, featuring the band in full flight with Mick decked…
Hip hop fans have been aching for a world tour announcement from J. Cole ever since the top-shelf emcee released The Fall Off last week, his already universally acclaimed double-album and allegedly his final release. “Don’t leave while you’re hot, that’s how Mase screwed up” – Kanye West. It’s rare to see an emcee that’s…
I’ve been onboard with Mumford & Sons since Sigh No More in 2009, with some of their tunes featuring large in milestones in my own life, and there’s always been a sense of comfort for me in their unique sound. I freely admit to loving their rollicking tunes like “Little Lion Man” and “I Will…
Wendy James returned to Sydney “dressed in pink” with her band Transvision Vamp and delivered a classic set of her 1980s pop punk classics including “I Want Your Love” and “Baby I Don’t Care”. A packed Enmore Theatre reacted with enthusiasm, lead singer Wendy clearly enjoying the ride, the band was super tight and 80s…
There are love songs, and then there are love songs that arrive with a wink and a warning. Melbourne artist moonsea delivers both in “I’ll kill you if you die before me”, a tender, happy-sad indie-pop gem we’re premiering, along with a stunning animated video, ahead of its official release this Friday. On the surface,…
Fresh from their first ever show in Launceston earlier this year – which is now the biggest concert ever held in Tasmania – our friends in the Foo Fighters are making good on their promise to return to Australian shores. And it’s sooner than you think! The band will be bringing their “Take Cover” tour…
Can we call Cut Copy iconic yet? Given that “iconic” has become a nonsense filler word, I think it’s worth reclaiming it for these hard-working musos. I first saw the synth-pop outfit at Splendour in the Grass’ famous British invasion back in 2007. I’ve seen them 7 times since and still consider them one of…
Between classic Las Vegas residences in all the major resorts and scheduled concerts at The Sphere, the Entertainment Capital of the World isn’t slowing down with shows in 2026. It’s impossible to sink into the neon wash of Las Vegas and not want to see every type of show imaginable. The “Vegas cadence” is something…
Throw that immortal “Insomnia” drop at any 90s kid and you’ll know how cherished this track is to those who have found it all across the dancefloors of the world. When UK electronica trio Faithless released that song in the mid-90s, they forever stamped their name on the history books of rave culture. The song’s…
Following the release of breakout singles “Shaq Attack” and “Rory Calhouns”, Magandjin/Brisbane outfit Super Hotel returned last Friday with their third single, “Driving at Dusk”. Earning a #14 spot in 4ZZZ’s Hot 100 for “Shaq Attack” and national spins across ABC Country and triple j with “Rory Calhouns”, “Driving at Dusk” is the final preview…
The 2026 instalment of Laneway Festival in Melbourne had both bark and bite. In its 21st year, the premier date on the Australian festival calendar shows no signs of slowing down. It was sun-drenched, shoulder-to-shoulder and humming from gates to close. The heat lifted the whole site as Chappell Roan drew one of the day’s…
Did you know Grace Jones has never performed at the Sydney Opera House? Tragic, I know. Jones, one of the most enigmatic and diverse pop singers of our time, has performed in Sydney a handful of times throughout her career, but she has never filed into our most iconic performing arts venue. That’ll change in…
Ed Sheeran, currently on his worldwide Loop tour, opened up his run of shows in Sydney last night at Accor Stadium. It was a brilliant night- our reviewer Dylan gave it a stellar write-up – you can read more HERE. The tour continues on in Sydney, before heading to Brisbane, Melbourne ande Adelaide. For all…
Sydney side ‘Wispers’ came together last night to celebrate their shoegaze queen, as Wisp performed her first ever Australian headline show. Who are they? A fun, diverse group of fans who have latched onto her over the last couple of years. A mix of OG fans from her 2023 viral TikTok moment, along with OG…
On an overcast night in Sydney, the red headed wonder Ed Sheeran brought nothing but sunny times, party tracks and love songs to the Accor Stadium crowd as part of his Loop world tour. Support for the night came in the form of Aaron Rowe, Mia Wray and Vance Joy. While admittedly only catching the…
American band Wisp led by singer songwriter guitarist Natalie R. Lu gave a masterclass in modern shoegaze at Sydney’s Liberty Hall. A wall of sound with dreamy guitar and lush vocals and a killer live sound. Wisp are currently on tour with Laneway Festival and showcasing songs from their latest 2025 album If Not Winter…
Another week, another nine tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we premiered earlier in the week. Adelaide punk power duo Teenage Joans take home our Track of the Week with their new single “Bandits” – their first release of 2026. “Bandits” sees the duo embrace their inner…
Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated sixth studio album luck… or something, arriving Friday, February 20, multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has announced her first full-scale global headline tour in nearly two decades: Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour. The expansive run will see Duff perform across seven countries – the United States,…
At just 26 years old, Billie Marten already has five studio albums under her belt. Starting out by posting YouTube videos at a young age, she slowly gained attention and was able to release her first EP at 15. Fast forward to now, millions of streams and monthly listeners later, and Billie Marten has found…
Last Dinosaurs have been an integral part of the Australian music scene for over a decade. With songs like “Apollo” and “Sense”, their music has shaped a generation with their notable shoegaze, indie rock, synth pop vibes. Reaching international shores, they’ve also gained a huge following overseas, playing at massive festivals like Lollapalooza, Corona Capital,…
Rain City Drive are on the brink of a long-awaited milestone. This March marks the band’s first-ever Australian tour under their current name- a significant moment for a group that has lived several musical lives. While all members previously toured Australia as part of Slaves, this run of shows further represents their fresh chapter and…
Driven by a warm, intoxicating and upbeat groove, Boorloo-based soul/funk singer-songwriter Navisha returns with her new single “You”, officially out this Friday, February 13. Wrapped in rhythm and sensual tension, the track leans into desire, temptation and passion — arriving perfectly timed to soundtrack Valentine’s Day. “You” centres on intimacy, young love and lived moments…
With the summer festival circuit not as strong as it once was, the ability to see international acts like Lucy Dacus has become harder to come by. Luckily for Australia, Dacus is currently touring with Laneway Festival and managed to sneak in a headline show at the Sydney Opera House in support of her 2025…
In town as part of Laneway Festival, Wet Leg returned to Sydney and delivered an electric and super tight headline slot at UNSW Roundhouse. On the back of their second album, 2025’s brilliant Moisturizer, the English act showed everyone in attendance just how far they’ve come along in the few short years they’ve been tearing up…
We are very excited to be premiering “Bad At This”, the new single from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Katy Denney, ahead of its official release this Friday. The first taste of Denney’s forthcoming EP (due later this year), “Bad At This” is an intimate and quietly powerful indie-folk offering that leans into vulnerability, emotional precision and the…
Wet Leg are in Australia for the Laneway Festival, and played a very special sideshow at UNSW Roundhouse tonight. It was sold out, and they brought massive energy to the crowd. They were well supported by local Sydney favourite, The Lazy Eyes. Bruce was there to bring these images. Set List catch these fists Wet…
After announcing a line up that would go on to sell out in minutes upon its release, the Sydney leg of Laneway Festival 2026 was primed and ready to deliver a day that could go down as one of the greats. With the weather gods delivering a mixed bag for the festival – from rain…
