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…
Ed Sheeran has unveiled three exclusive pop-up stores across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, launching alongside the Australian leg of his highly anticipated Loop Tour. The global superstar is currently making his way around the country with a brand-new live show, kicking off in Perth before heading to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide throughout the month….
If you needed further proof that Counting Crows remain one of the most enduring live bands of their generation, this is it. Following the rapid sell-out of their first two Sydney shows, the band has announced a third Enmore Theatre date, giving fans one more chance to catch them when The Complete Sweets! Tour hits…
Scottish indie legends Belle and Sebastian return to Australia celebrating the 30th Anniversary of If You’re Feeling Sinister played in full plus all the hits across Australia this September. Formed in Glasgow in 1996, founded by songwriter Stuart Murdoch and bassist Stuart David after meeting through a music program for the unemployed. Their debut album…
Californian punk rock legends Descendents will be heading down under in June 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album Everything Sucks. In 1996, Milo Aukerman made a triumphant return with an album that paid homage to the band’s earlier, more aggressive hardcore sound. This album is a true game-changer, not only for Descendents’…
In its 21st year, St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival hit Sydney yesterday at its latest home in Centennial Park. It might have been raining in the morning, but that didn’t dampen the spirit of punters, as there was a healthy lineup before the gates opened about 11.30 am. It was an incredible day of music, and…
Generational pop icon Robyn has announced her return to the road with a global 2026 arena run, The Sexistential Tour – her first major headline tour since 2019 and her most ambitious to date. Spanning Europe, North America, and Australia across 20 dates, the tour will feature Robyn’s biggest headline shows ever, including London’s 20,000-capacity…
Swedish pop powerhouse Zara Larsson has confirmed she will return to Australia this October with her globally celebrated Midnight Sun tour – her first visit to the country in over a decade. The Australian run follows the release of Larsson’s acclaimed fourth studio album, Midnight Sun, which arrived in late 2025 and has since soundtracked…
Billie Marten’s show at Croxton Bandroom was quietly stunning. No theatrics, just beautifully delivered songs, opening with gorgeous “Feeling” and working her way through an expansive setlist including “Willow” and “Vanilla Baby”. With tracks, old and new, the room stayed attentive and swaying gently from start to finish. Eloise Coomber was there behind the lens.
Talking to Stephanie McIntosh at the AACTA Festival Awards Industry Gala, you’re reminded just how fluid her career has always been – and how thoughtfully she reflects on it. From her breakthrough years on Neighbours and her pioneering pop album, Tightrope, to the accompanying televisual journey The Steph Show that felt almost ahead of its…
Twenty years on from the release of “Step Up” – Samantha Jade’s glossy, Diane Warren–penned introduction to the pop world – it’s striking how aptly that title has come to describe her career. Again and again, Jade has stepped up: into new creative arenas, back into an industry that repeatedly underestimated her, and into her…
Our Discovery playlist gets a fresh shake-up this week, with ten new tracks added across Spotify and Apple Music, including two songs we had the pleasure of premiering earlier this week. Leading the charge as our Track of the Week is Royal Ratbags with “Hesitation” — a brash, self-aware burst of new-wave punk that captures…
