It’s official. The Boroughs – the boutique New York-inspired arts and culture festival – will bring the highly influential punk band the New York Dolls to Australia this October! For the first time since 2007, the 70s icons will reach Australian shores in all their glamour and glory. This time, it’ll be as spokespeople and…
On the eve of the release of their first full-length effort, the freshly minted Moonfire, Boy & Bear will hold a free performance as part of the iTunes Live from Sydney series. On Wednesday 3rd August, Sydney fans will have an opportunity to attend a live, acoustic and intimate performance by Boy & Bear as…
It’s been one hell of a year for Australian hip hop artist DRAPHT, with his fourth album “The Life of Riley” debuting at number 1 on the ARIA charts (still the only Australian artist to do so this year!). With tracks “Rapunzel” and “Sing It (The Life of Riley)” getting a smashing on radio and…
Pnau have finally made it back on Australian shores this year, touring with the Big Day Out festival and playing their first run of headlining side shows since Nick Littlemore ‘vanished’ from the spotlight back in 2009. The atmosphere in the band room was electric as the lights dimmed and the audience was bathed in…
What was all this talk about Modest Mouse only playing new songs at On The Bright Side? I just saw the setlist then and it was pretty much ONLY old stuff. Just because it’s super old and you don’t know what it is, doesn’t a new song make! Pfft. Anyway, for one reason or another…
Melbourne based six piece King Cannons make music that is a little bit punk, a little bit reggae, a little bit roots and a whole lotta rock. This is a genre I’ve never cared for but even to my skeptical ears their self-titled EP is a well crafted release that showcases the band’s obvious talent…
Just barely making this online before the end of the day, but it still counts! We’re back once again with our weekly Music Video Monday! We kick things off with our video of the week, which goes to an electronic artist from Los Angeles who I only discovered over the weekend: Deru (Benjamin Wynn). The…
I remember being so impressed when I heard my first post rock song – “Sleep” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. It changed my musical life and brought a whole new perspective on listening. Music was more than just a 3 piece band and a vocalist. This new genre was an exciting and uncharted area for…
The threat of facing a torrential downpour did not dampen the spirits of the guests who attended the first gig of many for WIM’s self-titled debut album launch tour, held at Paddington Uniting Church in Sydney. The landmark venue gave way to a diverse range of live acts to attract all ages. On the hall…
The hipsters were out in force at The Northcote on Friday, braving the cold in their op-shop finest, eagerly awaiting the appearance of Oscar Slorach-Thorn and Martin King. Warming the stage were local trio Absolute Boys who stole the show with an engaging, intense performance. Their music is a blend of post-rock experimental ambience that…
There are a plethora of bands in Melbourne all attempting to carve a career for themselves in our effervescent and often unrelenting arts scene. Very occasionally an artist will come along and knock you flat with the incredible beauty and subtle genius of their sound. Local bands The Twoks and Elephant Eyes are two of…
Welsh trio The Joy Formidable have been taking the world by storm with their massive grungy, guitar driven rock. Their debut LP The Big Roar, has been a long time in the works and the resulting sound is a testament to the bands brute force and chaotic beauty of their live performances. The Big Roar…
After having taken some time away from music, Dan Sultan was back in Adelaide performing over two nights, with Oh Mercy’s Alexander Gow. Sultan’s popularity is such that Thursday night’s gig sold out and a second show was added. These shows were more of a double bill, than a traditional support and main act gig,…
I made my way into the Oxford Art Factory just in time to catch one of my favourite Australian groups, Adelaide’s Wolf & Cub. It had been a while since I’d seen the four piece, so it was a pleasure to see them back in action – 2 drums, 1 guitar and 1 bass working…
On Thursday night at The Rose Hotel in Sydney, as the rain bucketed down, a select few were invited to enjoy the sweet sounds of Ash Grunwald, the ambassador for the new Guinness Live Thursdays project, which will see one up-and-coming Australian musician flown to Dublin for Arthur’s Day! Ash played five tracks, and showed…
STEREOSONIC 2011 NATIONAL TOUR DATES Saturday Nov 26 – SYDNEY – Sydney Showgrounds, Homebush 12pm-11pm Sunday Nov 27 – PERTH – Claremont Showground (subject to council approval) 12pm-10pm Saturday Dec 3 – ADELAIDE – Bonython Park 12pm-10pm Saturday Dec 3 – MELBOURNE – Melbourne Showgrounds 12pm-10pm Sunday 4th Dec – BRISBANE – RNA Showgrounds 12pm…
Jurassic Lounge, at the Australian Museum, has announced a stellar new line-up of acts as part of the highly anticipated winter season launching on August 2, 2011. Kicking off opening night will be Evil J and Saint Cecillia, a blend of country / pop fusion that layers gothic harmonies over drum loops followed by the…
GOTYE‘S sold-out mini-orchestra tour of 2007 left critics a bit breathless and fans wanting more. In support of his new album, Making Mirrors (released 19 August via Eleven: a music company), Gotye is pleased to present a brand new 10-piece orchestra tour to a national audience. For the first time ever, the orchestra will re-create…
Since the release of their 2010 album, Lost Boy, MyChildren MyBride have been touring non-stop. In fact guitarist, Robert Bloomfield, when asked what the future holds for the band, has responded, “Touring. This time the world over.” Having already toured the U.S. and Europe extensively, it is now time for this five-piece from Alabama to…
Tumbalong Park will be transformed into a very special performance space on Saturday 22 October 2011, playing host to some of the most exciting emerging International and Australian artists across the electronic music and indie spectrum for the inaugural música event – música/TUMBALONG. Boasting a hand-picked selection of nine artists, five of which are making…
Frontier Touring, are delighted to announce that Melbourne’s Dream On Dreamer will join American powerhouse Avenged Sevenfold on their huge national tour this July/August. Formed less than 18 months ago, Dream On Dreamer have risen to prominence in an instant, having acquired a huge fan base and a sought-after place on the roster of one…
The Ballot to Meredith’s 21st is now open. Yes it’s her 21st birthday. And one of the greatest anythings on the planet Grinderman will be playing. FIRST, THE BALLOT Then we’ll get back to Grinderman. The Ballot is quick, easy, free to enter. All details are at www.mmf.com.au; get in before August 12th. YES GRINDERMAN…
Iconic rock band, Cold Chisel, today announced their biggest tour in nearly 30 years. The Light The Nitro Tour will kick off in October and finish on the first weekend of December with 24 concerts unveiled around Australia plus two New Zealand shows. Tickets for all these gigs will go onsale everywhere at 9.00am on…
Melbourne’s Winterpark is excited to announce the release of his long awaited third album Sunday Morning. Winterpark is the studio project for Matt Ridgway, a multi-talented musician who has written, recorded and produced all of the tracks on the forth coming LP to create a cohesive and atmospheric collection of melody and sounds. Winterpark will…
DJ Shadow has extended his run of east coast live shows to deliver on a one-off special event at the intimate Prince Bandroom on Monday August 1. Not only will the mixmaster take to the decks for a full 90-minute set inside the spinning orb of the Shadowsphere, accompanied by the mesmerising display of projected…
How were you discovered? Predominantly through the release of my first EP, “Universal Need”. This sparked the attention of Australian publishers ‘Centrifuge’ and then of course the Canadian label SPARKS based in Toronto, Canada, jumping on board. Sparks Music found me through being introduced to my music at the MIDEM music conference in France in…
Hot on the heels of sizzling support shows for Trial Kennedy, Perth band Wolves are pleased to announce their first National Tour with supports to Floating Me across WA and Dead Letter Circus right along on the East Coast. Armed with their first single ‘Children’, Wolves have been picking up multiple spins on triple j…
Australia’s biggest celebration of breaking artists has hit new heights with the announcement today of OVER FIFTY new artists joining the BIGSOUND LIVE lineup. Today’s announcement is headed by latest EMI signing Papa Vs Pretty and prog rock supergroup FloatingMe, featuring members of Karnivool and Cog. Joining them will be a who’s who of buzz…
“khancoban make gorgeously slow burn records, treading the under-represented line between a kind of folk beauty and the excitement of out-and-out rock ‘n’ roll noise. They’ve been compared to Arcade Fire, Wilco and Augie March, which is correct as far as those things are concerned but doesn’t go nearly far enough in telling the full…
Due to an overwhelming demand, a second Sydney show has been added to The Tallest Man On Earth Australian Tour. The additional date falls at the beginning of the tour, Thursday October 20th at The Factory Theatre. Matsson is the rarest of performers. Charismatic and captivating, his passion for performance bleeds through every single time…
