Melbourne based Echo Del Tusker are riding high, having recently released their debut single “Can’t Keep Your Man” to rave reviews and if this is setting the tone for the forthcoming EP, there are big […]
With the list of contenders vying for the ‘Australian Blues album of the Year’ seemingly growing each week, Melbourne’s Geoff Achison has thrown his hat in the ring, with the release of “Sovereign Town”, a […]
In my opinion, there are two very important factors to a live gig: Number 1 -The band has to enjoy what they are doing and Number Two – I have to enjoy what they […]
Former Dio, Rough Cut & Giuffria guitarist Craig Goldy has amassed an array of amazing talent for his new project Dream Child, the nickname used for Goldy by legendary front man Ronnie James Dio. Alongside […]
Chocolate Starfish have had a busy 2018… and 2019’s ‘Fish Diary looks to be filling up pretty quickly too, with another Red Hot Summer Tour lined up & possibly a bit of studio time […]
It’s been 9 years since Icelandic rock trio The Vintage Caravan unleashed their self-titled 2009 debut album on the world and are now due to release their 4th album “Gateways” on 31st August through Nuclear […]
Very rarely does a documentary film leave me speechless as the credits role at the end, but Scream for me Sarajevo did just that last night. The impact of the horror and heartbreak these […]
Dutch retro-rockers DeWolff are currently in the middle of a mammoth tour around Europe, supporting their fantastic 2018 “Thrust” album, which was released earlier this year. Influences from the rock n roll days of Led […]
It’s been 28 years since The Quireboys burst onto the scene with their debut release “A Bit of What You Fancy”, reaching number 2 in the UK album charts. 11 studio albums are now firmly […]
2018 has been a big year for Kenny Wayne Shepherd so far. For an artist who lives to play in front of an audience, he has been out on tour for much of the […]
If ever there was a year of iconic music then 1976 had it all. Bands like The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Queen and Genesis were all producing high quality records that would eventually stand the tests […]
Fozzy are out to have some fun – not just for themselves, but for anyone who is lucky to catch one of their live shows. The band are currently one third of the way […]
With Lloyd Spiegel’s latest release “Backroads” currently sitting No1 on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, it was no surprise that The Ellington would be a sell-out on a Thursday night. The dimly lit […]
As torrential rain and wild winds battered the outside of Scarborough’s Indi Bar on Saturday Night, inside it was a night of mainly wild, live music that was making an impression on the gathering […]
Melbourne based rockers SheWolf are in a good place right now. With the release of their debut album “The Other Side” getting rave reviews, it seems the sky’s the limit for the 21-year old […]
Australian blues music is in a damn good place right now. Many of the country’s top blues artists have showcased new material in the last 6 months and now Melbourne’s acoustic blues virtuoso Lloyd […]
Triplet sister rockers She Wolf have released their debut album “The Other Side” and should be pretty pleased with the efforts of their hard work and with the variety of rock tracks on offer. […]
Legs Electric seem to be going from strength to strength and there are more exciting times ahead for Perth’s all-female rockers, as they gear up for the release of their second EP Two Sides, […]
THE IRON MAIDENS with Legs Electric @ Badlands Bar There aren’t many gigs you go to see, where the support act are an original band and the main event only perform covers, but this was […]
Dave Hole’s Australian Tour, to launch the release of his new album “Goin Back Down”, came to a close at Perth’s Charles Hotel on Saturday 26th May. To a packed house, (no mean feat as […]
Perth’s very own blues & slide guitar legend Dave Hole is closing in on the final few dates of his Australian tour in support his fantastic new album, “Goin’ Back Down”, with appearances at Queensland’s […]
Melbourne 5-piece rockers DEAD CITY RUINS released their third album, NEVER SAY DIE, on 13th April and it’s come out an absolute treat. The band have followed up their 2011 debut MIDNIGHT KILLER & self-titled […]
With their 6th studio album “Family Tree” well and truly out there for all to hear, Black Stone Cherry find themselves once again on the road, pumping out that great Southern sound with foot tapping […]
For those of you 150 or so lucky punters to catch British rockers Thunder at The Capitol in Perth on 11th March 2017 would know the boys know how to put on a live show. […]
Before I start I would like to state for the jury that I am not a huge fan of tribute acts. I have seen many that have tried valiantly and failed miserably, but to have […]
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