News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
The Hard-Ons kicked off their I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken tour – their first tour with new singer Tim Rogers – in March, only to hit a hurdle after the first three shows. Covid hit the band, and […]
Sydney alt-rockers Wicked Envy just announced their debut EP ‘What The Hell Am I Doing’ due for release on June, 15th 2022. Accompanying this exciting news, the group also unveiled their emotive goth rock gem ‘I […]
John Paul Young has released his first new single in fifteen years, a slice of Motown-style rock and pop, ‘Felt Like Love’. JPY has been recording hit singles since 1972. His career started with ‘Pasadena’ – […]
Love Police are overjoyed to announce old mates, Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell from the band Gomez, will be returning to Australia later this month for a set of stunning, intimate live performances, marking their Australian debut as a duo. […]
Following on from their critically acclaimed November 2020 Debut Album “Everything”, Sonic Circus return in 2022 with their new EP – “RISE”. Reviews from “Everything” were strong and included such comments as: “Reminiscent of the […]
Phil Jamieson – frontman/singer/songwriter/guitarist for Grinspoon – has released a second single and video entitled ‘Trouble’ from his first ever solo album Somebody Else set for release July 29. “‘Trouble’ started life in Potts Point […]
Gold Coast alt rockers Mass Sky Raid have just dropped their anthemic new single ‘Miracle’, the final offering from their sophomore album ‘Calm In Chaos’ due for release on Friday June 3rd, 2022. There is […]
Internationally acclaimed Perth band Datura4 – the current outfit of iconic Perth rock’n’roller Dom Mariani of The Stems and Someloves fame, are back with another new single, this time with legendary Perth blues slide guitarist Dave […]
One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands THE CHARLATANS return to Australia for their 32nd anniversary tour. Their set list includes – The Only One I Know, Jesus Hairdo, Sproston Green, Then, Weirdo, Can’t Get Out of Bed, […]
Multi-platinum UK rock icons The Darkness will be returning to Australia & New Zealand this October, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland & Wellington. Fans can access early bird tickets by signing up prior to […]
THE VENDETTAS stay true to their classic rock roots with their latest single, ‘6 Ft Under’ which is out now on all digital platforms, through Golden Robot Records. ‘6 Ft Under’ captures every essence of a great rock song, with […]
Brit Award nominees and Ivor Novello winners London Grammar will return to Australia this month, for the first time since their sold-out 2017 tour. They are excited to announce that electronic lynchpin George FitzGerald will be joining them for […]
At the annex between suave and grit, WA rockers King Brown return with latest single ‘My Love’. Steadfast rhythms guide an unctuous dive-bar sound whilst honey coated melodies soften and smooth. Pulling aural influences from […]
New Zealand’s female-fronted hellraisers, Mojo Alice potent combination of stomp rock & blues is back in fine form on new single Sad Face. The band’s vocalist, Jem Tupe comments; “Sad Face is like a ‘lyrical caricature’ […]
Australian rock royalty, The Angels have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2022 for both the Darkroom Recharged and Greatest Hits tours. Running from May through to December and commencing with shows in the band’s birthplace of Adelaide, performances have been confirmed […]
Unicorn was created in a burst of energy in late 2020, with Jenna Hardie, Doug May, Ella Munro and Jessica Harris joining forces to create a dark and moody pop rock band. Unicorn takes inspiration […]
Melbourne rockers One More Weekend just dropped their exhilarating new single ‘Raindrops’. Wild, electric and free-spirited, ‘Raindrops’ is sure to be a staple for all party playlists. Featuring face-melting guitar licks and punchy bass grooves, ‘Raindrops’ is […]
With infectious energy & charming demeanors, Perth indie-rockers South Summit have returned from their breakout singles ‘River Days’ & ‘Runaway’ to hit their stride with their most prolific release to date, ‘Tired of Waiting’. […]
Sydney Classic Rock Aficionados Avalanche release their fiery new single ‘Bottle Of Sin’, an electrifying rock n’ roll anthem for the new generation! Recorded with Grammy Nominated Producer Steve James whose incredible work shines through a plethora of heavyweights […]
Perth melodic metallers Icarus Lives have just dropped their blistering new EP ‘Scorched Reprise’. Influenced by modern metal superstars such as The Agonist, Nightwish and Eyes Set To Kill , Icarus Lives have mastered their concoction of clean, […]
Now just a month away, we’re counting down the days until the 21st annual Blues on Broadbeach kicks off and are thrilled to announce that the full program is now live online along with the just-launched dedicated […]
Unicorn was created in a burst of energy in late 2020, with Jenna Hardie, Doug May, Ella Munro and Jessica Harris joining forces to create a dark and moody pop rock band. Unicorn takes inspiration […]
Journeyman, stalwart or just The Mayor of Rock ‘n’ Roll, John Corabi certainly needs no introduction. As the voice of The Scream, The Dead Daisies, Union and ESP but perhaps most notably, as the voice […]
Stevie Van Zandt proclaims Perth the rock ‘n’ roll capital of the world and ‘Open The Line’, the new single by Dom Mariani’s DATURA4, The Coolest Song In the World! “The Coolest Song in the […]
Sydney classic rock aficionados Avalanche just announced their 2022 East Coast Tour in honor of their fiery new single ‘Bottle Of Sin’. The group is excited to bring this electrifying rock n’ roll anthem for […]
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