News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
American born, now European based musician Robben Ford is making a very welcome return to Australia in March 2025 for a string of headline appearances around the country, with shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, […]
Naarm rock artist Ash Acid has written a song about Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman. Tender but fiery, sweet but absolute; this track is dedicated to the Queen of the track and is the title single […]
After several performances around Perth in 2024 both in acoustic form, and fronting his band Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town, as well as releasing his debut single ‘Traffic Signs’ in August with supporting […]
After causing quite a stir by announcing Australian metal royalty King Parrot (Melbourne) will headline the upcoming Dark Down South Open Air Fest, Jamart Sound Lounge have now dropped the full line up. “We wanted […]
Sweden’s Power Metal gods, ️HAMMERFALL️ are on their way! The legendary band Metal Hammer dubbed the saviours of Traditional Metal will be joined by Folk Metal heroes, VALHALORE (Bris/Syd/Mel) & Power Metal legends, SILENT NIGHT (all shows). EPIC! Tickets On sale now & […]
Hard rock fans, the wait is over! Mike Tramp, the iconic voice of White Lion, is set to perform the songs of White Lion in Australia for the first time in 20 years. This marks Mike Tramp’s first tour of Australia […]
Perth-based multi-instrumentalist, Laurie Luke has literally come back from the dead, relearning how to walk, talk and play music again, after suffering a brain haemorrhage that almost killed Him. Waking from a 6-day coma, Luke […]
With the Australian music scene facing its toughest period in recent history, it’s easy to understand why many of the nation’s finest independent artists are laying low and feeling somewhat “imprisoned” in these trying circumstances. […]
Hollywood glam rockers Steel Panther have today announced the huge news to Australian fans that seasoned guitar virtuoso John 5 will support their On The Prowl tour, hitting the country in October. After many sold […]
I want to start this by confessing that I don’t often review singles, preferring the atmosphere of live gigs and getting to feel the sound from the stage pumping through your chest as you experience […]
Belgravia is a 5-piece band from Midland, Perth making hard hitting, fast paced pop punk, laced with a blend of genres creating fresh and upbeat tunes. Formed late 2022 and fleshed out by mid 2023, […]
The Externals will release their latest album, Back On The Cans, at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Friday, September 6. It’s no great surprise that The Externals will release their new album, their seventh, 30 years after their first. […]
Melbourne hard hitters, Cicadastone recently released their new album, Future Echoes which received brilliant reviews from the rock press including a 9/10 from The Hard Rock Show. The band have returned with the Future Echoes EP, a selection of songs from […]
After announcing one of the most ambitious tours of the year, Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have revealed the accompanying music video for ‘Same Old Story‘ – shot and directed by Rhys Bennett (DZ Deathrays, Totally Unicorn). Combining footage from headlining tours, […]
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, are returning to Australia & New Zealand next March to mark their monumental 50th Anniversary! First formed in 1974, The Stranglers no bullsh*t attitude was embraced […]
Albany-raised pop-punk band State Champs have released a new music video for their track Too Late To Say. This song showcases a refreshing new sound for the group, bringing out their vulnerable side. While it […]
The sun hadn’t yet risen by the time a sold out RAC Arena in Perth welcomed Aussie MMA fans eager to watch a stacked UFC 305 unfold. It certainly delivered, with the event trading nail-biting decisions for highlight reel finishes. On the prelims, […]
Emotions were high during a heated UFC 305 press conference at Perth’s RAC Arena with Israel Adesanya looking visibly shaken by the event’s end. As expected, all eyes were on Adesanya and his opponent, UFC […]
UFC 305 Open Workouts Fight Week rolls on with the open workouts taking place in front of a capacity crowd at Crown nightclub. The fighters gave fans a sneak preview of what was in store […]
Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, make their long-awaited return to Australia for the First Time since 1992 as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour. Lead single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ reached #1 on […]
A Welcome to Country Ceremony at Perth’s Kings Park kicked off UFC 305 fight week as the fighters showed their respects to the traditional owners and custodians of the land that they will compete on […]
Off the back of a mammoth breakout year for the band in 2023, Nottingham pop punk gang As December Falls set their sights on conquering the East Coast of Australia next February on their first ever […]
Hot on the heels of the successful launch of their single ‘Ladder’ at The Bird in May, as well as a string of rocking shows including RTRFM’s Fremantle Winter Music Festival, Boorloo/Perth indie-rock band Bravo […]
Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have released their newest single Walking Pipebomb – out now via Pure Noise Records. A fast-paced, frenetic track, Walking Pipebomb is about those moments when you can no longer hold […]
Blending huge riffs with a powerful hook, Powder Chutes’ latest single is a snarling adrenalin-fuelled rock anthem for our times. July 26th sees Otago based rock band Powder Chutes release ‘Merchants’, an unapologetic balls-to-the-wall rock […]
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