News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Glitoris. Four fearless female musicians who’ve gained a national reputation for their unforgettable punk rock shows release their long-awaited debut album: THE POLICY. Equal parts anthemic, ferocious, political yet absurd, the Canberra four-piece have […]
Coming onto you for the third time, Perth’s latest and greatest metal meet up and club night is back for an October edition! This special HALLOWEEN themed edition is co-presented by Howl’O’Scream – Perth […]
After having a huge year out on the road through 2017 and 2018 playing over 150 shows and releasing critically acclaimed EP ‘Ready Or Not’ Rackett have returned triumphant as ever with their new […]
Hot on the heels of a euphoric West Coast Win!! Jebediah keep the reasons to celebrate in WA cranking, announcing an exclusive show to blow the roof off Bar1 in Hillarys on Friday 30 […]
Two of Australia’s most interesting, charismatic and unique artists are touring together in November 2018! Both sitting at various points on the spectrum of “prog”, the bands The Omnific & Osaka Punch are joining […]
The Dry, Brutal, Red Centre of Australia has forged Southeast Desert Metal. They have been hailed as “The most isolated metal band in the world” – living in Santa Teresa, a small Aboriginal community […]
Melbourne’s Sydney Road in Brunswick is the hub and heart of live music and it’s about to open it’s doors to a brand new venue, STAY GOLD. From the group that has bought you premier […]
Sydney progressive metal quartet Red Sea have just released an incredible video for their new single, The Art Of Transcending. Following their epic, and acclaimed single Hurricane released in March of this year, the […]
As part of WAMFest presented by Act-Belong-Commit, we’re pleased to reveal the 2018 WAMAwards nominees! Leading the noms this year is Albany-born singer-songwriter Carla Geneve, with her hard-hitting live show and relatable lyricism earning […]
Lifeblood are about to put the air into your lungs with their new EP – which is set for released on Friday October 12. They released first single from the EP ‘Expand‘ in August […]
Perth has produced some incredible artists over the years and hard rockers, Hailmary are one of the best. With several acclaimed released, a WAM Awards and a relentless touring schedule both here and in […]
Regional Victoria will play host to one of the heaviest music festivals in the land on Saturday, 26 January 2019! The All Aussie Line up features 18 Local and National Touring acts playing over […]
To celebrate Hellions long-awaited fourth album Rue on October 19 via UNFD, the band have announced three exclusive release week shows along the East Coast. Revered for their explosive live shows, Hellions will bring […]
Not backward about coming forward, Central Coast alternative/metal outfit Reliqa are today releasing their brand new single ‘Hangman‘. A hard-out track that opens on a piano riff, then doesn’t mess around getting to the […]
Sydney teenage punks, The Kids, have been on a non stop rollercoaster ride since releasing their debut single School back in February. They opened for hard rock legends LA Guns across Australia and New […]
One of the hardest working bands on the independent music scene today, Sydney Soul Punks FAIT ACCOMPLI are back on the scene with some brand new music! Fait Accompli have opened for DEAD KENNEDYS, […]
Brisbane rockers Smoking Martha have just announced a must-see send off show to celebrate their First UK tour and European distribution deal for their debut album “In Deep”. Staying true to their signature hooky […]
Perth based Alternative Rockers Scarlet Drive have just released their debut EP ‘Echoes Of Apprehension’, which premiered yesterday via Pile Rats. The band kick off a run of national tour dates on October 4th […]
Port Royal, Brisbane’s rock n roll kings, are in the middle of their epic tour in support of their recently released EP, Love, Passion, Satisfaction. To keep the ball rolling, they have just dropped […]
“Unbreakable” is a summer anthem from the five time winners of APRA’s “Rock Work Of The Year” Award – Birds Of Tokyo. Appropriately this epic song of resilience has been chosen as the theme […]
Sydney based rock outfit Lese Majesty have released a new single ‘Age of Outrage‘. The duo, Jodie Gibson (vocalist) and Joel Henderson (guitarist and songwriter), have joined forces with producer Luke Palmer (Dead Letter […]
After taking out VB Hard Yards’ inaugural competition last year, Byron Bay’s Mini Skirt have recorded a split 7″ with iconic Aussie rockers the Cosmic Psychos. As part of Victoria Bitter’s ongoing commitment to […]
Melbourne’s BLKLST are today announcing the imminent arrival of their new EP “Hard to Swallow” – and with it comes an abrasive and unnerving video for new single Hypocrite! The new EP will see […]
As I Destruct continue Adelaide’s legacy for producing world class heavy music. Stepping forward from the shadows of obscurity, the five-piece have produced a near-flawless debut in From Fear To Oblivion – emerging as […]
It draws ever-so-closer, that celebrated weekend of springtime musical goodness in WA’s South-West. And so we bring to you the third-and-final artist announcement, tying all those memories and plans into a neat guitar-stringed bow, […]
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