News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Following last year’s epic 25th Anniversary celebrations, Western Australia’s beloved springtime musical adventure, Blues At Bridgetown, returns for 2018 with a weekend’s worth of good times and great sounds to ease your soul and […]
The picturesque landscapes and isolation of Australia’s Northern Territory have produced Metalcore outfit SUMMIT. Today they are releasing their brand new single “Grief“. It’s the second cut from their debut EP “Echoes of Aberration“, […]
The event name, “A Day at the Pub”, is exactly what it says – a Sunday date in Sydney with beer and some of Australia’s best rock n’ roll acts. Sydney’s Black Heart Breakers have […]
HELL MACHINE announce debut album release “MERCILESS HATE” First single “WAR ON THE CROSS” is available now HERE. The track comes from HELL MACHINE‘s debut album MERCILESS HATE. The album was recorded in June […]
Hands Like Houses have revealed “Monster” – the second single from their new album -Anon. set for release on October 12 via UNFD. Alongside the single reveal, Hands Like Houses have announced an exclusive […]
The Australian PR, booking and management agency Black-Roos Entertainment has expanded the reach of their services by establishing outposts (representations) in Russia, China, India, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, the Baltic States, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Singapore […]
Australia’s best octet, Halfway have received nothing but praise in their lifetime amongst the sound waves, and continuing with that statement the gents have just released their 6th outstanding studio album titled Rain Lover. […]
In a final gauntlet-throwing announcement that would have even Beyonce wondering if she can handle this, BIGSOUND has done its final reveal, with its full program, over 70 new buyers and speakers from all […]
Melbourne’s CIRCLES are today opening up their arms and allowing the world into their minds – via their brand new surreal, self-made filmclip for single “Dream Sequence“. The song will be the final single […]
Like a brick wrapped in silk THE KITE MACHINE’s new ‘Sinister Sound’ takes heavy rock riffage and delivers it with such a sweet groove that you’ll gladly take the brain hemorrhage for it. The […]
WAMCon 2018 makes a big splash today, revealing the conference’s epic first wave of industry speakers, sessions and events. FIRST 7 WAMCON SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED Today we reveal the first 7 of the 30+ music […]
Somebody call Customs… The Wombats are heading back to Australia again! Strange as it seems that an animal could be an introduced species in its native country, everyone’s favourite furry friends The Wombats (from […]
Five studio albums down the track and the distinguished career of Bob Evans receives the Best Of treatment via new album, Full Circle, to be released on October 5. Full Circle features a brand […]
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune often come flying seemingly out of nowhere in your late 20’s/early 30’s. It’s a scenario that singer-songwriter Laurie Luke has endured and ultimately turned into a creative force on his […]
Fresh from their epic Splendour In The Grass festival set, Skegss have today announced they’ll be hitting the road on their My Own Mess National Tour in support of their debut album My Own […]
Ahoy Australia! Lagerfest returns this September to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and is bigger and better than ever! The full lineups for the already-huge Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane events have been announced! LAGERFEST […]
Melbourne garage rock foursome The Fuzzrays have dropped their debut EP release Velvet Curtains and Seashell Toilet Seats. Recorded at Black Garage Records South Melbourne by Sean Miljoen (Violetine, She’s The Driver), this 6 […]
With a sly nod to influences like Weezer, Foo Fighters & Nirvana, LOSER channel their inner-slacker while shamelessly flirting with giddy pop riffs in a way that even Rivers Cuomo would be proud of. […]
Brisbane’s Of Misery are today announcing the release of their new single “Consumed” from their forthcoming EP “Black Noose.” The EP drops next Friday August 10th on all digital outlets, with the single going […]
Dead City Ruins shut the f*** up and play some shows….. After another successful European tour earlier this year and releasing their latest album Never Say Die in April through Aussie label Dinner For […]
Bursting back on the scene this year with their highly anticipated seventh studio album, much-loved indie rock trio EVEN have announced their ‘Satin Returns’ album tour, kicking off in Sydney this September at Marrickville […]
Champions of home brewed tunes and booze Young Henrys are teaming up with Max Watt’s House Of Music to bring a very special series of live events to the Sydney and Melbourne live music communities. […]
A few weeks ago ‘Til The Wheels Fall Off promised you a line up announcement and today they deliver! Three huge days in Launceston that will see a very impressive gathering of your fav […]
Americana/alt country artist, Gretta Ziller, is known for pushing boundaries with her roots spanning across genres, which was a major influence on her including a rock track on her debut album, Queen of Boomtown. […]
Melbourne rockers Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons release their second full length album, Denim Daddy last week on July 26! No one is sure just whats in the water (or other substances) in […]
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