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Since its inception, BY THE C has continued to deliver legends of the music world to some of the most scenic locations around the country. This beachside festival event is set to be a great day out […]
Gerrard Allman Presents is pleased to announce the return of UK bred, now US based artist Matt Schofield to Australia for a run of exclusive club shows in November 2022. Schofield, who will be performing […]
Famed Chicago blues guitarist and vocalist Jim Schwall — co-founder of the influential and popular Siegel-Schwall Band — died of natural causes at his home in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was […]
OZZY is back. Mark September 9 on your calendar as the release date for PATIENT NUMBER 9, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE’s new album and the first since his critically acclaimed, […]
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is heading to the iconic Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley for the first time, with the addition of one final show on the Unfinished Business run by popular demand. […]
The rise of all-female heavy rock act THUNDERMOTHER has been impressive. Following their highly lauded, chart-breaking album Heat Wave (2020), the band is now set to release studio album, Black and Gold (AFM Records), on August 19, 2022. For […]
American psychedelic garage punk rockers JEFF the Brotherhood, consisting of brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall have dropped a brand new single & video for ‘Garbage Man’. Jake had this to say about the single and […]
Having toured relentlessly for a decade with no new music in sight, 2022 is shining a spotlight on one of Australia’s most esteemed frontmen, with the legendary Grinspoon vocalist and guitarist Phil Jamieson today sharing […]
Multi-award-winning, singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey to join Planet Rock to present a weekly show every Saturday launching July 2nd. The genre defying artist has powered her way to the forefront of the British blues and roots […]
For The 13-Track Collection, The Legendary Guitarist And Hollywood Vampires Co-Founder record a range of covers that touch on Motown, The Beach Boys, John Lennon, The Velvet Underground, Killing Joke, and more, along with two […]
Acclaimed blues guitarist/singer-songwriter Kirk Fletcher has announced his long awaited seventh studio album, “Heartache By The Pound” released on Friday, July 29. The album is available to pre-order HERE. Produced by Fletcher at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, “Heartache By The […]
‘Anything You Like’ (Live in the Studio) comes from Flickertail’s upcoming EP Afterlife (Live in the Studio) and features a massive chorus combined with muscular, melodic guitars and a pumping, popping rhythm section that swings like Tarzan. ‘Anything You Like’ (Live […]
The Dan Reed Network are ecstatic to finally be celebrating the release of their long-awaited new album Let’s Hear It For The King. The band are happy to share the official music video for the album’s title […]
‘The Star’ is the third single off South African sleaze rockers L.A. Cobra’s upcoming album, Superstition and is available now on all digital platforms. ‘The Star’ is a motivational, cross-genre anthem, encouraging the pushing of limits in order to win. […]
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 from their forthcoming fifth album ‘Neanderthal Jam’. New single “Going Back to Hoonsville” is the second version of this particular song […]
The Screaming Jets’ re-loaded 30th anniversary ‘All For One’ tour is proving to be a huge hit with fans, as dates in NSW and QLD begin selling out – including Belmont on August 12, Newcastle on August […]
Over the past decade, One Electric Day has solidified its reputation as one of Victoria’s favourite one-day music festivals. Every year the show at Werribee Park sells out in a matter of minutes. This year, […]
Sydney alt-rockers Wicked Envy just dropped their crushing debut EP ‘What The Hell Am I Doing?’ Not ones to shy away from exploring the full palate of human emotion through infectious melodies, evocative hooks and […]
Perth four-piece blues rockers Art of Dysfunction have released their much-anticipated debut single ‘Bedford Blues’. The band have been popular regulars on the Perth music scene for a while now supporting a host of bands […]
…what limits? Exuding the brave confidence it takes to defy all impossibility, Christian-Rock Artist Jodi Essex’s upcoming six-track EP, “Fearless,” is a call to build the Kingdom with the strength of a warrior. Having survived […]
Unicorn, a moody alt-rock-pop outfit, formed in late 2020 when Jenna Hardie, Doug May, Jessica Harris and Ella Munro joined forces to create this magical beast of musical intent. Unicorn takes inspiration and melodic hints […]
It’s Saturday night and your girlfriend has been injured in a serious hit and run car accident. A nurse calls your name and guides you through to see your girlfriend. You feel strange and have […]
After many years, four-piece Australian alt/rock project, Hyperdrive Stereo, has finally found a label to call home. Signing to Golden Robot Records, the band are excited to announce the release of their debut album, coming November […]
The evolution of Darren Hayes continues to flourish with the release of the iconic artist’s new single, ‘Poison Blood’. Following on from what has been a stellar pair of single releases thus far in 2022 […]
The Metaverse is here, and with it a new frontier for musicians around the world to reach new fans and find new audiences. To that end, The Dead Daisies have created a Meta Cinematic (video) […]
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