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Australian Country rockers Zac Cross Band take us to church on their vulnerable new single, ‘Dear God’. It follows from the laid-back singalong, ‘Too Far Gone’ – which garnered additions to Spotify’s ‘Fresh Country’ and […]
One of Australia’s most discerning new storytellers, Jacob Vincent, reveals his stirring single, ‘What Would I Say’. Inspired by the infamous WWI conflict at Gallipoli, Jacob paints himself in the boots of a digger bound […]
Prepare for a reggae-fuelled revolution as UB40, the world’s top-selling reggae group, storms Australia this October. Celebrating 45 years of chart-topping hits, UB40 promises an explosive return to our shores, joined by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Eagle-Eye […]
His first release since his highly praised 2023 album Dawn Sounds, Australian songbird Kim Churchill returns to his sentimental roots with “Hobbies”. A warm and tender reminder of life’s unique journeys, “Hobbies” explores the essence […]
What’s better than watching the universe get torn apart by a brutal death metal band? Watching it get absolutely ripped to shreds by two death metal bands! That’s right, grab your helmet and start training […]
It may have been a while between drinks for Melbourne emo-punk outfit Bukowski, but today the band make their explosive and eagerly awaited comeback with the punchy new single “one hundred seconds”. Engineered, produced, mixed […]
Following the critically acclaimed debut of their lead single “Stay Free,” Black Country Communion, the celebrated rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, has unveiled “Red Sun,” the second single […]
Emerging Los Angeles-bred rock artist Hannah Cutt has released her new single “No Crown In This Dead Town.” The independent track – produced by Sean Hurwitz (Smash Mouth) and Gregg Cash (Josh Todd & the […]
Multi Award winner Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels) will join forces with Aria Hall of Famer and Multi award winner Russell Morris and music giants Jack Jones (Southern Sons), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani/Sammy […]
Ian Moss has rightfully earned his place as one of the world’s premier guitarists. Coupled with a voice as smooth as honey and exquisite tenderness, Mossy has been mesmerizing audiences in Australia as a founding […]
The 13-track collection spans the GRAMMY®-winning band’s first three albums and features such enduring favorites as “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “One Last Breath,” “My Own Prison,” and “My Sacrifice”. Recently reunited band set to […]
Have you ever fallen head over heels in love with something or someone you know is bad for you? The warning signs are there, and there’s this voice in your head saying ”this is gonna […]
Gerrard Allman Events is proud to announce the return of legendary American artist Charlie Musselwhite for run of not-to-be-missed Australian dates in September. Grammy-Award winning Musselwhite will be bringing his excellent touring band with him […]
Lenny Kravitz season is in full swing. Following a surge of viral activity, and his immortalization on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month, the iconic artist and consummate creative returns with a brand new single entitled “Human.” […]
Performing Songs From Her Forthcoming New Album ‘‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ Out August 9th On Cooking Vinyl Records! After recently coming out of the traps with a superb new single and forthcoming album, award-winning UK […]
After touring in Europe the past year, Norwegian guitar heroine Tora Dahle Aagård and her band TORA DAA are celebrating their international success with a new single release. The release will be their first in […]
Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the second single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 – the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record. The Unforgiven II falls hot on the heels of first single The Four Horsemen, featuring Metallica’s very own […]
British rock outfit IDLES will make their highly-anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in support of their new album, TANGK. No strangers to our shores, the tour comes off the back of their 2023 Splendour In The […]
Legendary UK metal giants Orange Goblin are back with details of their long awaited new studio album Science, Not Fiction. Set for release on 19th July, Science, Not Fiction will be the band’s first release on the iconic […]
Hardline Media are thrilled to present ‘Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the album BURN’, set for a run of shows in Australia in October 2024. Glenn Hughes, […]
Renowned blues-rock virtuoso Eric Sardinas ignites the scene once again with the release of his first-ever music video for the track “Planks of Pine” from his latest album, “Midnight Junction”, which is available now. Supported […]
In 50 years of musical friendship iconic guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai (here under the banner “Satch/ Vai”) have never collaborated on original music… until now. Releasing on Friday, March 29th, “The Sea of […]
“Higher” is the second single from Corey Glover (Living Colour) and Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and their upcoming debut album as Sonic Universe, “It Is What It Is.” Following the statement of purpose that was […]
Like, Wow! It’s been 40 years (!) since Hoodoo Gurus released their debut album, Stoneage Romeos, and to celebrate, the band are releasing an extremely limited, vinyl collector’s set on Friday, 17 May 2024 and […]
Australia’s biggest indie-folk band, The Paper Kites, are hitting home soil in 2024. Frontier Touring today announce the Melbourne-born band will return to Australia for a series of special headline shows this June. Performing alongside The Roadhouse Band in what will […]
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