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Al Di Meola, the legendary guitarist and composer, has released his new single “For Only You”, an acoustic gem that serves as the first glimpse into his forthcoming studio album “Twentyfour,” scheduled for release on […]
‘Takotsubo’ is Ojay‘s fourth standalone single after the release of their long-awaited concept album ‘The Ride’. This song doesn’t belong to any greater project (yet). ‘Taktosubo’ is Ojay’s hardest hitting song yet, showing a complete […]
Due to extraordinary demand for tickets, acclaimed musician Chris Stapleton has announced second shows on his first ever tour of Australia and New Zealand – “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow Goes Down Under” in February/March 2025. His Australian […]
In a departure from their electrifying riff-rock anthems, Robert Jon & The Wreck have just unveiled “Worried Mind,” the latest single from their highly anticipated album, Red Moon Rising. This introspective track showcases a different […]
Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who creates modern rock sounds that offer cutting-edge new-wave beats to evoke energy and emotion, has released the official music video for their latest single “Maniac on Mute”. The […]
Disarming, charming and sonically warm as a summer breeze, the new single Peeps With The Goods from beloved indie-folk The Dreggs draws on the pair’s trademark vivacity, while also unfurling a fresh new direction as […]
After blistering tours of the U.S., Japan, and Europe in support of their “Best Of” album in 2023, The Dead Daisies have spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville & Muscle Shoals busy […]
Following two revered albums, ‘Dissolve’ in 2017 and ‘Avalanche’ in 2019, London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks, aka Emily Underhill, has returned with her third. ‘Gold’ is released on April 12th via One Little Independent […]
This November, 2x GRAMMY Award Winner and multi-platinum selling artist LAUREN DAIGLE will expand her critically acclaimed headline tour, The Kaleidoscope Nights Tour, to Australia and New Zealand. The six new dates will mark Daigle’s […]
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 […]
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