In the biggest promotional coup that Sydney has seen since Oprah came to town, last night Lady Gaga exploded onto the Sydney “Monster” Hall stage for what was no doubt the loudest, most extravagant event the venue has seen since Margaret and David argued about some films during the Sydney Film Festival. The stage design,…
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NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, The Hon. Barry O’Farrell, announced last night that Sydney Festival will receive $1.7m supplementary funding. The $1.7m includes $500,000 specifically for a program of events in Western Sydney, building on Sydney Festival’s commitment to presenting work in Western Sydney since 2003. The $500,000 will enable Sydney Festival to…
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Due to unforeseen circumstances American metal act Sevendust will no longer be appearing alongside Avenged Sevenfold for their Nightmare Australian tour. Frontier Touring wishes to advise that replacement support bands will be announced shortly. Avenged Sevenfold have spent the last month dominating the European festival circuit, headlining Rock Am Ring in Germany, Download Festival in…
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After a very successful release a few weeks ago, Into the Woods launch their single ‘Where The River Meets The Sea’ at Melbourne’s Toff in Town on the 23rd July with friends, The Bon Scotts and Ainslie Wills. The song has been getting radio attention from all over Australia including national broadcaster Triple J, and…
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Dan Sultan will lead a line up of legendary aboriginal musicians at this year’s inaugural National Indigenous Music Awards on August 19th in Darwin. The Deadlys and ARIA Awarded – Male Artist of the Year [current], is proud to bring the full band to Darwin and lead what is sure to be an historical night….
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Papa vs Pretty, Stonefield, Split Seconds and In League have been added to the already huge line-up secured for HyperFest at the iconic Midland Railway Workshops on August 28. Papa vs Pretty are rounding out the top section of the bill after exploding on to the Australian alternative scene after their debut full-length United in…
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Following their latest album’s first two hits ‘Mousetrap Heart’ and ‘All My Life’, Thirsty Merc return with ‘Tommy & Krista’, arguably their strongest single to date. After its recent release in New Zealand, ‘Tommy & Krista’ raced to #3 on the iTunes charts, and the Boogie Nights inspired video has already climbed to over 300,000…
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Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band & Abbey Road – they are, quite simply, the two most iconic albums of rock’s golden age. This August, they will come to life for the first time in history in the hands of a 17-piece band and six of our most accomplished rock performers. So let us introduce…
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Theophilus London has hit out with his new single “Last Name London” off the album Timez are Weird These Days, available 19 July 2011. We sense a few similarities to a certain video by Bluejuice… but it’s fun all the same, and we’re really diggin’ the tunes. Check it!
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It was a laid back night of acoustic bliss as a sizeable crowd braved the wind and rain to seek refuge in the Northcote band room and help young upstart Kate Vigo celebrate the release of her new single “You’re Haunting Me”. First on the billing were The Commas. They are a mysterious two piece…
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Aleks & The Ramps are one of the many local artists who have been kicking around for years and have never managed to do more than gain an eccentric mix of fans to match the quirky nature of their sound. It was a bold move getting Teeth & Tongue to open for them, as the…
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Larry recently caught up with local band The Owls to chat about life as a band, a possible upcoming album and the Newcastle music scene. You’ve been together since 2008 – how have you developed as a band musically since then? We started as an acoustic three-piece, so quite a bit. A lot of people…
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We kick things off today, as we do every Monday, with our video of the week, French Horn Rebellion and “This Moment”. Can’t get enough of this track and the video! We’ll be talking with the band tomorrow morning, so stay tuned for that content… “This Moment” is also taken from the debut album The…
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I suppose with this gig reviewing kind of caper, you’ll get to see something that is slightly bizarre, out of your comfort zone, and just plain weird. I shouldn’t be so freaked out by it by now, but occasionally, something comes along that makes me wonder, “what the heck was that?”. In part this is…
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As soon as I walked through the doors, Sal Kimber and her band The Rollin’ Wheel showcased slight tinges of country and folk here and there. Not quite fully being a part of that genre though, and making a statement that they were their own sound. I seem to adore more double basses when I…
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The final day of Glastonbury brought with it baking hot sunshine to dry out the remainder of the mud. A stark contrast from this year’s damp start. Opening proceedings on the Other Stage was Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan. Mangan offered up a fantastic performance for a fairly modest but enthusiastic audience. It was a performance…
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Saturday brought with it the prospect of better weather and another day chock full of great entertainment and fantastic music. Heading across to the Acoustic Stage for rising folk star Benjamin Francis Leftwich (pictured below) I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the day. Leftwich managed to draw a sizeable crowd given the…
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Josh Pyke returns with the new music video for “No One Wants A Lover”, from his new album Only Sparrows out 19 August. We’re really enjoying the track here at AU HQ… hope you do too!
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Next week, Lady Gaga is coming to Sydney for a one-off intimate extravaganza that has had all of Australia talking. She’s essentially the biggest artist in the world at the moment, so it’s no surprise. She’s taking over the Sydney Town Hall… sorry, Sydney MONSTER Hall, on the 13th of July. You couldn’t buy tickets,…
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The Tallest Man On Earth, aka songwriter Kristian Matsson (Sweden), returns to Australian shores this October for The Tallest Man On Earth Australian Tour. Joining Matsson, is Australian troubadour, Old Man River. Matsson is the rarest of performers. Charismatic and captivating, his passion for performance bleeds through every single time he takes to the stage….
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The Frontier Touring Company are not just delighted, they’re damn well besides themselves with giddy excitement, to announce what is arguably THE biggest rock concerts of the summer. #1 chart-toppers the Foo Fighters are returning to Australia and New Zealand for stadium shows and they’re bringing some pretty awesome friends in tow: none other than…
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If you dig this cult phenomenon band, chances are you saw them in all their Epic Glory during their first ever headline tour of Australia in 2009, after a joint stint around the country with Mogwai in 2002; and would have experienced first-hand the brilliant chaos that is integral to a Trail Of Dead show….
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Hot on the heels of their lauded debut single In The Summer, Melbourne five piece Loon Lake are back with a brand new single I Loved You Then, taken from their acclaimed EP Not Just Friends. Set for release on July 15 2011, I Loved You Then is a sunny garage inspired pop track that…
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Multi-platinum hip-hop artist Eminem has become the first artist ever to sell one million digital copies in the U.S. of an album as his 2010 release — the chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning Recovery — surges past the one million mark this week. This record-setting career milestone comes just one week after the superstar artist landed at…
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The birthplace of jazz – no less, The Big Easy, The Crescent City. Straddling the Mississippi River and often referred to as the single most unique city in America, New Orleans is a legend unto itself. Famous for its music, its cuisine, its Mardi Gras, its voo-doo and of course, its nightlife, from the bottom…
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With the release of their debut album Heartbound only a month away, Melbourne six piece Dream On Dreamer have announced two tours to celebrate the album’s August 5 release in Australia. They will be playing this years Push All Ages Tour with Closure in Moscow, before heading out on their first ever headline tour –…
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WIM are about to head out on the road in support of their debut album. WIM are notorious for transforming the world in which they perform and they warmly invite you to take part. It’s an album filled with classic song writing and modern ideas, executed in a phenomenal fashion. It’s been a creative meeting…
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Frenzal Rhomb have finally finished their new album Smoko at The Pet Food Factory in Fort Collins Colorado, with Descendents’ Bill Stevenson standing watch as producer! Bill’s famous punk rock studio operates within the grounds of his large pet food factory; processing gristle, fillers and connective tissue into extruded, rolled and pressed pet chunks. The…
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The enduring legacy and massive appeal of Tim and Neil Finn was celebrated with two smash hit albums; 2005’s She Will Have Her Way, and 2010’s He Will Have His Way. Now it’s time for the boys and girls to play together on They Will Have Their Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn…
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Folk Uke will embark on an Australian national tour this Spring with Special Guests 49 Goodbyes (all shows except Cairns). Tickets on sale NOW. Wednesday 26th October 2011: Lizottes – Newcastle (NSW) Ph: (02) 4368 2017 – Tickets: www.lizottes.com.au Thursday 27th October 2011: Lizottes – Central Coast (NSW) Ph: (02) 4368 2017 – Tickets: www.lizottes.com.au…
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