Songwriter Amy Pes is really coming through with some great music under her Quails project. The latest single “Powerless” is anything but; navigating between moody pop and darker electro-R&B, Quails is no doubt lining up a big 2018 for herself. We’re here for it. With her sophomore EP Worlds already spawning another solid release in “We Don’t Need Entertainment”,…
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This one is a bit of a cool piece of news to get around today. Between some of the city’s most talented artists and one of Melbourne’s most iconic brands – Melbourne Bitter, of course – a new exhibition has been formed, to celebrate the Aussie Esky and to raise funds for Support Act. The initiative…
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Long standing favourites of the Australian touring scene, HUSKY return to stages next month with their brand new single, “Walking in Your Sleep”. Between Husky Gawenda and Gideon Preiss, another piece of rich and gorgeous instrumentation has been crafted, one we’re definitely keen to see performed live. Ahead of the tour, Husky gives an insight into what it’s been…
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Leon Bridges is currently in Australia, touring the east coast ahead of a highly anticipated Bluesfest appearance over the Easter Weekend and man, are we glad to have this Texan back down our way. With a new album – GOOD THING – on its way this May, Bridges has continued to get us hyped with the release…
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This is a pretty cool one for the Melbourne music and arts community – the creation of The Palais Theatre Community Fund has seen Live Nation and the City of Port Philip link up in creating an opportunity for locally registered non for profits, charities, and businesses to thrive and generate more long term benefits for…
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Saturday saw thousands of metal, punk and heavy music fans pour into Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse for the debut of the Download Festival. The first time the renowned music event has been produced in Australia, the line up boasted an eclectic mix, from Amon Amarth to Prophets of Rage, through to Good Charlotte, NOFX and Limp Bizkit. With the Australian music festival scene…
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Kailee Morgue‘s latest release – an acoustic version of her Medusa EP – is out now, though the title track is a great hit of pop that has had us hooked for weeks. “Medusa” is an excellent tune, drenched in hypnotic melody and clever pop instrumentation. It’s Kailee’s breakthrough track and it’s no surprise as to why…
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Howl about this one, y’hear? Sophisticated Dingo return with a blistering new single in “Yuppies” and as is just dose of garage punk we needed this week. The song is catchy, guitars bounding off tight percussion, while after listening to this one a few times through, you’re guaranteed to be spouting “Yuppies, baby” in no time. “We…
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If you’re across Adelaide band SIAMESE, you might know they’re signed to Swirl Records and have been releasing some quality tunes in their short career so far. As a DIY band, these guys have their paintbrush in many pots, from graphic design to music production, including their debut EP, Code One. However their DIY talents extend…
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You’ll remember Black Summer from last year – the teenager took triple j Unearthed by storm with “Young Like Me” (currently sitting at a cute 3 million plus streams online) and soon became a name to be buzzed about. He’s not even 15 yet, but the producer (aka Rhys Toms) has come through with another strong track, this…
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Ethan Hawke‘s film about iconic country blues singer/songwriter Blaze Foley has been praised by critics since its premiere at Sundance in January, and last week it was Austin’s turn, with Blaze screening at SXSW. At that event, held in the city where Blaze lived for much of his life, we caught up with the Hawke…
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Melbourne’s Pretty City recently packed their bags for another short sojourn to the USA where recording of new music, as well as a cheeky stop at SXSW awaited. The band’s new album Cancel the Future is out tomorrow and in coming months, Pretty City will be out on the road (in Australia and abroad) with this new bad…
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Kicking off their Australian tour over Easter long weekend, LA’s own Together Pangea are going to be heading out on a belter with our favourites, Bleeding Knees Club! Bringing their latest album Bulls & Roosters out to Australian fans, the guys from Together Pangea are making sure this debut tour is one to remember. Ahead of the shows,…
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Born Lion have been killing it on stages around the traps recently, the band’s highly anticipated new album Celebrate the Lie more than satiating the appetites of fans who’ve been waiting for more new music from the group. A fitting follow up to their acclaimed debut album Final Words, Celebrate the Lie has seen the band only become stronger and…
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Overnight at The Langham, the official program for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival was launched to a room of artists, media, sponsors and other industry folk who had gathered to see what Artistic Director Michael Tortoni and his team have curated for the festival’s 21st year. Masters of Jazz are to be highlighted, while the new guard of contemporary…
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Ahead of the release of their anticipated debut album Elephant Room, Melbourne’s Fan Girl continue to build up the hype in letting us know a bit more about each track you can be getting your ears ’round, come March 23rd. We’ve already heard (and loved) “Small Town”, but let the band tell you some more about the…
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It’s going to be another massive few weeks in Sydney this winter, when the Harbour City comes alive for Vivid LIVE. We already knew R&B goddess Solange would be touching down exclusive Australian shows this year, but with the official program being released, we’re most definitely hyped for what’s to come. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year,…
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Returning for its 13th year in May, the acclaimed Stonnington Jazz Festival has unveiled its 2018 program and as expected, it’s set to bring some eclectic shows to venues throughout the district. A favourite of the festival (and Melbourne), The Shaolin Afronauts return, the Adelaide jazz fusion group taking to the Astor Theatre in presenting…
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Come March 24th, Melbourne will be hosting the first ever Australian Download Festival. An event that will undoubtedly fill the hole Soundwave left for many heavy metal and punk fans, Download has already put an impressive stake in the market, announcing the likes of Korn, Slipknot and more to their inaugural Australian line up. Carving out a fine…
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Not too long ago, we shared the news of South African singer songwriter – Jeremy Loops – returning to Australia with his new album, Critical As Water. Today, the album sees release; a fitting follow up to the acclaimed debut, Trading Change. The theme of water is obviously strong throughout the record, taking the listener through moments of…
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It’s Slowly Slowly‘s week this week – we’re so excited to see that one of our favourite Melbourne bands have found a new home within the UNFD fold! The band have consistently been building on their body of work since the release of Chamomile back in 2016; more recently we’ve been enjoying “Aliens” and this week, with the…
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Tom Lyngcoln‘s unveiling of highly anticipated debut album Doming Home was one many a music fan was quick to become excited about. Lyngcoln has long been flexing his muscles as one of the country’s best guitarists and with lead single “Teardrops”, we got an insight into the swirling soundscapes the musician has been working with over…
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Over this Easter long weekend, the annual Blenheim Music and Camping Festival returns to South Australia’s Clare Valley – what can you expect? Two days and nights of great music, tasty wines and some of the best food from the region (and city, of course). With all festival proceeds going to charity, heading to a music…
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The nominees for the APRA Music Awards have been announced today, with the likes of Amy Shark, Gang of Youths‘ David Le’aupepe, Bernard Fanning and more up for awards this April 10th. The APRA Music Awards will be hosted once more by Julia Zemiro at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this year, with music performances curated by Robert Conley –…
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The Ruminaters‘ new album Welcome to Flight S.U.N 91 is out on Friday – a delicious musical romp built that further establishes the Sydneysiders as a band to keep well on your radars. You may have recently seen The Rumies on stages on the east coast with Grouplove last month but of course, they’ve not taken…
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Neon Tetra have been nailing it so far this year. Adelaide fans last saw the group on stage at the Clipsal 500, supporting Robbie Williams in front of a huge audience – talk about a way to get dropped in the deep end. We had no fear though, the band utilised some excellent groove and soul in…
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Tash Sultana has been here, there, everywhere over the last year in particular and going by this news, the Melbourne muso isn’t slowing down. Sultana can now add Bluesfest headliner to her belt, today being added to the festival’s Main Stage to close it on Thursday, March 29th. She joins a special line up of…
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International Women’s Day saw the Aussie music industry turn out and support the badass ladies currently on their grind. In Melbourne, the One of One International Women’s Day Breakfast saw the debut of a brand new initiative helmed by Bakehouse Studios and Bad Apples. The newly established award has been crafted with the aim of…
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Byron Bay’s resident metal legends Parkway Drive recently released the visuals for their latest single “Wishing Wells” and as you’d expect, the final result is frenzied and goes from 0-100 quite quickly. Just like the song itself, the music video itself simmers in darkness initially, before erupting in intensity. It shies away from the usual out…
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Adelaide trio DONNARUMMA have really made an impact since they first emerged onto the scene last year. Packing their new music with a tonne of heartfelt melody as well as a refined handle on songwriting that has proved this band is in it for the long haul, DONNARUMMA have come through strong with this, their new…
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