The 16th annual AU review countdown of the 40 best albums of the year has arrived. This year, as always, our contributors bring together a mix of artists from Australia and around the world. Hopefully your favourite album(s) made the cut – and maybe you’ll discover a few new ones along the way, too. Read…
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Ten years ago, Australian musician Pepa Knight released his debut album, the cross-cultural and entrancing Hypnotised Vol I. At long last, the sequel is in the midst, and a couple of weeks ago, Pepa released the first single – “Superman”. Today, we are thrilled to be premiering the video for this beautiful new track. Hypnotised…
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Aussie pop punk legends Stand Atlantic will take to the road in 2025, bringing their energetic live show to venues across the country. They’ll be joined by alt-rock powerhouses RedHook for the 14 date tour, with local bands also taking to the stage each night. Kicking things off in Tasmania, it’s set to be an…
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As 2024 comes to its end, I’ve always enjoyed being able to head out and catch a couple local bands get in their last shows for the year, as they cap off what could have been a pivotal year of change for them. In this instance, it was Annie Hamilton headlining the last of her…
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One of the world’s most acclaimed musicians, Detroit’s Jack White, is in Sydney this weekend following a run of shows in Victoria as part of the Always Live initiative. Originally expected to be exclusive to the southern state – as was St Vincent in recent weeks – NSW fans were elated to see the iconic…
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In our final playlist update of the year, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week goes to a festive track, “Merry Kissmas” from Hachiku and Tushara Rose. Naarm/Melbourne-via-Germany-via-Detroit indie-rock/alt-pop outfit Hachiku is the music project from Anika Ostendorf (she/her), who was a…
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Have you been to a rave at Sydney’s Carriageworks? You may have popped by the Carriageworks Farmers Markets, gazed in wonder at Sydney Contemporary and strutted your stuff at Fashion Week, but seeing a big, blinding rave at this arts and lifestyle institution is just as essential. I once saw Grace Jones in the belly…
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In town for a run of Good Things sideshows, Bowling For Soup returned to our shores to also play a selection of sideshows. Managing to pack out the Metro Theatre on a Tuesday night, the Texas band brought the best of their 30 year deep catalogue, while also throwing in a couple special treats for…
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You know it’s a big deal when bassist Mark Stoermer pops up on stage. Stoermer might be The Killers’ original bassist, but a combination of tinnitus and back issues means the prodigiously talented musician rarely tours with the band. Similarly, Dave Keuning’s luscious locks are barely seen when The Killers flirt around the word. And…
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There are very good reasons why the Meredith Music Festival is celebrating the 32nd edition of the event. It’s a combination of the vision of the Nolan Family, who own the farm that the event is hosted on and the support of the community who come together to make it happen. There are a few…
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Meredith Music Festival had the 32nd iteration this year, with acts such as Genesis Owusu, Jamie XX and Angie McMahon. However, the entertainment is not all just on stage. People go to incredible lengths to create a group theme for their crew. Whether it’s rats and cats, or super-sleuths, we sussed out the fashions on…
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Few performers have redefined artistry across recording, live performance and fan service quite as profoundly as Jack White. From the eccentricities of Nashville’s brick and mortar Third Man Records, live shows with no setlist, crew members dressed in full suit and tie and publishing full gig audio and photos after the fact, White has cemented…
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A few days ago, The Used‘s Instagram went dark. Facebook ads began circulating, putting Australian fans on stand-by for a big announcement. This weekend, posters appeared at Good Things Festival, confirming a tour in August and September. And then, in the wee small hours of Tuesday morning, we finally had the big reveal – and…
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A week ago, The Ferguson Rogers Process unveiled their debut album, Style And Or Substance. The project is the brainchild of two of Australia’s most treasured musicians, Lance Ferguson* of The Bamboos and Tim Rogers, best known for being the frontman of You Am I, although limiting them to mentions of just those two bands is doing…
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AFI have just announced two sideshows alongside their support slot for Green Day‘s Saviors tour. Dates have been added for Sydney and Brisbane, with presale kicking off next week. AFI (short for A Fire Inside) began as a hardcore act in the early 90s, and eleven studio albums, 10 EPs, 4 MTV Music Video Awards,…
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Melbourne kicked off Australia’s annual Good Things Festival yesterday, drawing thousands of heavy music fans for a packed day of performances. With nu-metal legends Korn and pop-punk icons Sum 41 originally headlining, the event promised to deliver an unforgettable experience. However, a significant last-minute lineup change and looming storm clouds added unexpected challenges to the…
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Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Danielle Spencer has returned to the Australian music scene with her long-awaited new single, “Regenerate”, the first from her anticipated third album, due for release next year, which signals a bold and deeply personal evolution in her artistry, blending her signature haunting melodies with a modern sonic edge. An eclectic blend of…
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As the first week of December comes to a close we’ve updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including one we premiered the music video for earlier in the week. And, with Christmas only a few weeks away we may have snuck in a festive track or two too….
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For the first time since 2017, Yellowcard are returning to Australia. Celebrating the overdue twentieth anniversary of their groundbreaking and iconic album Ocean Avenue. As exciting as that is in itself, what makes it even better is the lineup they’re bringing with them- Motion City Soundtrack and Plain White T’s. If you’re unfamiliar with Yellowcard,…
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These days it is increasingly common to see VIP experiences on offer when tours go on sale. Crowded House‘s Gravity Stairs Tour, currently in Sydney on the forecourt of the beautiful Sydney Opera House, included the option to purchase a VIP soundcheck experience alongside access to the show. This afternoon I had the chance to…
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Norwegian alt-pop singer, songwriter, producer and star AURORA returns to Australia this February 2025 on her What Happened To The Earth? Part 4 tour. Due to popular demand after selling out Brisbane and Fremantle, a new show has been added at the Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane. In 2024 she released her fourth studio album What…
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Last month, BELLA DEER, the Wadawurrung-based (Geelong) singer/songwriter, released her formidable debut EP, Age of Alchemy. It’s a beautiful record, showcasing an artist with talent that belies her years. One of the standout tracks on the album is “In The Nebula”, and today we have the pleasure of premiering the video. We were crushing on…
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Frank Turner is one of the most prolific touring musicians on the planet and happily he’s landed in Australia for a whistle-stop appearance with The Sleeping Souls at Good Things Festival this weekend. We caught up with him ahead of their show at Sydney’s Crowbar. Welcome back! Melbourne last night, Sydney today. You must be…
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A lot can change in ten years. Economics, politicians, relationships, the ability of your football team to win four grand finals in a row. What hasn’t changed though is the quality of The Gaslight Anthem‘s live show. Returning to Australian shores for the first time in a decade, the New Jersey band, led by frontman…
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Ahead of his show tonight in Newcastle, a free show in Sydney this Saturday as part of Seymour Nights – and a load more dates through the Summer – we caught up with Hong Kong via Canada artist Tennyson King. Across a brief interview he talks through his experiences in Australia, collaborating with Australia’s Kim…
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We sat down with Adelaide singer / songwriter Naomi Keyte to discuss her sophomore album Milk Paper Gold, out now.She highlighted her collaborative process with songwriting mentor Ben Talbot-Dunn and co-producer Nick Huggins. She also emphasizes themes of connection, live performances, and overcoming challenges posed by climate change and COVID-19. Milk Paper Gold is an…
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Scottish pioneers Primal Scream have announced a tour in Australia this January 2025. Their 1991 album Screamadelic launched them onto the British music scene with their combination of psychedelia, alternative rock dance sound influenced by the acid house scene and with DJ Andrew Weatherall mixing their first big hit “Loaded”. Last in Australia in 2018,…
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Prior to the release of Tiny Habit’s debut album, All For Something back in May, I was a total newcomer to the indie-folk trio from Boston, Massachusetts. After reviewing the album however, I started scouring the internet for tour info, regularly checking the Australia Post app for my “coke bottle clear” vinyl and pestering anyone…
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It was a line-up resplendent in ‘90s/’00s Australian music royalty. A line-up that has probably never been in the same place at the same time, and almost certainly never will again. Such was the bulk of the quintuple-pronged show that it started at the ungodly early time of 5:30pm on a Friday. This meant that…
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One of our favourite indie-rock bands out of Eora/Sydney in recent times is Jet City Sports Club. With sweet melodies and jangly guitars, they write songs that speak to their generation. The struggles and joys of moving through the young adult years are at their core. Their most recent tune to drop is “Mini Skirt”,…
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