Big names like Bjork and PJ Harvey have headlined at the Perth Festival. They draw you in with a little international renown and spectacle; then they surprise you with their selection of local artists too. But in this metaphor, home-grown Jordan Rakei isn’t the local artist. His five albums, hundreds of millions of listens, and…
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In the space between chaos and clarity, you’ll find the unmistakable sound of Basement. Hailing from Ipswich, England, the band formed in 2009 with a run that saw them release two standout records— the second of which has since become a favourite within the genre—before taking a brief hiatus in 2012. Basement made their return…
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The Kooks arguably became one of the most popular British indie rock bands of the early 2000s with their debut album Inside In / Inside Out. Over the years, they’ve gained a massive following right here in Australia and have since made it home, quickly rescheduling their cancelled shows from last year and coming right…
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A History of Hip Hop lesson that gives more weight to Arrested Development than Big Daddy Kane (possibly the most seminal rapper of all time), Geto Boys (the first to really rap about mental illness and trauma with mainstream impact), or the likes of Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Mobb Deep. That doesn’t sound very…
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After years of silence, Balance and Composure was restored, with the Pennsylvania-born band making a triumphant return. calling it quits in 2019, they shocked fans with the unexpected release of Too Quick To Forgive in 2023. With a studio album and multiple tours under their belt, they’re now gearing up to come Down Under and…
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Last week, Irish post-punk icons Fontaines D.C. stormed the stage at Red Hill Auditorium for a blistering, sold-out show – one of the headline events for this year’s Perth Festival. Kicking off the night were UK outfit Shame, whose energy suitably whipped up the crowd. Touring off the back of their acclaimed new album, Romance,…
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Prinnie Stevens has been part of the Adelaide Fringe for several years, with her successful Lady Sings the Blues tribute to women in music and as one of the 2024 Fringe Ambassadors. For the 2025 season, in her latest cabaret show, Stevens has bought the music of Tina Turner to life. The Woodville Town Hall is…
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Rock legends Green Day kicked off the Aussie leg of their Saviors tour at Marvel Stadium last night, and what a night it was. Celebrating not only the release of their 2024 album Saviors, but also the 30th anniversary of Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, with the band playing both revolutionary albums…
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Max Richter is less interested in your Pre-Frontal Cortex as he is in your limbic system, hippocampus and amygdala. The postminimalist piano man is as much a neuroscientist as a musician, taking a scatter shot for the subconscious with dreamy, evocative classical music designed to destroy and rebuild. Max Richter is my most trusted travel…
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It’s release day for Kiwi-born singer/songwriting duo Foley bringing to you their stellar sophomore album That’s Life, Baby! With a series of stand-out singles released throughout 2024, namely “Low and High”, “Heartstrings”, “Unstable”, “Time Of My Life” and “Miss You All The Time”, Foley have set the bar high for the remainder of the album…
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On the final day of February, we’ve updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our track of the week goes to WA indie-folk-rock outfit Littlefair, with their gorgeous new single, “Jacket”. It’s fresh, buoyant and uplifting, as they sing of the…
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Cuba-American singing sensation Isabel LaRosa showed what star quality is about playing her debut Sydney show to her screaming adoring fans at Sydney’s Liberty Hall. Isabel impressed with her live vocals and dynamic stage presence accompanied by her brother Thomas LaRosa on guitar who was a weapon on guitar. Support came from her brother Thomas…
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Last Friday Sydney indie-rockers Garage Noise released their latest earworm, the earnest and catchy “Eden”. We are super excited to be premiering the video ahead of its release on Friday. The four-piece are masters at taking their audience along with them on their sonic journey. With punchy guitars, a driving bass line, high-octane drums, sweet…
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Formed in 1999, Enter Shikari have been shaking up the heavy music scene for over two decades. Known for fusing post-hardcore, electronic, and punk elements, they’ve built a reputation for their genre-bending sound and explosive live shows. Their latest album, A Kiss for the Whole World, scored them their first UK number-one, earning praise from…
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They don’t come much more multi-hyphenate than Nicholas Brown. He is an actor, screenwriter, playwright, singer, songwriter, Bollywood actor, as well as a Play School presenter. Today we are stoked to be premiering “Strange Shadow”, a gloriously upbeat golden serve of electronic dance music. We have the video to go with the track, which as…
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The NSW Government has announced that it will implement a twelve-month pill testing trial for music festivals in the state. They will be starting with the 2025 Yours & Owls Festival with the aim of reducing the risks and dangers of illicit drug consumption. About the trial, the Yours & Owls Festival co-founder, Ben Tillman,…
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Back in the country for the first time since releasing her third album, Billie Eilish returned to Sydney for night one of a four-night run and delivered a killer 100 minute set that left the capacity crowd begging for more (literally). Opening up the night was fellow American artist and the only support for the…
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In the 70s, Hailu Mergia was on the organ in the Walias Band, playing his part in the golden age of Ethiopian music. In the 80s he quit the band to stay in the U.S. and escape the Derg dictatorship. In the 90s he released a final album, opened a restaurant, and became a cab…
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Whether you consider yourself a former emo kid, or just appreciate undeniably good music, then there’s no doubt that you’re familiar with pop-punk legends Yellowcard. Formed in 1997, the band broke into the mainstream in 2003 with their massive hit “Ocean Avenue”, a track that helped define a generation of early-2000s emo and alternative rock….
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Charlee Watt is barely in her early twenties, yet she has taken a curated selection of Beatles tunes and made them her own. This year, the Adelaide Fringe has increased the number of performance hubs and Plant 4 at Bowden is one of those hubs. Charlee is playing at various venues, but this sunny Saturday…
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Luvcat, fronted by Liverpudlian Sophie Morgan played a sold-out show at the Arts Club in her hometown last night. They have been tearing up the country of late, with a bunch of sold-out shows and last night was the final of this tour. We have been crushing on the latest single, the sultry “Love &…
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Australian underground super group The Beasts played an explosive set of blues rock and roll at Sydney’s Manning Bar led by their charasmatic lead singer Tex Perkins, backed by legends of the Australian music scene James Baker on drums, Kim Salmon and Charlie Owen on guitar plus Boris Sujdovic on bass guitar. Showcasing their latest…
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The iconic Palace Foreshore returns to Melbourne’s stunning Port Phillip Bay from February 27th, boasting a massive line up of acts from around the globe. The 2025 event will run for three weeks, giving fans one last party to see out the summer with a huge celebration of live music. Running until March 14th, the…
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For the penultimate time this month we’ve updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Kicking things off are Sydney-based trio PEPTALK with their new single and our Track of the Week – “Figure It Out”. The single, their latest…
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We’ve said it before: Western Australia is a hotbed for exciting singer/songwriters. Another talented artist to emerge is Fremantle’s Stella Cain, who only last month released her debut single, “River”. We are thrilled today to be premiering the follow-up, the beautiful and moving “Dog”, ahead of its release on Friday. “Dog” is a stirring track,…
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Born in Saint Elizabeth, to singers Lorna Bennett (Breakfast in Bed) and calypso singer Mike Ollivierre, Protoje blends hip hop, soul and jazz into the sounds of his native reggae and dancehall. Over the past twenty years he has released mixtapes, seven studio albums and a host of collaborations with artists such as Jorja Smith,…
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If you’ve ever struggled to move on from a relationship that didn’t work out, then “Strong” from Paige Barnard is sure to resonate with you. The Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter has a talent for capturing what truly matters, and we are excited to premiere the track, and video, ahead of its official release on Wednesday. Paige possesses…
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Legendary Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has announced Bluesfest sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney with support from BIG NOTER. Known for his groundbreaking work with Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and his extensive solo career, Morello is a living legend of modern rock. His unique sound, combining shredding solos with socially conscious lyrics…
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Tallahassee quintet Mayday Parade have just announced Australian dates, bringing their Three Cheers for 20 Years tour our way in September. Since forming in 2005 and dropping debut album, A Lesson in Romantics, in 2007, the band are responsible for some of their genre’s cult classics, including “Jamie All Over” and “Miserable At Best”. Twenty…
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Amidst a run of sold out UK/EU headline dates, UK’s Luvcat is here to bring us her alluring new single “Love and Money’”. Since first single ‘Matador’ in 2024, Luvcat has gained a strong cult following, leading to support slots for the likes of The Last Dinner Party and Paris Paloma, as well as selling out a…
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