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Dirty Three share new single from forthcoming album, Love Changes Everything

Dirty Three, who are on the cusp of a national tour next month, have dropped “Love changes everything II”, the latest single from their forthcoming album Love Changes Everything. “Love changes everything II” is the second single from the album, and follows on from last month’s “Love Changes Everything I”. In this latest track, Warren…

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Pop punk legends Four Year Strong drop new single “uncooked” and announce upcoming album analysis paralysis

Four Year Strong vocalists/guitarists Dan O’Connor and Alan Day walked into a studio without a single finished song. Just one month later, they’d pinned down 80% of forthcoming album analysis paralysis. Tapping into what had worked for the pop punk stalwarts so far – big energy, big riffs, and those distinctive O’Connor/Day vocals – the…

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Progressive metal band The Mourning drop new single “He Cries”

Following the release of their experimental EP Theosis in 2018, US-based progressive metal act The Mourning returns with their latest single “He Cries“.  A melancholic offering from their upcoming album Hush, “He Cries” explores religious and spiritual themes and the role emotional proxies play in the human psyche. Evaluating a curious constant that exists within religion,…

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Katanak

Exclusive Single Premiere: Katanak “Honeycomb and Hurricane” (2024)

We might be heading into winter in the southern hemisphere, but you can get some sweet, nostalgic summer vibes in “Honeycomb and Hurricane”, a track about to drop from Brisbane’s Katanak. We’re thrilled to be premiering his latest single ahead of its release on Friday. “Honeycomb and Hurricane” is the first single to be released…

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AIR

There’s something in the Air as the iconic French group shine at the Sydney Opera House

Something in the air? A buzz perhaps? Or maybe it was just the manic crowd gathering in Circular Quay? No, Air, performing an exclusive debut set as part of Sydney’s Vivid were gathering and providing a rush of excitement from the confines of the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall.  Moon Safari, their debut record, released…

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Trabants

Exclusive Single Premiere: Trabants “Surfers On Acid” (2024)

Trabants are an instrumental surf-garage-psych project hailing from Portland, Oregan. Without vocals to draw attention, the instrumentation on their music is exquisite and mesmerising. We’re thrilled today to be premiering “Surfer On Acid”, a fuzzy guitar-driven rolling ball of psychedelia ahead of its release on Thursday, 30th May. The band is hosted by composer and…

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Make Them Suffer reveal huge supports on their Suffer Forever Australian Tour

When Perth metalcore legends Make Them Suffer do something, they go all out – and their recently announced Suffer Forever Australian Tour is no different. The band will be stopping at Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle this August and September, their first headline tour since the Neverbloom 10th anniversary tour in June last…

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Bring Me The Horizon surprise drop their highly anticipated album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn (2024 LP)

On Thursday night, Bring Me The Horizon announced the surprise release of their album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, with only two hours’ notice before it dropped in Australia, sending fans into a frenzy. As the follow-up to 2020’s *Post Human: Survival Horror* – and the second of four albums in the POST HUMAN series –…

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Photo Gallery: The Great Escape – Day 3 ft. Battlesnake, Gretta Ray, The Southern River Band & more (18.05.24)

The rain had lifted and whilst the sun might not have been shining, day 3 of The Great Escape had another action-packed lineup. Heading back to the TGE Beach stages, the Australian contingent was in full force again – occupying all three stages during the afternoon. Tamara & the Dreams was first up, an act we’ve…

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Photo Gallery: The Snuts – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (23.05.24)

Indie-rockers The Snuts took over Northcote Theatre last night for their Millenials tour. The Scottish four-piece brought incredible energy to a cold Melbourne Thursday night, keeping the crowd geared up throughout their set. Highlights included latest release “Millionaires” and “Always”. Eloise Coomber was there to capture the action. The Snuts Setlist Novastar Millionaires Yoyo Hallelujah…

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New Jersey alt-rockers Bobby Mahoney release head-banging new single “We Go On”

The fine state of New Jersey has once again blessed the international airwaves with its brand of homegrown rock & roll goodness. With Jersey rockers Bobby Mahoney releasing their second single “We Go On” from upcoming album Another Deadbeat Summer coming June 14th, they prove first single “Empty Passenger Seat” was no fluke. “We Go…

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Album Review: Tiny Habits – All For Something (2024 LP)

The terms “going viral” or “blowing up” come with a sort of stigma attached, as if an unquantifiable algorithm perseveres over undeniable talent. However, as a not-so-little folk trio out of Boston, Massachusetts contests, that’s not the whole story. Graduating from viral TikTok sensations, sharing harmony-laden covers in their dorm stairwell, to widespread acclaim following…

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New Music Discoveries 24th May: Amyl and The Sniffers, Briston Maroney, Ceres and more

Our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music has been updated with a further ten new tracks, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. This week our track of the week is “U Should Not Be Doing That”, the new single from the mighty Amyl and the Sniffers. “U Should Not Be…

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Crowded House

Crowded House heading to Australia in November and December

Crowded House have announced that they will be touring Australia in November and December. Off the back of their upcoming album, Gravity Stairs, they will be performing in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane. In Sydney, they will be re-visiting the site of their famous ‘farewell’ concert of 1996, where an estimated 150,000 people came…

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The Zoo announces one last hurrah with farewell celebration ZOOLOVE

Save the date, besties – Brisbane’s iconic The Zoo is having a monster send-off on Friday June 7th. With the legendary venue set to close its doors in early July, we’ve been waiting for word of the official goodbye party, and, while we don’t know much about ZOOLOVE at this stage, we’re certain it’s going…

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Interview: Heartline talk new single “Lovers”, live shows and the benefits of technology

Adelaide alt-metal act Heartline have returned with the animated new single and accompanying video “Lovers”, their first offering of a busy year ahead. Co-written by Thornhill guitarist Ethan McCann, it explores modern monotony in a digital landscape and encourages you to find beauty in the little things. Chunky riffs and dark electronics compliment the sweet…

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ISHAN shares five fun facts and catchy new single “Her Boyfriend’s House”

Every now and then you come across a promising young hopeful who is so talented that it’s not fair. Melbourne pop-rock songwriter ISHAN is one of those people, back again with a fresh tune and video in “Her Boyfriend’s House”. At just 21 years old, he’s already got a bunch of music out including the…

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Photo Gallery: The Great Escape – Day 2 ft. Lauren Mayberry, Chinchilla, Lauran Hibberd & more (17.05.24)

The sun came up for day 2 of The Great Escape, and The Beach Stages at TGE Beach Brighton were a great place to catch some action. Before that however, The Spanish Wave demanded a visit, at the iconic Horatio’s at the end of Brighton Pier. Each Great Escape has a feature country, and this…

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Nocturnal Animals

Exclusive Video Premiere: Nocturnal Animals “Ashlee’s Berceuse” (2024)

Earlier this month, alt-dance punk/rock outfit Nocturnal Animals released their latest mesmerising single, “Ashlee’s Berceuse”. We’ve very excited today to be premiering the video for the track. They’ve also announced that they will be heading out on tour with PVCKER UP to celebrate the release. You’ll be able to find the trio in their skeleton…

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Brisbane’s Call The Mourning drop grungy new single “Agonal”

Brisbane alt-rockers Call The Mourning just released their brand new single “Agonal“, and it’s scratching a deliciously dark nineties-grunge-meets-noughties-metal itch we didn’t even know we had. Formed from the ashes of previous project Lunchtime, singer/guitarist Constance Grafos and drummer Dominic Willimott teamed with bassist Lachie Grumley to create Call The Mourning. Gigging regularly around the…

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Parker Smith

Exclusive Single Premiere: Parker Smith “Anna Lee” (2024)

It’s not easy to write a great love song, but Atlanta singer/songwriter and guitarist Parker Smith has nailed it in his latest single, “Anna Lee”, which is due to be released this Thursday. We are thrilled today to have the first listen of this wonderful track. There’s a treasure trove of great songs that track heartbreak…

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Photo Gallery: The Great Escape – Day 1 ft. Australia Sounds Like showcase and more (16.05.24)

The Great Escape kicked off in Brighton on Thursday, and for the Australian contingent it was a busy and succesful day. What started out as twenty-three Australian acts scheduled, had expanded to over thirty by the end of the day. Sounds Australia, in partnership with Tourism Australia and The Australian High Commission in the UK…

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Photo Gallery: Sleepy Benjamin – Fat Dumpling, Brisbane (18.05.24)

Just over a year since gracing the stage at Fat Dumpling in Fortitude Valley, Sleepy Benjamin is back better than ever, preforming to a crowd doubled in size! This intimate performance created a unique and immersive experience, with the artist and audience connection at the forefront of this show. With the setlist featuring covers of…

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Photo Gallery: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets + Spoon Benders – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto (15.05.24)

Supported by Portland up-and-comers Spoon Benders, Australia’s own Psychedelic Porn Crumpets gave everyone exactly what they needed in their largest Canadian show to date. You can read my full review HERE, and here are all the photos from the night! Psychedelic Porn Crumpets continue their tour around the US and Canada. Dates are HERE are at the…

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Live Review: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Spoon Benders light up Toronto, Canada

Stopping by Toronto at the half way point of their 26 show stint across North America, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets gave everyone exactly what they needed on one of the first warm Canadian Wednesdays of the year. Originally slated to play the smaller Opera House, a last minute upgrade to the Phoenix Concert Theatre resulted in their largest…

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Photo Gallery: Jungle – Festival Hall, Melbourne (17.05.24)

Jungle paid a visit to Festival Hall on Friday for one night only on their Volcano world tour. The UK dance project seems to have been reborn this year, with their huge track “Back on 74” garnering over 185 million streams and globally praised for the artistic videos alongside the single’s release. The Melbourne crowd proved that…

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Album Review: Kate Hudson proves herself a pop poet on Glorious debut LP

It isn’t an uncommon road travelled for actors to further express their creativity through the release of music.  Whilst some commit to both with a certain vigour (Jennifer Lopez, Cher, etc) and others dabble with more consistent subtlety (Keanu Reeves, Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe), it does feel a little out of the ordinary to switch…

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New Music Discoveries 17th May: Daphnie, Des Cortez, Platonic Sex, and more

We have added another ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week our Track of the Week goes to “Minimalism” the new single from long time AU favourite Daphnie. Written and produced in collaboration with Harry James, “Minimalism” is the first single from what will be Daphne’s sophomore EP….

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Childish Gambino announces The New World Tour and will be heading to Australia

Four years ago in 2020, the website donaldgloverpresents.com began circulating online, containing a continuous loop of different songs, some previously performed and others completely new. Not long later Childish Gambino’s final album was released as 3.15.20. At the time many agreed that the album seemed unfinished; there was no album rollout, the cover was blank…

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Every show you can catch at Brisbane’s The Zoo before last call on July 8th

Music fans across Brisbane and beyond were left reeling earlier this month after iconic venue The Zoo announced its upcoming closure. And with sister venue Stranded also closing up shop and South Brisbane fixtures Can You Keep A Secret? and It’s Still A Secret revealing their own fight to keep the doors open, it’s clear…

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