Sleep Token fans, you can finally rest. It’s happened. After a month of cryptic clues which had fans unscrambling ciphers and following co-ordinates, like some kind of metal National Treasure, we’ve finally got the – kind of obvious – answer we were looking for: a new album. Even In Arcadia will be the fourth from…
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If there’s one thing that sets New York prog-rock group Coheed and Cambria apart, it’s their unmatched ability to tell a gripping story through their records. Their latest release, The Father of Make Believe, marks their eleventh concept album and the third instalment in their Vaxis series. With lead vocalist Claudio Sanchez also being a…
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We are already at the midway point in March, and this week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Our track of the week goes to Baker Boy, with “PEACEKEEPER”, an electrifying new single from the Yolŋu artist. It’s a high-energy pulsating track, that switches between Yolŋu…
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The Bearded Lady – Beardo to her friends – is a West End institution. It’s cozy 120 capacity space has played host to acts from across Australia and beyond, from live music to poetry slams, and life drawing classes to burlesque. But, like so many other small venues across the country, The Bearded Lady is…
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Pop-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Majelen, has today released her formidable debut album Stuck With You. The songs on the album have been inspired by love and relationships, and her passion for the Australian landscape. The album was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, where they were able to capture her incredible…
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PJ Harvey’s performance at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt was nothing short of transcendent. In an evening where the majestic backdrop of the Opera House met the raw energy of one of music’s most visionary artists. The sweeping views of Sydney harbour and the iconic sails of the Opera House, was the perfect setting as…
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Can you believe that the legendary Adelaide Beer and BBQ Fest is already 10 years old? To celebrate, we have the inside scoop telling us this year’s event is going to be bigger than ever, with Tim Finn, Wolfmother and The Chats headlining the musical entertainment. The venue has remained the same since 2015, undercover…
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since Soundwave Festival collapsed into a sinkhole of debt, doubt and dirt. Yes, really. And the only serious contenders to threaten to take its place have been Good Things and Knotfest. Sure, they scratch an itch, but none last longer than twelve hours, and neither did…
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I’ve said it before, but seeing artists grow and evolve from their earliest singles through to their debut album is one of my favourite things as a music fan. In the case of Mia Wray, this evolution has occurred on multiple fronts, from her songwriting and vocals, through to the content of her music and…
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While Cyclone Alfred shut down Brisbane over the weekend, Alexisonfire and Underoath didn’t leave their River City fans hanging. Their Riverstage show, originally scheduled for March 8th, was pushed back a week and is now a two-parter, taking over the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March. Canadian hardcore legends Alexisonfire always…
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The WOMADelaide music and dance festival kept the energy flowing on a hot Sunday evening in the Adelaide parklands. As the day drew to an end, there was simultaneously the driving London dance beats of DJ Paulette and the soothing and mesmerising synthesiser sounds from Nils Frahm at opposite sides of the park. Earlier in…
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We were lucky to get a mid-afternoon catch up with a sleepy Serge Pizzorno the day after their cracking first Melbourne show of the Australian tour. He chatted with us about finally being back in the country and his new(ish) role as front man of alt-rockers, Kasabian. How was Melbourne last night? It was amazing….
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After an overwhelming response to their massive 20-date Australian tour, Spacey Jane have just announced final shows in Brisbane and Sydney to meet the demand. With tickets flying out the door for previous ticket sales, the indie rock favourites are making sure no one in Brisbane and Sydney misses out this winter! The new dates…
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The warm weather hung around for the second day of WOMADelaide, nestled within the Adelaide Parklands. As the bats had their own dance party over stage 7, on the main stages the music was primed to make you move. Goran Bregović & His Wedding & Funeral Band bought Balkan joy to the stage. Dressed in…
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There’s only a few short weeks before Behind Crimson Eyes head out on their final tour, and we’ve just found out who’ll they’ll be bringing along for the ride. Perth metalcore act Patient Sixty-Seven and Melbourne nu-metallers The Last Martyr will be appearing at most dates, with a series of local bands rounding out each…
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Back in Australia for the first time in over a decade, UK alt-rockers Kasabian are on tour this week on the east coast. For anyone still tossing up about whether or not to grab a ticket, you’ll want to move fast, with multiple dates already sold out. With the original Sydney date selling out in…
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Set in Adelaide’s leafy botanic gardens, WOMADelaide has a legacy stretching back over 30 years. Bringing the best of world music, arts and dance over the Adelaide Cup long weekend, it is a destination for the faithful. From local bands such as Dojo Rise and Meena De Silva to the incredible voice and stage presence…
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Download Festival, acknowledged as the UK’s Premier Rock Festival, has dropped an incredible lineup for 2025. Amongst those in the latest release is Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. The festival showcases the best of rock and metal music at Donnington Park in Leicestershire, England, and will be held this year from the 13th to…
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Looking through someone’s record collection can be a great way to get a sense of their musical influences. But a guided tour provides deeper insights still. And while David Harrington’s Listening Party is surprisingly light on tunes, it provides enough context to function as a mini autobiography of the rule-breaking violinist and founder of Kronos…
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Perth’s Kings Park was graced with a special performance from PJ Harvey last week, as part of Perth Festival 2025. The set was split between haunting new material and beloved classics, opening with the ethereal “Prayer at the Gate” and weaving through tracks like “Seem an I” and “A Child’s Question, August”, Harvey delivering a…
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South by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) began in 2023, as an extension of the well known SXSW that originated in Austin Texas in 1987. The desire of bringing the annual program to Sydney was to reach creatives in the Asia-Pacific region, and to provide creatives with avenues to help reach their aspirations. Whether that be…
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The Boys In The Better Land are back in Australia and they’re better than ever. Back in the country supporting their Romance album, Fontaines D.C lit up a sold out Sydney Opera House Forecourt, treating fans old and young to a career spanning set. Now four albums deep and touring their universally acclaimed most recent…
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been slowly making his way towards the East Coast over the last few days, with the latest estimates suggesting he’ll be making landfall on the Sunshine Coast in the early hours of Saturday morning. With Brisbane music venues closing to protect staff, patrons, performers, and property, a slew of gigs have…
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In celebration of their ferocious 28th new album, Sorcs 80, the unstoppable Osees returned to Perth last week. Bringing their signature blend of garage rock, punk, and psychedelia to stages across the country this month, Osees stormed Freo.Social for a huge set that left the crowd reeling Tearing through tracks from Sorcs 80 – including…
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We’re kicking off March bracing for a cyclone and with ten more tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including one we premiered earlier in the week. Our first Track of the Week for the month goes to Los Angeles-based Aussie singer-songwriter Iluka with her new single “Woman Gone Mad”. Released…
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Fontaines D.C. a post-punk band formed in Dublin, Ireland played one of the best live shows Sydney has seen in a long long time on their ROMANCE Australian tour. After just being announced as Best International Group at the 2025 BRIT Awards, I would go further and call them the best band in the world!…
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If you have read just about any review of a JPEGMAFIA show, you’ll see that everyone uses the word ‘raw’ to describe the experience. I would know; I’ve used it every time I’ve reviewed his shows. It’s used because, at every show of his, you’ll find Peggy on stage alone – no crew hype man…
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Well, this is pleasantly familiar. Anyone who has seen Nils Frahm live before would be used to witnessing complete and utter ambient perfection. If you want to know if I enjoyed his latest sojourn down to Sydney Opera House, that’s the only sentence you need. Because it’s mighty difficult to describe just how staggering Frahm’s…
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Australian indie mainstay The Cat Empire are back with their highly anticipated 10th studio album! Known for their infectious blend of jazz, ska, funk, and rock, new release Bird in Paradise delivers the same vibrant energy and genre-defying sound that has made them a fan favourite for over two decades. Bird in Paradise follows on…
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Courteeners hail from Manchester and are one of Britain’s biggest indie rock bands. Last night, they graced Sydney’s Metro Theatre, playing to an enthusiastic crowd, packed with British fans. Kicking off with “Sweet Surrender” from their latest album Pink Cactus Cafe, the anthems followed with their fans singing their hearts out to all the classic…
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