Put on your black eyeshadow and grab your wolf masks because Japanese pop-metal favourites BABYMETAL are coming! Last Wednesday the band announced that they will be heading to Australia this June for their debut headline run as part of their World Tour 2023. Performing at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, Hordern Pavilion in Sydney and…
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I’ve been fortunate to see Florence + The Machine five times, and every time it’s been one of the best two-hour experiences of my year. This time was no different. Returning to the country for the first time in more than four years, Florence Welch and co greeted the Sydney crowd like old friends and…
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Sitting Down is a 4-piece psych-pop band from Newcastle, and they’ve been building their fan base since the release of their debut EP, Pilot, in 2022. They are about to release their new track, the dreamy “You Dont Want To Be Alone Anymore”. The track is infused with beach-vibes, featuring some sweet guitar hooks and…
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New York pop-punk trio Against the Current have been simmering away as ones to watch and it’s about time the rest of the world gets a taste. After rising to fame with their Riot Games collaboration “Legends Never Die” (the League of Legends World Championship theme) in 2017, the band have since amassed hundreds of…
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Punk rock riot grrrl legends Bikini Kill reformed and not seen in Australia since the 90s played the Sydney Opera House for the first time last night. They were led by iconic singer Kathleen Hanna and original members Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox. Powering away through their set list, the newly renovated Sydney Opera House…
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Melbourne pop-punk five-piece This Space is Ours have shared their new single “Apology” with us ahead of its official release tomorrow. Recorded between Pony Music, Studio Delos and United POP in Melbourne, “Apology” is This Space is Ours’ second collaboration with accomplished producer Beau McKee (Earth Caller, Between You & Me). Driving drums with an…
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The mood of a multi-day festival seems to evolve over the course of the event. The first day is normally frantic as everyone is excited and trying to find their bearings. Second day is more sombre as heat and exhaustion start to take their toll. “How will we last all four days?” But the third…
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Melbourne came alive with love on Thursday night as Norwegian sensation AURORA closed out her sold-out run of shows on ‘The Gods We Can Touch’ tour, in Australia. The location was a perfect choice, with AURORA and her band’s performance fitting the beauty of St Kilda’s Palais Theatre unquestionably complimenting her style and tone. The…
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AURORA closed out The God’s We Can Touch tour with a whimsical blend of humour, meaning, and fun on Thursday night. Alongside her opener “Blusher”, the night went off without a hitch and was a fantastic way to see off the tour.
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California emo quartet Movements have cemented themselves as one of the most loved acts in their field, and they’re ready to break some boundaries. The band are currently on a largely sold-out co-headline tour of Australia with British punks Boston Manor, which will see them play an impressive eight dates across the country – the…
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Warm weather in the high 20’s and a capacity crowd in the tree-covered Botanic Park meant that many people were searching for rest in the shade. But that didn’t slow the energy of the performers. Whether it was the melodious sounds of Pandit Ronu Majumdar & Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh over at stage 7 or the…
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After a couple of smaller WOMAD festivals during the COVID pandemic, this year, WOMADelaide is back at full steam and the sold out crowd appreciated it. The mood in the air was one of jubilation and celebration. There is just so much to see and do that it is impossible to see it all. Decisions…
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After debuting its Launceston component in 2019, it’s a shame that Mona Foma – so often associated with its decade+ engagement in Hobart – had to momentarily stall its grind (as did the rest of the art scene) when a certain pandemic gloomed over the globe. In 2023, it’s more than making up for lost…
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Alice Phoebe Lou on tour for the first time in Australia played a sold out Oxford Art Factory supported by the talented Gabriella Cohen solo. Singer-songwriter Alice born in South Africa, based in Berlin, Germany is not new to the music scene having released four studio albums and her 2016 song “She” being shortlisted for…
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This week we’ve added a further ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “CooCool” from the ever cool and creative Irish singer, songwriter and producer Ròisín Murphy. Produced by German electronic artist DJ Koze, “CooCool” heralds Murphy’s signing to record label Ninja Tune. It’s…
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Today we have the premiere of the emotive “Love Hurt” from Meanjin/Brisbane indie-rock artist Sam Syrah. Sam Syrah is the solo project for Sam Shepherd, joined with friends from bands such as Juno and Port Royal. “Love Hurt” showcases the versatility of the artist. His previous track, “Philosophy” had an Arctic Monkey’s inspired groove, and…
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The queues outside the Enmore Theatre as doors opened were indicative that even a Tuesday night, after two of the hottest days in years in Sydney and World Pride only just in the rear-view mirror, wasn’t going to stop the rabid Carly Rae Jepsen fans from turning out and partying. You may be excused for…
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Angel Olsen was made for the Sydney Opera House. As part of her All Mirrors tour of Australia, the 36-year-old singer-songwriter presented a beautiful performance that really iterated how formidable the Concert Hall has become for live music. And while this can be attributed to many factors, no less Angel Olsen’s ethereal and incisive tunes,…
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Carly Rae Jepsen returned to Australia on her The So Nice Tour and performed all her hits to a sold out Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Carly showed all her star quality, delighting her fans with a dazzling performance. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the images.
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Georgeous guitars and an uplifting mesage is at the core of “Love Is So Easy”, the romantic new single from Darkinjung/Central Coast-based indie-folk artist Joel Leggett. We are thrilled today to have the exclusive first listen of this glistening ode to the joy of love. “Love Is So Easy” is a song imbued with gratitude and…
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Try and find me a harder working band that Australia’s own Kingswood. They are in the midst of a run of 120+ shows across Australia giving fans the opportunity to listen to the tunes off Home, the record they have just released. Home features rich story telling, some sweet guitars and beautiful harmonies. From the hopefull…
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The Backstreet Boys have been waiting three years to finish off their DNA World Tour. And, for those fans who have been holding on to their tickets it was more than worth the wait. Cementing themselves as the best-selling boy band of all time, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson…
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Since the announcement and indefinite postponement of his original tour dates in 2020, Aussie fans of pop megastar Harry Styles have been on quite the ride. Tour postponement after tour postponement, a new album, a tour cancellation, and, then – at long last – a tour announcement for Love On Tour. The last time Styles…
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The Smashing Pumpkins are bringing The World Is A Vampire Festival to Australia this April. They will be playing in ten different cities across the country, and have a stellar lineup in what will be an incredible day out. Updated: 3/3/22 There are a number of changes from the original announcement. We’ve done our best…
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Playing to sold out shows across Australia, it was Sydney’s turn last night to revel in the indie rock genius of lo-fi Californian rock legends Pavement, supported by an impressive performance by Melbourne band Floodlight. Inside the Enmore Theatre we were transported straight back to the 90s, which for many in the crowd may have…
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Singer/songwriter Grace Woodroofe has re-emerged after a hiatus of eight years, and we’re so pleased she is back. You might remember her from her previous moniker, R.W. Grace. “Beginning” is the first track back from Grace, and it was written as she emerged from the trauma of a long-term relationship. “Beginning” has lush folk/pop sensibilities,…
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As we roll into March, we’ve added ten new songs to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week is “Messed Up” from Holy Holy and features rapper Kwame. Holy Holy are a band that are always willing to experiment with new sounds and directions. They’ve certainly done that in…
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Indie singer/songwriter Katie Wighton is today releasing “Narcissist”, her latest glistening earworm, a visceral riposte to an ex-partner. “Narcissist” follows on from the catchy “Take You Home” which was released late in 2022. We’re thrilled today to be have the first viewing of the video for this cracking new song. You might know Katie from…
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Sydney/Eora indie-pop artist Sarah Yagki has today returned with her sophomore EP I Love You, I Lied just a year on from her debut EP A Love, That’s Dying. Intimate storytelling and infectious melodies navigate themes of love and loss across five personal tracks, including the heartfelt title single. This emotive songwriting process is a…
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Charley Crockett played his first ever gig in Australia at Sydney’s The Metro Theatre and he didn’t disappoint. He was supported by local Sydney darlings Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys. Caitlin drank all the tequila, broke hearts, won hearts and was without doubt the perfect support act for the Texan. Charley and his band…
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