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English outfit Courteeners announce March 2025 Australian Tour

Courteeners, one of the UK’s most iconic indie bands, are returning to Australia for an exciting 2025 tour. This marks the first time in several years that the band will be playing in Australia, and fans are in for a treat as the band brings their signature blend of raucous guitar anthems and heartfelt lyricism…

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What happened tonight at Sum 41’s penultimate concert in Toronto

After sadly having to cancel their Australian run of dates due to illness, Sum 41 are wrapping up their final world tour as scheduled this week in their hometown of Toronto*. While Thursday marks the actual “final” concert for the Ontario band, tonight was the first of two packed shows celebrating “The Setting Sum” in…

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These tickets remain for New Order’s Australian shows in March 2025

Last year, Synth pop pioneers New Order announced an Australian tour this March playing Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and two nights at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt. The shows at the Sydney Opera House have since sold out, but tickets still remain for the three other shows. At Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, GA tickets…

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Alpha Wolf announce 2025 regional tour

After opening circle pits across the East Coast at last year’s Good Things, Alpha Wolf have just dropped details of their upcoming regional tour – and it’s an absolute monster! Terrible Days Across Australia 2025 will see them headline a mammoth 20 dates at locations across regional Australia. And the Aussie metalcore act won’t be…

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There are still tickets left if you want see The Prodigy in Australia this February

The Prodigy are touring Australia. I honestly never thought I’d be writing that sentence again. The iconic, genre-less group last toured Australia just weeks before Keith Flint passed away in March 2019. With only Maxim, Liam and their keyboardist Leeroy left, it didn’t seem likely to see The Prodigy hit the stage again. And yet…

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Luke Combs battles the Brisbane elements to bring the years biggest party to Suncorp Stadium

On Friday afternoon Brisbane’s Bruce Highway became jammed on all sides, as swarms of ticket holders descended on the city while CBD commuters fought to get out. Congesting every conceivable entry towards Milton’s Suncorp Stadium, fans were queuing early for the first stop on country mega star Luke Combs’s record breaking stadium tour of Australia….

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Photo Gallery: Amyl and The Sniffers + Bob Vylan + Miss Kaninna – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (25.01.25)

Amyl and The Sniffers on their Cartoon Darkness World tour played to a sold out Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. The fans dressed for the occasion in their best pub rock outfit or tiny bikini and they were there to mosh, crowd surf and singalong to Amyl and The Sniffers punk rock anthems. Lead singer Amy…

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Rap icon Ice Cube is coming to Australia for two exclusive shows only

One in Sydney. One in Melbourne. L.A legend Ice Cube is no stranger to performing in Australia. He was just here two years ago with Cypress Hill, although he hadn’t been touring much before that. Anyone who saw Cube at those concerts would be surprised to hear he’s coming back so soon, and with a…

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Magnolia Park announce concept album VAMP

Orlando five piece Magnolia Park have just announced a new album, scheduled for release on April 11th. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming VAMP! The release will come to us through Epitah Records, and has been described as a neo-gothic concept album. VAMP is all about world-building and story-telling, with the band…

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New Music Discoveries 24th January: Krystal Rivvers, Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, Peter Capaldi, and more

Happy New Year! (It’s still January, so it counts… just!) For the first time this year we’ve added ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Kicking things off with our first Track of the Week of 2025 is Eora-based rock ‘n’ rollers Krystal Rivvers, with their new single “Sienna”. “Sienna” is…

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“That’s what art is all about” Slowly Slowly’s Ben Stewart talks their latest album Forgiving Spree

Hailing from Melbourne, Aussie rockers Slowly Slowly have been making waves in the music scene for almost ten years. They’ve played a multitude of festivals, supported titans like Red Hot Chilli Peppers and have charted twice on Triple J’s Hottest 100, with their 2019 single “Jellyfish” coming in at #57. Today, they release their fifth…

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Slowly Slowly’s Forgiving Spree is a masterful blend of freshness and nostalgia

Slowly Slowly have cemented themselves as one of the most dynamic forces in the Australian rock scene, and their fifth studio album, Forgiving Spree only further proves this. Forgiving Spree is Slowly Slowly in all their glory, showcasing their signature emotion al depth, intricate musicianship, and a maturity that reflects their evolution as a band. With a sprinkle of…

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Inhaler

Inhaler drop “A Question Of You” and announce biggest Australian tour yet

Inhaler have shared another glimpse of their upcoming album Open Wide with the release of a new single, “A Question Of You” and a suite of new Australian live dates for June. Though the tour might seem far away for now, we’re being held over with the third track unveiled from the Dublin quartet’s highly…

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Mallrat announces April Australian tour + new album

Having only just graced with a brand new track “Pavement”, Brisbane-born Mallrat (Grace Shaw) is gearing up for an April tour to celebrate her freshly announced album, Light hit my face like a straight right, dropping for all the lovers on 14th February. The album is an ode to Aussie suburbs and the poetry within that…

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Drunk Tank Pink

Shame announces Australian tour for February and March 2025

Last in the country in 2018 and now on the precipice of releasing their fourth album, legends Shame are headed back to Australia for a run of headline, supporting and festival slots. Slotting in to replace Wunderhorse in support of Fontaines DC on their own headline national tour, the five-piece post-punk band from England are…

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The Flaming Lips

Interview: Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips reflects on the enduring popularity of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

On the cusp of their upcoming Australian tour, I caught up with Wayne Coyne, the frontman of The Flaming Lips. We discussed the enduring popularity of their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, which has been celebrated for over 20 years. Coyne reflects on the song “Do You Realize?” and its transformation into a symbol…

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Photo Gallery: IDLES + Nation Of Language + Ecca Vandal – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (22.01.25)

IDLES conquered Sydney at a sold out Hordern Pavilion with a performance of the ages. The British band lead by singer Joe Talbot were a force to be reckoned with. Guitarist Lee Kiernan crowd surfed while playing and Mark Bowen fiery guitar work delivered high-energy and politically charged anthems. IDLES once again proved that they…

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Knotfest Australia announces 2025 sideshows, including Auckland headliner for Slipknot

Knotfest will return to Australia in just a few short weeks, with festival curators Slipknot topping the bill. Alongside the festival dates, Knotfest have just dropped a list of sideshows that will take place in the run-up. Amongst them are an Auckland show for headliners Slipknot, a Brisbane gig for A Day To Remember, and…

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Future Static blow the roof off Brisbane’s Black Bear Lodge

It’s Sunday night in the Valley and a line is forming outside Black Bear Lodge, the third stop on Future Static‘s Liminality tour. With the album dropping back in 2023 (check out our 5 star review HERE), both Future Static and fans alike have been waiting a while to celebrate this one. Aurateque were up first,…

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UK musical shapeshifter Moonchild Sanelly impresses with her latest album Full Moon

With tracks ranging from electronic, afro-punk, edgy-pop, kwaito, and hip-hop, UK dance music artist Moonchild Sanelly has released an incredible third album entitled Full Moon. It’s an upbeat beacon of life and hope that’s perfect for lifting your spirit. Moonchild sums up the feeling of the album best in her own words; “My last album Phases showed…

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Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols to tour Australia this year; playing Never Mind The Bollocks in full with Frank Carter

The iconic British punks Sex Pistols – with original members Steve Jones on guitar, Paul Cook on drums and Glen Matlock on bass – have announced they’re heading to Australia, for a set of shows never to be repeated in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Jones, Cook and Matlock will be joined by Frank…

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Meena de Silva

Meena De Silva discusses her musical journey leading to this year’s WOMADelaide appearance

Singer/songwriter Meena De Silva has been selected for this year’s Northern Sound System Academy program. Her debut album “Paid My Dues,” released in 2021, and her recent single “Love You Right with You,” are influenced by artists such as Rihanna and Beyonce. She shares her plans for future projects, including an EP and a piano…

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Queen of Rock and Roll Suzi Quatro kicks off her 40th Australian Tour

Suzi Quatro, the legendary rock icon, has just kicked off her monumental 40th anniversary Australian tour! This is the celebration of a career that’s spanned over four decades, defying generations, and redefining the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. From the moment she exploded onto the scene in the early ’70s, Suzi Quatro was more than…

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Dear Seattle

“It all just felt so good, like coming back home”
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 Brae Fisher of Dear Seattle talks their third studio album TOY

Making their debut in 2013, Dear Seattle quickly gained traction within the Aussie indie rock scene, opening for and playing beside a multitude of massive acts. Their 2017 single “The Meadows” racked up almost 6-million streams on Spotify, and 2019 saw them release their highly-anticipated debut album Don’t Let Go. Fast-forward to now, and they’re…

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Photo Gallery: Band Of Horses + Fait Accompli – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (15.01.25)

US Indie outfit Band Of Horses played an exclusive, one-off gig at Enmore Theatre on an electric stormy night in Sydney with singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell and the band delivering a set full of emotion and intensity. Kicking off with Ben Bridwell playing solo on keys and singing “St.Augustine” off Band Of Horses 2006 debut album…

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Dear Seattle

Album Review: Dear Seattle – TOY (2025 LP)

Dear Seattle release their third studio album, TOY, today- and it’s without a doubt their best yet. Forming in 2013, the group has made a name for themselves among the Aussie indie rock scene, and if you’re an avid gig-goer, then chances are you’ve caught them live a few times, whether it be a headline…

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Photo Gallery: Primal Scream + Gut Health – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (11.01.25)

Scottish band Primal Scream returned to a packed out Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and delighted their fans to a mix of classic and new songs from their vast catalogue. The charismatic Bobby Gillespie one of the great lead singers from the 199o’s had the crowd dancing like no tomorrow from the opening song “Swastika Eyes” all…

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Perth Summer: Three must-see gigs this February and March

February and March are serving up a killer lineup of live music in Perth, with a bit of something for everyone. The Perth Festival is almost upon us, and is packed with highlights, and here are three more tours that are touching down in WA in the next couple of months! Peach Pit Vancouver favourites…

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IDLES summer East Coast Australian tour about to kick off

British rock band IDLES return to Australia this January to play three shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to showcase their latest and fifth album TANGK released in 2024. IDLES will be playing their biggest theatres to date in Australia after winning fans with their powerful and chaotic performances across Australia from previous tours including…

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Nelly bringing his massive ‘Where Da Party At?’ world tour to Australia

Noughties nostalgia will be flowing all over some of Australia’s best venues this month when St Louis rapper Nelly brings his current world tour down under to celebrate a trip down memory lane. While many younger hip hop fans would have grown up with songs like “Ride With Me” and “Dilemma,” there’s a distinct bounce…

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