News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Bleak Squad is a new Melbourne four-piece comprised of true Australian art-rock royalty. Featuring Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque), Mick Harvey (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, The Birthday Party), Adalita (Magic […]
Wunderhorse are proud to share new single ‘The Rope’ following a sold-out UK tour which culminated in a triumphant stop at Alexandra Palace and the band’s debut appearance on Jools Holland, which was televised on […]
Bay Area legends TESTAMENT return to Australia this week for their first headline tour since 2010. Since emerging from the San Francsico Bay Area TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all […]
One of the world’s most enduring and loved bands Stereophonics have today announced their return to Australia for the first time since 2019, with their biggest ever tour – Australia Spring Tour 2025. It promises […]
Froth & Fury Fest returns in 2026, bigger, louder and bolder than ever. With a long-awaited debut in a new city, a legendary venue upgrade and two huge Saturdays of music, mates and summer festival […]
A warm and rousing new addition to the Pete Murray universe, today the beloved singer-songwriter shares a brand new single Home To Me. Embracing folk and country flavours into Pete’s trademark tranquility, Home To Me […]
In 2025, fourth time’s the charm for Dublin’s The Coronas, with the beloved rock trio set to return down under for a fourth year in a row this November. Gearing up to visit Melbourne, Sydney and […]
After cementing its reputation as South Australia’s premier heavy / alternative music festival, Froth & Fury Fest is proud to announce it’s officially expanding and heading West – partnering with the team at Soundworks Touring […]
Welcome to The Angels’ Go For Broke tour. For more than five decades, the legendary Australian band has never taken a backwards step. After marking their 50th anniversary in 2024, now comes a new tour celebrating […]
The Original Voice of SKID ROW Returns to Australia for a High-Octane Celebration of One of Rock’s Greatest Debuts! Rock legend Sebastian Bach, the unmistakable original voice of Skid Row, is set to reignite Australian […]
SOUNDS BY THE RIVER is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up for their massive outdoor show on the magnificent grounds of Mannum Golf Club. Sounds By The River will be headlined by one of the […]
LEGENDS ON THE LAWN is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up for their massive outdoor show. The next concert will be headlined by one of the world’s most iconic and spellbinding bands, Crowded House. They […]
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up for their massive outdoor shows. The next series will be headlined by one of the world’s most iconic and spellbinding bands, Crowded House. They […]
Melbourne hard hitters, Cicadastone are about to celebrate the one year anniversary of their latest album, Future Echoes which received brilliant reviews from the rock press including a 9/10 from The Hard Rock Show. The band followed up the release […]
Australia, prepare to witness beloved singer-songwriter and musician Diesel like never before, the talented roots rock guitarist is set to deliver an unforgettable live experience for fans this August, September, October and November. Offering a […]
Hardline Media are proud to announce from the Cold Dark Depths of the Russian forests, ARKONA, with special guests from the vast lands of Siberia, NYTT LAND, performing their SOUTHERN RITUAL in late September across Australia.. For the first […]
Australia and New Zealand will welcome two of the most distinctive voices in the Nordic music world when Eivør and Sylvaine (solo) join forces for an unforgettable tour across both countries in March 2026. Following […]
One of the most in-demand acts in modern alternative music, today Swedish violincore pioneers IMMINENCE announce their return to Australian shores, set to bewitch crowds across the country with a headline run this October. Ticking […]
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced his long-awaited return to Australian stages with The All Night Days Tour, celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut […]
One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma just released another killer track, this time in the shape of Heroes. Listen to Heroes here https://lnk.to/6FRL9k Frontman Dellacoma Rio says of the track; “‘Heroes’ is about […]
Dust off your dancing shoes, Wanderer is back baby!! The biennial Wanderer Festival takes place 4th-5th October 2025. There’s an abundance of news, starting with the line-up. Saturday Music Highlights She’s been in our hearts […]
After locking themselves away in a Perth studio for the better part of five months (third time’s the charm, apparently), Karnivool have resurfaced with purpose. Not that they’ll spell it out for you just yet. […]
Friday May 23, the pop-up Rock Club that pushes the boundaries of Hard Rock & red hot action in is back – Dingbats! If you love golden era Hard Rock in Hollywood style haunts then […]
Set to ignite Australian stages in 2025, California metalcore collective THE GHOST INSIDE return to Australia for their first headline tour in over a decade this October joined by special guest BLEED FROM WITHIN. Opening proceedings on […]
An inspired and energetic folk pop bop, today marks the arrival of a brand new single, Don’t Stop Dreaming, from Aussie singer-songwriter Flynn Gurry, also armed with an accompanying new music video. Penned during some […]
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