News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Rifleman is the new solo project from Superheist songwriter founder and guitarist, Richie “dw” Norton and breath of fresh air for fans of the heavy rock icon. With almost 30 years of ripping up […]
Ripping apart folk metal with a merciless assault, CLAIM THE THRONE return with their epic fourth album ‘ON DESOLATE PLAINS‘! To celebrate the release, the Perth veterans are bringing the new album around the […]
You might have seen him playing alongside Kilter in his live band, but now it’s time for TIMI TEMPLE to unleash his own intoxicating music, today announcing the release of his new single Sands […]
Claude Hay’s latest film clip single ‘Burn’ is loaded with political commentary. The song is inspired by the corporate greed of the coal seam gas fracking industry – which is an issue close to the […]
UNFD is excited to announce the signing of 2017’s break out band Introvert to its flourishing roster. Alongside the announcement, Introvert have dropped their brand new single “December”, which sees the Novocastrians deliver a raw alternative […]
Sometimes, the music really does do the talking. Melbourne psych rockers, Pretty City started from an incredible SXSW appearance in 2016, which saw them gain critical acclaim. “Only a few more people were fortunate enough to […]
The WAMAwards will see 38 winners revealed Thursday 2 November at the WAMAwards being held at the new Gate One Theatre at Claremont Showgrounds. Unfortunately Tired Lion have had to pull out of the event, […]
Lagerstein make way for Australia after successfully completing the epic 8 month voyage, conquering 97 taverns and 97 stages this year through Europe, with sights keenly set on their final Australian Tour of the […]
To complete a busy year on the road touring The Money War announce more end of year tour dates including a performance at The Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. The band recently […]
After selling out their very first headlining show at Wrangler studios, following that up with an almost sold out run of shows supporting Thy Art Is Murder, and then immediately hitting the road with Make Them […]
TOMMY EMMANUEL’S AUSTRALIAN GUITAR RETREAT AUGUST 2018 At the end of a hugely successful 2017 National tour, Tommy Emmanuel is proud to announce he will return to Australia in August 2018 for a unique opportunity […]
Perth band Gyroscope are pleased to announce their first studio recordings since 2010, with the release of their double A-side single, ‘Crooked Thought’ / ‘DABS’ (Universal Music Australia), out today. This is the first […]
Just when you thought WAMFest presented by Drug Aware couldn’t get any bigger, along comes the biggest ever Live Friday Showcases program… Introducing another 90+ acts joining the festivities, showcasing at 17 events, targeting […]
Melbourne’s The Omnific are today dropping the first djent-soaked video for single ‘Objets De Vertu’ – and announcing their brand new EP ‘Kismet’ will be released on Friday November 24 into iTunes/Spotify and Bandcamp. […]
Explosive indie rockers Eliza & the Delusionals are set to smash the remainder of 2017 with the announcement a new single and video, ‘Deep End’ and an east coast tour to celebrate. Eliza & the […]
A snappy narrative exploring comedic first impressions of ‘girls that they’ve met’ in bars or at parties, sees Stillwater Giants return with a killer attitude and rockier sound. Boasting a cacophony of energetic drums, this track […]
Following their award-winning lead-foot muscle car banger Ride Home, The Lockhearts have announced the pending release of their new single Goddamn Pretty from forthcoming album, Americana Doom Fuzz (slated for release in early 2018), with […]
Brisbane has a brand new melodic hardcore outfit – and their name is Mindful. The four-piece are today debuting their first track “Lex” along with a video! The track “Lex” is out now on […]
Dreamers Crime are today announcing that they are to release their brand new album ‘No Compromises’ on Friday November 17 – an album created and crafted by the Sydney band along with Stevie Knight […]
Legendary Australian heavy outfit Behind Crimson Eyes are teasing new music and a new era in their career which has already spanned over a decade. The 5-piece Melbourne, Victoria crew, who began in 2004, […]
After releasing their debut self-titled EP in July, which charted #5 on the iTunes rock charts, and #23 on the overall charts, Dear Seattle jumped in the van and drove around Australia on their […]
Bendigo hard rock four piece Black Aces have returned with their second album Anywhere But Here, set to be released worldwide on British label Off Yer Rocka on November 7th 2017. Co-produced by the […]
Swaggering, classic rockers The Velvet Addiction have released new single Stuck On You, the jamming lead track from their freshly announced debut EP ‘Volume 1‘ to be released on Friday, October 27.To celebrate the release of ‘Volume […]
There’s something about the sweetly melancholic indie rock of Fragile Animals that just tingles the spine. From their blissfully catchy-but-sombre melodies, to the exquisite daydreamy voice of singer Victoria Jenkins, the Sunshine Coast three-piece create […]
New Zealand experimental, atmospheric, post-metallers Spook The Horses will release their third album People Used To Live Here on November 10. Today the band release the video and first single from the album, Lurch. Watch […]
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