News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, are returning to Australia & New Zealand next March to mark their monumental 50th Anniversary! First formed in 1974, The Stranglers no bullsh*t attitude was embraced […]
Albany-raised pop-punk band State Champs have released a new music video for their track Too Late To Say. This song showcases a refreshing new sound for the group, bringing out their vulnerable side. While it […]
The sun hadn’t yet risen by the time a sold out RAC Arena in Perth welcomed Aussie MMA fans eager to watch a stacked UFC 305 unfold. It certainly delivered, with the event trading nail-biting decisions for highlight reel finishes. On the prelims, […]
Emotions were high during a heated UFC 305 press conference at Perth’s RAC Arena with Israel Adesanya looking visibly shaken by the event’s end. As expected, all eyes were on Adesanya and his opponent, UFC […]
UFC 305 Open Workouts Fight Week rolls on with the open workouts taking place in front of a capacity crowd at Crown nightclub. The fighters gave fans a sneak preview of what was in store […]
Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, make their long-awaited return to Australia for the First Time since 1992 as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour. Lead single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ reached #1 on […]
A Welcome to Country Ceremony at Perth’s Kings Park kicked off UFC 305 fight week as the fighters showed their respects to the traditional owners and custodians of the land that they will compete on […]
Off the back of a mammoth breakout year for the band in 2023, Nottingham pop punk gang As December Falls set their sights on conquering the East Coast of Australia next February on their first ever […]
Hot on the heels of the successful launch of their single ‘Ladder’ at The Bird in May, as well as a string of rocking shows including RTRFM’s Fremantle Winter Music Festival, Boorloo/Perth indie-rock band Bravo […]
Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have released their newest single Walking Pipebomb – out now via Pure Noise Records. A fast-paced, frenetic track, Walking Pipebomb is about those moments when you can no longer hold […]
Blending huge riffs with a powerful hook, Powder Chutes’ latest single is a snarling adrenalin-fuelled rock anthem for our times. July 26th sees Otago based rock band Powder Chutes release ‘Merchants’, an unapologetic balls-to-the-wall rock […]
Legacy Alive’s newest release “Hate Me” is a powerful shout against the jealousy and favoritism that many emerging artists experience on their journey. This single, along with the rest of the album was recorded and […]
On Sunday, 18th August, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Australia for UFC 305 as the sold out RAC Arena in Perth will again host the octagonal canvas of the world’s premier brand of Mixed […]
Two decades after ALIEN ANT FARM topped the charts worldwide with their singles Movies and Smooth Criminal (#3 and #1 on Australian Charts, respectively), you still cannot visit a rock club or turn on rock radio without hearing those songs blasted; […]
Boulder, Colorado primal rock trio THE VELVETEERS will join GRETA VAN FLEET on their Australian and New Zealand leg of their Starcatcher World Tour. Consisting of singer / guitarist Demi Demitro and drummers Baby Pottersmith and Jonny Fig (who […]
THE THE have released ‘Linoleum Smooth To The Stockinged Foot’, the second single from Ensoulment, their long-awaited new studio album out on earMUSIC on Friday, September 6. The song is co-produced by Matt Johnson and Warne Livesey and […]
In an iconic pairing, two of the most powerful voices in Australian music are ready to light up the stage together in a new Superstars Live Show set kick off in October 2024. In their […]
Perth alt-pop punks ColourMind are set to release a brand new single this week, with ‘Love is Blind’ scheduled to drop Friday 5th July. It marks a end of a chapter for the current line-up, […]
Black Kanyon emerges from the sun-bleached beaches of Perth, ready to shake the rock scene once again with their blistering new single “So Low,” the second release from their upcoming sophomore EP. The main riff […]
A soul-baring ode to being present in the moment, the brand new single California Sober out today from Sydney alternative trio Yours Truly is an empowered and engaging step closer to the group’s upcoming sophomore […]
AN EXCITING ARRAY OF MUSIC ACTS WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT STUNNING NORTH HEAD SANCTUARY, MANLY, FROM SEPTEMBER 13 Tickets on sale NOW! Embarking on its third year, much loved concert series Night At The […]
New Zealand unorthodox Death Metal legends Ulcerate have just released their mind-bending 7th album, “Cutting the Throat of God” and will be bringing it to stages across New Zealand and Australia this winter. Their amalgamation of dark, […]
Get ready to witness metal history in the making! Killswitch Engage, legends of modern heavy music, are set to bring their intense, soul-shaking live show to Australia this September. You can count the number of acts in […]
After countless nights fueled by the strongest of ales and the heaviest of riffs, it’s alive… 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! Behold! on Saturday November 9 at our new location of The Harts Mill, Port Adelaide, the re-birth […]
Prepare to be blown away by Avalanche’s latest hard rock anthem, ‘Armed To The Teeth’. This track delivers an unrelenting blast of pure rock fury, showcasing Aussie rock at its finest. Featuring searing, explosive guitars, […]
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