News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Eora/Sydney-based alt-rock shapeshifters RedHook are launching into 2024 with one of their heaviest singles to date in ‘Scream 2’ – produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic) and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore). Conceptualised […]
After spending 2023 releasing their first new music since 2018’s debut album ‘No Chaser’, Ablaze are back and tearing straight into 2024 with a new single and tour! Intent on showcasing the band’s diverse writing […]
Boasting a lethal combination of razor sharp musicianship and blisteringly catchy anthems, Audio Reign are the epitome of classic heavy rock. After rocking the nation over the last several months with tracks like Motorway, Last […]
Australia, are you ready for round 2? While it’s been less than a year since beloved UK alt-rockers Nothing But Thieves were last down under for an entirely sold out run, the band are returning […]
All This Filth, the dynamic and trailblazing music group known for their industrial tinged groove metal sound and impassioned lyrics, recently set the stage ablaze with the announcement of their signing with US record label Brutal […]
JamArt, the dynamic alternative metal project led by the visionary Ersh On, will pull all your heart strings with their latest single, Floors, from the highly anticipated album, OmiNoUS which is scheduled for release on […]
Ten years in the game brings with it a sense of maturity. Unbound by any defined genre of metal, FLAMING WREKAGE is a force stronger than the sum of its parts. Bringing a staggering range […]
Following the release of the ‘Time to Fly’ EP, the Brad Cook Trio, affectionately known as BC3, emerged as a testament to Brad’s unwavering commitment to rock music. Infused with retro guitar mastery and classic […]
“Looks Like,” marks the commencement of Black Kanyon‘s second EP, set for release in 2024. It deviates from their usual style by infusing an upbeat vibe while still embracing their love for heavy riffs, massive […]
Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Nash will launch his first solo headline tour […]
The mighty Bring Me The Horizon kick off 2024 with the release of a mammoth new single Kool-Aid, out now via RCA/Sony Music. The official video for Kool-Aid will follow the release. The band had […]
Sunday, 7th January (Free entry) 2.00pm. Garden Party Blues Featuring Tony Shergold, John Howard, John Talati, Adele De Marchi. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of laid back blues music. Tuesday, 9th January 7.30pm. Blue […]
As punk as pink can be. Naoko, Atsuko and Risa make the sugar rush for the stage as these gigantors of Japanese astropop punk fire up their quatro decade plus power packs and rocket to […]
Cut from the same beer-stained cloth as the greats, UK stoner rock metal act ORANGE GOBLIN are still riding high and leading the pack in ‘balls to the wall’ heavy metal thunder. Emerging amid the […]
The eighth outing of Mind Warp Pavilion’s tribute to the genius that is David Bowie which is only weeks away now – they hope you can join them for more Bowie love from over 30 […]
Bravo Inferno are back with a hooky new acoustic single, “Again.” One of the band’s guitarists, Craig, takes on lead vocalist responsibilities for the first time, and what is delivered is a poignant narrative of […]
‘Twisted’ was written to inspire courage. And the music video is a celebration of courage, living and loving, complete with a debaucherous party, mirror balls and a galavant around the empty streets of Perth – […]
Gerrard Allman Events is delighted to announce the return of guitar badass Samantha Fish to Australia in May 2024; this time bringing outlaw country maverick Jesse Dayton, her collaborator on the now Grammy Award nominated […]
From the team that brought you, We Will Rock You WA, Priscilla The Musical Perth, Platinum Entertainment WA is excited to announce Venue 360 – Perth’s Newest LIVE Performance Space! Featuring state-of-the-art technical equipment plus […]
Emerging from Sydney’s underground music scene in 2002, Nobody’s Fool have been producing unapologetically dirty rock ‘n roll in the vein of AC/DC, Skid Row and Led Zeppelin, fuelled by adrenaline and raw energy for the better part of 20 years now. […]
Covid has struck this Saturday’s Rukus line-up for with Ashes of Autumn forced to withdraw due to illness… but fear not as OJAY have jumped in at the eleventh hour. The event celebrates Rockaria’s 10th […]
“They may take our venue, but they will never take our riffs!” or whatever William Wallace said. There has been a change of venue. KILLFEST will now be held at the Kilmore Memorial Hall on […]
The trajectory of success and profile Perth’s South Summit have been enjoying over the past two years has made them one of Australia’s most exciting new bands. Their fusion of indie and rock sounds, woven […]
The year is not yet over, and Virgin Mary Disco are taking no prisoners. 2023 has seen the release of two brand spanking new singles from the up-and-comers, and they continue the onslaught with the […]
Handsome Tours is thrilled to announce that punk legends mclusky will be returning to Australia in January 2024 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough sophomore record, mclusky do dallas. “Bad luck and self-sabotage stopped these cult […]
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