News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Roll up, roll up and prepare for the most ambitious undertaking by any band in Australian touring history in 2026! In an Australian first, the circus is coming to town next February and March when […]
Prolific singer, guitarist and songwriter Brett Wood continues his ascent as a solo artist, releasing his sumptuous sophomore single Eyes from his forthcoming debut album. An undeniable pillar in the Australian music community, with his […]
As EMO stalwarts The Spill Canvas prepare to bring their long-awaited tour to Australian shores for the first time alongside The Juliana Theory, fans can expect more than just a nostalgic set. It’s a celebration […]
Naarm/Melbourne’s fierce and unflinching post-punk outfit The Maggie Pills have just announced their sophomore record ‘Hearts Enduring Lingering Loss‘ – due out Friday, August 22, via Cheersquad Records & Tapes. Pre-Order Album HERE. Alongside this […]
Melbourne’s own HZED have unleashed their emotionally charged and electrifying new single ‘Heartbreaker’ across all major streaming platforms. Raw, powerful, and unforgettable, ‘Heartbreaker’ is the song that’s bound to break hearts and blow minds and […]
How does one fittingly celebrate three decades, zero line-up changes, six studio albums and a legacy for authenticity and colossal acclaim? For beloved Australian rockers Jebediah, their 30th anniversary celebrations in 2025 are set to […]
British pop rock band Transvision Vamp are bringing their 80’s smash hits down under for the first time in almost three decades. Headlining cities across Australia in February 2026, the group will be playing the […]
It’s official. A new Karnivool chapter begins. “Drone” is the first new piece of music from the band in four years and it’s out now. As with everything Karnivool does, “Drone” is very much worth […]
They’re back! Due to high demand, and the success of their previous tour run, iconic Australian band Pseudo Echo are extending their national tour to include regional shows. Fans can relive the songs and sounds […]
It gives us great pleasure to announce that Western Australia’s beloved springtime musical adventure, Blues at Bridgetown, is back for 2025 with an unforgettable weekend’s worth of music, melodies and new memories from Friday-Sunday, November […]
UK indie icons Kaiser Chiefs have today announced their return to Australia this November, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their seminal record, Employment, one of the best-selling UK debut albums of all time. It will be their first visit to these […]
Due to incredible demand, JD FORTUNE has added a string of new shows to his ‘’Plays The Best Of INXS’’ Australian Tour! Melbourne sees a 2nd show added at The Palms at Crown, while Adelaide […]
HARDLINE MEDIA are proud to present, German Goth Metal pioneers LORD OF THE LOST, who will hit Aussie shores in February 2026. LORD OF THE LOST – A name that over the last 15 years has embedded […]
Blues powerhouse Eric Gales will return to Australia this November for a full national tour. Joining Eric is an incredible line up of local artists, they are: BRISBANE Dana Gehrman A local guitar-slinger and singer, Dana Gehrman […]
TEG VAN EGMOND announced today that AC/DC will return to tour Australia this November and December for the first time since 2015, for the 2025 POWER UP Tour! Much to the delight of legions of […]
Melbourne vocalist, Karly Jewell has released her second full length album, There’s A Jewell In Town! One of Melbourne’s most powerful rock voices, Karly is captivating audiences globally with her dynamic sound and heartfelt performances. Her musical […]
Australian indie-rock royalty British India share their first new music in eight years in ‘The Gospel of Luke’ and announce an extensive, 14 date Australian Tour for September and October. The blistering new song also […]
Hardline Media are proud to announce for his first time in Australia, the legendary, iconic, internationally influential and multi million record-selling artist, ULI JON ROTH, on his “Best of Scorpions + More” world tour. Uli will be […]
Meanjin/Brisbane-based petalcore outfit Torizon announce their debut EP ‘Meliora‘, out on Friday 19 September, alongside East Coast tour dates. To mark exciting news, the group reveal their impassioned single ‘Sober‘, produced and mixed by Kalen Austin, and mastered by Mike Kalajian, Rogue Planet Studios (Bad […]
With news of their their much-awaited, brand new album Sink Ya Teeth In, which drops worldwide on August 1, and their official album launch show locked in for Saturday August 9, Melbourne rockers Ablaze have added […]
4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz announces his return to Australia as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour presented by TEG Live. From 18 November […]
Phantom Island marks the band’s second release on their own p(doom) records label, and sees our intrepid heroes add a new dimension to their ever-evolving song craft, embracing the symphonic and embroidering their tangles of […]
What you are about to listen to is ‘Walking’ and ‘Waterfront Blues’, the new double A-sided single from Dave Favours & the Roadside Ashes. The A-side ‘Walking’ is a cover of the Eastern Dark classic […]
MG Live and Frontier Touring are excited to announce second Melbourne and Sydney shows for Leon Thomas as part of his MUTTS DON’T HEEL World Tour, following huge demand for tickets. Leon will now perform […]
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 […]
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