News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and you’re all invited to the party. To celebrate his landmark album For The Working Class Man, JIMMY BARNES is hitting the road for the Working Class […]
Get ready to Rock Hard! Phil and Tish are turning it up to 11 with two massive nights of Australia’s best hard rock at the very first Rock Hard Festival at Woodshed. They will be […]
UK rock juggernauts DON BROCO are charging into a bold new era with the release of their explosive new single Cellophane, out now via their new label home, Fearless Records. The track launches alongside the […]
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, have announced November / December Australian dates for their Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary […]
Australian rock heavyweights Palace of the King make a triumphant return with their blistering new single “Birds of a Feather”, out August 1, and launching with back-to-back headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Written by […]
Due to overwhelming demand, THE PLOT IN YOU today announce a venue upgrade for their 2026 Melbourne show, with Brisbane and Chelsea Heights completely sold out ahead of the band’s headline Australian run next January. Joined […]
FROTH & FURY FEST 2026 IS HERE! Fan Made. Fan Owned & Fan Proud! Western and South Australia — Froth & Fury is charging into town. For too long you’ve been left out of the […]
Australian alt-punk band ColourMind make a welcomed return with a powerful new line-up and a blinding new single, ‘Trauma’. The pacey punk cracker captures the essence of a band in transition while also keeping it […]
Calling all emerging Aussie country artists – Ridin’ Hearts wants YOU! We’re beyond excited to launch Ridin’ Starts 2025. In partnership with APRA AMCOS, we’re searching nationwide for the brightest up-and-coming talent in Australian country […]
MONSTR, the all-new Australian supergroup featuring Taxiride’s Jason Singh, The Superjesus’ Stu Rudd, Dragon’s Pete Drummond, and The Screaming Jets’ Jimi Hocking, is set to ignite stages with a powerful homage to the legendary MTV Unplugged […]
Parabelum is a heavy metal force forged in the underground heat of Western Australia. Loud, melodic, and precise, they’ve carved out a sound that’s both nostalgic and devastatingly fresh. Led by a female guitarist whose […]
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 […]
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