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In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures. At […]
Cardinal Black, the Welsh-formed trio of frontman Tom Hollister, guitarist Chris Buck, and drummer Adam Roberts – today releases their new single “Need More Time” – featured on the band’s new studio album Midnight At The Valencia, out […]
The Dead Daisies are turning up the heat with the release of their latest single, “Boom Boom”—a gritty, hard-hitting take on the John Lee Hooker classic. Out today via SPV GmbH Germany, the track is […]
Black Stone Cherry and Mascot Records have released ‘This is Black Stone Cherry’s RSD Album. The Band Really Likes It’ to all DSPs today. The compilation was released in physical configurations tied to Record Store […]
Perth Blues-Rock trio Art of Dysfunction have today released a brand new single. ‘Trouble’ is written from the perspective of addiction and having that devil on your shoulder always trying to seduce you into those […]
After a mammoth 2024 and 2025 single Chasing Hearts, Western Australia’s DICE waste no time returning with new single ‘Alter Ego‘, out now via Tone City Records. With echoes of The Killers, Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club, […]
PUNK ROCK FACTORY bring everything you love about 1990s/2000s punk rock and deliver the classics and hit songs we all know the words to; like you’ve never heard them before. The band has redefined pop-culture […]
One of Australia’s most revered artists, Paul Kelly is set to perform his largest ever headline shows to date this August/September – proudly presented by Frontier Touring and Triple M. In a tour update, Frontier […]
Dharawal/Wollongong garage-punk outfit HOON today announce their new album ‘Speed and Fatigue‘, out Friday, May 30, alongside an upcoming extensive European Tour. To mark this exciting announcement, the band has unleashed the first taste of the record with […]
Flawless hard rockers, The Zep Boys with hypnotic front man Vince Contarino and the Kashmir Orchestra, ignite the Perth Crown Theatre in Zeppelin Soars Again on Saturday 21st June, with special guest Belle Hendrik channelling […]
Perth-based 70’s infused rock ‘n’ rollers The Satisfaction have been making some serious noise in the last 18 months. They are a band on the up and at an alarming, with a live show to […]
Indie rock favourites Ball Park Music are set to join the Oasis Live ‘25 Australian Tour, supporting the UK legends on the most anticipated tour of the year. The Oasis Live ’25 world tour will […]
Celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray is set to release his powerful new album Heartbreak City on June 13, 2025, via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa. To mark the announcement, McCray […]
Canadian metal legends ANVIL have released a brand new music video from their latest album One and Only, just ahead of their 2025 U.S. tour, which kicks off on April 17th in Portland, Maine. The video was shot […]
Following the success of their latest single ‘Come Alive’, released on April 4, Australian alt-rock band Vermantics, have dropped the video clip to accompany the track. ‘Come Alive’ has collected rave reviews and received high […]
Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet! Riding high off the strength of their previous releases, Find A Better Way and Restless, The Commoners […]
Globally renowned Australian artist Xavier Rudd unveils his latest single, “Where to Now” available now on all major streaming platforms (via Salt. X Records/Virgin Music Group). Honest, raw, and reflective, “Where to Now” explores the […]
SCARY KIDS were at the vanguard of the post-hardcore boom of the 2000’s, not just as pioneers of a sound that lay the foundations for so many bands that followed, but also for their incredible […]
The Zac Schulze Gang have won “Young Artist of the Year” at last night’s prestigious UK Blues Awards 2025 that were held in at The Stables in Milton Keynes, England. “We are honoured to have won the ‘Young […]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their 27th album Phantom Island, out June 13th, and share its lead single ‘Deadstick‘. If you’re worried that, 15 years and 26 albums into their epic quest, polymorphous psychedelic […]
This fall, shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run kicks off September […]
ALPHA WOLF are thrilled to unveil the local support acts for their Terrible Days Across Australia regional tour kicking off next month with special guests MALEVOLENCE (UK) and ZUKO, and announce the Narre Warren show is sold out […]
Rock n Roll Hall of fame inductees and legends of rock, ZZ Top, are thrilled to announce Australian singer, songwriter and guitar slinger, Dallas Frasca, as support on the 2025 Australian dates for The Elevation […]
British blues-rock phenom Joanne Shaw Taylor digs deep on her latest single, “Look What I’ve Become”—a haunting reflection on addiction, isolation, and the moment of choosing whether to fight or let go. The gripping new […]
Luke Morley has released his second single, ‘Natural High,’ from his forthcoming album, ‘Walking On Water,’ alongside a vibrant new music video. This uplifting track encapsulates the sheer joy of being alive strolling down a […]
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