News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Returning in 2026 for their first Australian headline run since 2017, prepare to witness American metal titans MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in all their dissonant glory next June, heading to arenas in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane joined by […]
Back in April 1995, Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price released “River of Love”, the first single from his much-loved album ‘Tamborine Mountain’, which followed in July of that year. The single, along with the album, made […]
The Memphis, Tennessee blues powerhouse Eric Gales reveals his smokin’ hot new single “You Shouldn’t Have Left Me.” The song drops on the day his new album, ‘A Tribute To LJK – a powerful and […]
Due to high demand, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour. The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits will bring reggae cheer to one of the city’s most iconic outdoor venues, Kings […]
Releasing their most dauntless album to date earlier this year, Melbourne’s THORNHILL are set to celebrate their 2025 opus BODIES on home soil next February, marking both their first Australian shows since the album’s release and also the group’s […]
Perth legends VOYAGER, U.S hardcore titans SHAIHULUD, death metal pioneers ABRAMELIN, Adelaide rising force FREEDOMOF FEAR, folk warriors VALHALORE, power metal masters SILENTKNIGHT, and the unhinged chaos of NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER. And it doesn’t stop […]
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals), Kyle Sipress (guitar), Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion), and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — have been tipped by Revolver for their ability to keep fans guessing two decades deep into […]
A foot-stomping anthem, bustling with lively instrumentals, acoustic warmth and stirring vocals, Losing Friends When You’re Older places you instantly in the room with the Pierce Brothers, capturing the duo’s infectious live energy while also lyrically detailing the […]
LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour, their first visit since 2013. […]
When REVOLVER, which is by every metric the world’s top heavy rock magazine, ran a comprehensive survey of music fans and critics, in search of the 5 Greatest Live Band Of All Time, the results […]
The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits is returning to Australia next summer as part of their Big Love World Tour. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will bring some reggae cheer back to our shores as […]
Their dynamic new single “Wonderful Wonderful” arrives Tuesday, 5 August, 2025 – a tempestuous exploration of desire and devotion that emerged from a storm-soaked night of creative intensity. Conceived on a honky-tonk piano during wild […]
With ten Grammy Awards between them, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers are known as some of the most innovative musicians on the planet. Sharing the stage with Curtis Mayfield before they could even drive, […]
Platinum-selling band Pierce The Veil will bring their highly anticipated I Can’t Hear You Tour World Tour to Australia in 2026, today announcing a national tour across April with special guests Movements and Jack Kays. The […]
The Disco-Punk band at the end of the world… ELECTRIC SIX return for The Greatest Hits Tour After sold out tours in both 2023 AND 2024… NOTHING CAN STOP Electric Six!!! An ELECTRIC SIX show […]
Australian rocker Cassidy Paris is thrilled to unveil her new single, “Stronger”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Cassidy commented on the new single: “This is a song about my experiences in life dealing with situations that […]
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 […]
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