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Duff McKagan has shared LONGFEATHER, the latest single from his eagerly awaited third solo album, LIGHTHOUSE, arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. An official music video – directed by Connor Ellmann, Kuj Durollari, and Arben […]
It’ll be here before you know it. The 31st edition of Blues at Bridgetown, WA’s favourite springtime musical escape is rolling ‘round the corner with a three-day cruise of melodies and new memories. With great […]
Robben Ford is, without doubt, one of the most exquisite blues guitarists of all-time with a resume of collaborations reading like a veritable “who’s who” of musical greats. It is for this very reason he can call upon some […]
As the iconic hard rockers complete the Australian leg of their “THICKER THAN BLOOD TOUR” (featuring special guests Living Colour), they share a new video for “THE MASK,” from the much-praised new album “SIX.” “THE […]
It’s been a long time coming but Danny is so happy to announce that he will be playing some solo acoustic shows in the good ole US of A!! And he is very happy to […]
Due to overwhelming demand and following a sold-out 5 day stint, legendary rockers TESLA have added five additional shows to their highly-anticipated TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay […]
With only months to go before global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams touches down in Australia and New Zealand for his anticipated XXV Tour, excitement is reaching fever pitch. Announced today, fellow British singer-songwriter Gaz Coombes will join Robbie as a special guest on all […]
This December Australia’s love affair with the UK’s icon of literate pop, Lloyd Cole, returns to our shores following his 2019 sold out tour. Lloyd will tour to support his newly released album On Pain […]
In the Summer of ‘23, Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over 50 Years of Hits including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with […]
YOU AM I, the beloved Australian rock band with enough awards, stats, runs on the board, and shows under their belt to enter legend status, have announced a range of live dates nationally this November […]
Adelaide based classic Hard Rock/Stoner Rock outfit Loaded Billy have released their highly anticipated debut album called ‘Legend’, which was premiered via Metal Roos. The band have also announced that they will be playing a launch show at The Gov in […]
Platinum-selling alternative-industrial rockers FILTER announces their first headline shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000 as part of The Algorithm World Tour. The Australian tour, starting in April 2024, follows a 6-month-long trek that crisscrossed […]
Rising and ever-vibrant 4-piece Scarborough-based rockers This House We Built release their brand-new single, Nobody’s Fool, accompanied by an imaginative, fun video that gives a glimpse of the Eighties as seen through the eyes of kids today. “This […]
Gypsy’s Kiss are proud to release a brand-new single, ‘Better Than Me’, accompanied by a music video. The visuals seamlessly blend footage from their energetic live performances in Lublin, Poland during October 2022 and June […]
Brave Rival, the musical sensation known for their debut album “Life’s Machine” and electrifying live performances, is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Following two years of captivating tours and critical acclaim, the Blues Award […]
Such is the legacy and impact of The Butterfly Effect that their shows in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Melbourne for the 20th Anniversary tour of their landmark debut album, Begins Here, have SOLD OUT! New Shows for […]
Like many songwriters, the recent ‘world gone mad years’ gave producer, singer-songwriter, guitarist Jeremy Edwards, a chance to slow down on the shows, and focus on the prose. “2021-22 was a prolific time for me […]
Get ready and prepare to rock! Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are returning to Australia in February 2024 to perform three very special “Let There Be Rock” events in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne celebrating […]
Disco Superstars BONEY M Featuring Maizie Williams return for The Farewell Tour. Performing all their Greatest Hits including Rasputin, Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Gotta Go Home, Rivers Of Babylon, Brown Girl In The Ring, Sunny […]
THE MARK OF CAIN FORCED TO RESCHEDULE OPENING DATES OF ILL AT EASE LIVE TOUR DATES DUE TO ROAD CYCLING ACCIDENT. REVISED DATES ANNOUNCED Due to serious injuries sustained from a road cycling accident to bass […]
Following the recent release of his critically acclaimed solo album ‘SONGS FROM THE BLUE ROOM’, Thunder guitarist and songwriter LUKE MORLEY takes to the road in January 2024 for a six-date UK tour that will […]
As The Waifs hit the halfway point of their mostly sold-out fifty-date Australian tour, they are thrilled to announce new shows for Geelong fans on, Friday 10th of November at Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts […]
“Did I dream you or are you dreaming me now? As your waking thoughts gradually take over as old dreams are ultimately forgotten and lost…” THE HARMONY CODEX isn’t like other records you’ll hear this […]
Nile Rodgers & CHIC today announce a limited exclusive run of headline dates around Australia this October. This complements their already announced headline appearances at Harvest Rock in Adelaide and at the Melbourne International Jazz […]
In 1995, The Mark Of Cain released their breakthrough album Ill At Ease. 28 years later and 20 years since its last physical release, Cooking Vinyl Australia are proud to announce the first-ever vinyl release […]
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