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Rock and roll legend Paul Rodgers releases his highly-anticipated new single, “Take Love.” Following “Living It Up” as the second single from Rodgers’ forthcoming album Midnight Rose, “Take Love” reminds listeners why he is one […]
Ghost Hounds have released their blues-rock-fueled album First Last Time via Gibson Records, HERE. The 10-track album features singles “Last Train To Nowhere,” “Make It Shake,” and “Dirty Angel,” which have received praise from American […]
The combination of guitar trio The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel join forces to create a match made in guitar heaven in recording and re-imagining the Johnny Cash classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” When approaching the […]
After the release of their very successful self-titled album Beyond The Black, which was released in January 2023 the band now share the brand new single ‘Call My Name’ with their fans. Beside that BEYOND THE […]
PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT make a triumphant return to Australia to perform both New Order and Joy Division’s famed Substance compilations, sequentially and in their entirety in Australia and New Zealand in May 2024. […]
Prepare to have your mind Institutionalized Australia. The one and only Suicidal Tendencies will be bringing their ‘Still Cyco Punk After All These Years’ tour to our shores for the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, […]
Taking aim at those who doubted her return to songwriting & performing post-pregnancy, 51st Avenue’s Alynnis Zizza is empowered, fierce & forthright in their new single ‘Mind Your Own’. Pulling sonic inspirations from artists such […]
Constructing dreamy indie pop soundscapes is something that Sydney’s Jet City Sports Club are masters of, at this stage of their career. Quickly winning hearts of new fans in 2022 with releases such as ‘Green […]
90ivy, the Sydney-based four-piece indie-rock outfit renowned for their “happy-sad songs for happy-sad people,” shares their anticipated new single, ‘Public Displays of Deflection.’ This is the first taste of their forthcoming 3rd EP, marking a […]
Germany’s hottest band, FEUERSCHWANZ, have released their long-awaited brand-new studio album, Fegefeuer, today! Successor to the #1 charting (Official German Album Charts) full-length Memento Mori (2021), Fegefeuer received great attention prior to its release, with […]
After selling-out a number of theatres on his tour last spring, R&B-soul-country crooner Teddy Swims returns to Australia this winter. A performer who brings honeyed soul with raucous rock energy that’s wrapped together with tasty […]
Psychedelic rock legends The Brian Jonestown Massacre return to Australia in 2023 bringing favourites and as ever, new material from their storied career. Lead by the singular visioned drive of Anton Newcombe and a revolving […]
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce its next series of dates for the 2024 season from one of Australia’s most sought-after summer festivals. These iconic outdoor shows will take place centre stage in Mornington, Yarra […]
Californian punk rock band THE BRONX have today announced their return to Australia in November 2023 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their first album The Bronx (I). They will be joined by special guests CIVIC (Aus) and […]
Live Nation & Mellen Events are are thrilled to announce the return of The War On Drugs to Australia and New Zealand for the first time since 2018. With special guests Spoon, plus Indigo Sparke, the band will tour […]
Resilient, London-based, Fedora-sportin’ British Blues-Rocker, Jack J Hutchinson (described by Classic Rock Magazine as “a real rock contender”) releases his first single ‘Constellations’ from his brand-new 10-track album, ‘Battles’ and shares its accompanying video. Planet Rock praised his “… gritty, honest […]
The Whitlams Black Stump Band refashions Tim Freedman’s biggest hit as a three minute slice of banjo bliss – “No Aphrodisiac”, the ARIA Song of the Year in 1998, and JJJ Hottest 100 No. 1 […]
Hillbilly Vegas released their newest single “Down The Honkytonk”, as well as, their new album The Great Southern Hustle today via TLG/INgrooves. Steve Harris, the band’s vocalist, says “This song is so special to us. […]
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have released a video for their new single ‘Hammer and Dance’. The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, Kings Of The Asylum, which will […]
Sydney rockers Whiteford recently announced their association with YouTube sporting sensation Savage Speedball with their track, I’m Alright becoming the sports official song. The band have just released a new video for the track, which you can […]
Following their February 2023 UK tour supporting Robert Jon & The Wreck, rising Canadian southern soul, roots rock band Bywater Call release their highly anticipated new single “Sweet Maria” on Wednesday, July 26th. The single […]
In the few years since their formation, NYC modern rock outfit TEMPT have created a style, verve, vibe and quality that is of their own making. Their tailored virtuosity is reminiscent of the giant rock acts of […]
British rock luminaries ASKING ALEXANDRIA have spent the past 15 years paving their way to the top league of international rock acts, garnering two #1 albums, four RIAA Gold-certified singles and a #1 Active Rock radio-charting single amongst several Top 10 landing hits. Their […]
UK, progressive metal masters TesseracT will make their triumphant return to Australia in May 2024! Their devoted fans have endured a seemingly endless six-year wait for this momentous occasion! Prepare for an unforgettable experience as TesseracT unleash […]
Gold-selling, billion-streaming rock band Beartooth — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, bass; and Connor Denis, drums — have announced their fifth album The Surface, arriving October 13 via Red […]
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