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Swedish rock’n’roll heroes The Hives return this summer with their first studio album in over a decade. The band announces The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons will be out on August 11, 2023 via world-leading music distributor FUGA. […]
The Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce that one of the world’s biggest bands, Coldplay, will hold a special one-off concert in Perth as part of their Music of […]
THE HIGH KINGS have released a new New Single ‘The Streets of Kinsale’ Featuring Steve Perry on Vocals and written and produced by Glen Power from The Script ahead of their massively successfully debut Australian Tour. THE HIGH KINGS from Ireland are a traditional folk group […]
In support of their Perth comrades Voyager and their Eurovision bid, Perth Symphony Orchestra‘s Inneka have recorded their unique version of ‘Promise’, filmed at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Creative Director for Perth Symphony Orchestra, Fiona Campbell, said that “Perth Symphony […]
MAYDAY! This May, Australia will be assaulted by one of the most iconic Metal singers to walk the Earth, Tim Ripper Owens. This is a highly exclusive TWO SHOW ONLY tour of Australia. On the heels of his […]
Legacy Alive take a leap forward with Unbreakable, the first single and opening track from a brand-new, full-length album set for release by the end of this year. Written from the perspective of someone at […]
Celebrating its 10th year in 2023, One Electric Day returns to Werribee Park this November and music fans are in for a treat. The beloved one-day festival always sells out in minutes, and this year’s […]
An anthem for those seeking cathartic release from the crushing reality of a loved one’s suicide, ‘Refuse To Break’ is the latest hit from rising Aussie rockers Ashes of Autumn. With lyrics inspired by singer […]
Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece, vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. The group features Marty McCoy on guitar / vocals, Tommy […]
Following hot on the heels of their killer DEAD END BLUES single, PALACE OF THE KING keep dropping new material and this time it’s a high energy rocker called FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES, which brings […]
Renowned GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes (whose performances last weekend at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl were an event highlight), has released […]
Luke Morley has stood at the very heart of UK rockers Thunder since 1989 as their guitarist, chief songwriter and producer. He’s been a lynchpin in their 14 albums’ success and served a crucial role in […]
Following the release of their first-ever concert film Live At The Anienne Belgique and their celebrated digital EP One Of A Kind, roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are continuing their prolific year with their studio track “Bring Me Back […]
EXTREME FORCED TO CANCEL PERFORMANCE AT M3 ROCK FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY, MAY 6 DUE TO NUNO BETTENCORT’S KNEE INJURY MULTI-PLATINUM HARD ROCK BAND TO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE FESTIVAL IN BRAZIL AND “THICKER THAN […]
EXCLUSIVE: Answered ahead of her first-ever Australian headline tour, pre-Melbourne show: Chapsticks – “I’m addicted to Chapsticks! I always have a Chapstick. If I don’t have a Chapstick, I’m not even kidding, my whole day […]
Blaring sirens, deafening chants, bar climbing and megaphones will be a must, as the date fast approaches when Electric State unleash their long awaited follow-up single ‘After The Fall’ on to the world, their first since […]
New York City Blues-Rockers Jane Lee Hooker are releasing a new single and video for the track White Gold – taken from their Rollin’ album. The clip, directed by Rob Carter, will world premiere on […]
Get set for the rock’n’roll ride of your life when High Voltage takes over Fremantle this Sunday 7 May for a free celebration of music, community and the spirit of rock legend Bon Scott. High Voltage presents an amped-up […]
Craft Recordings celebrates the enduring career of Finger Eleven with the band’s first collection of hit singles. Spanning over two decades, the Greatest Hits album highlights the group’s diverse range with fan favorites, including multi-platinum hit ‘Paralyzer’ and Juno-nominated ‘One Thing,’ plus […]
ARIA Award-winning, acclaimed Australian rock band You Am I, will pay homage to one of their greatest influences, The Who, as they play their legendary album Tommy, as well as a set of Who classics, […]
A swaggering, dazzling mix of classic rock and modern hues, the brand-new track Midnight Skies from Gold Coast quartet Chavez Cartel will light up the night sky and drive into your soul. Moody, edgy, yet […]
“PEACE OUT! After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last go! Aerosmith PEACE OUT with special guest The Black Crowes! Fans will see one of the most significant […]
Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are pleased to announce that the BY THE C concert featuring ICEHOUSE, Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe, and Sneaky Sound System, which was scheduled for last Saturday at Whitfords Nodes Park […]
Siobhan Cotchin has returned, fierce and empowered, with new single ‘If God Is A Man’. Her latest single is fuelled with opposition to the discrimination and hatred she has witnessed across the globe, including the […]
Award-winning blues rock duo When Rivers Meet are pleased to announce the release of ‘Perfect Stranger’ the second single taken from their forthcoming highly anticipated third album ‘Aces Are High‘ released later this summer. The new single is available now HERE. […]
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