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Philadelphia singer-songwriter Greg Mendez announces his long-awaited new album, Beauty Land, with the release of its lead single, “I Wanna Feel Pretty”. On Beauty Land, his debut LP for Dead Oceans due 29th May, we’re guided […]
Adding some Aussie hardcore brutality to POISON THE WELL‘s headline run this September, Melbourne’s IRON MIND will join Boston chaos merchants HAYWIRE supporting POISON THE WELL nationally as the Florida heavyweights mark their first Australian […]
Alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album ‘Jet Age’ across the country for a special 25 year anniversary tour in June, playing the record in full as well as a […]
What do you get when you combine two Canadian music lifers into one guitar-heavy power-pop unit that still believes in volume, melody, and sweat? You get SLIP~ons. Fronted by Brock Pytel of Montreal pop-punk staples […]
It’s a transatlantic 80s double header when British supergroup GO WEST and American Sweetheart DEBBIE GIBSON come together for a national Australian tour in August 2026. Early bird sales begin Wednesday 4 March, 9am local […]
Six-string-wizard Paul Gilbert reveals his latest music video for Keep Your Feet Firm and Even, on the day he releases his brand-new album WROC, on Music Theories Recordings / Artone. You can order and stream […]
“‘Vestige’ is rooted in survivor’s guilt, the quiet weight of living on when someone else didn’t. It captures the internal conflict between holding onto memory and wanting relief from the pain that comes with it. […]
In the midst of a massive 60 date tour across Australia, Brisbane singer/songwriter LAURA FRANK has today released her latest single ‘GOD KNOWS I KNOW’, a powerful, introspective single about pushing forward and taking risks […]
Iconic British group FROM THE JAM celebrate their 20th year in 2026 – two decades of music that cleverly added to the broader British songbook, while also developing a creative legacy that remains timeless and […]
Special guests have been announced for Wu-Tang Clan’s upcoming farewell tour across the UK/EU. Havoc of Mobb Deep has been announced as a special guest across all UK/EU dates, with DJ Target confirmed to support […]
Following her historic win as Producer of the Year at The Brit Awards 2026, PinkPantheress returns with a new streaming-only remix, ‘Illegal + Four Tet’. The anti-pop star has also announced the UK and EU […]
Due to phenomenal presale ticket demand for the debut Australian tour by UK’s Freya Skye, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce venue upgrades in Sydney and Melbourne. Freya Skye ‘Stars Align Tour’ will now perform at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (previously Enmore Theatre) on Tue […]
IRON MAIDEN today announce the highly anticipated Australian dates of their critically acclaimed RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR. Since the band’s first visit to Australia in November 1982, playing to 2000 fans at the […]
Get ready to feel the heat! Frontier Touring are pleased to announce the return of euphoric Manchester alt rock force Hot Milk, performing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane (their first headline show in QLD) this May. The incendiary duo of Hannah Mee […]
Pop punk mainstays New Found Glory are back with Listen Up!, the band’s first full-length album in nearly 6 years. A collection of songs about resilience and hope, Listen Up! is out now via Pure […]
August Burns Red — Jake Luhrs (vocals); JB Brubaker (guitar); Brent Rambler (guitar); Dustin Davidson (bass); and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its […]
Finnish rising force HOKKA announce their highly anticipated full-length album Via Miseria IV, due out on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band brings together three major names from Finland’s rock legacy: former BLIND […]
American artist Ben Folds announces a special return to Australia with Ben Folds & A Piano – Encore tour for October 2026 Special guest Lindsey Kraft (USA) Three-date theatre tour plays Newcastle, Geelong and Hobart Solo hits include ‘Rockin’ the Suburbs’, ‘The Luckiest’, ‘You Don’t […]
Embracing a new chapter of artistry as a band, THE AMITY AFFLICTION announce their long-awaited new studio album, HOUSE OF CARDS. Released via PURE NOISE RECORDS on Friday 24 April, HOUSE OF CARDS is the […]
Nashville-based, Southern rockers Parker Barrow are pleased to return to the UK in July 2026 to perform five intimate club shows and a highly anticipated performance at Steelhouse Festival. Tickets for the club shows go on sale […]
Blazing a trail back to Australian shores in 2026, L.A. industrial trio HEALTH will headline show around the country this September, joined by special guests PERTURBATOR and KING YOSEF. Kicking off on Friday 18 September in Brisbane, HEALTH will take their brand […]
ARIA charting Aussie rock legends Gyroscope are hitting the road next month, celebrating their latest single “My Broken Spine”. Heading up venues across the country, the beloved band will be sharing the stage with special […]
GAEREA is one of the rare bands where the boundaries between life and art not merely intertwine but forge a totality that you not only hear on record but one that also plays out in […]
Modern Metalcore outfit THE NARRATOR have announced the release of their sophomore album, Phosphor, on May 8th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Lore offers ten smashing songs that respond to the global crisis […]
Trailblazing Melbourne garage-pop/hard rock band Girl Monstar who a couple of weeks ago released their first new album in 34 years GRRRR!!, have released a new video for the single “Hate Train”. Sez Girl Monstar singer/guitarist Sherry […]
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