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Boasting a lethal combination of razor sharp musicianship and blisteringly catchy anthems, Audio Reign are the epitome of classic heavy rock. After rocking the nation over the last several months with tracks like Motorway, Last In Line and Relentless […]
Frank Turner releases a brand new single ‘Letters’, the latest track following ‘Girl From The Record Shop’, ‘No Thank You For The Music’ and ‘Do One’ to be taken from his tenth album ‘Undefeated’, out […]
Proving themselves as one of the hottest new bands to come out of Ireland, Frontier Touring are pleased today to announce a 2nd & final Melbourne performance for infectious seven-piece The Mary Wallopers on their upcoming debut headline tour of […]
Hardline Media are happy to announce that UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are coming to PERTH! Yes, that’s right, the demand has been overwhelming, so our good mates at Stormrider Touring have stepped in to help make […]
Frontier Touring is excited to announce the return of multi-Platinum alt-rock trio Wallows – bringing their biggest global headline tour thus far to arenas in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Wellington and Auckland this December – the Model Tour 2024. “We played some of our […]
“It’s a new lineup,” landlord of the avant-garage Kid Congo Powers exclaims of the Pink Monkey Birds edition responsible for the fifth studio full-length of their 19 year recording career, That Delicious Vice. In The Red Records, the band’s home since […]
A buoyant yet bittersweet ode to nostalgia, Australian alternative rock icons Eskimo Joe return today armed with The First Time; the band’s first new music since 2021’s 99 Ways. Set to appear at Lookout Festival […]
UK heavyweights Conjurer make their return to Australia playing a string of headline shows in May 2024, supported by Sydney’s blackened sludge veterans Lo! as well as supporting American mathcore royalty Botch. This will be Conjurer’s first tour of mainland […]
Robbie Mortimer is quickly building a reputation as one of Australian Country Music’s most exciting new artists. The 2023 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist spent last year electrifying festival audiences and touring Australia’s east coast […]
After capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, vocal powerhouse and Atlanta singer-songwriter Teddy Swims is thrilled to announce his much-anticipated return, following his previous two sold out tours, to Australia and New Zealand this July 2024 – proudly presented by Frontier Touring. Boasting […]
Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Australia and finally making their debut in New Zealand this November for their largest tour here yet! Kicking off in Auckland […]
Fresh off selling out Melbourne’s Forum in 24 hours, alongside the sold out sign hitting Adelaide and less than 200 tickets available for the remaining shows on their Half Living Things Tour, Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha […]
In an electrifying surge through the heart of the rock world, Shotgun Mistress, the vanguard of Australian rock, continues its meteoric rise with the release of ‘Shot Down’, the latest anthem from their eagerly awaited […]
Bravo Inferno ignites the indie-rock scene with their latest single, “Bright Burning Light.” This high-energy song embodies the band’s ethos of perseverance and community. Set to a backdrop of distorted guitars and driving rhythms, “Bright […]
Sydney SKILLET fans. you have created an absolute “Monster” by selling out the band’s show at The Metro in record time. The demand for tickets has been amazing and we can proudly announce that we […]
Boasting a lethal combination of razor sharp musicianship and blisteringly catchy anthems, Audio Reign are the epitome of classic heavy rock. After rocking the nation over the last several months with tracks like Motorway, Last In Line and Relentless and […]
The disco-punk band at the end of the world, ELECTRIC SIX return after a completely Sold-Out tour in 2023. Tickets HERE An ELECTRIC SIX show is a concert, a theatrical experience and an art exhibit. […]
Bringing the noise firmly back in 2024, Australian behemoths ALPHA WOLF will embark on an Australian headline tour this August. Named for and celebrating their upcoming new album Half Living Things, the Half Living Things […]
JET have announced an extended run of dates across Australia this May and June celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their seminal debut album, Get Born. Due to popular demand, the band are extending their highly successful […]
Gold Coast singer-songwriter Chloe Styler is back with a bang, dropping her latest single ‘Time Bomb’, a reflection on love and heartbreak. ‘Time Bomb’ is a captivating blend of modern country and sugary indie pop. […]
Pond—one of the most versatile, inquisitive, and accomplished bands of the psychedelic rock vanguard have released a new single, “Neon River” today. The single is a delightful seesaw, shifting between gossamer spans of acoustic beauty and slicing, […]
EYEHATEGOD have become the high water mark when it comes to so called sludge metal, having birthed rock’s unholy bastards and inspiring multiple others with their combined sounds of southern rock, blues riffs and hardcore […]
Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call are excited to release HOLLER, their first single of 2024. The single accompanies the news of the band’s October 2024 headline UK tour. Tickets will then go […]
HEILUNG, the ground-breaking collective renowned for their captivating performances, announce their highly anticipated rituals across Australia and New Zealand. This marks the debut of their mesmerizing rituals in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland and their return […]
Some musicians take a while to build an audience and connect with fans. For the Los Angeles quartet DIRTY HONEY, success came right out of the gate, and hasn’t let up one bit. To start, […]
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