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Melbourne hard hitters, Cicadastone have joined the ever growing list of killer Aussie rock acts on XMusic. Born from the ashes of the grunge rock greats, Cicadastone naturally move within the 90’s rock confines yet […]
The Milk Men, renowned for their electrifying performances and innovative R&B take on the blues-rock sound, are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of their latest, and fifth, album, “Holy Cow!” Dovetailing this exciting news […]
Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated studio album “The Wolves Are Coming.” The album will be released by Atomic Gemini/Forty Below Records […]
Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has shared their newest single “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate”, out now via Rise Records, from their upcoming final album Heaven :x: Hell. The second single from the double album’s pop-punk Heaven side, “Waiting On […]
Full of Latin sass, native New Yorker Jessica Lynn continues to confound any attempt to pigeonhole her or her music. Famed as an exciting, modern country crossover star, with roof-raising energy and live showmanship, Jessica […]
Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Laurence Jones Announces 2024 UK Headline Tour which will see him returning with a full electric power-trio tour to the United Kingdom for eight dates commencing on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at […]
In an empowering return, The Georgia Thunderbolts have unveiled their latest single, “Rise Above It All,” out today on all digital platforms. This new anthem, steeped in the band’s signature blend of rock and roll, […]
In November, Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds announced their return to Australia this April. The anticipation is building as they unveil a delectable lineup of local musical talents set to accompany them on their […]
On You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, Knocked Loose have honed in on a diverse, cohesive and savagely aggressive album that sums up the massive strides they’ve taken during their decade as a band, […]
Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has added an extra Melbourne date to his “In Concert” tour of Australia in April to meet demand. This follows last week’s announcement of a second Sydney date, as existing shows sell […]
After closing out 2023 with their long-awaited debut on triple j’s Like A Version, Between You & Me are set to continue this momentum well into the new year with the announcement of their brand […]
Currently on its third consecutive, sold-out U.K./European headline tour, today Dirty Honey releases a brand new music video for “Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire)” from the band’s current album, Can’t Find The Brakes. The “Coming […]
Acclaimed post-metal band THE OCEAN return to Australia this June for their first headline tour in almost a decade. The Germany-based group stunned audiences across the nation on their 2023 tour with Ne Obliviscaris and […]
Pandemonium festival has been causing, well, pandemonium since it was announced last month! Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inaugural festival as it sweeps across Australia’s […]
To celebrate the release of their forthcoming album ‘Rebuild Repeat’ (out June 14), Hockey Dad have announced an Australian tour which will see the band performing some of their biggest shows to date. Presented by triple j […]
Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce a stunning follow-up to their legendary debut record. Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the […]
Following an overwhelming response to last week’s announcement of the Dark Matter World Tour 2024, Pearl Jam has today announced a further stadium date for Melbourne, and now revealing a second stadium date for Sydney Saturday November 23. […]
ollowing an incredible fan response to last week’s announcement of the Dark Matter World Tour 2024, Pearl Jam has today announced an additional stadium date in Auckland. The group’s long-awaited ten-year return will now include second nights at […]
Beginning a monumental new chapter, multi Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return today with their first new music in five years, all before headlining Reading & Leeds Festival for the second […]
WWE has landed in Perth! WWE has always been paired with rock & metal music, with many of it’s superstars encompassing music of those genres as their entrance themes. So it was a huge privilege […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor, the chart-topping British blues-rock guitarist, is set to enchant the music world with her latest studio album, Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). Heavy Soul is set to release on June 7th through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman […]
Southern California’s DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Ramone Valerio (bass), and Zac Mayfield (drums) — are pleased to announce their forthcoming acoustic album Replica, which arrives digitally on April 19 and physically on June […]
Gypsy’s Kiss, an integral part of the revered ‘Iron Maiden Family Tree,’ proudly announces their latest milestone: celebrating their 50th Anniversary with the release of a highly anticipated album due for release summer 2024. The […]
Blues-infused Southern rock band Parker Barrow, led by Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), supported by the formidable Alex Bender (guitar) and Michael Beckhart (bassist) — unveil the official music video for ‘Back to […]
As excitement mounts for their upcoming UK tour, promoted by Planet Rock and The Gig Cartel, Matt Pearce & The Mutiny release a brand-new video showcasing one of Matt’s personal favourites from their sophomore album, […]
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