A look into the Barunga Festival and why everyone should travel north at least once for the experience Playlist: The sounds behind the creation of Hugo Bladel's intoxicating "Feel The Love" Eilish Gilligan, KAIIT, Sleep Talk & more confirmed on BIGSOUND's first artist reveal Get "Bound" by FourPlay String Quartet’s latest single and music video An A-Z Recap of Bonnaroo's 16th Anniversary Year in Manchester, Tennessee Single of the Day: Dro Carey ft. Kwame, Renz, Raj Mahal "Atmosphere" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 22, 2018Talk about a fiery collaboration. Dro Carey has linked up with one of the country's hottest new talents in hip hop (Kwame), as well as Sydney's Raj Mahal and London MC Renz for ...A look into the Barunga Festival and why everyone should travel north at least once for the experienceHaneen Martin, June 22, 2018Over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, approximately 4000 people from across the country gathered to take part in a camping festival, Barunga, held within the Barunga community,...Playlist: The sounds behind the creation of Hugo Bladel's intoxicating "Feel The Love"Jessica Lee, June 22, 2018Hugo Bladel's "Feel The Love" single has been hitting all the right spots since its recent release - a funk laden tune that has gotten us yearning for the warmth of summer. Since w...Album Review: Jack River - Sugar Mountain (2018 LP)Dylan Marshall, June 22, 2018There’s always been a strange sense of beauty in melancholia and pain when conveyed in music. Whether it is how relatable or genuinely makes the listener empathise well beyond be...Photo Gallery: Bad Pony - Waywards, Sydney (21.06.18)Bruce Baker, June 22, 2018With their new Deficiency EP currently out and burning a hole in many a fan's record collection with it's hectic rock tones and catchy as hell riffs and melodies, it's no surprise...Music Video of the Day: The Frights "Me and We and I" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 21, 2018Having made an impressive debut in the UK at The Great Escape this year, US surf-punks The Frights have continued to show their chops with a catchy new vibe in "Me and We and I".... BROCKHAMPTON level up with headline east coast shows in SeptemberSosefina Fuamoli, June 21, 2018BROCKHAMPTON have already made a name for themselves as one of 2018's breakthrough artists, turning expectations on their head and coming through with some of the best hip hop and...The Living End hit Sydney & Melbourne for two intimate gigs as they debut tracks off their next LPLarry Heath, June 21, 2018Hot on the heels of finishing up a new record in Berlin, and signing a new global publishing deal with BMG, legendary Trio The Living End hit Sydney’s Lansdowne on Tuesday night ...Eilish Gilligan, KAIIT, Sleep Talk & more confirmed on BIGSOUND's first artist revealSosefina Fuamoli, June 21, 2018BIGSOUND continues to gear up this year, with the September festival revealing more of its cards for 2018 - their first artist announcement coming this afternoon. Some familiar fac...Hiatus Kaiyote, CC:DISCO!, Jaala & more announced for Strawberry FieldsSosefina Fuamoli, June 20, 2018The line up announcements for Strawberry Fields have started and man, there's one big party coming up this year. Returning to the banks of the Murray this November 16-18, Strawberr...Dr. G's Djarimirri album to be performed live at the Queenscliff Music FestivalSosefina Fuamoli, June 20, 2018Dr. G's record Djamirri (Child of the Rainbow) was quick to be embraced by fans around the world, making him the country's highest selling Indigenous artist of all time. While he...Show love to Headspace and UNDR Ctrl at massive Red Rattler event in AugustSosefina Fuamoli, June 19, 2018It's been four years now since UNDR Ctrl began doing their thing in supporting local music and creatives doing their thing, so it makes sense that the crew would want to mark the ... Check out this rework of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" from Texan synth pop group BUHUSosefina Fuamoli, June 21, 2018If you're a fan of the Peter Gabriel original and synthy soundscapes, then this cover of "In Your Eyes" may be up your alley. Courtesy of Texan group BUHU, this quirky, dreamy c...Music Video of the Day: Neil & Liam Finn "Back to Life" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 20, 2018If you've seen Neil Finn perform at all over the last handful of years, you'll know that it's very much a family affair when it comes to that surname and the production of engagin...Music Video of the Day: Harrison Storm "Feeling You" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 19, 2018Coupling an already stunning release with some visuals recently, is Harrison Storm. His single "Feeling You" has been garnering solid acclaim for his songwriting talent and develo...Single of the Day: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs "Leave a Light On" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 18, 2018It was a welcome return when Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs came through with his new single, "Leave a Light On". The latest artist to be welcomed to the I OH YOU family, TEED...Music Video of the Day: The Terrifying Lows "Cool With It" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 15, 2018Tyler Millott has been a fixture on Melbourne's music scene for a solid amount of years now, most notably being seen on stage with Ali Barter's band; now, though, Millott has stru... Interview: Damien Leith discusses his app Storytime, bullying and making his film debutMallory Arbour, June 19, 2018He’s an award-winning singer, songwriter and accomplished author and now, Damien Leith can add app designer to his ever-expanding list of impressive achievements. Released late F...Interview: HINDS talk I Don't Run, tackling festivals and more at Primavera SoundLarry Heath, June 13, 2018While out basking in the Spanish sun at Barcelona's Primavera Sound, we caught up with one of our favourite groups, Hinds. Revelling in the release of their latest record I Don'...Interview: Joff Oddie on the growth of Wolf Alice, supporting Queens of the Stone Age & moreJessica Lee, May 30, 2018This September, Wolf Alice are set to return to Australia with Visions of a Life, their acclaimed record that Aussie fans first got a taste of with the band's visit to our shores...Interview: Jack Bourke on City Calm Down's ambitious run of touring with Echoes in Blue during the Aussie winterLarry Heath, May 28, 2018City Calm Down's huge jaunt across Australia is set to kick off next week in Brisbane, with the Melbourne heroes' new record Echoes in Blue ready and primed to be introduced to fa...Interview: Ontario's Dizzy on touring outside Canada, landing Austin City Limits & moreLarry Heath, May 25, 2018One of our favourite new bands of the last 12 months is Ontario's Dizzy. First becoming hooked on their single "Swim" and then seeing them live for the first time in Canada last y... Live Review: The Presets shake Thebarton Theatre to its foundations with Adelaide's HI VIZ stopChris Button, June 20, 2018Friday night served as the perfect backdrop for The Presets’ travelling house party Adelaide visit to put their tools down for a night of sweaty beats and purposeful party anthem...Live Review: St. Vincent brings Vivid to a close with a stunning solo show incorporating MASSEDUCTION from start to finishLarry Heath, June 18, 2018The inimitable St. Vincent helped bring the annual Vivid Festival to an end in Sydney last night, with a special one-off solo show that felt as much an art installation as it did a...Review: Primavera Sound in Barcelona cements itself as the world’s finest music festivalLarry Heath, June 8, 2018Over the weekend, I made my way to Barcelona in Catalonia for the second time; a return to the iconic festival Primavera Sound, a sprawling four day event that showcased the finest...Review: Rap legends Slick Rick and Raekwon rock the mic in SydneyChris Singh, June 6, 2018Witnessing undisputed rap legends live on stage is somewhat of a rarity in Australia. We've (surprisingly) managed to get KRS-One, watched in awe as Big Daddy Kane rocked the mic, ...Vivid Live Review: No Mono captivate Sydney with intimate Opera House showMichael Lean, June 5, 2018Bathed in blue and green hues, as smoke envelopes the stage the goal of the night is intimacy, intimacy held perhaps at an arm’s length. No Mono the new project by #1 Dads and Bi...Live Review: Brother Brad celebrate Get Around with massive Lansdowne Hotel showDylan Marshall, June 4, 2018Over the past two years, Sydney act Brother Brad have been simmering away, slowly but surely concocting the tracks that, when pieced together, make up their debut EP, Get Around. C... Photo Gallery: Sarah Blasko + Ryan Downey - The Rosemount Hotel, Perth (15.06.18)Stuart Sevastos, June 18, 2018Sarah Blasko's Depth of Field album tour hit Perth on Friday night, where the captivating performer took to the stage at The Rosemount Hotel alongside Ryan Downey. One for the bo...Photo Gallery: St. Vincent - Carriageworks, Sydney (17.06.18)Bruce Baker, June 18, 2018Bringing MASSEDUCTION to Redfern on a Sunday night, St. Vincent struck an edgy and always individualistic figure at Carriageworks as part of the Vivid Sydney program this year. An...Photo Gallery: PVRIS - Metro Theatre, Sydney (15.06.18)Gwendolyn Lee, June 18, 2018The indomitable PVRIS stormed Sydney's Metro Theatre on Friday night, electrifying the George Street venue with their latest album, All We Know Of Heaven, All We Need Of Hell. ...Festival Photos: Highlights of Barunga's off stage festivities - Barunga, Northern TerritoryBruce Baker, June 15, 2018While there was plenty to be watching out for on the Barunga Festival's live music program this year, we were keen to immerse ourselves in the arts and dance program too. Football... An A-Z Recap of Bonnaroo's 16th Anniversary Year in Manchester, TennesseeNathan McVay, June 18, 2018Bonnaroo is by far my favourite music festival the United States has to offer. When people ask me what makes Bonnaroo so special I find it hard to put into words the experience one...7 Artists You Gotta Listen to Ahead of This Year's Splendour in the GrassJessica Lee, June 13, 2018Splendour in the Grass is back again for another year, held this year in North Byron Parklands from the 20th-22nd of July. If you're heading out to Splendour for the first time, ch...Bad Pony's top five tips for getting the best out of any recording sessionSosefina Fuamoli, June 8, 2018If you've not yet heard Deficiency, the new EP from Sydney's Bad Pony, stop what you're doing - hit the Spotify link below and enjoy some of the freshest rock sounds out of the e...10 surefire highlights of Bonnaroo's 16th anniversary this weekendNathan McVay, June 7, 2018The 2018 edition of Bonnaroo is about to kick off with a lot of fresh new faces, big names and a huge dose of early 2000’s nostalgia. Muse, Eminem and The Killers were three of t... Win a double pass to see Jeremy Loops in Adelaide!Sosefina Fuamoli, May 22, 2018With his acclaimed new album Critical As Water, Jeremy Loops has continued to make his presence felt on the wider indie-folk and roots scene. His Australian tour kicks of in Pert...Win a double pass to see The Killers at an exclusive intimate show in SydneyJessica Lee, May 5, 2018One of the world's biggest rock bands The Killers are return to Sydney to play an intimate show at a top-secret location, and American Express are giving you the chance to be one ...Win a double pass to the Sydney screening of Grace Jones: Bloodlight and BamiSosefina Fuamoli, February 28, 2018Directed by Sophie Fiennes, Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami is an intimate portrait of one of the world's most captivating and intriguing performers. As Australian fans are curr... And the rest… Get "Bound" by FourPlay String Quartet’s latest single and music videoChris Singh, June 19, 2018Fresh off tour dates around the country - including a spot at Tasmania's prestigious DARK MOFO festival alongside Sun Ra Arkestra - Australia's rocking electric string quartet Four...Brooklyn Whelan named Splendour in the Grass' Artist in Residence for 2018Sosefina Fuamoli, June 19, 2018Splendour in the Grass has unleashed another new element to their Arts program, announcing some names being involved in this year's festival, as well as their Artist in Residence f...The VB Hard Yards initiative returns for 2018; tour kicking off this OctoberSosefina Fuamoli, June 15, 2018The VB Hard Yards initiative is back for another year, with a strong ambition for backing local and emerging musicians and giving them the opportunity to get out on the road and c...Aussie music podcast series Australian Jams celebrating 1st Birthday at Oh Jean Records!Sosefina Fuamoli, June 15, 2018Celebrating Australian music in all its shapes and sounds, Melbourne-born podcast Australian Jams is turning one next month! Having already hosted guests including Alexander Bigg...Single of the Day: The Bamboos ft. Urthboy "Broken" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 14, 2018Melbourne meets Sydney with this little collaboration between The Bamboos and Urthboy on "Broken". Taken from The Bamboos' forthcoming album - their eighth - Night Time People,...The Presets eye up Bali for exclusive HI VIZ session at the Ulu CliffhouseSosefina Fuamoli, June 14, 2018Australian fans are soon to see much more of The Presets and their acclaimed new album HI VIZ, but the Sydney duo are also looking abroad to spread the goodwill and hectic dance v... 'Because of Her, We Can!': Nocturnal brings Thelma Plum, Mojo Juju & Kaiit together at the Melbourne MuseumSosefina Fuamoli, June 14, 2018For this year's NAIDOC Week, Nocturnal at the Melbourne Museum has unveiled its line up beneath the theme - 'Because of Her, We Can!' - for July 6th. Performing full sets on th...Festival Photos: Barunga's 30th Anniversary Year ft. Saltwater Band, Caiti Baker, Shellie Morris and moreBruce Baker, June 14, 2018This year's Barunga Festival was a special one, as the regional NT arts, music, sport and dance event celebrated 30 impressive years. On the music front, attendees were spoiled fo...Single of the Day: Sorry "Twinkle" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 13, 2018Releasing the companion piece their lauded "Showgirl" release, Sorry present "Twinkle". A great continuation of the indie grunge sounds the group has been finessing over the last...AIR Awards unveil 'Best Independent Label' nomineesSosefina Fuamoli, June 13, 2018With the AIR Awards just around the corner now, the news keeps coming. Today, the latest piece out from the Australian Record Labels Association camp is the nominees for this year...Music Video of the Day: B Wise "Flex On" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 12, 2018As many predicted early on, B Wise’s trajectory upward off the back of a successful 2017 of new music and touring would be a rapid one. Having recently finished up a major nation...Festival Photos: Bonnaroo Highlights Day Three ft. The Killers, Broken Social Scene & more - Manchester, TennesseeTaylor Mithelman, June 12, 2018The final day and night of the 16th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival took place out in Tennessee overnight, with The Killers onboard to ensure that the punters didn't leave The ... Bonnaroo closes its 16th year with massive sets from the likes of Moon Taxi, Dua Lipa and The KillersNathan McVay, June 12, 2018While the final day of this year’s Bonnaroo festival began with sheets of rain and threats of lighting, the only bolts of electricity that came down on “The Farm” on Sunday...Key dates for WAMFest 2018 announced; live music series and conference returning in NovemberSosefina Fuamoli, June 12, 2018WAMFest will return in November, showcasing the best of West Australian talent and welcoming music fans and industry folk from around the country to see just what is happening out ...Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Xavier Dunn "Warming" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, June 12, 2018Multi-instrumentalist Xavier Dunn has been in the midst of sharing his debut EP Isic Tutor over the last few weeks; already receiving acclaim from all areas of the online music ...Festival Photos: Bonnaroo Highlights Day Two ft. Anderson .Paak, Eminem and more - Manchester, TennesseeTaylor Mithelman, June 11, 2018Saturday down on the farm at Bonnaroo this year brought stomper headliner Eminem through alongside the likes of Anderson .Paak and Bon Iver, mixing things up a bit for this, th...Nile Rodgers, Bon Iver, Eminem and more bring a diverse program to Bonnaroo's Saturday line upNathan McVay, June 11, 2018The hot sun and soaring temperatures couldn't prevent Bonnaroo's Saturday lineup from creating one of the most memorable and eclectic days of the past few years. Eminem was the ...Festival Photos: Bonnaroo Highlights Day One ft. Muse, Sheryl Crow & more - Manchester, TennesseeTaylor Mithelman, June 10, 2018Bonnaroo has been celebrating its 16th anniversary out in Tennessee this weekend, with a line up that has been nothing short of epic. From honouring Tom Petty's musical legacy wi...
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