Interview: Slowly Slowly's Ben Stewart takes us behind the scenes of St. Leonards Track By Track: Bakers Eddy embraces decisions - good and bad - with new EP Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Mardi Wilson "Landslide" (2018) Interview: Wild Meadows on the creative process of their debut album ahead of their Sydney launch Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Howlite "Orchestra" (2018) Single of the Day: Lisa Crawley "You Got Me" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 20, 2018Lisa Crawley has been making herself well at home within the local Melbourne music scene and also abroad, heading to Canada to take up a residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and...Live Review: Good vibes remain the name of the game as 30/70 hit the Corner HotelLuke Carlino, April 20, 2018If you were in dire need of some good vibes on April 19th, The Corner Hotel had an abundance of them. I’m unsure how vibes are measured or if there is even a limit to vibes per s...Adelaide's Spin Off Festival set to return this JulySosefina Fuamoli, April 20, 2018Back in 2013, Adelaide music fans were given the opportunity to sample a bit of a tasting platter of what Byron Bay crowds were feasting out at Splendour in the Grass. The Spin Of...Interview: Gabriel Vargas on deeply personal single "Like Wolves"Sosefina Fuamoli, April 20, 2018Recently, we caught up with Melbourne indie rock artist Gabriel Vargas, who has recently been revelling in the release of his latest single, "Like Wolves". An extremely persona...8 Record Store Day events you can't miss!Sosefina Fuamoli, April 20, 2018Tomorrow (Saturday 21st) is Record Store Day - a day for celebrating everything vinyl, everything limited edition, not to mention it being a day where music fans can give back to ...Music Video of the Day: UKIYO ft. Chymes "Go" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 19, 2018WA producer and musician Ukiyo is fast positioning himself on a strong trajectory of success with the release of his latest single, "Go". Like Flume before him, Ukiyo has employed... Alice Ivy, Gang of Youths, Gordi and more round out this year's Vanda and Young Songwriting comp shortlistSosefina Fuamoli, April 19, 2018The shortlist for this year's Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition has been unveiled today, with submissions from all over the globe being considered for the ultimate prize - A...The Melbourne Museum gears up to host a special Music Cities Convention edition of NocturnalSosefina Fuamoli, April 18, 2018This year's Music Cities Convention Melbourne is kicking off tomorrow and what better way to show visitors to the city why Melbourne is the live music capital of the world, than w...Alex Lahey, Jen Cloher & The Jungle Giants among multiple AIR Award nominees for 2018Sosefina Fuamoli, April 17, 2018The 2018 AIR Awards returns to Adelaide this July for its second year in South Australia, coming to the Queen's Theatre on July 26th. Along with the AIR Awards, the two-day Indie...Call out for Australian bands as Music Matters Live confirms Singapore return this SeptemberJessica Lee, April 13, 2018Asia's biggest music, sports, gaming and entertainment industry conference -All That Matters - and its live component Music Matters Live - is back again this year in September, an...Florence + The Machine's "Sky Full of Song" hitting Record Store Day 2018 on limited edition vinylSosefina Fuamoli, April 13, 2018With Arctic Monkeys announcing their new album details and now Florence + The Machine making their return with new single "Sky Full of Song", it's been a great couple of weeks fo...Melbourne's Horse Bazaar celebrating five year anniversary this MaySosefina Fuamoli, April 13, 2018Melbourne's Horse Bazaar is turning five next month, and for venue owners Takako and Fumi Tamura, such an anniversary isn't about to just pass by quietly. Throwing open the doors... Remi and Sensible J celebrate family and community with new single "My People"Sosefina Fuamoli, April 19, 2018Ahead of Record Store Day, where they'll be popping up alongside some of Melbourne's best at Northside Records, Remi and Sensible J have slid on through onto radars with a bran...Single of the Day: BATTS "Shame" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 18, 2018After wowing at her single launch in Melbourne last week, BATTS is continuing to revel in the good vibes surrounding her recently released single "Shame" - a strong release from t...Single of the Day: King Princess "Talia" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 17, 2018When you've got someone like Mark Ronson in your corner, chances are your debut splashes in the international music market are going to land impressively. King Princess is the p...Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Mardi Wilson "Landslide" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 16, 2018 Brisbane songwriter Mardi Wilson comes through as a breath of fresh air with her latest single, "Landslide". The sound is a lovely fusion of acoustic guitar and programmed k...Single of the Day: Allen Stone "Brown Eyed Lover" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 12, 2018We first came across Allen Stone during one of his trips out to Australia for Bluesfest, we're gonna say around 2013. Instantly drawn in by his on stage demeanour and powerful voc... Interview: Slowly Slowly's Ben Stewart takes us behind the scenes of St. LeonardsJessica Lee, April 18, 2018The long awaited new album from Melbourne's Slowly Slowly is getting closer and closer to landing with fans and already, we've been given some stellar insights into what's to come...Interview: Getting to know rising Brooklyn R&B artist, Adrian DanielChris Singh, April 16, 2018One showcase at SXSW clearly wasn't enough to spread the word about Brooklyn R&B artist Adrian Daniel. The relative newcomer, fresh off releasing his excellent sophomore album ...Interview: Wild Meadows on the creative process of their debut album ahead of their Sydney launchSosefina Fuamoli, April 13, 2018Following on from their successful album launch in Melbourne this month, Wild Meadows now look to Sydney to bring their short east coast jaunt to an end. With excellent rhythmic q...Interview: Common Holly (Canada) on touring North America with Gang of Youths and playing SXSWLarry Heath, April 12, 2018Montreal's indie-rock rising star Brigitte Nagga, better known as Common Holly, set tongues wagging at SXSW as she showed off her latest album Playing House - just as Aussie band G...Interview: The Hard Aches' Mess is more than a rock album, it's a conversation starterSosefina Fuamoli, April 10, 2018This weekend, The Hard Aches embark on what is quite the highly anticipated album tour - the first presentation of their sophomore record Mess. As has become an intergral part o... Live Review: Alex Lahey impresses hometown punters for second gig at 170 RussellLuke Carlino, April 19, 2018It’s been about six months since Alex Lahey headlined a hometown show and she was apparently missed. Two sold-out nights in a row at 170 Russell confirms that. Enjoying the relea...Album Review: Dr Octagon - Moosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day Horripilation (2018 LP)Tim Byrnes, April 13, 2018In 1996, Dr Octagon was insane. During a time when gangsta rap reigned supreme, a concept album about a time-travelling gynaecologist from Jupiter was something from another galaxy...Album Review: Confidence Man - Confident Music For Confident People (2018 LP)Dylan Marshall, April 12, 2018I preface this entire review by saying Confidence Man are a live band; they’re not a physical release band. There are plenty of acts that fail to live up to the hype when it come...SXSW Guest Review: Lime Cordiale: Catchy but not catching fireRyan Rhea, April 6, 2018While at SXSW last month, there emerging writers from around the world were invited to head along to watch show featuring an Australian artist. Our final writer, Ryan Rhea, looks b...SXSW Guest Review: Why Thandi Phoenix is worthy of memorialisingJaison Oliver, April 5, 2018While at SXSW last month, a few emerging non-Australian writers were invited to head along to watch show featuring an Australian artist. Our second writer, Jaison Oliver, looks bac...SXSW Guest Review: Sydney's Sons of the East: Dare I call this Australia-cana?Sam Jackson, April 5, 2018While at SXSW last month, a few emerging non-Australian writers were invited to head along to watch show featuring an Australian artist. Our first writer, Sam Jackson, looks back o... Photo Gallery: The Hard Aches + Antonia and the Lazy Susans + Sincerely, Grizzly + Stabbitha and the Knifey Wifeys - The Gov, Adelaide (14.04.18)Kerrie Geier, April 16, 2018The Hard Aches brought together an awesome line-up of great Australian music at The Gov in Adelaide as they launched their new album 'Mess'. Local legends Stabbitha & the Kni...Photo Gallery: HUSKY + Hachiku - The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney (14.04.18)Bruce Baker, April 16, 2018Husky returned to Sydney over the weekend, bringing latest single "Walking in Your Sleep" to the Lansdowne Hotel! Supported by Hachiku, the show was a welcome return from two of ...Photo Gallery: Tove Styrke - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (10.04.18)Bruce Baker, April 12, 2018Swedish pop artist Tove Styrke made her Sydney debut this week, taking to the stage at the Oxford Art Factory - fresh off shows supporting Lorde in the US! It's going to be a big...Photo Gallery: 2018 APRA Awards Red Carpet - International Convention Centre, Sydney (10.04.18)Nathan Atkins, April 10, 2018All the action from one of Australian music’s night of nights - the 2018 APRA Awards. Nathan brings us his gallery direct from the red carpet at Sydney’s International Convent... Track By Track: Bakers Eddy embraces decisions - good and bad - with new EPSosefina Fuamoli, April 16, 2018With their new EP I'm Not Making Good Decisions out on Friday, this week is looking to be quite the exciting one for Melbourne based New Zealanders, Bakers Eddy. Through 2017, th...Husky's Punchbuzz Tour Reading Guide & PlaylistSosefina Fuamoli, April 9, 2018Gearing up to bring their latest single, "Walking in Your Sleep", to venues around the country this month, Husky are making sure that tour life is as engaging off stage as it is ...Tour Diary: Hitting SXSW with Campbell Burns and Newcastle's VacationsSosefina Fuamoli, April 3, 2018Hi, hello. My name is Campbell Burns and I’m based in Newcastle, NSW. I lead Vacations, a music project I started about two years ago. I sent out an application to perform at SX...Guest Playlist: Wild Meadows's selection of delectable tunesSosefina Fuamoli, April 3, 2018Currently enjoying the release of their debut album, Melbourne's Wild Meadows now have their eyes set on some unmissable launch shows this month! The self-titled album has seen th... 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...Win a double pass to Joe Mungovan's upcoming EP tour!Sabina Rysnik, February 9, 2018Kiama local Joe Mungovan’s has recently released his new EP Another Night, A Distance From Here across all platforms. The EP is a 7 track collection of scattered memories from th...Win yourself a pass to this year's Mountain Sounds Festival!Sosefina Fuamoli, February 8, 2018Come February 16th & 17th, the Mountain Sounds Festival is bringing the likes of Peking Duk, Gang of Youths, Amy Shark, The Creases and Hot Dub Time Machine out to the Mo... And the rest… Björk collaborator Jesse Kanda leads CLIPPED Festival program announcementSosefina Fuamoli, April 12, 2018As part of VIVID Sydney this year, the CLIPPED Festival also returns, putting the spotlight on Australian music videos and the creative minds behind them. Coming to Carriageworks o...Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Howlite "Orchestra" (2018)Madison Hapek, April 11, 2018As the timer continues to countdown towards Howlite's trip to Toronto for Canadian Music Week 2018, the Melbourne group share the official music video for their stunning new sing...Parramatta to host 70 local artists this weekend at free "Live and Local" music eventAlexandra Houle, April 11, 2018Parramatta's CBD will be livened with the sound of music this weekend, as the City Of Parramatta hosts its now annual “Live and Local” event. For the second time, over 70 ar...Splendour in the Grass line up revealed; Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and more to performSosefina Fuamoli, April 11, 2018One of Australia's premiere festivals - the one and only Splendour in the Grass - announced its line up for 2018 and man, is it stomper. There is a slew of international and local ...Midnight Oil honoured alongside Paul Kelly, Amy Shark & more at 2018 APRA Music AwardsSosefina Fuamoli, April 11, 2018The Grand Ballroom of Sydney's International Convention Centre was packed out with songwriters, publishers, publicists, media, managers, loved ones and more as the 2018 APRA Music...Single of the Day: Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders "Feel Brand New" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 10, 2018Before they join The Killers on their Australian tour and of course, launch their brand new album Blue Poles, Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders unleash Single #3 from the new re... Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Sophisticated Dingo "Yuppies" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 10, 2018If you're fast approaching hump day lamenting the fact your pay cheque hasn't come in, but your addiction to smashed avo and feta on wholemeal is too much each morning...chances a...Music Video of the Day: Skout "These Bones" (2018)Jessica Lee, April 9, 2018If you're looking for a raw emotion-filled but simple music video to accompany those days when you're feeling low, Skout's got you covered with their latest video These Bones. ...Interview: Austin's Deezie Brown on Kanye West comparisons, Judith, and moreChris Singh, April 9, 2018Every young rapper has to be the "next something". The next Jay Z; the next Ice Cube; the next MC Lyte; the next Nas. Reference points are handy for upcoming artists, although they...Start planning! Final Music Cities Convention schedule now available for MelbourneSosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018It's coming! The 2018 Music Cities Convention will be taking over Arts Centre Melbourne for the first Australasian event of the building franchise, giving music industry folk from...Submissions for Australian artists to play Canada's BreakOut West festival close this monthSosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018If you're an Australian group or solo artist looking to explore the Canadian music market for the first time or perhaps further develop upon the networks you made during your last ...Neo-Nazis, death threats and critical acclaim (in Russia): what happens when you sh*t on Brendan MacleanLarry Heath, April 6, 2018Brian and Karl are an Aussie filmmaking duo based in London who made waves last year when they made a NSFW music video for Sydney's Brendan Maclean, "House of Air". Banned from You... Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Cheap Fakes "Sisters" (2018)Sosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018Brisbane six-piece Cheap Fakes have nailed the production of a music video to accompany their latest single "Sisters" today - a perfect cut of music to take you into your weekend....Interview: Tove Styrke talks touring with Lorde ahead of debut Australian showsSosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018Back in 2015, we found ourselves crammed into a bar during SXSW for a Day Party that saw some excellent pop and electro-inspired musicians from around the world strut their stuff o...Music Video of the Day: Gallant "Gentleman" (2018)Jessica Lee, April 6, 2018After touring Australia last year as part of the Bluesfest and selling out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Grammy award winner R&B singer-songwriter Gallant is back with his ne...The Kite String Tangle surprises with mini-album, The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate MomentSosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018The Kite String Tangle doesn't do things by halves, oh no. The QLD producer and songwriter has been busy preparing for some highly anticipated shows with the Queensland Symphony O...West Thebarton to unleash Different Beings Being Different on us in MaySosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018It's been a busy and well trodden path to wider acclaim that Adelaide's West Thebarton have taken over the past year to get to Debut Album territory but finally, we're here. 201...G Flip and RVG join impressive list of Australians bound for The Great EscapeSosefina Fuamoli, April 6, 2018The Great Escape is now properly entering its countdown for 2018, with the largest European music discovery event anticipating another huge year this May. The likes of Superorgani...
