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This May, two of the brightest stars in the Aussie hip hop scene will team up for two very special joint headline shows, with Sydney eclectic sorceress Soma and Melbourne-based rap guru Brazen Barbie set to join forces. With each artist headlining their respective hometown headline show, Soma and Brazen Barbie will perform on Saturday May 10 at The Chippo Hotel in Sydney, and on Saturday May 17 at The Laundry in Melbourne, with both artists armed with […]

 The wait is finally over! Flexible New Replica, the much-anticipated new EP from Newcastle artist Atlas Franklin Alexander, is out now—and it’s a mesmerizing blend of nostalgia, vulnerability, and atmospheric magic that is bound to captivate listeners. The six-track collection, which includes the already-released single New Remedy, is a deeply immersive journey into Atlas’s raw emotional landscape. Flexible New Replica mixes Peter Gabriel’s experimental ‘80s vibes, Radiohead’s atmospheric expansiveness, […]

Today ARIA Award winners and Adelaide roots favorites The Audreys have released their anticipated album Ruin & Repair, the first in 10 years!  Bursting with heart and an array of spellbinding compositions, Ruin & Repair opens with I Remember Everything; a twinkling and inevitably heart-rending stunner that deals in dynamic shifts, upbeat banjo and crisp percussion, as well as sultry vocals and harmonic interplay to make you weak at the knees. Between tranquil […]

Today Jack Panther has announced the release of his soaring third EP when i’m feeling better we could dream together, with his first Australian show on the horizon at The Evelyn Hotel on Saturday, May 3 A moving, vulnerable and blissful journey throughout, when i’m feeling better we could dream together opens with Changes; an uplifting and airy alt-pop outing that balances tranquil instrumentation, flowing melodics and Jack’s hypnotic vocals as he muses on the […]

With endless charm and stirring emotion, the brand new single I Am Fire released today from revered Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray offers a poised yet powerful ode to everyday heroes, with the single also accompanied by the announcement of a mammoth 55-date run that will see Pete expansively tour the country in solo acoustic mode for the first time ever, commencing this May, supported nationally by Rachael Fahim and Brett Wood. Pete Murray on PopRock […]

The dynamic annual free Altru Outreach Festival has today announced its Melbourne party with a purpose for Atherton Reserve, Fitzroy on Sunday March 23. Revolutionising the way society tackles social inequalities, Altru Festival blends festival fun with immediate, on-site access to essential services for at-risk youth and families experiencing housing insecurity and financial hardship. Emceed by music industry icon Poppy Reid (formerly Rolling Stone Australia Editor), the music stage will be headlined […]

GRAMMY®-nominated producer, DJ and label head, Chris Lake has today announced OUT 2 LUNCH Festival sideshows, set to ignite stages in Melbourne (PICA) on Friday 9 May, and Sydney (Hordern Pavilion) on Saturday 10 May. In huge news for Aussie fans, Lake will be bringing along a whole new production and brand-new music. Fans can register for presale tickets (Melbourne & Sydney sign up) with a 24 hour presale kicking […]

What do you think makes the Melbourne Guitar Show such a special event for musicians and fans? Every year it’s such a rare opportunity for all of us guitar lovers and nerds to hang out! I always look forward to catching up with friends and colleagues that you rarely  see out on the field of gigging! It’s a pretty incredible feeling when you look around the room and spot guitar […]

An immersive fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry, celebrating cultural heritage and global connection, acclaimed Solomon Islands-born, Melbourne-based artist Charles Maimarosia today releases his highly anticipated sophomore album, Hote’ Hote’, via Wantok Musik.  At the heart of *Hote’ Hote’* lies Maimarosia’s unwavering commitment to honoring and sharing the musical traditions of his Are’ Are’ heritage. Featuring 12 meticulously crafted tracks, the album invites listeners on a profound sonic journey, from […]