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Perth-born, Melbourne-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Elbery takes an exuberant leap via his brand new single Ripcord. Releasing today with an accompanying whimsical music video, Ripcord is a warm and dynamic ode to falling in love, coated with billowing pop hues, driving alt rock undertones and an endearing Aussie tinge alongside heartfelt lyricism. Starting production before the COVID pandemic, the journey to finally releasing Ripcord was lined with hurdles for Elbery, both internal and external. But against the […]

Hey PopRockers, have we got news for you? And it's all so great! Let's start by saying we have exclusive pictures from Sheppards' Show at the Astor Theatre in Perth. Sheppard bought their Zora Album concert to Perth on Tuesday 29th October 2024, yes folks it was a school night! What made it special was we were the only ones there to review one of the greatest-ever Australian Pop Bands […]

Hey Poprockers in a previous life, I was a DJ in clubs and pubs, and without bragging I was pretty good, so what I am about to tell you can be taken as the “God’s Honest Truth” and we all know God was a DJ. So I guess that makes Jolyon a disciple at the least. No matter how good you are, one of the hardest jobs in DJ’ing is […]

Carlton & United Breweries is again throwing its support behind Australia’s live music scene to the tune of around $100,000 by organising a stellar line up to play at Aussie pubs and clubs next month. CUB LIV LOUD 2024 will see about 40 venues across Australia receive cash grants from CUB to host artists on off-peak days through Ausmusic month in November. Grinspoon, The Rubens, The Rions and even ex-Red Wiggle Murray […]

Iconic synth-pop pioneers, New Order have today announced an Australian tour for March 2025.  The tour will see them perform all the biggest hits from their impressive four-decade, 10-album career on stages across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in March 2025.   Their first Australian tour since 2020, New Order will transform some of the country’s most beloved live music venues into synth-pop laser wonderlands. They hit RAC Arena (Perth) on March […]

A buoyant and breezy delight, capturing the vibrant spirit of voyaging, strength and determination, the immersive new single Hote’ Hote’ from Solomon Island-born, Melbourne-based singer, guitarist, panpipe player Charles Maimarosia also imparts a deep connection to culture, effortlessly fusing traditional elements with bright and contemporary production. Hailing from the Solomon Islands, Charles Maimarosia channels “the deep connection I feel to my ancestors and their experiences when voyaging through the Pacific Islands” throughout his new track, with Hote’ […]

With sparkling melodics and a stirring core, the new single My Own Time out today from Brisbane indie rockers The Urban Sea bustles with swagger, heart and sanguine charm. Equally a groove-maker and core-shaker, My Own Time also arrives today with an accompanying music video that hovers between live performance and a poignant reflection of the emotive lyricism throughout. Energetic and relatable, My Own Time captures a universal emotional narrative, detailing a relationship that has reached its natural […]

With a sunny disposition and sleek execution, the new single Slot Machine out today from singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro is an addictive sonic ode to real-world modern addictions; an effusive blend of alt pop and modern rock that also signals a brand new creative chapter for the talented Swiss-born artist. Opening with a jangly swagger, à la other confectionary earworms like Portugal. The Man.’s Feel It Still, Slot Machine quickly takes shape as a confident and enigmatic ode to […]