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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 […]

RACHAEL COLTRONA KICKS OFF 2025 WITH NEW SINGLE EVERYBODY’S DOING IT. Rachael Coltrona is back with her most electrifying release yet. Everybody’s Doing It—a euphoric crossover dance anthem which dropped on Friday 21st February. Blending D'n'B elements with commercial appeal, the track captures the energy of a strobe-lit dance floor while celebrating individuality. Inspired by resisting peer pressure and embracing self-confidence, Rachael delivers a powerful message: you don’t have to […]

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 […]

An ethereal exploration into vulnerability, atmospheric whimsy and psych pop elements, the brand-new track New Remedy out today from Newcastle artist Atlas Franklin Alexander wields nostalgic modernity, while also offering glossy insight into what lies in wait at the core of his impending new EP, Flexible New Replica,due March 13, and celebrating its release with an east coast tour, set to hit Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne in March. A raw yet resplendent outing that glimmers with […]

What do you think makes the Melbourne Guitar Show such a special event for musicians and fans? MGS is such an adrenaline rush for all. It’s such a good time for everyone, punters and artists. I mean, who doesn’t love seeing world class guitar players and being surrounded by the industry's best instruments all in one building? Truly endless amounts of fun shared with likeminded people all under one roof. […]

Rapidly approaching the release of his hotly-anticipated third EP, when i’m feeling better we could dream together due out next month, New Zealand-born, London-based queer alt pop alchemist Jack Panther returns today with a heart-rending yet soaring new single, Just a Dog, ahead of his debut Australian performance also locked in for May. With stylistic nods to Mitski and Lana Del Rey, Just a Dog also brushes with influences from Portishead, Caroline Polachek, Ryan Beatty, Mk.geeand Dijon, with its lush textural climax also recalling the […]