PUTTING PACES THROUGH HIS PACES

words: Brittany Long Recently I sat down to put Australian record producer and musician Mike Perry ,aka Paces through his paces with a Q and A. Covering everything from his newest release, hit track Vertigo with Yorke, to his dream collaborations, where his music journey all started and where he finds the inspiration for his … Continue reading PUTTING PACES THROUGH HIS PACES

The Hometown Heroes of Download Festival’s Class of 2020

Sure there's an incredible Download lineup filled with some of the greatest international acts and we introduced them before. But we can't forget our hometown Aussie heroes. So let's introduce the hometown heroes of the Download Class of 2020! Hands Like Houses In the front row of the classroom. Having spent more than a decade … Continue reading The Hometown Heroes of Download Festival’s Class of 2020

Halestorm head down under for Australian Tour next month

words: Brittany Long American hard rock four-piece juggernaut Halestorm are set to perform a run of four shows in Australia next month. Sadly due to a family emergency the previously announced main support for the Australian Tour, Black Stone Cherry have been forced to pull out. But don't fret, because NZ alternative Rock outfit Villainy … Continue reading Halestorm head down under for Australian Tour next month

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL GEARING UP FOR A 2020 RETURN

words: Brittany Long The world's premier rock and metal festival Download Festival recently sent Australian fans into a frenzy with the announcement of long awaited March 2020 dates and now their lineup drop has escalated the excitement. After its hugely successful Australian debut in 2019, which saw 20,000 heavy music fans flock to Sydney's Paramatta … Continue reading DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL GEARING UP FOR A 2020 RETURN

Triple j’s J Awards 2019 nominees announced

words: Brittany Long Entering into their 15th year of the J Awards, Triple J have today announced the nominees for 2019 across their five award categories. The award announcements are part of events commemorating Ausmusic Month with the awards set to showcase a snapshot of Australia's very own homegrown music excellence. A judging panel comprised … Continue reading Triple j’s J Awards 2019 nominees announced

Tones and I slashes records with Dance monkey

words: Brittany Long Tones and I is the artist's name on everyone's lips. Originally hailing from Australia's Mornington Peninsula, Toni Watson of stage name Tones and I is quickly becoming a household name among the Australian and Worldwide music scene. After journeying to Byron Bay in early 2018, she took her chance busking, where after … Continue reading Tones and I slashes records with Dance monkey

Simply Plan for Good Things: Aussie Sideshows Announced

Canadian pop punk legends Simple Plan don't need an introduction. With over 10 million worldwide sales and countless accolades including multiple MuchMusic Awards, an Allan Walters Humanitarian Award, a Teen Choice Award and many international MTV Award nominations, the multi-platinum rockers have five studio albums to their name and don't look like slowing down any time … Continue reading Simply Plan for Good Things: Aussie Sideshows Announced

Nautical mile show us ‘the only way is through’ with their debut album

words: Brittany Long Off the back of their August/ September Marionette single tour, Perth pop-punk band Nautical Mile have just released their debut album The Only Way Is Through, and November sees them heading back on tour in support of it. This upcoming run of shows caps a busy and productive 2019 with the band … Continue reading Nautical mile show us ‘the only way is through’ with their debut album