After a short one year hiatus, Santa Fest is back in 2024, with hundreds of Santas set to descend on the main watering holes of Wollongong for the mother of all pub crawls that will hit 11 local venues and feature 30 live music acts, bringing back this beloved community event in support of local charities Sahssi and Disabled Surfers … Continue reading BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENT SANTA FEST RETURNS TO WOLLONGONG ON DECEMBER 14 FEATURING KLP, LENNY PEARCE AND MORE
Jam-packed with charisma and summery tones, the new single Daydream out today from Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Bedfordsparkles with upbeat instrumentation set against frank lyricism. Also marking the first taste of this exciting artist’s new album due out in early 2025, Daydream finds Bedford expanding his blues roots further into upbeat indie rock territory, with the talented musician also primed to … Continue reading CHARLIE BEDFORD RELEASES UPBEAT NEW SINGLE ‘DAYDREAM’
A haunting yet hopeful exploration of love, loss and growth, the stirring new single Marie Antoinette out today from Sydney singer songwriter The Nomadic offers a sweeping glance into the artist’s upcoming sophomore album, with New Horizons imminently beckoning for release on December 14. Helmed by singer-songwriter Rob Gaylard, The Nomadic sweeps in today with a glimmering and oscillating bundle of melancholy and optimism, … Continue reading THE NOMADIC UNVEILS STIRRING NEW SINGLE ‘MARIE ANTOINETTE’ TAKEN FROM SOPHOMORE ALBUM NEW HORIZONS DUE OUT DECEMBER 14
Renowned for their glimmering pastiche of alternative country and beyond, today ARIA Award-winning act The Audreys return with a stunning slice of brooding country, releasing new single Secondhand Boots; the first new music from The Audreys in 10 years, alongside their 20th anniversary as a band in 2024. Based around a real-life experience for vocalist Taasha Coates, Secondhand Boots lulls you with gentle yet … Continue reading THE AUDREYS RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 10 YEARS UNVEILING THE PENSIVE COUNTRY GEM SECONDHAND BOOTS
Unless you’ve been living in a pineapple under the sea, multi-Platinum and ARIA-nominated DJ and producer Lenny Pearce will need zero introduction. One of the fastest-rising stars in the electronic music scene, Pearce has cemented a global reputation as the trailblazing architect of Toddler Techno and Baby Raves, also working internationally with a star-studded who’s who of beloved kids’ … Continue reading LENNY PEARCE ANNOUNCES FAMILY-FRIENDLY REEF RAVE TOUR WITH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THIS SUMMER TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
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 … Continue reading ALEX ELBERY SHARES EXUBERANT NEW SINGLE + VIDEO RIPCORD
Tasmania singer-songwriter Bully Hay's forthcoming debut album Black Dogs And Songbirds, is out TOMORROW on Wednesday October 30. Black Dogs And Songbirds also brought onboard Paul Pilsneniks (Silverchair, Dope Lemon, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard) on engineering, and Grammy Award-nominated Joe Carra (The Teskey Brothers) on mastering duties, as well as sonic inspiration spanning Soundgarden riffs, Rage Against the Machine basslines, Jeff Buckley, Paul Kelly, Powderfinger, Crowded House, The War … Continue reading ALBUM Q&A – BULLY HAY
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 … Continue reading CUB PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ‘LIV LOUD 2024’ TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC VENUES, FEATURING MAJOR AND EMERGING AUSSIE ARTISTS
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 … Continue reading NEW ORDER ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR MARCH 2025
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 … Continue reading CHARLES MAIMAROSIA SHARES EFFERVESCENT NEW SINGLE + VIDEO HOTE’ HOTE’
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