Polaris Hypermania Unleashed

It has been two years since Sydney band Polaris released their ARIA-nominated, Top 10 debut, The Mortal Coil,which introduced the group to legions of fans around the country and - thanks to an extensive international touring schedule - the world. When it came time to making their new album, The Death Of Me, the Sydney outfit knew they had … Continue reading Polaris Hypermania Unleashed

Ol’ black eyes is back Down-under

There's just one month to go until Ol' Black eyes returns down-under. For the first time in three years February 2020 will see iconic shock rocker and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper return to Australia with his fresh show dubbed “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back”.  The Australian leg of the upcoming international tour will be joined … Continue reading Ol’ black eyes is back Down-under

Elton John lets rip at security in Perth

Look, it's fair to say we don't know the whole story here but Elton John for PM, please and thank you. The English legend halted his second Australian farewell concert in Perth last night - one of the final of around 300 in the Farewell Yellow Brick Road worldwide tour - to give security an … Continue reading Elton John lets rip at security in Perth

Jason Momoa is GQ Man of the Year, Unofficial Dad of the Year

It's no secret Jason Momoa is a bit of a fave around Girl HQ, but now the world is catching on it's hard to keep up. Momoa was announced GQ Australia's 2019 Man Of The Year at the awards ceremony in Sydney last week. He accepted the award via video (watch below) as he was in America … Continue reading Jason Momoa is GQ Man of the Year, Unofficial Dad of the Year

Knotfest Mexico Cancelled, Fans Riot

In another case of 'this is why we can't have nice things,' fans have rioted and stormed the stage in Mexico after Knotfest was cancelled overnight, destroying expensive equipment and setting fire to Evanescence drummer Will Hunt's kit. Organisers made the call to cancel the event following safety concerns after a crowd barricade at the … Continue reading Knotfest Mexico Cancelled, Fans Riot

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

The ARIAs – A Quick Trip Down Memory Lane

As I sit in a hotel room less than three kilometres from The Star in Sydney where, later today, the biggest night on Australia's music industry calendar will be held for the 33rd year (which, I suspect, will be dominated by Tones & I, which is why she's the featured pic for this story) I … Continue reading The ARIAs – A Quick Trip Down Memory Lane

Good Things Happening For The Butterfly Effect

Aussie rockers The Butterfly Effect will join the likes of Parkway Drive, A Day To Remember, Simple Plan, Karnivool, Violent Soho and heaps more at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney next month. The announcement comes straight off the back of a triumphant return to the stage with a sold-out Australian tour and … Continue reading Good Things Happening For The Butterfly Effect

You Used to Call Me On My… Oh, Never Mind

He was one of the biggest names in music just a couple of years ago, but Drake just got booed off the stage at Camp Flog Gnaw in LA. The Canadian musician was the 'surprise headliner' at Tyler, The Creator's eighth annual two-day music festival this weekend, which included performers such as Juice WRLD, Solange, … Continue reading You Used to Call Me On My… Oh, Never Mind

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