Legendary Aussie rockers Midnight Oil announced a massive world tour today - their first in over 20 years - as well as plans to release three archival box sets. The tour will see the group's original lineup circumnavigate the globe over six months, starting and ending with shows in Sydney. The tour will begin much … Continue reading Midnight Oil Announces Tour
Post-rock trailblazers sleepmakeswaves have announced a massive start to 2017 with the news that their third album Made of Breath Only will be released Friday March 24th through Bird’s Robe Records, followed by a headline tour of Australia during March and April. Known for the passionate energy they bring to live instrumental rock, the band will take their epic … Continue reading sleepmakeswaves Album & Tour Announcement
Sydney dance duo PNAU has joined the lineup for this year's Groovin The Moo. Their current single Chameleon has been ripping through the Aus music charts, with rumours of a new album on the horizon. The festival - sold out in Bendigo, Maitland and Canberra in it's first week of ticket sales - will tour regional … Continue reading PNAU Joins GTM Lineup
February 3rd saw the release of the much anticipated album The Rhapsody Tapes by Melbourne band Ocean Grove. In this album you can hear the evolution of their sound compared to previous EPs, Outsider (2010) and Black Label (2015), creating something so different that it can only be summed up by the bands description of 'Odd … Continue reading Album Review: Ocean Grove
Former Superheist bassist Si Durrant has rejoined the band, replacing Drew Dedman, who quit earlier this week following a disagreement over drummer Benny Clark. In an exclusive given to themusic.com.au, the remaining band members addressed the split for the first time, saying Clark's sacking was due to his unwillingness to fulfil band obligations. "Clark's sacking … Continue reading Superheist Brings Back Si
It's no secret we live in trying times. Unemployment rates are astronomical. The housing market has slumped. Donald Trump is officially President of the United States of America. Things are pretty shithouse everywhere, really. But, here's two good news stories for your day. And the best part is, they originated from the internet. Perhaps the … Continue reading True Aussie Spirit – Two Battlers Get A Little Help From The Internet
Love it or hate it, reality TV talent show X Factor Australia has been axed after eight seasons. Last year's season, with judges Guy Sebastian, Iggy Azalea, Mel B and Adam Lambert, scored record low ratings and led to the show's demise. The program did, however, help launch the careers of Samantha Jade, Dami Im, … Continue reading RIP X Factor
Superheist bassist Drew Dedman has quit the band, he announced on Facebook last night. On his page Drew Dedman the Electric Bassplayer, Dedman said: "It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have to announce that I am quitting as bassist of Superheist. The last few months have been an amazing experience and … Continue reading Superheist Loses Half The Band
Aussie twins The Veronicas will join Canadian twins Tegan and Sara as the entertainment at this year's Mardi Gras after party in Sydney. Veronicas fans are calling for a repeat of last year's ARIAs performance outfits. Because obviously: The party will be held at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park from 10pm till 8am (yes, 8am) following the Mardi Gras parade on … Continue reading Sisters Are Doin’ It For LGBTQIA
Good news, everyone! Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has agreed to water down (pun intended) the proposed new 1am lockout laws, which were expected to be implemented from February. Apparently the PM's primary concern was the rollback of alcohol service hours. So, instead of a 1am lockout, licensed venues in Queensland will roll back last drinks to 2am … Continue reading Queensland Waters Down Proposed 1am Lockout Laws
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