North Queensland band King Social literally caused jaws to drop on the auditions of Australia's Got Talent last night, moving them through to the semi finals. The 2015 Queensland Music Award nominees have been performing in and around North Queensland for three years, recently taking their unique fusion of country, rock, pop and hip hop to … Continue reading Townsville’s King Social Nails AGT Audition
After Soundwave folded, Aussie fans thought they were going to miss out completely on seeing British metal core band Bring Me The Horizon this year. Back in January, the band said they had to "look at reworking our South East Asian dates to fit around our new Australian dates," and promised an announcement would be made … Continue reading Bring Me The Horizon Confirm Aussie Tour
In tragic news out of Europe today, all four members of UK indie pop band Viola Beach and their manager have been killed in a freak car accident on tour in Sweden. Reports claim the group was travelling on a bridge that had opened to let a boat pass underneath when the accident occurred. A truck driver … Continue reading All Four Members of Viola Beach Killed in Sweden
The remaining members of American rock band Stone Temple Pilots have officially launched a search for a new vocalist following their split with Chester Bennington late last year, and the untimely death of former vocalist Scott Weiland in December. In a statement on their page, the band said: A year of hope, optimism, and most … Continue reading Stone Temple Pilots Launch Search For New Vocalist
Here's the announcement we've all been waiting for: who will be performing on this year's regional touring music festival, Groovin the Moo. In alphabetical order, the heavily-Stateside headliners include: Alison Wonderland, Boo Seeka, Boy & Bear, British India, Client Liaison, Danny Brown (USA), Drapht, DZ Deathrays, Emma Louise, Golden Features, Harts, Illy, In Hearts Wake, … Continue reading Groovin the Moo Drops 2016 Lineup
The terms "lecture" and "grindcore" aren't often used together in a sentence, but that's exactly what we get to do today with news that metal/grindcore act King Parrot's frontman will be giving a lecture this weekend. Matt Young will be presenting the free online lecture, hosted by Music Business Facts, to teach aspiring musos how … Continue reading King Parrot Frontman Lecture
Legion Music Festival, the fan-funded festival brainchild of Devil You Know drummer John Sankey - created in response to Soundwave's catastrophic demise - has been postponed until 2017. Those that have already contributed to the Pozible crowd-funding campaign received a no-longer-secretive update today, which has been leaked to the media despite no official word due until … Continue reading Soundwave Replacement Fest Put Off Til 2017
A few months back we brought you the news of American band The Ghost Inside's tragic tour bus crash which claimed the lives of two drivers, including their bus driver, Greg Hoke. Drummer Andrew Tkaczyk has confirmed via an Instagram post that he lost his leg as a result of the crash: "So the rumors are true everyone! … Continue reading The Ghost Inside Drummer Loses Leg Following Tragic Accident
There's plenty of David Bowie tributes happening around Australia this weekend, but if you're keen to keep the party going (or feeling like a social recluse) ABC's weekend music staple rage will be screening an all-Bowie special tonight, celebrating the iconic artist's 40-year career. A true artist, Bowie will be remembered for the legacy of his music, … Continue reading Rage Tribute to David Bowie
The term 'gigolo' is oft-met with a raised eyebrow, maybe a snort (for those that remember 1999's Rob Schneider film, Deuce Bigalow) and a hint of wonder... what really goes on in that world? Wonder no more, ladies and gents! Girl recently caught up with one of the stars of the American adult reality series Gigolos - actor, model, musician, … Continue reading An American Gigolo
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