After emerging in the Aussie alternative music scene in the early 2000s with a fresh sound, energetic stage presence and unparalleled enthusiasm for touring, Brisbane band The Butterfly Effect has officially called it quits. Clint Boge, Kurt Goedhart, Ben Hall and Glenn Esmond have all had separate projects and other 'life stuff' going on since … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect’s Final Conversation
Love 'em or hate 'em, Guns N Roses are set to tour Australia just in time for Valentine's Day. A billboard was spotted in Melbourne this week, advertising a February 14 show at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Aussie leg of the Not In This Lifetime reunion tour, expected to be officially announced tomorrow, will … Continue reading Guns N Roses to tour Australia in February
Yolandi Visser, the diminutive yet outspoken blonde half of South African duo Die Antwoord, has fired shots at anti-hero blockbuster Suicide Squad's director, David Ayer, accusing him of stealing the band's aesthetic for his film's Joker (played by Jared Leto). "Yes David Ayer you jockin our style," the post began. "callin ninja up before your … Continue reading Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
A historic three-day concert has been announced in California for this October, with a stellar lineup of acts including Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. The event is the result of over a year of careful negotiations and secret squirrel meetings between Goldenvoice CEO Paul Tollett and various music industry heavyweights. Desert Trip will kick off … Continue reading Coachella Organisers Announce Mega Festival
Groovin the Moo has announced it's local lineups around the country. Full details here: MAITLAND – Saturday April 23 (ANZAC Day long weekend) Opening the first GTM leg in Maitland will be triple j Unearthed winners Eat Your Heart Out, a five-piece from Newcastle who pulled together some impressive alt/pop punk tunes on last year's debut … Continue reading Groovin the Moo Local Lineups Announced
The Foo Fighters have finally made their 'big announcement' after tonnes of speculation via various media outlets of a hiatus/breakup following Dave Grohl's recent solo performances... via a video on YouTube. Check it out:
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
After much speculation and shit-slinging this week, it's official - Soundwave Festival is cancelled. Promoted AJ Maddah has been fending off the rumours all week after 2016 drawcards Bring Me The Horizon said they weren't officially locked in for the festival, despite being on the announced lineup. Since then, L7 officially announced they wouldn't be … Continue reading Another One Bites The Dust: Soundwave Festival Canned
Alongside the announcement of the 2016 Groovin the Moo music festival dates this week, triple j's Hack revealed a leaked letter from organisers of the festival to Townsville federal MP Ewen Jones, asking for a government contribution of $300,000 to help keep the festival afloat in North Queensland. Signed by five members of Cattleyard Promotions, … Continue reading Groovin The Moo – Trouble In Paradise?
Queenslander Glen Barrie, guitarist for hardcore band As Paradise Falls, has unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, according to reports. He was 26 years old. The band had been in Thailand recording their debut album at Karma Sound Studios, and were scheduled to perform in Bangkok last night with Melbourne band I Killed The Prom … Continue reading As Paradise Falls Guitarist Dies
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