Triple J’s Hottest 100 Wraps Up

Triple j’s Hottest 100 is over for another year, and the biggest question of 2020 so far has finally been answered – will Billie or Tones take out the number one spot? ICYMI, the winner was Billie Eilish, and at 18 years old that makes her the youngest winner in Hottest 100 history. She’s also … Continue reading Triple J’s Hottest 100 Wraps Up →

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 →

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 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 →

Get Your Band to Good Things

Good Things Festival, Australia’s favourite alternative east coast summer music festival is almost upon us and it continues to bring the goods and the killer opportunities! As a strong supporter of Australian music and talent, Good Things Festival is giving THREE up and coming bands the once in a lifetime chance to perform at this … Continue reading Get Your Band to Good Things →

Hay Mate- Band Together To Help Aussie Farmers

John Farnham leads an extraordinary line up of Aussie artists performing at Hay Mate - A Bush Christmas Appeal for Our Aussie Farmers, which will raise much-needed funds for Rural Aid in a massive concert in Mornington mid-December. Joining Farnham will be Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, Vanessa Amorosi, John Williamson, The Black Sorrows with Vika & … Continue reading Hay Mate- Band Together To Help Aussie Farmers →