As a teenager growing up watching summer festivals like Livid and Homebake, with Aussie bands taking the main stages with gusto, women fronting bands like The Superjesus’ Sarah McLeod were held by yours truly in the same regard as Chrissie Amphlett, Stevie Nicks, Blondie and Joan Jett: revered as true rock n roll heroes. To … Continue reading A Super(jesus) Summer Festival Ahead
It’s no secret that Matt Colwell, aka 360, has had his share of close calls. In fact, the Melbourne native may just be the proverbial cat of the rap world. From an eye disease claiming part of his vision and ending his basketball dreams, to massive injuries caused by a go-karting accident, to convulsing on … Continue reading How 360 has turned his life around
Britain’s rocking roots trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are bringing their infectious energy and nostalgia-soaked fusion of rockabilly, vintage country and first-generation rhythm and blues to Sydney and Melbourne in February next year. Delivering their fourth studio album Superscope to Australian audiences for the very first time, featuring Black Van and Down on My Knees, the siblings from North London have been inspiring audiences and gathering an impressive … Continue reading UK Siblings Heading Down Under
Our fave regional music fest has announced it's tour dates for 2018. Groovin The Moo will hit six regional centres over three weekends next April and May, across Victoria, Queensland, New South wales, South Australia and Western Australia. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 8am daylight savings time on Friday 1st December. A lineup announcement … Continue reading Save The Date For Groovin
The Tea Party is without a doubt the best thing to come out of Canada, with the exception maybe of Terrance and Phillip. Maybe. Vocalist Jeff Martin has since based himself on the East Coast of Australia, whilst band mates Jeff Burrows and Stuart Chatwood still call Canada home. The band is embarking on a tour … Continue reading The Tea Party 20 Years Into Transmission
Aussie singer-songwriter Josh Pyke has been the darling of the Aus music scene since his track Middle of the Hill hit number 19 on Triple J's Hottest 100 back in 2005. His debut album Memories & Dust debuted at number four on the ARIA Album Chart in March, 2007. In celebration of the album's 10th … Continue reading Josh Pyke’s Memories & Dust
Tim Freedman and pals are preparing to Blow Up The Pokies across Australia with The Whitlams announcing a massive tour next year. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the band is playing the pub crawl to end all pub crawls for two months, covering most of this great brown land (except Perth... because... Perth). Deborah … Continue reading The Whitlams Set To Blow Up Pokies In 2018
It's no secret Jimmy Barnes is a legendary muso, but he's also now a best-selling author - and he's combining those two things on his next massive national tour. It's been around three decades since the iconic pub singalong Working Class Man was released. He's just completed a memoir of the same name, the sequel to … Continue reading Barnesy Is Back
Ah, the great Australian summer. Blowflies, barbies, bushfires, backyard cricket, cyclones and, in 2018, one of the hottest tours to hit the country since Homebake, Livid and Big Day Out. Hotter Than Hell was announced yesterday, and holy hell it is the festival of our nostalgic '90s/'00s dreams: Eskimo Joe, Jebediah, Killing Heidi, Grinspoon, The … Continue reading Aussie Summer Festival Is Here & Hotter Than Hell
From fronting rock band The Superjesus to her successful solo career, Aussie powerhouse Sarah McLeod is as inspiring as she is humble. One of the hardest-working women in the music industry, McLeod is hitting the road with her trusty sidekicks for a national tour celebrating her latest release, Rocky's Diner. Girl interrupted her tour preparations … Continue reading Sarah McLeod – Still Dining On Solo Success
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