Live Review: DOLLHOUSE
DollHouse Sun 5th Jul 2026 VIVA Melbourne How often do we look at something and decide what it is before we truly understand it? Tonight, we invite you into the dollhouse. Situated in the heart of the pleasure district, stands its most infamous attraction. A place built on desire, illusion, Continue Reading
Interview: PSYCROPTIC
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau. We Continue Reading
Live Review: Devildriver/Cradle of Filth
Devildriver/ Cradle of Filth The Forum 11/07/2026 An excited air fills the venue as the general chatter of punters overrides the ambient playlist from the speakers. Outside the cold winter rains soak the Melbourne streets and a chilling wind drives people to pull their coats tighter. Inside though, the hum Continue Reading
Live Review: South Summit
There was something fitting about South Summit closing out the week at Sydney’s Metro Theatre – not just their biggest headline crowd yet, but also six years of grinding away finally landing in one room at once. It didn’t feel like just another gig, it felt like a statement for Continue Reading
Live Review: Vera Blue
Vera Blue Hamer Hall, Melbourne July 11, 2026 Vera Blue is back at Hamer Hall four years after her first collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra when she performed just before the release of her second album ‘Mercurial’. This time, one month before her third album ‘Modern Rituals’ Is released, she Continue Reading
Live Review: Deafheaven
July 9th 2026 The Forum, Melbourne. Deafheaven’s return to Melbourne was something I had deeply looked forward to. As a fan of over 10 years, Deafheaven is an act you cannot miss. Inside the Forum, the Californian five-piece transformed the ornate surrounds into a wall of deafening beauty, where black Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Gaerea
Gaerea Max Watts 10/07/2026 Gaerea brought their atmospheric and moody post-black metal sound to Max Watts on Friday. Infused with catchy hooks and a steady, driving backline the Portuguese outfit did not hold back. Their charismatic front man wooing the crowd into a hypnotic trance as they pummelled through their Continue Reading
PHIL JAMIESONÂ SHARES EFFERVESCENT NEW SINGLEÂ ‘READING KEATS IN BYRON BAY’ + SOPHOMORE ALBUM ’10CHARLIE’ DUE OUT AUG 14
An effervescent outing, laden with crunchy guitars and creamy melodies, today beloved Australian singer and songwriter Phil Jamieson unveils his new single Reading Keats In Byron Bay, a third cut taken from his forthcoming sophomore full-length album 10CHARLIE officially set for release on August 14, and continues to be celebrated throughout 2026 while Continue Reading
BACHELOR GIRL SHARE REIMAGINED VERSION OFÂ ‘PERMISSION TO SHINE’Â FT. GUY SEBASTIAN
One of the most iconic releases in Australian pop history, Bachelor Girl’s 1998 ARIA Award-winning debut studio album Waiting For The Day is set to receive the ultimate glow up in 2026, with the enduring duo today announcing their upcoming redux release, Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions, officially set to be unleashed on Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Deafheaven
Deafheaven The Forum 09/07/2026 Deafheaven brought their intricate guitars, smooth melodies and crushing riffs to the Forum where they put on a spellbinding display of professionalism and musicianship. The band took the audience on a journey of ultra-aggressive punchy riffs interspersed with black metal inspired leads and blast beats and Continue Reading
