Melbourne Guitar Show returns as Australia’s biggest guitar show in 2025, with this year’s edition also marking a milestone for the iconic event, moving to a new home alongside an incredible lineup of performers, workshops and more locked and loaded for this March. The Victoria Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds is set to play host…
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DIESEL HITS THE ROAD FOR HIS ‘BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY ALBUM TOUR 2025’ + ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE FENDER GUITAR GIVEAWAY
Australian music icon Diesel kick-started his Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour in December with explosive shows in Avoca Beach and Kiama, where fans got to experience the special musical language he has developed with his band of stalwarts, Richie Vez on bass and Lee Moloney on drums. Presented by New World Artists, Diesel, alongside Vez and…
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS ADD TWO NEW HEADLINE SHOWS TO AUS TOUR: PALAIS MELBOURNE AND HOTA GOLD COAST
Iconic Californian rock royalty, Stone Temple Pilots have added two new headline shows to their Australian tour, announcing Palais Theatre (Melbourne) for March 2 and HOTA (Gold Coast) for March 8, tickets available now from www.teamwrktouring.com. Set to make their long-awaited return to Australian shores next month to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Purple‘, the…
CHARLES MAIMAROSIA SHARES MESMERISING NEW SINGLE ROROPAU NEW ALBUM HOTE’ HOTE’ SET FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 21
Blending tradition with modern-yet-immersive flair, the new single Roropau from Solomon Islands-born, Melbourne-based creative Charles Maimarosia connects deeply with his Are’ Are’ roots while also showcasing his buoyant craftsmanship, with the latest single heralding the upcoming release of Maimarosia’s sophomore album, Hote’ Hote, due out on Friday February 21 via Wantok Musik, available to pre-save…
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW, AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST GUITAR SHOW RETURNS IN 2025 WITH A NEW VENUE + A STACKED PROGRAM
Melbourne Guitar Show returns as Australia’s biggest guitar show in 2025, with this year’s edition also marking a milestone for the iconic event, moving to a new home alongside an incredible lineup of performers, workshops and more locked and loaded for this March. The Victoria Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds is set to play host…
SOMA SHARES SULTRY NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘SAY IT’ LIFTED FROM ‘COBRA’ MIXTAPE SET FOR FEBRUARY 21 RELEASE
Bold, slick and laden with modern hip hop hues, today Sydney-based artist SOMA unveils her new single Say It, conjured alongside the legendary Danny Duke (Lizzo, Sampa the Great), and also accompanied by a cosmic music video ahead of the release of her debut mixtape COBRA, due out on February 21. A sultry slice…
WANSTOCK RETURNS IN MARCH 2025 CELEBRATING ALL THINGS ROCK’N’ROLL OVER 2 DAYS FEATURING BABY ANIMALS, TAXIRIDE FT. JASON SINGH, STRAIT SHOOTERS + RATTLINCANE AND THE BABYS, MI-SEX, TED MULRY GANG, STANDING ROOM ONLY + DAY DREAMERS
Next March, get set to celebrate all things full-blown rock’n’roll, with Aussie rock festival Wanstock returning for its biggest edition yet. Set to take place across two dates in 2025 at the Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster, offering back-to-back nights of fun for fans and bands alike, Wanstock will kick off on Friday March 14 headlined…
Album Q&A: 12 Questions with Rob Gaylard of The Nomadic
Hey Rob! “Marie Antoinette” is out now—congratulations! Can you tell us a little bit about the song’s inspiration? Marie Antoinette explores the idea of a relationship that is almost working, but not quite: You both need to go away, evolve, grow and develop individually. And in the end, although at the time you feel things…
DAMIANO DAVID ANNOUNCES 2025 GLOBAL SOLO TOUR SET TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA FOR TWO SHOWS, FOLLOWING THE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF MÅNESKIN’S SOLD OUT SHOWS
Damiano David has today announced a massive 2025 global tour with dates across Europe, Australia, North America, South America and Asia next year. Encompassing 31 dates across five continents, the newly announced tour dates are a true statement of intent as Damiano David continues to introduce himself on the world stage. The tour begins…
ANYA ALCHEMY RELEASES SUMPTUOUS NEW SINGLE ‘ICK’
A slinky and witty ode to empowerment, the sassy new single ICK out today from Melbourne singer-songwriter Anya Alchemy balances sleek production with tongue-in-cheek charm; a resounding reminder to know your worth, coated in fearless indie alt-pop. A creative chameleon of the highest order, Anya Alchemy entrances with her raw and authentic energy, and her latest outing ICK is no exception. Channelling inspiration…









