Riders refer to the little extras a band receives from the promoter of a gig, usually—but not always—in their dressing room. One of the most infamous riders was Van Halen’s in 1982. They insisted on bowls of M&M candies with all the brown ones removed. Mary J. Blige asks for a brand new toilet seat…
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27 Listicle Series: Planetself
Australian based soul/hip-hop duo Planetself have just released a smooth soul-filled EP called High Tide after a number of breakthroughs for the group including touring throughout Europe earlier this year, with a highlight being their set at the hip-hop Kemp Festival alongside GZA & Hilltop Hoods in addition to collaborating with well known underground acts such as N’fa…
News: MIKEY MIKE ‘LIFE ON EARTH’ EP OUT NOW
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News: INOVO RELEASE AMAZING SCI-FI FILMCLIP FOR NEW SINGLE ‘THE DAY IS COMING
Brisbane’s inovo are today releasing something that has been in production/the creation phase for over a year. A mammoth undertaking of indie film-making, not even to mention the carefully-crafted, brooding and atmospheric prog/rock music that accompanies it. The three-piece Alt-Prog band based in Brisbane, Australia, who formed in 2015, are releasing their new single “The Day is…
News: ELIOTT Shares her new video for Photographs Filmed with Melbourne chamber choir Polyphonic Voices
Shares her new video for Photographs Filmed with Melbourne chamber choir Polyphonic Voices Touring her ‘Bold Enough EP’ in December In the lead up to her December Bold Enough EP Tour, Melbourne-based Eliott today releases a vocally charged live video for her new single ‘Photographs’. For the video, Eliott’s powerful performance is accompanied by…
News: Download 2019 2nd Line Up Announcement
Sydney Saturday March 9 || Parramatta Park Melbourne Monday March 11 || Flemington Racecourse SUM 41 (Only Aus Shows) PENNYWISE (Only Aus Shows) THY ART IS MURDER || POLARIS TWELVE FOOT NINJA || SLAVES || VOYAGER Are set to join OZZY OSBOURNE (Only Aus Shows) SLAYER (Final World Tour) | JUDAS PRIEST (Only Aus Shows) | ALICE IN CHAINS GHOST | RISE AGAINST (Only Aus Shows) | THE AMITY AFFLICTION (Only…
Watch: A Voice For Change Episode 1: B Wise
Voice For Change 2018 is forging deeper connections with community by engaging young people through a series of interactive school workshops led by some of the best, and upcoming hip hop artists the country has to offer. These workshops will offer exciting practical opportunities and rare chances to work with well-respected musicians, community leaders and…
News: A Voice For Change 2018 Launches New Series
MoMO, Krown and P-UniQue use their voices for good in the upcoming Voice for Change series launched this November. Voice For Change is a community-focused music initiative developed by the Mushroom Group supported by Victorian Government, to inspire young people to follow their dreams and ambitions. Voice For Change is about connectivity, inclusion,…
News: STEVE KILBEY Set To Release New Studio Album, Sydney Rococo On November 23
Steve Kilbey, one of Australia’s most loved artists, will release his new solo album, Sydney Rococo, on Friday, November 23 worldwide via Golden Robot Records. Sydney Rococo is a collection of songs Kilbey has written over the last 5 years. The songs sing of Sydney and her ocean pools, her underground seedy hangouts and treachery….
News: PROGFEST 2019 10th Anniversary Edition! Massive 2nd Line Up Announcement feat over 40 bands!
WELKIN ENTERTAINMENT AND WILD THING PRESENTS PROGFEST 2019 10th Anniversary Edition! Massive 2nd Line Up Announcement feat over 40 bands! Perth & Adelaide Sideshows Announced For The Ocean & Monuments! Perth & Adelaide Sideshows Announced For The Ocean & Monuments! Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Progfest is the ultimate annual gathering for progressive music fans, and…