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…
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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…
KATHLEEN HALLORAN SHARES COMMANDING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FREE WITH ME SYD + MEL LAUNCH DATES BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Kathleen Halloran effortlessly closes the 20 feet between her storied career as a sought-after ensemble guitarist, and an exciting new solo chapter, today sharing her debut single, Free With Me – a self-assured and wide open declaration of liberty, channelled through Halloran’s expert feel for guitar-driven pop-rock. If she seems a dab hand, it’s…
News: BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENT SANTA FEST RETURNS TO WOLLONGONG ON DECEMBER 14 FEATURING KLP, LENNY PEARCE AND MORE
After a short one year hiatus, Santa Fest is back in 2024, with hundreds of Santas set to descend on the main watering holes of Wollongong for the mother of all pub crawls that will hit 11 local venues and feature 30 live music acts, bringing back this beloved community event in support of local…
My Dream Rider series: The Audreys
Renowned for their glimmering pastiche of alternative country and beyond, today ARIA Award-winning act The Audreys return with a stunning slice of brooding country, releasing new single Secondhand Boots; the first new music from The Audreys in 10 years, alongside their 20th anniversary as a band in 2024. We caught up with Taasha from The Audreys…