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Between stints alongside Circa Survive, Protest The Hero and Dead Letter Circus manic monsters He Danced Ivy have concocted their new single Guillotines; a raging tear that pulls at the borders between Rage Against the Machine and Avril Lavigne. After spending years together and months in the studio, He Danced Ivy share an almost psychic bond; Guillotines was created by jamming everything and anything together.“Guillotines is kind of our Frankenstein’s Monster track. It naturally fell together with mits and pieces of riffs…

Brisbane’s high-flying metal outfit Flynn Effect’s EP MONUMENT is out today! “…feels as though it could form part of the soundtrack to a film of the Gothic oeuvre like The Crow.” – Overdrive Mag “Flynn Effect sound inspired and this release is an addictive piece of work that will consume your listening schedule.” – Insert Review Here “Flynn Effect have slowly…

BIGSOUND 2018 GETS FATTER: PAUL KELLY, LAGWAGON’S JOEY CAPE & FAT WRECK CHORDS FOUNDER ERIN KELLY-BURKETT PLUS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP After the bombshell of its delicious first-half live lineup last month, BIGSOUND has again stepped it up a notch today, welcoming Australian music legend Paul Kelly for a keynote interview. Reflecting on both his…

Legs Electric summon the spirit of the golden days of heavy rock – overcharging ’70s blues-based riffs with a full-power vocal attack and a live show worthy of Sunset Strip. In just a few years, the Legs Electric ladies have chiselled their name in stone as one of the most electrifying, must-see bands in their home city…

Last Dinosaurs Release Soaring New Single ‘Eleven’ & Announce East Coast Tour w/ Special Guests To Be Announced Tickets On Sale Friday, July 6 at 9.00am It only takes Sean Caskey six words to cement ‘Eleven’ as an absolute classic Last Dinosaurs song. As, “If I lose my head I’m sorry!” interrupts the swirling guitars…

Hailing from Sydney, Boulevarde ​are the musical duo preparing to leap onto the scene with their debut single ‘I Needed You Feat. Nick De La Hoyde’. Walking a fine line between pop and indie Boulevarde highlight songwriting sensibility beyond their years.  We asked the duo what things they need in their life right now. Top Things you NEED in…

His name is Hugo Bladel, a Tasmanian songwriter who now calls Melbourne home; he’s been on stages at Falls, Party in the Paddock and more over the last 12 months, and was also the recipient of the Nick Balacombe Grant along with A. Swayze and The Ghosts – a great opportunity for local artists to further their recording…

St. Vincent, Carrigeworks Sydney St. Vincent, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. t. Vincent’s work has received consistent praise for its distinct musical style, which blends soft rock, experimental rock, electropop, and jazz influences. Behind the Lens Kim Rudener  

 Erika Fedele recently participated in the exchange and flew to London with Tkay Maidza and 5 other participants to collaborate and learn from the the Nando’s Music Exchange mentors to learn and exchange ideas on music.  We caught up with Erika to talk about her music influences.  1. Joni Mitchell  Every time I listen too…

Reclink Cup, Victoria Park Melbourne It was on for young and old at Victoria Park for the annual Reclink Cup. Reigning champs the Rockdogs defended their title against the mighty Megahertz, while some of the country’s best musicians took care of the pre and post-match entertainment. Whilst the Mighty Megahertz put up a fight it…