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Live Gallery: Wild Rivers

Wild Rivers

Supported by Harrison Storm

The Triffid, Brisbane

19th of March, 2025

Wild Rivers kicked off the Australian leg of their ‘Everywhere We Go’ tour on Wednesday night at The Triffid, Brisbane. These talented Canadians have been teasing an Australian string of shows for almost 10 years, selling out their shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Wild Rivers are one of those rare bands that captures the heart and soul of indie-folk music with breathtaking harmonies, poetic lyricism, and deeply evocative instrumentation. Their sound is a seamless fusion of folk, indie, and soft rock.

Supported by Harrison Storm, it was truly magical way to spend a Wednesday night.

 

                              

 

 

 

 

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360 ANNOUNCES NATIONAL OUT OF THE BLUE 2025 TOUR FOR JULY + AUGUST WITH SPECIAL GUEST PEZ

NEW SINGLE SAVE MY SOUL OUT NOW TAKEN FROM ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM OUT OF THE BLUE SET FOR JULY RELEASE.

ARIA Award-winning and multi-platinum Australian rapper 360 is back and ready to ignite Aussie stages once again, today announcing his national Out Of The Blue Tour that will see him return to the largest venues he’s graced since he exploded onto the scene in the 2010s, hitting Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth this July and August, joined by fellow local hip hop icon, and longtime 360 collaborator, PEZ. Fresh off the release of his potent new single Save My Soul, 360 has unveiled his forthcoming fifth studio album, Out Of The Blue (pre-save now), set for release this July, coinciding with the start of this incredible upcoming run of shows.

Tickets for 360’s Out Of The Blue Tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 9am local time from 360music.com.au. Fans can register for presale tickets now from 360music.com.au with presale kicking off on Thursday 20 March from 9am local time.

Erupting onto the scene in the early 2010s, 360 firmly established his status as one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved rappers, blazing trails, storming charts and taking home multiple ARIA Award nominations and two wins alongside many other accolades over the years. In a live setting, 360 is renowned for his electrifying stage presence that has seen him enrapture sold out headline crowds, as well as perform across the globe alongside the likes of Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, and onstage at Lollapalooza, Big Day Out and Splendour In The Grass. Back in 2023, 360 returned to his musical pursuits, embarking on his first official run of shows in just under six years, swiftly selling out the first half of his Back To Life regional tour, and closing out the year with part two of the Back To Life tour and a new freestyle track, Most Wanted. And this year, fans will not only get a chance to witness 360’s insatiable flow and earnest-yet-playful storytelling in a live setting; they’ll also get a chance to catch his brand new single, Save My Soul, and more on stage this July and August.

One of the first songs written for 360’s upcoming fifth studio album Out Of The Blue, Save My Soul, which dropped earlier this month, is a heartfelt yet upbeat outing, bustling with old school beats, glossy production and 360 flitting between rapping and serene chorus vocals. Also armed with a sharp accompanying music video, Save My Soul finds 360in full buoyant flight; joyful, honest and vehemently meaningful, with the track also hinting at incredible things to come from its broader upcoming album.

“It’s been really exciting to start releasing new music,” shares 360. “I’ve spent most of my career releasing albums whilst struggling with mental health issues and addiction, so to be in a healthy and happy place whilst putting this out has been exhilarating. I’ve finally let go of the need for others approval, where it used to dictate how i would operate in every aspect of my life. It’s very liberating.”

In 2008, 360, aka Matt Colwell, first turned heads via his debut album What You See Is What You Get, before his 2011 release Falling & Flying catapulted the talented Melbourne-hailing rapper into a new stratosphere. Praised for its genre fluidity, emotive weight and 360’s undeniable charisma, Falling & Flying peaked at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum, with the album also securing two ARIA Music Awards in 2012 amongst several nominations, taking home wins for Breakthrough Artist – Release and Producer of the Year. At this point already declared a pioneer for his innovative artistry and delivery, 360 went on to release 2014’s Utopia and 2017’s Vintage Modern, with Utopia reaching #2 on the ARIA charts and certified gold, and Vintage Modern reaching #3 on the ARIA Australian Albums charts. And amongst many hurdles adjacent to his ongoing success, from an accident in 2010 that almost upended the release of Falling & Flying to his battle with addiction and mental health issues in later years, 360 has continued to breathe new life into the world via his creativity, whether teaming up with Support Act on his 2023 Back To Life Regional Tour for some of his performances, or providing a relatable shoulder for his fans to connect with via his ongoing releases. And in 2025, 360 is once again set to weave his signature and singular magic with Out Of The Blue, marking his first new record since 2017’s acclaimed LP Vintage Modern, and set to be celebrated in spectacular fashion via 360’s hotly-anticipated national performances this July and August.

“I’m so keen to be back touring in general,” shares 360, “but to have PEZ with me on the Out Of The Blue Tour feels special too. We’ve reconnected so much over the last year or two and the fans will be able to see that. Expect a lot of energy and also for the live show to tell a bit of a story of my life.”

And as to what fans can expect from album #5 and beyond this year for 360? “This album feels like an amalgamation of all my older music, but with new influences, but much more refined and polished,” 360 reveals. “I couldn’t have done this without Tyron Hapi, having him to write these songs with me has been such a blessing. My new album Out Of The Blue is out this July, plus The Forthwrite Podcast is coming soon too, I can’t wait for people to check that out also.”

Seemingly out of the blue in 2025, 360 is primed and ready to return with gusto once again, with a national tour and his fifth studio album on the very near horizon. Do not miss your chance to witness one of Australia’s most prolific creatives live in action this July and August, this will absolutely be one for the 360 history books!

Tickets for 360’s Out Of The Blue Tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 9am local time from 360music.com.au.

Out Of The Blue is due out this July, pre-order here.

360 – UPCOMING SHOWS:

FRI 18 JUL | THE FORUM, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

SAT 19 JUL | ODEON THEATRE, HOBART TAS | LIC/AA

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

FRI 25 JUL | METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | 18+

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

SAT 26 JUL | FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE QLD | AA

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

FRI 01 AUG | HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE SA | 18+

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

SAT 02 AUG | METRO CITY, PERTH WA | 18+

Tickets available from https://360music.com.au/ 

 

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Interview: The Audreys

What was the main inspiration behind the song “Beatles V Stones,” and how did it evolve during the writing process?

It is a reference to my (some would say rather annoying) habit of asking people I’ve just met if they prefer The Beatles or The Stones and then making a snap decision about whether or not they’re my kind of person based on their answer. I’m a Stones gal, for the record.

How did learning to play guitar during COVID impact your songwriting and approach to composing music for this album?

It’s quite a different instrument to write on than the piano. The songs automatically come out more folky, and I found myself really enjoying that. Sometimes it was hard to avoid sounding jazzy on the piano, particularly as that’s my background. Plus, you can write anywhere on the guitar—it’s very portable—and I loved that even more.

“Beatles V Stones” is actually the first song I wrote by myself on guitar. The lyrics to the first verse had been kicking around for a few years, and I stumbled across them again, grabbed the guitar, and the whole thing just flowed out. It was great. My guitar player, Tom Kneebone, then added that great rocky bridge and the little nod you can hear to The Beatles in the second-to-last chord. He’s a Beatles guy, for the record, but I love him anyway.

Can you describe the collaborative process between you and your band members when creating the songs for Ruin & Repair?

I’m a very democratic band leader. I always want to hear ideas from my band and have their input on everything—not just on what they play on tracks, but on the songwriting and what everyone else plays as well. It’s very much a team effort, and this album is something we all created together. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What was it like working with producer and engineer Ryan Martin John on this record? How did he shape the final sound?

Ryan did all of the engineering and mixing, which he’s amazing at, and we produced the record together. It was a great process. He also contributed to the album as a musician and sings a duet with me on I Remember Everything.

It was a great creative meeting of minds. We had a lot of fun, no particularly serious arguments, and a few very blurry late nights that may or may not have involved gin.

Which song on the album was the most challenging to write or record, and why?

I had a really hard time tracking the vocal to Sober. It’s a very personal song to me, and I just kept crying during the takes. The take we went with actually captures me starting to cry on the last line. That was the closest I ever got, so it’s on the album.

How does this album compare sonically and thematically to your previous releases?

I think Ruin & Repair is fundamentally an Americana record, but it also has a few pop moments and a few pretty straight country moments. We’ve always liked to blur genres, though, so in that sense, it’s a very Audreys record.

Were there any major stylistic shifts or new elements introduced?

There’s a track called Ships Song that we dubbed our Wes Anderson soundtrack piece. It’s just studio fun from everyone and will likely never be played live. Our amazing drummer, Beej Barker, had a great time doing all of those cross rhythms—and holy cow, can that man nail a percussion pass in one take.

What were some of the key influences—musical or otherwise—that shaped the sound and storytelling on Ruin & Repair?

Obviously, the passing of my longtime collaborator and best friend, Tristan Goodall, loomed large over the writing and recording of this record. Tristan’s brother, Cam, contributed a lot to the writing, and that was a very powerful and healing process for both of us.

So, grief and loss are big themes, but also hope. And love. I always write about love—for better or worse. Almost always for worse with me, but that’s my lot in life, I’ve concluded. Broken-hearted people make better songwriters.

What can fans expect from The Audreys’ upcoming national tour? Will the live set have any unique arrangements or surprises?

I’ve been touring with my new band for several years now, and they’ve always done an incredible job playing the old Audreys catalogue, but it’s exciting to have these new songs that they helped create in the set. It was hard writing a set from six albums, but I think we’ve struck a good balance of new stuff and old favourites.

There’s also a beautiful string arrangement on one of the songs that was done by our bass player, Felicity Freeman. I’m hoping to get a string quartet up to play with us on this song for our Adelaide show at The Gov.

Having been part of The Audreys for 20 years, how does it feel to embark on this new chapter with the band?

I had a lot of setbacks trying to get this record made. It’s honestly five years later than I’d hoped, but I’m really proud of it and eager to move forward from the past.

Looking ahead, do you see Ruin & Repair as a stepping stone to future musical directions for The Audreys, or is it more of a reflective piece on where the band has been?

It’s a bit of both because a lot of these songs are about Tristan and my incredible 20-year friendship and partnership with him. But he wanted me to keep playing our songs after he’d gone, so by doing so, I am both moving forward and honouring him/the past at the same time.

20 years, but I’m only halfway through, baby!!

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Live Review: Laurel

From the moment Laurel steps out on stage, her striking presence and effortless confidence captivates the audience at The Night Cat in Melbourne.

Beginning with ‘Deathwish’, she showcases her incredible vocal talent with emotional depth.

“I’m so happy to be here. This is one of my favourite countries to play – maybe even my favourite city but don’t tell the other cities, “She says.

Laurel looks around the stage that’s in the middle of the room surrounded by her audience. “They didn’t tell me this when I booked the show that it was a 360-degree stage and I came in at sound check and I was like how does this work? But if feels fun and I’m enjoying it. You’re going to see like my bum for at least 3 minutes, so I hope you enjoy that,” she laughs.

She accidently stands on some of the equipment during the start of her next song ‘Best I Ever Had’ so she needs to restart after the first chorus, but the crowd doesn’t mind at all. Next, she takes it back with an older song called ‘Same Mistakes’ but pre-warns us that we’re going to do some angry crying to.

“It’s been an interesting period in my life where everything’s changing, and I’ve been tested a few times. But it forced me to look inwards and ask myself what I really wanted and what I wanted to make,” Laurel reveals. She shares a brand song that came out of that called ‘Fucking You To Death,’ which feels very genuine and straight-forward to the heart – something she says she’s always wanted to make but wondered if anyone actually wanted to hear.

Laurel recalls the last time she was in Australia for ‘Groovin’ The Moo’ when she released the next song ‘Change’ that boasts her unique blend of indie pop featuring her ethereal vocals and a lush instrumentation. Tonight, she shares the stage with an exceptional drummer to really elevate the live delivery.

Her performance is raw, honest and spontaneous. Her guitar falls off at one point and she needs to re-tune it. “I think the best shows are when things get messed up,” she jokes before launching back in with ‘Appetite’ that sparks an audience singalong.

She shares a brand-new song that’s part her new era with very sad girl vibes called ‘Bitter.’ The venue lights are then turned off for ‘Only One’ and the crowd lights up the room with their phone torches as she comes into the crowd to sing with us in the 360 setting. She forgets the words, but fans help her out with the verses.

“The first gig I played in Australia was about 5 years ago and I think that’s why I forgot the words just now. It was kind of a fucked-up week for me because the person I wrote my first album about had just killed themselves,” she reveals.

“It was kina intense so I decided to go on tour that week and it was a wonderful experience but I got to my first gig, and I was in shock but had to play this album that had just passed away but I started playing and I forgot who I was on stage and I couldn’t remember anything – I completely froze. I was mortified. But then the most amazing thing happened, you guys had me and you sung the whole fucking set for me. I remember feeling that it was the worst thing that could happen but then I woke up the next day thinking that was the best gig I ever played, and I didn’t even sing. It was just so fucking wonderful. I bring it up because I’m going to play the song now that was kind of the moment where I lost my shit on stage, but I have my lyrics – I’m prepared this time. Thank you if you were at that show cos it really was one of my favourite experiences in life,” she tells before sharing ‘Sun King’ and ‘Life Worth Living.’

There’s nowhere to hide so she remains on the stage for the electrifying encore of ‘Scream Go Faster’ with full-blown pop full of synth-wave and retro ’80s vibes to get everybody dancing the rest of the night away.

Words by Michael Prebeg

Behind the lens Josh Braybrook

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Live Review: Live at the Gardens: Boy & Bear, Sarah Blasko & Augie March

Live at the Gardens
Augie March
Sarah Blasko
Boy & Bear

The sky is dotted with tiny pin pricks of light, a blanket of stars hanging over the Botanical Gardens.

Picnic blankets litter the lawn as people have gathered to watch some of Australia’s best home grown talent.

Augie March get their set underway with ‘ Sunset House’ and people mill around watching or waiting for food in the purpose built food trucks and bar. They draw people in with their unique mellow sounds, creating the perfect atmosphere for the dying sunset.
Showcasing a variety of songs from ‘ The Cold Acre’ and ‘ One Crowded Hour’ closing with ‘ The Train Will Be Taking No Passengers’

It’s a short wait for Sarah Blasko, opening with ‘ The Way’ from the 2024 album ‘ I Just Need to Conquer This Mountain’. She progresses through most of the songs on the ten track album including ‘ Give you Up’ and ‘ Emotions’. Her voice is angelic and sounds sublime. Closing with ‘ Never Let Me Go’ followed by ‘ I awake’ Sarah proves why she is a much loved artist.

The final act on the bill for the night is Sydney band Boy and Bear. Kicking off the set with ‘ Lordy May’ the crowd is swiftly on their feet dancing to the rhythms. Tending to not engage with the crowd the band get down to business with ‘ Old Town Blues’ ‘ State of Flight’ and ‘ Three Headed Woman’.

Things become a sing a long, arms raising as they cover Chris Isaac’s ‘ Wicked Game’, followed by Crownded House classic ‘ Fall At Your Feet’ and Neil Young’s ‘ Heart of Gold’
to which the audience gleefully dance and sing along to- if lighters were still a thing at shows, this would be the
moment for it.

Ending the night with ‘ Southern Son’ Sarah Blasko joins them on stage for a verse, dancing in a black boiler suit.

The Botanical Gardens is a fantastic venue that has come to life and replaced a much needed gap in the outdoor concert venues with the departure of the popular Zoo Twilights series. With food trucks and bars, it’s a fantastic atmosphere for Melbourne music lovers. Created by the team responsible for A Day on The Green, the venue is the perfect location for Melbourne’s mild summer nights, and
hopefully makes it’s return next summer.

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Atlas Franklin Alexander Unveils New EP “Flexible New Replica” – A Sonic Journey Through Self-Reflection and Sound

The wait is finally over! Flexible New Replica, the much-anticipated new EP from Newcastle artist Atlas Franklin Alexander, is out now—and it’s a mesmerizing blend of nostalgia, vulnerability, and atmospheric magic that is bound to captivate listeners.

The six-track collection, which includes the already-released single New Remedy, is a deeply immersive journey into Atlas’s raw emotional landscape. Flexible New Replica mixes Peter Gabriel’s experimental ‘80s vibes, Radiohead’s atmospheric expansiveness, Tame Impala’s synth-heavy dreaminess, and a dash of Kurt Vile’s introspective vulnerability into something entirely unique. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, but one that leaves you feeling both connected and uplifted.

“I think Flexible New Replica is a snapshot of where I’m at—processing life’s challenges, the moments of clarity amidst chaos, and just trying to make sense of it all,” Atlas explains. “Each song is a journey, but together they’re a bigger story of self-exploration.”

The EP kicks off with New Remedy, a track that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the release. With its dreamy synths, shimmering production, and lyrics that explore that universal feeling of wanting to fix something broken, the song’s raw vulnerability will draw you in from the very first note. Atlas describes it as a reflection of finding clarity in confusion—a theme that runs deep throughout the entire EP.

From there, Flexible New Replica unfurls into a rich tapestry of sound. Firebird pulses with retro ‘80s synthwave vibes, while Crave offers a modern, ambient texture that lets the music breathe and build. Dolphins lulls you into an atmospheric bliss, the kind of track perfect for driving through the night with the windows down. Then, Young Love gives you that ethereal, hazy feeling you get when you’re lost in thought, before the EP closes on the dreamy, languid beats of Brighter Days—a track that feels like a hopeful sigh after a long journey.

What makes Flexible New Replica truly special is the fact that it’s entirely a DIY project, with Atlas handling everything from writing to recording to production from his home studio. “There’s something deeply personal and reflective about making music this way,” he says. “It’s not about perfection, it’s about honesty. Each decision—every instrument I played, every choice I made—was something I felt strongly about.”

With Flexible New Replica, Atlas Franklin Alexander captures the perfect balance between modern sensibilities and throwback nostalgia. The EP feels both timeless and ahead of its time, exploring themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and emotional clarity through a sonic lens that is lush, haunting, and incredibly intimate.

This is more than just an EP—it’s an experience. If you’ve been following Atlas’s journey since his debut ENTER ECHO in 2021, you’ll feel the evolution in every note. Flexible New Replica is a true reflection of an artist coming into his own, and it’s clear that this DIY effort is a cathartic and meaningful release for Atlas himself.

To celebrate the release of Flexible New Replica, Atlas is hitting the road on his east coast tour. With shows already completed in Wollongong and Sydney, the final leg of the tour will take place in Melbourne on March 21. This is your chance to see him perform live and experience the magic of this new EP in person!

Upcoming Shows:

  • Friday, March 21: Lulies Tavern, Melbourne (18+)

Tickets are available at linktr.ee/atlasfranklinalexander.

If you haven’t already, make sure to dive into Flexible New Replica now—it’s a journey through sound, self, and soul that you won’t want to miss!

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JACK PANTHER NEW EP OUT TODAY ‘WHEN I’M FEELING BETTER WE COULD DREAM TOGETHER’ OUT TODAY

Today Jack Panther has announced the release of his soaring third EP when i’m feeling better we could dream together, with his first Australian show on the horizon at The Evelyn Hotel on Saturday, May 3

A moving, vulnerable and blissful journey throughout, when i’m feeling better we could dream together opens with Changes; an uplifting and airy alt-pop outing that balances tranquil instrumentation, flowing melodics and Jack’s hypnotic vocals as he muses on the trepidation and also hope that accompanies life’s many changes. And fluctuating between acoustic tenderness and oscillating euphoria (Just A Dog), through to melancholia threaded with dreamy reverb and tranquil pulsations (Why Won’t We) and, ultimately, swaggering and modern ambience (closing track Breathe), when i’m feeling better we could dream together also balances raw intimacy with stylistic diversity that retains a powerful and cohesive thread from start to finish. “I feel as though my artist voice is the strongest it’s been,” shares Jack of the upcoming EP. “Even if a track is sad in its theme, there is still an ‘outburst’; a big emphasis in the project was to create a journey. I want the audience to feel like each song encompasses its own emotion and journey. In a way, it’s a celebration of feeling that emotion. And I think a lot of the tracks within the EP still cling to a lot of hope. I started writing the project during COVID lockdown, and I wanted to write about things with a more positive or hopeful outlook.”

In 2025, the sky is barely the limit for Jack Panther, with his sublime third EP due out today, March 14, as well as an international tour that will see Jack head to London, Auckland and also tick off a career first in Melbourne imminently, set to perform his first ever show on Australian soil at The Evelyn Hotel on May 3. “I’m HUGELY excited to play my first Australian show in Melbourne,” Jack enthuses. “I’m a massive fan of the Melbourne music scene and I just love the venue The Evelyn Hotel, it’s been a goal of mine to play there for years! Previously selling out headline shows in both London and Auckland, this marks my second headline in London which is so exciting, and marks my homecoming show in Auckland. I’m very excited to play some of these songs LIVE for the very first time and to play a special cover my band and I have been working on!”

when i’m feeling better we could dream together is out today, Friday March 14.


JACK PANTHER – UPCOMING SHOWS

Tickets available from jackpanthermusic.com

SAT 3 MAY | THE EVELYN HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC

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THE AUDREYS NEW ALBUM ‘RUIN & REPAIR’ OUT TODAY + AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Today ARIA Award winners and Adelaide roots favorites The Audreys have released their anticipated album Ruin & Repair, the first in 10 years!

Bursting with heart and an array of spellbinding compositions, Ruin & Repair opens with I Remember Everything; a twinkling and inevitably heart-rending stunner that deals in dynamic shifts, upbeat banjo and crisp percussion, as well as sultry vocals and harmonic interplay to make you weak at the knees. Between tranquil ballads (Beatles V Stones), melancholic country charm (Secondhand Boots and Subterranean), upbeat moments of crystalline vocals and contemporary production (To Want To Be Loved), delicate beauty (Sober), captivating country love songs (Beyond Compare), scintillating and hazy odes (Seen The Last Of You), full-blown whimsy (Ships Song), bewitching banjo-fuelled heartbreakers (Norfolk Island Pine) and the buoyant climax of closing track You’re In A Dream, Ruin & Repair is simultaneously an intimate dive into many of life’s highs and lows while also offering cathartic comfort against some sharp surprises; and the journey across the 11 tracks is one unforgettably helmed by Coates herself. “I’m not going to lie, there’s a lot of loss and grief and heartbreak,” Coates shares of Ruin & Repair as a whole. “But there’s also some hope, and some sex, and even some shiny pop moments with tambourine and everything. Look, it’s a journey.”

Ruin & Repair is out on TODAY Friday March 14 –  STREAM  https://coupetrio.lnk.to/RuinRepair

RUIN & REPAIR AUSTRALIAN TOUR

FRI 28 MAR | LYRICS UNDERGROUND, PERTH, WA | 18+

https://lyricsunderground.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/51d0b5b1-e737-4645-ae45-d5e93b52f992

SAT 29 MAR | MOJOS, FREMANTLE, WA | 18+

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/176876

FRI 4 APR | IMPERIAL HOTEL, EUMUNDI, QLD | 18+

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb409d8-a87c-43bf-ba4c-4131db6b073d

SAT 5 APR | OLD MUSEUM (STUDIO), BRISBANE, QLD | 18+

https://oldmuseum.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/145981

SUN 6 APR | WALLABY HOTEL, GOLD COAST, QLD | 18+

https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/8f59b800-fe21-48ea-9565-880556d469ba?utm_source=artist

THU 10 APR | CAMELOT LOUNGE, SYDNEY, NSW | 18+

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/L6F9L

FRI 11 APR | STREET THEATRE, CANBERRA, ACT | 18+

https://au.patronbase.com/_StreetTheatre/Productions/TARR/Performances

SAT 12 APR | MILTON THEATRE, MILTON, NSW | 18+

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/73×14/the_audreys.aspx

SUN 13 APR | AVOCA THEATRE, CENTRAL COAST, NSW | All Ages

https://events.humanitix.com/the-audreys-avoca-beach-theatre

THU 24 APR | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE, VIC | 18+

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/f9e54fb3-a878-4846-9339-81c6a198c909

FRI 25 APR | BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, BRUNSWICK, VIC | 18+

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/176418?skin=brunswickballroom

SAT 26 APR | MEMO MUSIC HALL, ST KILDA, VIC | 18+

https://www.memomusichall.com.au/memo-gig/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/

FRI 16 MAY | QUIRKZ, HUNTER VALLEY, NSW | 18+

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/RUBJA

SAT 17 MAY | BRASS MONKEY, CRONULLA, NSW | 18+

https://brassmonkey.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/c20bfdee-210c-48d8-8041-5cb340a24120

SUN 18 MAY | HERITAGE HOTEL, BULLI, NSW | 18+

https://codeone.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ecebb244-c53b-48a7-8f66-6f7441d5301d

THU 22 MAY | THE ROYAL OAK, LAUNCESTON, TAS | 18+

https://royaloakhotel.iwannaticket.com.au/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour-MzI3MTE

FRI 23 MAY | MOUNT GNOMON FARM, PENGUIN, TAS | All Ages

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/177229

SAT 24 MAY | CRAIGIE KNOWE VINEYARD, CRANBROOK, TAS | 18+

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/177230

SUN 25 MAY | LONGLEY HOTEL, HOBART, TAS | 18+

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-audreys-ruin-repair-album-tour/177231

SAT 7 JUN | THE GOV, ADELAIDE, SA | 18+

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/965a380f-3f7d-4079-8a2b-8cef4ba8946b

FRI 29 AUG | GYMPIE MUSTER, GYMPIE, QLD | All Ages

https://www.muster.com.au/tickets/

SUN 26 OCT | NIMBIN ROOTS FESTIVAL, NIMBIN, NSW | All Ages

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1310864

 

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Interview: Jack Panther

Your new single, “Just a Dog,” is incredibly personal and raw. Could you tell us more about the inspiration behind the song and how it connects to your previous single, “Why Won’t We”?

Just a Dog in a way is sort of part 2 to the song Why Won’t We. I wrote Why Won’t We first and it was very much about what I was going through at the time. I then moved to London and in a way the scenario still followed me. I felt like a dog chasing my tail and that’s where Just a Dog came from – I was still falling for the same person and or order to get over it I had to write it as though I was telling him.

You mentioned that “Just a Dog” was written during your first winter in London. How did the environment and your experiences in that season influence the emotional tone and lyrics of the track?

I don’t know if you’ve ever experienced a London winter, but WOAH I underestimated it. I think for me, it was pretty hard to write about anything positive at the time. You can really hear the emotion in the track. I was listening to a lot of Mitski, who’s just stunning and can really hammer down an emotion. It really inspired me to dig deep and really feel what I needed to feel.

Your upcoming third EP, when i’m feeling better we could dream together, explores a variety of emotions and sonic landscapes. Can you share how this EP represents your artistic evolution compared to your previous projects?

This project forced me to dig really deep into myself. I didn’t want to hide behind a bravado or persona and that really challenged me to feel what I needed to feel and move through things.

At the time of writing the first track, Breathe, I couldn’t listen to sad music anymore. I was stuck in lockdown in October 2021 and couldn’t bring myself to write about anything sad. I instead tried to search for hope and that was what got me through some much over the past few years.

The EP features production from Grammy Award-nominated professionals such as Andrew Maury and Emily Lazar. How did their involvement shape the overall sound of the record, and what was it like working with them?

Truely incredble! To be able to work with some of the people who have literally had their hands on some of the tracks that’ve been really influential over the years. Both, incredible and lovely people.

“Just a Dog” and other tracks on the EP balance moments of vulnerability with uplifting sonic elements. How important is it for you to mix introspection with hope in your music?

It’s been super important for me in the project. Even if a song is sad in its theme, it needs to have a climax or a lift. I really wanted each feeling to be celebrated and feel empowering like… isn’t it amazing to just be alive?

You’ve spoken about the journey of creating the EP during the COVID lockdown and how it influenced the themes of hope. Can you expand on the role of resilience and positivity in your songwriting during this period?

It was something I kind of subconsciously forced myself to do. I had to be resilient because for me there was no other way forward. I was really lucky to start working with Will (EP’s co-producer) at the time. I think it was almost like therapy and got me through it.

You’re performing your first-ever Australian show in Melbourne at The Evelyn Hotel on May 3rd. What are you most excited about for this milestone performance, and what can Australian fans expect from your set?

I’m SO excited to be playing Australia finally! I adore Melbourne and have so many good friends there! The show has just been so fun to build, I’m so excited about it. It’s a journey in a way and also got a great cover in there too.

Having built a reputation in both New Zealand and London, how has the experience of living and performing in different cities shaped your approach to music and your connection with diverse audiences?

It’s been incredibly rewarding to perform in both NZ and London. I’ve been enjoying getting to know different audiences and seeing that it’s almost the same in NZ. I think the UK really values fresh, new sounds, whereas NZ really looks after developing artists.

It hasn’t changed my approach to creating music or performing music, but perhaps how and who I share it to.

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PETE MURRAY SHARES STIRRING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO I AM FIRE ANNOUNCES MAMMOTH 55-DATE SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR STARTING THIS MAY

With endless charm and stirring emotion, the brand new single I Am Fire released today from revered Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murrayoffers a poised yet powerful ode to everyday heroes, with the single also accompanied by the announcement of a mammoth 55-date run that will see Pete expansively tour the country in solo acoustic mode for the first time ever, commencing this May, supported nationally by Rachael Fahim and Brett Wood.

 

Pete’s largest tour ever and with most shows being all ages, the extensive solo acoustic tour will see him visit a stack of markets he’s never been to, rolling through every pocket of Australia in 2025, with a whopping 55 shows lined up across regional Australia as well as capital cities from May through to early September. Launching on Friday May 9 in Darwin, Pete will journey across the Northern Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT and Western Australia for these special intimate shows, with the mammoth run ultimately concluding on Sunday September 7 in the Blue Mountains.

 

Tickets for the solo acoustic tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 10am local time from www.petemurray.com.  Fans can register for presale tickets now from www.petemurray.com, with presale kicking off on Tuesday 18 March from 10am local time.

 

Offering fans a second taste of a brand new body of work from Pete Murray, following on from his 2024 single Wouldn’t It Be Good, I Am Fire findsPete channelling powerful emotives and tranquil arrangements with a nod to one of his favourite guitar sounds, as he elaborates, “I just bought a Gibson 1971 Classical guitar before I recorded I Am Fire and I knew this guitar had to be on this song. I love the classical guitar sound Rodriguez uses on his recordings, and it’s that same 60s/70s classical guitar sound that I was going for. The guitar created a real mood on the song that works well with the lyrics.”

 

“The song is inspired by normal people who stand up against regimes and who stand up for humanity and risk their own lives to save others,” Pete adds. “They are the real heroes of the world. I have used elements, emotions and feeling to describe these people. The courage they have is enormous and the love they give is forever. This song is also about normal heroes like mums and Dads who are always there for their kids.”

 

Once again stepping into the producer role for his own music, Pete also worked alongside a team of stellar creatives to bring I Am Fire to lustrous life, recording the track with Luke Palmer (Boo Seeka, Dead Letter Circus, Jacob Lee) on the Gold Coast, who also engineered and assisted with production. And with local musicians Ian Peres on bass and keys, Sarah James on backing vocals and Kate Derepas on cello, I Am Fire also brought in Pete’s long-time guitarist Brett Wood on electric guitar, with drums recorded via Nashville courtesy of drummer and producer Aaron Sterling (John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey); and an incredibly powerful accompanying music video that reminds us all of very real historical moments of hope and bravery, as Pete explains, “I worked with David Blackley and Nick Wyatt on this video. Both have shot some of my live gigs before. I felt Dave and Nick would get this concept.  They are both very creative and gifted film makers. The video is footage of powerful moments in time where people are standing up for others, helping others, saving others and loving others. The concept of the video is to show the positivity of the human spirit in times of war and natural disasters.”

 

While Pete Murray needs little introduction as one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters, his upcoming tour starting this May will tick off a unique first after over two decades since he released his debut full length album The Game in 2001; namely, Pete Murray’s first ever solo tour on home soil, armed with an acoustic guitar and a stunning back catalogue of hits to create his setlists from. “I’ve never done a solo tour in this country before, so it’s been on the cards for a while,” shares Pete. “I’ve done it overseas and people love it – so it’s about time I did it in my own country. There will be some story telling of my songs, my life and career. The shows will be very intimate.”

 

Over the years, Pete Murray has sold over 1.2 million albums, amassed hundreds of millions of streams, released three ARIA chart-topping albums, and boasts 17 ARIA Award nominations amongst multiple other wins and nominations. Emerging with his debut full length album The Game in 2001, Murray’s breakout sophomore album Feeler in 2003 cemented his status as one of the all-time greats. With ongoing hits along the way, including Better Days, Feeler, Opportunity and So Beautiful, Murray’s stirring and enduring blend of positivity with acoustic, rock and folk elements has flourished across decades, including via his most recent full length album Camacho in 2017. Now dominantly splitting his time in the studio and spending time with his family, Murray has also cultivated a stalwart reputation for his live show, from his own headline shows with his band at home and abroad, as well as performances with the likes of Missy Higgins, Icehouse, Rob Thomas and James Blunt to name a mere few.

 

And in 2025, with a number of new and familiar places on the horizon with his giant Australian run, and brand new music in the form of I Am Fire, it seems the best continues to be yet to come for the prolific Pete Murray, as he concludes, “I feel really good about releasing this song. It’s one of my favourite songs off the new body of work I have just recorded. I feel this song is very appropriate for the times we live in now. And I’m really looking forward to getting out there and letting people see how these songs were written on acoustic guitar and telling them stories of my life journey so far.”

 

I Am Fire is out today.
Tickets for Pete Murray’s solo tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 10am local time from www.petemurray.com.

 

PETE MURRAY – UPCOMING SHOWS:

Tickets available from www.petemurray.com

 

FRI 9 MAY | MAYBERRY, DARWIN NT | 18+

SAT 10 MAY | ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO, ALICE SPRINGS NT | 18+

THU 15 MAY | THE WEDGE, SALE VIC | AA

FRI 16 MAY | MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE, MELBOURNE VIC | AA

SAT 17 MAY | ALBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, ALBURY NSW | AA

SUN 18 MAY | SWAN HILL TOWN HALL, SWAN HILL VIC | AA

THU 22 MAY | RIVERLINKS EASTBANK, SHEPPARTON VIC | AA

FRI 23 MAY | WREST POINT SHOWROOM, HOBART TAS | AA

SAT 24 MAY | COUNTRY CLUB SHOWROOM, LAUNCESTON TAS | AA

SUN 25 MAY | FRANKIE J’S, DEVONPORT TAS | 18+

FRI 6 JUN | SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB, SHOAL BAY NSW | 18+

THU 12 JUN | MONCRIEFF ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BUNDABERG QLD | AA

FRI 13 JUN | GLADSTONE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, GLADSTONE QLD | AA

SAT 14 JUN | TOWNSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, TOWNSVILLE QLD | AA

SUN 15 JUN | TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD | AA

WED 18 JUN | MACKAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MACKAY QLD | AA

THU 19 JUN | PILBEAM THEATRE, ROCKHAMPTON QLD | AA

FRI 20 JUN | EMPIRE THEATRE, TOOWOOMBA QLD | AA

SAT 21 JUN | QPAC – LYRIC THEATRE, BRISBANE QLD | AA

THU 26 JUN | TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY VIC | 18+

FRI 27 JUN | BARWON HEADS HOTEL, BARWON HEADS VIC | 18+

SAT 28 JUN | THE CAPITAL, BENDIGO VIC | AA

SUN 29 JUN | HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, BALLARAT VIC | AA

THU 3 JUL | ART HOUSE, WYONG NSW | AA

FRI 4 JUL | PANTHERS PORT MACQUARIE, PORT MACQUARIE NSW | AA

SAT 5 JUL | SAWTELL RSL CLUB, SAWTELL NSW | AA

SUN 6 JUL | TAMWORTH TOWN HALL, TAMWORTH NSW | AA

THU 10 JUL | TWIN TOWNS, COOLANGATTA QLD | AA

FRI 11 JUL | REDLANDS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, CLEVELAND QLD | AA

SAT 12 JUL | IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE, IPSWICH QLD | AA

THU 17 JUL | ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL NSW | AA

FRI 18 JUL | ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | AA

SAT 19 JUL | YUIN THEATRE, BATEMANS BAY NSW | AA

SUN 20 JUL | CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, CANBERRA ACT | AA

TUE 22 JUL | GOLDFIELDS ART CENTRE, KALGOORLIE WA | AA

WED 23 JUL | CUMMINS THEATRE, MERREDIN WA | AA

THU 24 JUL | QUEENS PARK THEATRE, GERALDTON WA | AA

FRI 25 JUL | RED EARTH ARTS PRECINCT, KARRATHA WA | AA

SAT 26 JUL | ROEBUCK BAY HOTEL, BROOME WA | 18+

WED 30 JUL | MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, MANDURAH WA | AA

THU 31 JUL | ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH WA | AA

FRI 1 AUG | THE RIVER, MARGARET RIVER WA | AA
SAT 2 AUG | ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, ALBANY | AA

SUN 3 AUG | BUNBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BUNBURY WA | AA

THU 14 AUG | BEER GARDEN BREWING, PORT LINCOLN SA | 18+

FRI 15 AUG | NORWOOD CONCERT HALL, ADELAIDE SA | AA

SAT 16 AUG | SIR ROBERT HELPMANN THEATRE, MT GAMBIER SA | AA

SUN 17 AUG | LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE, WARRNAMBOOL VIC | AA

THU 21 AUG | WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE, WARRAGUL VIC | AA

FRI 22 AUG | THE UNION THEATRE, WONTHAGGI VIC | AA

SAT 23 AUG | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC | AA

THU 4 SEP | THE QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, QUEANBEYAN ACT | AA

FRI 5 SEP | GARDEN HOTEL, DUBBO NSW | 18+

SAT 6 SEP | REVESBY WORKERS CLUB, REVESBY NSW | AA

SUN 7 SEP | BLUE MOUNTAINS THEATRE, BLUE MOUNTAINS NSW | AA

 

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