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 Continue Reading
News: Eat all of our shirts: Dan Cribb wraps epic ‘Simpsons’ covers project with all-star medley
So Long, Stink Town! A Simpsons Medley’ features 49 guests across 33 songs o paraphrase the immortal words of Superintendent Gary Chalmers: it’s been a hell of a toboggan ride. After almost two years to the day, 30 star-powered covers and a whole mess of Skittlebrau, left-coast punk prince Dan Cribb Continue Reading
News: MAXON ANNOUNCES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO HISTORY
The impressive MAXON has today announced her new single History, a powerful pop rock belter that reflects on a period of cyclic grieving, outNovember 9. After a long time perfecting and processing, MAXON has emerged fully formed with History – strong, unstoppable, and willing to burn bridges, if they need Continue Reading
News: RIVAH RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘FLOOD’ AHEAD OF TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WIN & TOUR WITH THE RUBENS
Already hailed as part of new pop vanguard with comparisons to the likes of MØ and SZA, Brisbane-based artist RIVAH delivers her biggest bout of punch-in-the-face pop yet with latest single ‘Flood’ out today. The release comes hot on the heels of her recent signing with booking agent Niche Productions, Continue Reading
News: Above, Below drop new single & video “Beyond The Mosaic Garden” + Live shows
ABOVE, BELOW RELEASE BEAUTIFUL VIDEO FOR ‘BEYOND THE MOSAIC GARDEN’ + UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS Above, Below are today wanting to take you ‘Beyond The Mosaic Garden’ with their new single and filmclip! The Sydney progressive metalcore outfit have dropped their new single and a snow-laden video that shows a gorgeous side Continue Reading
News: COBURG NIGHT MARKET 2018 IS BACK WITH KILLER FIRST WEEK PROGRAM
Coburg Night Market returns in 2018 with an incredible musical program to accompany the market’s food, drink and artisan offerings each Friday from November 30 – December 21. This year, under the careful guidance of Emily Ulman, the Coburg Night Market’s entertainment offerings have been programmed to reflect the best and brightest Continue Reading
News: BEN WRIGHT SMITH announces the first installment of a new EP trilogy, in PSYCHOTROPICAL
BEN WRIGHT SMITH Announces the first installment of a new EP trilogy, in PSYCHOTROPICAL It has been a busy year for Melbourne’s Ben Wright Smith. Since the release of his acclaimed single ‘Storm Boy’, the songwriter has been furiously working on ascending to the top of his next crowning achievement – Continue Reading
News: DEIFORMITY: Release Debut Album Corpse Stomper with Single Masters of War as Tribute to Bolt Thrower
Sydney’s Deiformity just released their crushing debut album Corpse Stomper– 11 tracks of heavy and catchy old school death metal. Their album includes the single Master of War which is a tribute to Bolt Thrower. Deiformity‘s singer Loz explains why they included a tribute: “A few years ago, Bolt Thrower were meant to be touring Australia for the Continue Reading
27 Listicle Series: Port Royal
Port Royal proudly wear their vintage rock n roll influences on their tie dyed, flowing sleeves. In an era where everything old is new again, the quartet channel rocks forefathers and put them on display for a new generation to fall in love with. My Fave bands by Connor Arnold (drums) 1. Continue Reading
News: Rita Ora Announces First National Tour of Australia
RITA ORA ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER NATIONAL TOUR OF AUSTRALIA Following the announcement of her upcoming sophomore record ‘Phoenix’, UK pop sensation Rita Ora announces her first ever national Australian tour, for 2019. Having performed on some of the world’s biggest shows, including ‘Kimmel’ and ‘Ellen’ and most prestigious stages, from Glastonbury to Continue Reading
