Northern Subs, with Mountains of Madness and Miles Brown The Grand Poobah, Hobart 18/07/2026 Post-metal veterans, Northern Subs, released their debut album, Night Creatures, after seven years. They were joined by local band, Mountains of Madness, and theremin virtuoso Miles Brown (Melbourne). Photos by Pete Mellows Mountains of Madness Continue Reading
Live Review : Northern Subs
Northern Subs The Grand Poobah, Hobart 18 July 2026 On a quiet Saturday night in Hobart, The Grand Poobah was one of the only venues that seemed buzzing with people. It’s no surprise as gothic post-metal outfit Northern Subs unveiled Night Creatures tonight – a record eight years in Continue Reading
Live Review: Jeremy Loops
Jeremy Loops 170 Russell Wed 15 July It’s been a while since South African troubadour Jeremy Loops has toured Australia, and the crowd at 170 Russell are ready to welcome the charismatic star to the stage. Opening for the show are trio Tom River, who play a nice set, Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Hypnosis Therapy
Hypnosis Therapy, Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne 16 July 2026 Comprising rapper JJANGYOU and producer Jflow, Hypnosis Therapy has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting names emerging from Korea’s alternative music scene. Blending breakbeats, techno, punk, rave and experimental electronic music, the duo has forged a sound Continue Reading
Live Review: Peter Hook & The Light
Peter Hook & The Light Hindley Street Music Hall 13th July 2026 Monday is more grey than blue. Adelaide borrows Manchester’s steel skies, preparing for the arrival of Peter Hook & The Light. It’s fitting, few musicians remain so tied to the sound and mythology of a city, and fewer Continue Reading
Live Review: DOLLHOUSE
DollHouse Sun 5th Jul 2026 VIVA Melbourne How often do we look at something and decide what it is before we truly understand it? Tonight, we invite you into the dollhouse. Situated in the heart of the pleasure district, stands its most infamous attraction. A place built on desire, illusion, Continue Reading
Interview: PSYCROPTIC
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau. We Continue Reading
Live Review: Devildriver/Cradle of Filth
Devildriver/ Cradle of Filth The Forum 11/07/2026 An excited air fills the venue as the general chatter of punters overrides the ambient playlist from the speakers. Outside the cold winter rains soak the Melbourne streets and a chilling wind drives people to pull their coats tighter. Inside though, the hum Continue Reading
Live Review: South Summit
There was something fitting about South Summit closing out the week at Sydney’s Metro Theatre – not just their biggest headline crowd yet, but also six years of grinding away finally landing in one room at once. It didn’t feel like just another gig, it felt like a statement for Continue Reading
Live Review: Vera Blue
Vera Blue Hamer Hall, Melbourne July 11, 2026 Vera Blue is back at Hamer Hall four years after her first collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra when she performed just before the release of her second album ‘Mercurial’. This time, one month before her third album ‘Modern Rituals’ Is released, she Continue Reading
