Mumford and Sons, Michael Kiwanuka & Gretta Ray – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – 22/01/2019 Written by Liam Head Photos by Vincent Shaw in Brisbane. The first night of two consecutive Mumford and Son’s sold out shows at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl was an intriguing combination of pyrotechnics and electronic synth tunes from the bands recently released album Delta mixed with the banjo-smacking, knee-slapping crowd favorite classics from the bands 10 year discography. By the end […]
Read More ›2019 will see Post Malone travel around the world on a huge arena tour touching base in USA, Europe, UK, South America and Australia. The tour comes after the success of Beerbongs & Bentleys, Posts second studio album including smash hits ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Better Now’. The world tour will begin in Dublin, Ireland on the […]
Read More ›Canberra legends, Peking Duk are set to embark on their biggest headline tour to date in 2019. Following the success of their second EP, Reprise and sold-out dates on the Wasted tour earlier this year, the duo will head out on a three-month run starting next March. Gigs have been confirmed in Byron Bay, Brisbane, […]
Read More ›Jay Rock will perform his debut show in Denmark, February 7th, 2019 Pump House are set to experience a world-class hip-hop artist from the West Coast renowned label, Top Dawg Entertainment. Jay Rock is a notorious street rapper who was the first signed artist to Top Dawg Entertainment. Being a TDE Founder, Jay has paved […]
Read More ›After 7 years since the release of Caress Your Soul (2013), Sticky Fingers have begun to build a legacy within Australian Rock alongside household names such as INXS, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel and Jet. Their music draws inspiration from many genres and offers fans a vast selection of emotions. With the ability to mix classical […]
Read More ›JOURNEY is modern trip that showcases artists that are pushing the limit. The new, young, vibrant festival is created by Smash!Bang!Pow! and stretches across 5 independent nights and 4 days. With artists performing from all over the world, this festival brings together people and culture. You can expect exotic sounds, impressive production and all-round good […]
Read More ›Smash!Bang!Pow! Presents: SK Level Tour – Copenhagen TAP1. He came, he saw, he praised the lord, then broke the law. Skepta has recently concluded his SK Level Europe tour which saw him perform in 14 countries across 18 dates. Skepta’s constant work approach has seen him excel in 2018, successfully finishing another busy yet boundless […]
Read More ›Portland raised rapper, Aminé has been turning heads since he entered the music industry 2 years ago. Well-known for his debut single, “Caroline,” Aminé ‘s success has continued to grow with the release of new music. Aminé began his career on Soundcloud. With his smart and catchy bars, sharp visuals and brilliant production, he quickly […]
Read More ›Scoot, scoot. Bad news! Photo: Offset (Migos) – 02 Arena, London – Travers Southwell (SaveTonight) Migos have cancelled their Australian New Year’s visit due to unforeseen circumstances. The award-winning Atlanta rap trio were scheduled to touch down in the country later this month to perform at the rebranded Origin Fields festival in WA and spend […]
Read More ›After the release of the bands six studio album, Artic Monkeys have announced their returning tour to Australia in early 2019. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was released in May (2018) and has received mixed reviews from its experimental sound and in-depth lyrics. The album is nothing like the Monkeys previous albums and requires multiple […]
Read More ›Ever since the release of RÜFÜS third studio album, SOLACE, Australia has anticipated the announcement of a nationwide tour. Now the wait is over. Following their headlining festival set at Sydney’s Field Day, the band will take in huge all ages shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Western Australia and Brisbane. The tour will span over February […]
Read More ›Billie Eilish is a young American songwriter born in 2001 in Highland Park, Los Angeles, to a family of actors and musicians. She was homeshooled by her family, and joined the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus at age eight. Her older brother helped her write her debut single “Ocean Eyes”. It went viral on Spotify with […]
Read More ›Shortly after returning home from Skepta’s successful Down Under tour which included a sold-out Sydney Oprea House performance, the Meridian don announced a number of dates spreading across Europe in December. The SK Level Europe tour begins in Madrid, Spain on November 29 and runs through until December 17 where it will conclude in Oslo, Norway. […]
Read More ›Hockey Dad – The Triffid You can’t mention the flourishing Australian rock scene without Hockey Dad. In just a matter of years, Wollongong duo Hockey Dad has emerged as one of Australia’s most formidable rock acts. Filled to the brim with catchy anthems, their 2016 debut record ‘Boronia’ found wide adoration, taking guitarist/vocalist Zach Stephenson […]
Read More ›DZ Deathrays – The Tivoli Written by Jack Gobbe It’s been a milestone year for DZ Deathrays. Snagging a support slot for Foo Fighters’ national tour kicked the year off before the release of their third and most acclaimed record, ‘Blooly Lovely’. And then there is the ten year anniversary of the band, an obvious […]
Read More ›Hayden James – Forum Melbourne Written by Tara O’Brien Photos by Mitch Lowe at Mountain Sounds 2018 Hayden James kicks off his ‘Just Friends’ tour tonight with fellow Aussies Happiness is Wealth and Carmouflage Rose at a sold out show at the Forum in Melbourne. Happiness is Wealth opened with a relaxed set of mellisonant […]
Read More ›Flight Facilities – The Tivoli Written by Jack Gobbe Appearing in 2014 with a refined dance album that sounded at once both ground-breaking and timeless, Flight Facilities have since garnered adoring fans around the world who can’t get enough of the Sydney duo’s deep-house infused electronica. Such fans were present throughout Brisbane’s Tivoli on Tuesday, […]
Read More ›For the first time in Australian history, the UK’s biggest grime event is coming to our shores. Eskimo Dance is a British Festival founded in 2002 which has helped bring some of the scene’s biggest names to the mainstream, including Skepta, Dizzee Rascal, and Kano. The event which covers 6 locations across Australia and New […]
Read More ›Franz Ferdinand & MGMT teamed up for one large show! Written by Tara O’Brien Photos by Zennieshia Butts at Splendour In The Grass 2018 Connecticut electro indie duo MGMT and Franz Ferdinand have formed an unlikely alliance tonight to play Melbourne’s iconic Festival Hall, both fresh off the back of headlining Splendour in the Grass. […]
Read More ›With Splendour in the Grass just around the corner, thousands of music fanatics are preparing for a long weekend at Australia’s greatest music festival. With an extensive lineup playing across the three days, here are five must-sees. Written by Jack Gobbe Kendrick Lamar Photo by Mitch Lowe Photo Arguably the top of the hip-hop food […]
Read More ›BOB DYLAN REVEALS ANTICIPATED AUSTRALIAN ARENA DATES THIS AUGUST – MUSIC LEGEND RETURNS WITH SONGBOOK SPANNING SIX DECADES – “Dylan took to the stage for what was billed as a ‘once in a lifetime concert’… the hyperbole reflected reality” — Sydney Morning Herald “The veteran artist is in superb form – 5 Stars” – WA Today “Dylan […]
Read More ›Flight Facilities // The Triffid // 10/05 Written by Jack Gobbe Photos by James O’Connor at Groovin The Moo Maitland 2018 With a debut album that scored countless accolades and positioned them among Australia’s leading electronic artists, it was no surprise to find such an eager crowd at the Triffid awaiting the arrival of Flight […]
Read More ›After a slight delay earlier this year, Playboi Carti will be touching down in Australia and New Zealand following the release of his charting topping self-titled mixtape. Carti will be rocking stages across the country including Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. ‘Playboi Carti’ was released on April 14th, 2017 and debuted at #12 on […]
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