The loveliest man on the Australian troubador scene (sorry Josh Pyke) is hitting the road again after killing it in 2009 with the release of his phenomenal debut solo album, melting hearts and attracting favorable …

While the rest of the world was engrossed in the ingenious of OK Computer back in 1997, Radiohead were falling apart, saying later that the overwhelming success nearly ended the band.
Exactly ten years later, …

There was a raw and brutal honesty to The Black Parade, the third album from emo maestros My Chemical Romance that saw them top the charts and connect with an entire generation of kids with …

The all-star line up that is The Dead Weather will play a second Melbourne show due to overwhelming demand selling out the first Melbourne date.
Jack White, Alison Mosshart from The Kills and former Raconteur/Saboteur buddies …

An interesting mix of middle-aged folk (one of my lecturers is among them), diehard fans and curious onlookers have begun to assemble at the Garden stage for one of the distinct highlights of the event. …

Brisbane sons The John Steel Singers make the most of their opening slot over on Riverstage, wasting no time in energising the sore and sorry crowd after the previous day’s fare, striking a chord with …

Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini takes the stage with her tie and bowler hat-clad band and her faithful following is rapt from the minute this humble little lady opens her mouth.  Playing a mix of rare …

We have all been getting very excited about the upcoming tour from THEM CROOKED VULTURES and we finally know who will be supporting this trio of musical geniuses at their shows around the country.
Kicking off …

Smudges of grey cloud on the horizon couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 15,000 punters pouring through the gates of Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens on day one of Sunset Sounds 2010. All had arrived styled and …

Heading our way very soon for the Laneway Festivals, UK indie rock band WILD BEASTS will also be performing at a few sideshows around the country.
This band has come a long way since its beginnings …

Occasionally the most rewarding musical gems are found in the least likely of places. Recording his debut album in his Mississippi trailer instantly turns a curious eye to Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele.
Discovered by …

Noir songstress Amanda Palmer will grace our shores with her phenomenal live show in February and March.
Best known as one half of The Dresden Dolls, Palmer’s acerbic wit and politically-spiced tongue have ensured that her …

Led Zeppelin, Metallica, even Hilltop Hoods, have all discovered that sometimes the secret to success is to cover unchartered territory without looking much further than their back catalogue.
Adding the tinkle of an ivory and the …

Veteran rockers The Blackeyed Susans are hitting the road again to celebrate the release of their 20th anniversary introspective box set, Reveal Yourself 1989 – 2009.
The four disc collection will showcase highlights from the band’s …

Slick Sydney-siders Cassette Kids will continue their groundbreaking success in 2009 by kicking off in 2010 with a support slot alongside Calvin Harris.
The charming foursome will join the Scottish producer and star for his Big …

Well another year has been and gone. But as we wave goodbye to the ‘noughties’ with a few tears in our eyes and a warm, heart-filled smile from all the fond musical memories, a whole …