Preparing to embark on a whirlwind adventure to the big ol’ U.S of A, Brisbane’s greatest rock duo DZ have announced more dates to be added to their east coast fundraising shows.
With their debut EP …

Sufjan Stevens fans rejoice. It’s been five long years since the indie folk singer-songwriter has released an original, full length album. And it comes snapping at the heels of his All Delighted People EP and …

They took over our festival stages and radio airways remixing our favourite tracks of the moment, making them just that little bit cooler. Quite a strategic move, on their behalf, because in a few months …

After two whirlwind years of adventure on the high seas, those Ballarat bad boys THE YACHT CLUB DJS are preparing to shove off for another headline national tour.
Clad in bright skimpy leotards and glittery scrunchies, …

Relatively new kids on the block, Hungry Kids of Hungary have just announced the release of their debut album as well as their national Australia-wide tour Escapades. The Brisbane four-piece (who have just signed to …

Australian ensemble Philadelphia Grand Jury are set to release their new single ‘Save Our Town’ and have just announced a 26 date Australian tour starting in November.
Childhood friends, Berkfinger and MC Bad Genius, and latest …

After many whispered rumours and speculations, it has today been announced that PYRAMID ROCK will most definitely be returning for the seventh year running!

Last year saw many a soggy and unhappy punter in Phillip Island …

Sleep when your dead, at least according to our good pals at Shiny Entertainment who have today announced the brand spankin’ new summer festival NO SLEEP TIL.

Taking place in a capital city near you in …

The Audreys have announced the release of their third album “Sometimes The Stars” and a nation-wide tour across all states starting in October.
The five-piece blues/roots band from South Australia have gone from strength to …

Laura Marling
The Palace, Melbourne
Admittedly I didn’t know much of Laura Marling’s music twelve months ago, and can’t believe what I had been missing out on after seeing a simply brilliant performance. I’ve read in previous …

Megan Washington, the bewitching 24-year old Brisbane native, is the captain of her own ship. Like a breath of fresh air she’s making waves on the Australian music scene in a big way. After launching …

Calling All Cars are suiting up, dressing to impress and gearing up for the road once again in 2010 with their very own national headline tour: Hold, Hold, Fire… The Album Launch Tour.
The past year …

SLG: After two stellar performances from Aussie bands BOY & BEAR and CLOUD CONTROL, we made our way over to Mix Up for MIKE SNOW who absolutely annihilated us with their track ‘Animal’.
Then it was …

If you’re a fan of the never-ending hit TV series Lost, you know exactly who we are talking about. Yes, Jorge Garcia, better known as Hurley (Hugo Reyes) on the TV series will now be …

Melbourne born trio, The Dirty Three, have just been announced on the bill for this year’s 20th Meredith Music Festival in Victoria. The boys aren’t new to Meredith having played in 1994 so there is …

The salubrious Falls Music  & Arts Festival returns! Of course, and brings with it another lineup that is sure to make your endorphins leak slowly from your brain and into your blood stream creating a …

Nick Holt, Stevey-Lee Giner and Kate Funnell offer some more musings from Splendour, day two.
SLG: This beautiful sun-filled day could not have started any better with the Yacht Club DJs taking the Mix Up stage by …

My Vision TV super journalists Stevey-Lee Ginger, Kate Funnell and Nick Holt were on the ground at Woodfordia last week to take in the sites and sounds of the new Splendour in the Grass. There …

Sometime around midnight’ish last night, the 2011 Soundwave lineup was leaked on a forum, then hastily removed. For those of you who didn’t get  peak at it - you can now.
It’s a breathtaking to say …

Mumford and Sons
The Palace, Melbourne
Thursday 29 July, 2010
It is a Thursday night and as the weekend draws near it is refreshing to watch four seemingly close friends thoroughly enjoy what they do. I am of course …

How long did it take you guys to put the album together?

The last album, it actually took a long time. We spent a considerable amount of time at home just sitting around kind of trying …

Yes, it’s back again with another dance-infested line-up. With past line-ups including the infamous likes of Deadmau5 and The Bloody Beetroots, Stereosonic 2010 has announced the ultimate headlining act that is, Tiesto. The electronic party …

Aussie duo and next big thing, Gypsy and The Cat, who have made a splash on Triple J’s Unearthed, will be releasing their first album in the coming months - all written, performed and produced …

With their first debut released in 1996, Eels have experienced a plethora of critical acclaim and fanatic stardom. With an incredible book shelf of 9 complete albums, the multi-faceted Californian threesome have outdone themselves with …

Strokes front man Julian Casablancas has stated that although the new record has been a “labour”, it will indeed be fantastic.
In an interview with XFM in England, Casablancas suggested that the recording process has been …

For all you lucky guys and girls who are attending Splendour In The Grass - make sure you have a good browse of the playing times in order to counteract some of the big clashes …

Earlier this year they were voted the Best British Group award at the Brit Awards as well as getting three tracks into Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2009: but there’s no stopping Kasabian who are …

Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles (II)
(Shock)
Canadian electronic duo Crystal Castles once again bring to our shores the sound of electronic bliss. The second album of the same name was released only weeks ago and has gained critical acclaim …

Melbourne songwriter Whitley will embark on his final tour ever under said moniker.
Whitley has spent the past five years criss-crossing our country, delivering his art to many adoring fans and familiarising himself with many dressing …

After several years of anticipation – and several re-writes — we can finally announce the release of a brand new single from London-based trio the Klaxons. ‘Echoes’, which was heard live on youtube last year, will …

The Brooklyn Dance-Dazzlers will release their much anticipated fourth album this August. Strange Weather Isn’t It? will follow on from the bands uber-popular release, Myth Takes, which saw the band twice visit our shores.
The album, …

Apollo Bay favourites The Vasco Era will join Alberta Cross for a trio of Splendour In The Grass sideshows.
Alberta Cross, who have received great cult following recently, will play Splendour In The Grass this year …

The undisputed modern Brit pop champs, Kasabian, return to Australia this month to play another string of nation-wide shows.
After dominating the 2010 Big Day Out festivals earlier this year, the band received such a great …

Foals

Total Life Forever
(Transgressive Records/Atlantic)
When a band manages to create a cult-like following with a debut album, you would think producing their second record would be slightly intimidating. Apparently not for Foals. Whether it be the …

Local Natives
Gorilla Manor
(Frenchkiss)
I have been waiting for something like this to come along for quite some time. Don’t get me wrong, there are copious amounts of talented and unique artists out there, but the sound …

Yo! Majesty’s Shunda K is set to release her first official solo debut album on July 27. The Most Wanted is scheduled for release in early 2011 and is a 38-track double album which will …

Nine Inch Nails front man, Trent Reznor, will co-score The Social Network - a film which will take a critical glance at the creation of Facebook. Reznor, who recently took a swipe at the social networking …

Washington’s new album I Believe You, Liar is slated for a July 30th release.
The New Guinean native will be joined on tour by Dan Kelly to celebrate the birth of her new creations.
Washington w/ Dan Kelly

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The Nashvillians played four new songs in front of 60,000 people at their sold out Hyde Park show in London this week. ‘Southbound’, ‘Radioactive’ and ‘Immortals’ were three of the working titles.
Frontman Caleb Followill told …

Organisers for the Scottish music festival, T In The Park have made the ambitious call to ban that horrid instrument which has been causing me and millions of others anguish throughout the World Cup.
If you’re …

This is one band that can really turn your frown upside down – as I learnt through experience Friday night at the Palace Theatre in Melbourne.
I went into the theatre after a long day at …

Yep, as pretty much expected, The Temper Trap and Empire Of The Sun had mastery of the Australasian Performing Right Asscociation (APRA) Awards last night in Sydney.
The TT took out Song Of The Year with …

The words ‘Metallica’ and ’selling-out’ may be considered slightly ambiguous amongst the die-hard fans who often condemn the metal gods for their latter offers; however, selling-out is one thing that Metallica will continue to do …

So, I was kicking around Melbourne on Thursday night in the comparatively icy air and stumbled into the Evelyn Hotel on Brunswick St. It’s always great when you inadvertently happen-upon a band that A) you’ve …

The Beautiful Girls
Spooks
(Die! Boredom Records)
At a first listen, you could think you are listening to something derived from a 1940’s noir film. However, once your ears adjust to the sound of those beautiful trumpets, you …

Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers, has released the first single from his expectant debut solo album, which he has labeled a “lonely process”.
‘Crossfire’ is the first glimpse at his 10 track debut titled Flamingo, which was …

After announcing her retirement from performing late last year, I think we all knew that we hadn’t heard the last of the feisty Lily Allen on the music scene. And thank god for that.
Word is …

The New York Police Department has released a statement confirming that Kid Cudi has been arrested on charges on charges of felony criminal mischief and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Scott Mescudi [the rappers real name] …

It seems the age of Muse is not over. Not by any stretch. The stadium rockers are returning to Australia in December to play a string of headline shows - 11 months after their third …

Last year we witnessed sell-out crowds, chaotic fence jumping by would-be punters in their droves, Luke Steele showcasing the wonders of Empire Of The Sun to the world, and the Rapture proving that you can …

Superstar electro label, Dim Mak, are set to invade Sydney’s Metro Theatre with their internationally renowned pedigree of world class DJ’s.
Dim Mak (famous for unleashing acts like Armand Van Helden, The Bloody Beetroots, MSTRKRFT, Battles, …

Notorious house label, Dim Mak, will invade Sydney’s Metro Theatre this Saturday with their internationally renowned pedigree of world class DJ’s.
The lineup will include heavy weights Joachim Garraud, Felix Cartal, Sonic C, an Autoerotique; with …

The Coaster Festival returns to Gosford this year and brings with it a superlative line up of local and international acts.
The festival, to be held at the Gosford Show Grounds on New South Wales central …

I arrive at the Corner Hotel just in time to grab a beer before Melbourne electro kids Miami Horror take to the stage.The venue is at capacity, which ensures a mosh pit from all positions. …

Due to overwhelming demand, Irish lads, Two Door Cinema Club have been forced to move their Sydney and Melbourne shows to larger venues. Both shows are on sale now with a limited number of tickets …

Police have released a statement saying Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has been found dead in his hotel room. Gray was allegedly found dead by a hotel worker on Monday at his Urbandale hotel room. Foul …

Divorced UK super group, Oasis, are set to release a Greatest Hits Album, for the second time.
Time Flies will feature the band’s 27 singles, from 1994’s ‘Whatever’, to their final offering, ‘Falling Down’. Unlike their …

The long await concert film/album from Scottish post-rock group Mogwai is slated for an August release.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release for what seems like an eternity. Originally designed to debut at the Copenhagen …

The Amity Affliction, finished recording their second album Youngbloods in New York last week with super-producer, Machine (Lamb of God and Gym Class Heroes).
Two weeks ago the Brisbane hardcore band announced their tour dates across …

Tame Impala is, as it turns out, largely a solo project. Kevin Parker being the man in the driver’s seat for the band’s EP and playing most of the instruments on the new album.
They immediately …

It has almost been a year since I first experienced the Yacht Club DJs at the 2009 Splendour In the Grass, where they stood out as a definite highlight of the weekend and were added …

SoCal darlings, No Doubt, are set to return to the studio after nearly a decade. Front woman, Gwen Stefani broke the news through a fairly straight forward yet inanely scribbled tweet:  “The 4 of us …

Somewhat of a silent name over the past couple of years, Dan Kelly has clearly been biding his time and intelligently planning the next phase in his musical journey. Since hiatal with his former backing …

Art Vs Science
Whiskey au go go
26.4.10
“Guitars and violent movies”: the chorus from Art Vs Science’s ‘Hollywood’ - where tonight they play as part of LA’s Musexpo festival.
We’re at the iconic Whiskey au go go on …

VAMPIRE WEEKEND
The Palace Theatre, Melbourne. 3/5/10
Anyone remember Splendour 2008? The gig I haven’t been able to shut up about for years. The gig that made the 10pm Organic Vegan Donut line at the (then) boutique …

Coming out the other side of a summer full of mainstream festivals, I was ready to get back to nature at an event a little more rugged, a little more rural to kick off the …

The Brisbane-born quartet, Violent Soho has just announced their long awaited homecoming dates to celebrate the release of their self titled new album.
The band’s self-titled album is being released worldwide on the 30th April 2010 …

Arriving in Bendigo half an hour before the first band was due to start, turned out to be a little late. Luckily we bypassed most of the line to get in, which was ridiculously long …

Coachella Day Three
Day two and three kind of blurred into one beautiful experience. By this stage, the camper vans were resembling what I would envisage a fiery death to look like. Without the fire, I …

While supporting Vampire Weekend’s frenetic sideshows, Sydney’s Cloud Control let loose their own brand new LP Bliss Release on May 14.
The band’s first two singles, ‘Gold Canary’ and ‘This Is What I Said’ proved their …

After remixing tracks from The Teenagers and Mystery Jets back in 2008, the four-piece are thrilled to announce their first full-length album.
All Back to the Future references aside, Spanish outfit Delorean’s new album Subiza takes …

We are all extremely gutted at the latest news that our boys from the Yacht Club DJs have been forced to pull out of the Groovin the Moo festival national tour due to health reasons. …

Vampire Weekend are down under touring their number one album “Contra”, but you’ll be hard pressed to catch these guys at a gig if you haven’t already got you tickets. In Melbourne they are performing …

For all of those LCD Soundsystem fans out there, get your tissues ready because the electronic pop crew have just announced their last tour…
“This is our last tour. So this is our crazy, no punches …

This is the latest clip from Melbourne electro-indie kids, Declan and The Antics.
Directed by the uber talented Natasha Pincus, the clip is entirely composed of thermal imaging - and as far as we can tell, …

Coachella Day Two
There’s something rather unsettling about waking up in a camper van with 5 others squashed against you; in less than ideal climatic conditions. As my head aches from all points I start …

The summer sun may have vanished and been replaced by the moodiness of winter, but Sydney quartet The Holidays emerge from their studio with another sun-drenched tune that channels warm nights and cloudless skies. The …

Get your dancing shoes ready, The Cat Empire is touring Australia with their new album Cinema!
The hugely successful band The Cat Empire is releasing their fourth studio album ‘Cinema’ Friday June 25, followed by a …

After a massive year headlining their debut album ‘The Parallels Amongst Ourselves’ it’s no surprise that the rewards are sweet for this young Aussie band.
Nominated for 8 West Australian Music Industry Awards, including Most Popular …

For all you lucky ones going to GROOVIN THE MOO over the next few weeks, head to the official website now to get your site maps and set times!
www.gtm.net.au
You will be frolicking in the paddocks …

If you’re not making it to Groovin’ The Moo this year but were lucky enough to catch tickets to Vampire Weekend’s sideshow tour, your day just got a little bit better!
It has just been announced …

As the highly anticipated sophomore album Gloves by Operator Please hits the shelves on Friday April 23, fans will be given the opportunity to stream the new album from the band’s MySpace page - www.myspace.com/operatorplease.
…

We have some devastating news to pass on from our friends at Beat Broker:
Hip-Hop legend Guru, founder of GangStarr and Jazzmatazz, passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer. Guru suffered …

Not any old musician would manage to get some of dance music’s biggest names to remix on their new CD. Then again, Moby is not any old musician! And so, it is with great pleasure …

My Vision TV - Coachella
I can remember torturing myself in previous years by visiting the Coachella webpage, staring aimlessly at the screen with a glazed look of hope and desperation. It’s one of those “every …

Coz we love you so much, here’s the new LCD SOUNDSYSTEM film clip for ‘Drunk Girls’ for your audio-visual viewing pleasure!
DRUNK GIRLS
Its quite an interesting clip, directed by Spike Jonze and James Murphy in New …

Here’s the link for  “Old Man Chicago”, the latest clip from the rocking Alberta Cross - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX87iAul1w0

Alberta Cross have been announced on the MASSIVELY awesome Splendour in the Grass line-up, and we are very excited to …

Good news for the fans that thought they had missed out on Regina Spektors two shows at the Sydney Opera House, extra tickets have now been made available for both shows.
Tickets for her shows across …

OK.
I KNOW it’s a day late – but please forgive me! It’s not my fault my birthday happened to fall on the same day as this bum slapping, toe tapping, hip sliding, ultra-exciting news was …

Adelaidians rejoice, for our favourite Aussie rockers The Temper Trap have decided to add a fifth show to their latest tour!

You can catch the boys at Thebarton Theatre on Friday 23rd July, and tickets …

Airbourne are gnarly. Ain’t no two ways about it. They live fast, play rocking tunes, drink excessively and make the music that matches all of these things. “No guts, No Glory” is the band’s second …

OK, Miami Horror, that’s enough. I know you’ve got some damn catchy songs out there and you put on a mean show, but it has come to my attention that you are rudely interrupting my …

Kid Koala presents The Slew: Live, where six turntables meets the ex-Wolfmother rhythm section.
Kid Koala and Dynomite D team up with ex-Wolfmother crew in The Slew, a psych/heavy-rock project that will be hitting up major capital …

Disco Nap kick-started the tour with a free show at the X&Y Bar in their native Brisbane this weekend and are now set to head to Sydney and Melbourne.
Unearthed by Triple J last year at …

LCD Soundsystem have announced their new album ‘This is Happening” will be released on May 14.
This will be the third full-length studio release for American producer and co-founder of the dance-punk label DFA Records, James …

The multi-faceted Operator Please have just announced a national tour to introduce brand new material from their hotly anticipated sophomore album Gloves.
The ever-changing faces of the five-piece talent will hit all major capital cities throughout …

We here at MyVisionTV are absolutely loving all things Yachty lately – what with their amazingly crazy, mayhem crossed with anarchy shin-digs they like to put on for us (not to mention the incredible mash …

Coming to an iTunes near you soon, is Australia’s very own ‘super-group’ The Basement Birds.
Consisting of Kay Temperley, main songwriter and bass player for Eskimo Joe; Kevin Mitchell, Jebdiah front man; Steve Parkin, lead singer …

The boys from Birds of Tokyo are ready to hit the road to promote their new single The Saddest Thing I Know from their forthcoming new album.
The single, which was available digitally from April 23, …

Sober nights out always makes for interesting observations. Sloppy grinding dance moves, the line to the boys toilet suspiciously long, speakers swinging in the air as people cling on trying not to fall off stage…To …