The age-old (feels like it) battle between artistic integrity and the internet has reared its ugly head once again and this time its big.
Former members of Pink Floyd are suing their signed record label, EMI, …

Electronic duo MGMT have announced that Sydney’s Metro Theatre is set to host their only Australian show on April 6. Embarking on a world tour to promote their sophomore offering Congratulations, which is due for …

The fact that all five of Cobra Starship’s Australian shows have now sold out, really does say something about the fruitful five-some. With less than a week to go until the launch of their Australasian …

Telephone feat. Beyonce is about to nab the number one spot on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart, Lady GaGa’s sixth consecutive record to do so.
With just her first six single releases, she is now …

Singer and songwriter Mark Linkous has taken his own life at the age of 47. The news was confirmed to Rolling Stone by his manager.
The celebrated multi-instrumentalist, formerly of folk outfit Sparklehorse, ended his life …

US rapper Lil Wayne will spend 12 months behind bars after pleading guilty to weapons charges yesterday in New York.
The US rapper was arrested in 2007 when police found a loaded semiautomatic gun on his …

LCD Soundsystem confirms third album
LCD Soundsystem will be releasing its much-anticipated third album on May 14 in Australia. Recorded at LA’s The Manshun and mixed at DFA in the band’s hometown of New York from …

Catfight: Lily Vs Love
Two of rock-pops golden girls have been embroiled in a tit-for-tat Twitter feud, following last week’s Shockwaves NME Awards in the UK.
Rock-pop princess Lily Allen has denied having a verbal slinging …

I was lucky enough to chat with Alexander Ridha, otherwise known to many music lovers as ‘Boys Noize,’ a German electronic music producer and DJ. This tech house kingpin continues to take the world by …

Great news on a few fronts for VAMPIRE WEEKEND fans, namely that those is Sydney and Melbourne who missed out on tickets to both shows have another chance to get their grimy little hands on …

Get ready for the delicious musical milkshakes that will be spilling forth as a result of the shake, rattle and roll induced by this years Groovin The Moo!
The first line-up has already got our feet …

As if they haven’t already explored this vast nation already throughout the summer (not that we’re complaining), The Scare are yearning for more Australian vibrations, announcing their next set of shows in the coming months. …

Sometimes lady luck flashes that beautific smile your way and in the case of The Cribs’ Johnny Marr, she shoots every pearly white she’s armed with.
The former Smiths guitarist fell victim to some punk thievery …

VAMPIRE WEEKEND second shows announced
The ever popular Ney York Indie pop band VAMPIRE WEEKEND have sold out their Sydney and Melbourne sideshows for Groovin the Moo within minutes.
So due to obvious massive demand, second shows …

PAUL DEMPSEY – EP and Tour
As a special little side dish to be served with your tantalising and hearty main course, PAUL DEMPSEY will be releasing his EP ‘Bats’, which features tracks from his critically …

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Collectors Editions of Classic Albums
TENDER PREY, THE GOOD SON AND HENRY’S DREAM
5.1 RE-MASTERS – APRIL 2ND 2010
This would have to be something that many Nick Cave fans have been …

Closure In Moscow boosted off Soundwave tour
Assorted punters and punkers looking forward to catching the only Australian band on the Soundwave 2010 line up uttered a stream of obscenities when they discovered they had been …

The Killers WILL DEFINITELY be playing the Gold Coast and Melbourne leg of the Good Vibrations festival, despite unsubstantiated reports flooding the world wide web.
 
Rumours are flying thick and fast that the Las Vegas foursome …

The Killers’ leading man Brandon Flowers’ mother has passed away, according to reports flowing in from across the globe.
 
Jean Flowers lost her two-year battle with brain cancer on February 11, reports the Las Vegas Journal …

I have always stood behind Modular, boasting and bragging about how they bring us some of the best music in the world – and time and time again they give me more reasons to say …

Forget everything you think you know about New Young Pony Club, this is the NEW New Young Pony Club – The Optimist, coming our way March 19.
After riding a huge wave of success amongst the …

Muse have thanked heavy-weight producer Rick Rubin for teaching them “how not to produce” in their acceptance speech at this years Music Producers Guild Awards in the UK.
 
The Teignmouth trio scooped up the award for …

The man that brought us the classic stalwart “My Sharona” has passed away at the age of 57.
 
The Knack’s frontman Doug Fieger lost his battle with lung cancer in California on February 14 after succumbing …

Enigmatic performer Peter Gabriel has announced that he will not attend the induction of his former Genesis bandmates into the hallowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
 
Gabriel’s descision to decline his invitation to the illustrious …

Due to massive popular demand, THE DEAD WEATHER have just announced they will be playing an additional show in Canberra on the upcoming Australian tour.
The band will be performing at the Australian National University’s …

The office of Jam and their publicist must be in overload today with not one, but two artists canceling the Good Vibrations Festival with under 48 hours to go.
The good news for Gold Coast and …

Gold Coast band OPERATOR PLEASE have spent the past twelve months writing, recording and producing. As of April 23 we will get to hear the fruits of their labours; their sophomore album Gloves.
The album was …

A ball park release date has been issued for the arrival of the new Strokes album, with drummer and former Drew Barrymore flame (dammit, get out of my head trashy gossip mags) Fab Morretti hopeful …

Earlier today we announced that Friendly Fires will be canceling their entire Good Vibrations 2010 tour, leaving many fans extremely disappointed. We can now confirm that Friendly Fires will be doing a ‘Friendly Fires DJ …

There has been another Good Vibrations casualty today with The Killers canceling their Sydney and Perth Good Vibrations sets and their sideshow at The Enmore in Sydney. This is now the second cancellation with the …

With just under 48 hours until Good Vibrations 2010 was due to kick off, UK band FRIENDLY FIRES broke the news to their Australian fans that they will no longer be attending the festivals tour!
FF …

London based Aussie band, THE TEMPER TRAP have just finished a huge year full of topping charts and stand-out performances, but with a look at what’s ahead… it’s like comparing an Oompa Loompa with one …

Melbourne-based rockers STEALING O’NEAL have been announced as the support band for THE USED’s March 2010 Australian tour.
Since it’s announcement in 2009, the return of the American punk rock champions THE USED has been met …

Hip young quartet Last Dinsoaurs are celebrating their fantastic run in 2009 by throwing a very special hometown launch party for the release of their debut EP.
 
The Brisbanites came to the attention of some high-profile …

Our pals at Frontier Touring have passed on some exciting news – In addition to their scheduled performances at the Groovin The Moo festivals, US indie rockers VAMPIRE WEEKEND will be headlining a number of …

Esteemed Melbournian singer and songwriter Leena will showcase her sweet, melodic talents with a tour this February and a new EP on the way.
 
The young chantuese came to the attention of Australia’s finest after the …

Waves of exciting, fresh faces are surfacing in the UK’s new hey-day of ballsy, English rock. Trawling the masses of these new additions and their catchy numbers online led me in the fortunate direction of …

Legends of the UK trip-hop scene, Massive Attack will take on Australian audiences in March, surprising eager punters with a little extra something for their trouble.
 
Born out of Bristol’s DJ collective, The Wild Bunch, in …

Melbourne hardcore trio Calling All Cars have certainly been living life in the fast lane of late. The boys are following up a hectic year in 2009 by kicking off 2010 with a national tour …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As the oh so popularly-dubbed “noughties” come to a close, sweet nostalgia is seeping into the air and intoxicating those who had their fair share of interests vested in and ignited by the past decade. …

So our wonderful friends at XIIITouring Company have given us TWO double passes to either the Sydney or Melbourne show of White Rabbits.
Keeping it nice and simple, all you need to do is email comp@myvisiontv.com.au and …

Lady Gaga’s The Monster Ball Tour has claimed another victim, with Kid Cudi leaving the support slot following Kanye’s departure prior to the tour’s kick off in October.
 
Contrary to the reason’s behind Kanye pulling the …

Good taste and sound judgement have overcome “sterile pop,” thanks to some die-hard fans and determined music lovers.
 
After settling into the number two spot as previously reported by MyVisionTV last week, Rage Against The Machine …

Heres a little taste of whats to come from Space Invadas in 2010. Their debut album Soul-Fi will be out in March…..but just so you dont have to wait till then Space Invadas have cooked …

Red Hot Chilli Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has confirmed his departure from the mutli-chart topping rock band, because he’s “changed.”
 
Frusciante revealed that he had actually left the band over a year ago, but made the …

The nickname frequently used by my friends - ‘Katie lazy bones’ was put to the test Friday morning. Alarm sounded at 8.45am, snoozed it for 10, and then woke with the startling realisation that The View’s …

Billy Corgan has admitted that breaking up the original Smashing Pumpkins line up was a “mistake.”
 
Discussing the latest in a long line of Smashing Pumpkins releases, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, in a recent interview with Spinner, …

GREEN DAY SECOND MELBOURNE CONCERT TONIGHT POSTPONED TO TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY 16 DEC) DUE TO ILLNESS
The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that a sudden illness has
struck down Green Day lead singer Billie-Joe Armstrong (food poisoning
is suspected).  Although …

Never before has there been such an influx of electronica synth-enabled projects into the gradually variating Australian music scene. A handful of these are spawned and nurtured from the humble surroundings of the home environment. …

Australian rock legend Rowland S. Howard has been forced to cancel his show at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club for Wednesday 16th December due to ongoing illness.
 
Best known for assaulting audiences with aggressive distortion and feedback …

Fancy owning a certain something that will provide you with a feeling of smug pride every time your friends come round for a few drinks? That feeling is now on offer with one of The …

Legendary sixties experimental band the Velvet Underground have revealed in a rare and intimate question and answer session that the only reason they were ever signed to a record label during their beginnings in the …

A disgruntled UK music-lover is taking on American Idol and X Factor bigwig Simon Cowell’s “music machine,” urging fellow punters to download a Rage Against The Machine classic to wipe The X Factors’s five year …

My Grandma says it, my Mum says it and now I even say it, “It’s December already? Where’d 2009 go?!” It must be a sign of getting old, but I’m sure you all agree, years …

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One event will be bursting at the seams come January, as Big Day Out organisers unravel the final string of acts to take to the stage, including a suite of local artists appearing in their …

After a few weeks of extreme rotation on the J’s, you should be well acquainted with the killer sounds these indie rockers can produce. But if you’re anything like me - greedy, curious and demanding …

In the 60’s it was flares, in the 70’s platforms, and in ’80’s that hideous big, big hair. It seems to me the naughties is all about non-confomist-I’m-individual-and-oh-so-different! If I’m correct in saying so, I …

There is just something about the feeling of stepping back into the past, spinning a vinyl on your old, about-to-die-in-the-ass record player. The experts call it a “warm” sound, but I think it’s more of …

La Roux is French for ‘red haired one’ and well, it goes without saying, the reds have always been known to be crazy. This electro-pop duo are famous for some seriously flaming beats and have …

So, after stressing my face off waitingfor a successful ballot email and finally receiving one, I was left pondering the numerous Falls Festival virgin questions, after all , the hype for this thing is F-ing crazy.
 
My plan …

Marilyn Manson has been dropped from his label after poor album sales but has found some silver lining in this dramatic move, saying it will allow his creative juices to flow.
 
Interscope dumped the shock rocker …

Lovable geek and Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo was injured after his tour bus skidded on ice on route to a Weezer show.
 
Cuomo was travelling with his wife and daughter from Toronto to Boston last …

Impending album releases usually have us anticipating some greatness (or not) in songwriting, but for OK Go’s newbie, we’re expecting said greatness and then some.
 
Living up to the stature of one of the most watched …

Synth sensation Goldfrapp will delight their strong fan base in March with the release of their fifth studio album Head First.
 
The London twosome, captained by the undeniable talents of Alison Goldfrapp and backed supremely by …

 Ever get that horrible, sinking feeling you’ve missed out on one of those gigs you know will be a talking point for years to come? You will be pained to discover then, that every Brian …

If missing tickets to the freshest, hottest and much-hyped supergroup had you teetering towards suicidal tendencies, then the following news should pick you up. The too-good-to-be trio of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul …

Yep, you read it right! The sensational indie-pop gods of Paris PHOENIX are coming back to Australia MARCH 2010 to do a string of shows around the country.
In August this year their only three Australian …

For 40 years the world has been caressed with the incredibly smooth, powerful and unique voice of Tom Jones.
In 2010 Australia will get the chance to experience the live velvety sway of this voice for …

There’s a silver lining in every cloud and good things DO occasionally come of the bad. I can honestly say I was the Getaway Plan’s world number one fan. Although slightly embarrassing to admit, I know, …

Organisers have confirmed this morning that Splendour in the Grass is moving to the same site as the Woodford Folk Festival next year.
The move comes after uncertainty over the use of the newly purchased 660 …

Big Day Out Super Ballot.
If you unfortunately missed out on a Big Day Out ticket I have only one thing to say to you – Ahhh what were you thinking! HELLO?! Have you not seen …

If the Laneway Festival line-up didn’t already bring joy to your musical ears, then I suggest you clean them out and listen here. Indie dance rockers Hockey are jet-setting their Oregon asses to Australia to …

There’s a first time for everything, and sometimes the first time is magic.
Glastonbury virgins U2 have been confirmed as the headliners for the festival next June, which will take place in Somerset, England. It has …

 
Brody Dalle has all the charm and brooding intensity of a cornered snake; her sleek and non-plussed exterior is hypnotising. But make a silly move and her strike is swift and brutal, assaulting senses with …

Whooooooooooooeeeeeeeeee is the sound you’ll be making when you pass your eyes over the following news-bite. Summer is not only festival season, it’s also sideshow season, giving you unfortunate punters out there a second stab …

It’s nice to know that there are young bands out there juggling uni assignments with burgeoning careers all at once just like us. The Jezabels have put the books away, chugged down a few celebratory …

 
Ever noticed that musicians, good ones, seem to arrive on the scene like the rise and fall of the tide, in spates and with relish, only to leave us again desolate and in want of …

Do you love live music? Are you the token net-hog who has four windows open when tickets are being released online? Do you abuse all your friends and family’s email accounts, just to ensure front …

 
It’s been a mad time for Ernest Ellis these past few weeks. With the summer-vibes of latest single “Heading For The Cold” garnering some heavy rounds of airplay, the NSW singer and his three-piece have …

 
The swift and steep rise that Animal Collective have found themselves thrust upon these past 12 months is really quite amazing. Having been almost relegated to the outer fringes of consumable pysche-rock and pushed into …

Anticipation: An-tic-i-pa-tion.
noun.
1. The act of anticipating.
2. An expectation.
3. Foreknowledge, intuition, and presentiment.
4. THEM CROOKED VULTURES ALBUM RELEASED!
The never-ending story of bands making a comeback slaps a big fat grin across my face. It makes perfect …

If you’re keen listeners to Triple J like we are, then you will definitely have heard the killer single ‘Treat Me Like Your Mother’ by THE DEAD WEATHER– which means you, like us, will have …

Aww YEAH! After a few years away from our fair land, New York City’s finest are finally coming back to show us that special musical gold they are made of.
Already announced as headlining some of …

The moral of the following story is you’ve just got to be quick people. After announcing that alt-rock gods Faith No More will play a handful of sideshows opposite their appearance at 2010’s Soundwave festival, …

Ok Ok – so we were a bit slow on the uptake this week, but it’s not easy trying to get all this stuff to work the way it’s meant to!
So without any further ado. …

All Brisbane Daniel Merriweather fans, you may want to read this. 
All Melbourne and Sydney Merriweather fans, you can relax as your shows are safe.
The Frontier Touring company issued a press release yesterday announcing that Daniel …

Brit-pop icon and all-round cool dude Jarvis Cocker has received an honourary degree from his hometown university. Which makes him Dr Cocker to you kids out there (okay stop the snickering).

The former Pulp frontman turned …

Red Hot Chilli Peppers have announced plans for their first live performance since their unofficial hiatus commenced in early 2008.
Not a peep has been heard from the Chillis lately. The occasional side project has popped …