Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley, the founding members of the beast that is DZ Deathrays, zoom in from their respective homes on Dharug land (Blue Mountains) and Meanjin (Brisbane). Excited about the prospect of their sixth album (‘R.I.F.F’) release the next day (earlier this month), they share the ethos of the Remember It’s For Fun … [Read more…]
A name most Australians will recognise, Nathan Cavaleri has lived the kind of life Hollywood salivates over. After battling leukemia as a child, his love of the guitar led Nathan to the higher echelons of the music world after meeting his idol, Dire Straits Mark Knopfler, thanks to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Declared by many … [Read more…]
Beloved OG Red Wiggle, Murray Cook has a new groove – with the fearsomely funky outfit The Soul Movers. The brainchild of Cook and powerhouse vocalist Lizzie Mack, The Soul Movers have released ‘Monkey!’, the second single from their debut album ‘Dumb Luck’. The song was inspired by a throwaway comment Cook made one day … [Read more…]
Written by Staff Writers on 15 June 2023 Certified global star, G Flip is headed home for their first Australian shows in four years. The Melbourne-born artist, producer and drummer will headline concerts in Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Perth, Torquay, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle this August and September. Recently releasing new single ‘Be Your Man’, G … [Read more…]
The project of Jacob Sartori, LANES are an indie rock band from Perth who’ve been releasing their psych-flavoured jams since 2021. With strong Arctic Monkeys and Tame Impala sonic influences, Jacob’s original compositions are ‘fuelled by a never ending thirst for growth and a deeply introspective creative process’. “A lot of my lyrics these days … [Read more…]
Canberra-based blues rockers Jack Biilmann & The Black Tide have released their new single ‘Eric (Long Live The King)’. A high-energy track with plenty of swagger that was written about Biilmann’s beloved blue heeler, this electrifying tune has soaring vocals and big guitar chops – grabbing the attention of ’90s garage rock lovers, the blues … [Read more…]
An icon of Australian music, Tina Arena will tour nationally this spring. Set to bring her seven-piece band to Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Adelaide in October, Tina will perform material from her new album ‘Love Saves’ – her first studio record in eight years – that’s scheduled for release in July. Fans can … [Read more…]
Passport? Packed. Resort wear? Ready. It’s time to plan the trip of a lifetime as Dream Machine heads overseas for a 2023 destination music festival event. The festival – featuring performances from Girl Talk, Client Liaison, San Cisco, Boy & Bear, 1300, Spacey Jane, Very Blue and many more – will take place 8-12 June … [Read more…]
Influential ’90-’00s rockers Magic Dirt are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album ‘Young And Full Of The Devil’ with a massive national tour. The band will perform ‘Young And Full Of The Devil’ from start to finish before performing a selection of their most loved hits – we shotgun ‘Dirty Jeans’, ‘Plastic Love … [Read more…]
Prepare to have your Sunday blues obliterated and your spirits lifted to new heights, because when it comes to pure indie rock goodness, Spacey Jane knows how to deliver. Returning for their fourth appearance at Miami Marketta, this Australian quartet gifted us with an evening (28 May) of heartwarming melodies and infectious energy that left … [Read more…]