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Acclaimed Modernist Art-Rock architect Steven Wilson returns to Australia and New Zealand to present his most spectacular show yet, with four astonishing audio-visual extravaganzas. Following the
Henry Butler is considered one of the finest exponents of the fabled New Orleans jazz and blues piano tradition that goes way back to Jelly
Hamer Hall April 29, 2018. Review by Greg Phillips. Photos by Carbie Warbie and John Conlan On April 21, 2016 the world lost Prince, one of
Rock icons, DEF LEPPARD, have extended their 70-plus US and UK tour to run riot Down Under, finally playing their landmark, longest recording in full –
The results of a survey released last week showed that Melbourne’s music scene is so healthy that many declared the southern city the world’s music capital!
Last week, Ivy League Records and Hottest 100 winners The Rubens announced the third studio album – LO LA RU (out June 29) – a bold
It’s always great to hear of a new music venue opening, particularly when the people behind it are MUSIC people and know what they’re doing. A
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) will celebrate the 12th AIR Awards at Adelaide’s Queen’s Theatre on Thursday 26th July, 2018. Thanks to the continued
DJs, producers, remixers, radio presenters and all round legends, The Aston Shuffle, otherwise known as Vance Musgrove and Mikah Freeman, have today announced their epic national
Saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer, educator and brass guy for The Rolling Stones, Tim Ries makes a quick trip back to Australia for some dates before jetting
Byron Bay singer-songwriter and one of Australia’s most loved musicians, Pete Murray has announced a stunning remix of his song Heartbeats, by ARIA-awarding winning Peter Mayes
Their second full-length LP As Above, So Below (2016) firmly established Stonefield as one of the key players in the current wave of Australian psych-rock, but Far From Earth –
Alex the Astronaut and Stella Donnelly’s hotly anticipated national co-headline tour kicked off this week, starting at The Northern, Byron Bay last night Thursday 12th and
Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 750 cities in 120
Second Live Music Census shows Melbourne is the music capital of the world The second Melbourne Live Music Census, conducted on Saturday 25 November 2017, analysed
Australian acoustic blues luminary Lloyd Spiegel is delighted to announce the release of his 8th album ‘Backroads’ and is touring to back it up. Backroads
SQUEEZE TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA WITH JOHN COOPER CLARKE South London new-wave legends Squeeze are headed for Australia in 2018 for a run of not-to-be-missed shows.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Sheryl Crow or Melissa Etheridge in Australia, so it was with a great sense of excitement that fans heard
Reverb.com has hired Gérard Danjou — former Executive Vice President of Global Business Development at Gibson Brands, Inc — to drive growth of Reverb in EMEA and
The Beasts of Bourbon will re-form to headline a benefit concert in Melbourne to help bandmate and legendary Australian alternative rock and blues bassist, Brian Hooper,
REVIEW: Bluesfest sideshow. Newton Faulkner, supported by Tom Richardson. Corner Hotel Melbourne. April 4, 2018. Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Mark Moray of Wicked Rock Photography Like
Review: Bluefest sideshow – Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters. Seth Lakeman support. Palais Theatre. April 2, 2018 Review by Greg Phillips. Photos by Mark
Our ace photographer Jason Rosewarne rounded up his Bluefest 2018 experience by photographing; Bali Blues Brothers, Caiti Baker, Con Brio, Steve Smyth, Lukas Nelson & Promise
There’s never ever a dull moment at Bluesfest and day 4 was no exception. Thankfully we have Jason Rosewarne on the ground capturing all of the
Day 3 at Bluesfest presented some classic Australian blues in the form of Chain, who even after 50 years in the business, still have fire in
Good Friday blessed Bluesfest audiences with even more colour and joy at the festival which just keeps on giving. Jason Rosewarne captured the Day 2 action
BLUESFEST SIDESHOW: WALTER TROUT Corner Hotel, Melbourne March 29, 2018 Report and Photos: Mark Moray (Wicked Rock Photography) Every music venue has a story to tell,
Bluesfest 2018 may have begun with a little rain but punters were well and truly compensated by the amazing array of talent on stage for day
BLUESFEST SIDESHOW: GOV’T MULE with LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Corner Hotel, Melbourne March 27, 2018 Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Mark Moray (Wicked Rock
Pattie Boyd was the wide-eyed, model face of Sixties’ London who inspired ex-husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton to write some of the greatest love songs
Returning for its twenty-first year, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival continues to demonstrate that ‘jazz can happen anywhere’ for ten days with over 100 events that
The Soundhouse Music Alliance is a not for profit organisation (with DGR tax deductible status) which has grown over a 30 year period. Its aim has always
Australia’s cult-classic hip-hop/crossover act, Butterfingers, have announced an extensive national tour set to kick off this March. It will see th em hitting up all capitals
Rock The Boat once again hits the high seas in 2018 (21st-28th October 2018), with an incredible local and international line-up. With a theme focused on
Port Fairy Folk Festival Folkin’ Rocked Report and photos by Rob Walker The beautiful town of Port Fairy once again hosted an estimated 25,000 people of
GRIZZLY BEAR, JENS LEKMAN – MELBOURNE ZOO TWILIGHTS Review: Greg Phillips. Pics: Ian Laidlaw The laconic Jens Lekman strolls onto the Melbourne Zoo stage unannounced, armed