Thursday March 13, 2025
VALHALORE ‘The Storm’ (Single/Video)
April 11th will see Australia’s Symphonic Folk Metal collective VALHALORE release their much-awaited, second studio album Beyond The Stars via ROAR. In addition, the band will also reissue their notable debut, Voyage To Eternity (self-released in 2017), on vinyl and CD digipak ( the pre-sale is now available at https://valhalore.rpm.link/voyagePR). To pre-order your copy of VALHALORE’s new studio offering, Beyond The Stars visit: https://valhalore.rpm.link/beyondpr
After VALHALORE have shared the previously-released singles, ‘Horizon’ and ‘Wayfinder’, today, the Brisbane-based act is unleashing a music video for their brand new single ‘The Storm’!
“Being a musician (or just a human, really) is a constant battle with self-doubt, depression, and inner demons,” says the band about the track. “This all became even more prominent during the pandemic when everything you’ve spent your life working towards seemed to disappear overnight. ‘The Storm’ asks the questions; will you give up and succumb to the inner darkness, or will you rise above?”
‘The Storm’ is out now on all digital streaming services at https://valhalore.rpm.link/stormPR
Watch the new VALHALORE video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZDovOgeeA
Founded by guitarist Anthony Willis and vocalist Lachlan Neate, VALHALORE swiftly became an unstoppable force in the Australian metal scene. Since their inaugural live performance in late 2015, the band’s unique blend of Melodic Death, Power, and Symphonic Metal, infused with folk influences, has resonated with audiences both domestically and abroad.
The year 2017 marked a pivotal moment for VALHALORE with the release of their debut album Voyage Into Eternity. The band celebrated this opus with a sold-out launch show in Brisbane and two successful national tours, “Voyage Across Australia” and “Viktoberfest”. Breaking international ground in 2018, VALHALORE toured Japan alongside world-renowned acts Ensiferum, Trollfest, and Wind Rose. Upon their return, the band showcased their versatility with the release of the acoustic EP Solace & Solitude, and their 2019 single ‘Legacy’. Between releases, VALHALORE continued to conquer Australian stages, touring with Kamelot and Trollfest in 2018, and Kalmah in 2019. Two European tours, including an eagerly-anticipated appearance at “Wacken Open Air” 2020, were regrettably cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, undeterred by the global turmoil and prevailing uncertainties, VALHALORE spent the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 recording their second studio album. In November 2022 VALHALORE took their live show to new heights, performing sold-out shows across Australia with UK’s Alestorm and with Arch Enemy later in February 2023. In February 2024, the band hit the road with Germany’s Blind Guardian and in support of HammerFall in early 2025 in Australia, while making final preparations for their hotly anticipated, sophomore album BEYOND THE STARS to be released on April 11, 2025, by their new label partner ROAR. Pre-order the album now on: https://valhalore.rpm.link/beyondpr
In support of their upcoming record release, VALHALORE has announced a series of Australian headlining tour dates, to kick off this May in Sydney! Known for their electrifying live performances, VALHALORE has firmly established themselves as a rising force in the Australian and global metal scenes. Prepare for a night of soaring melodies, crushing metal chaos, and an atmosphere of pure magic. Find all upcoming live dates listed below, tickets are now on sale at https://www.valhalore.com/
With each performance and release, VALHALORE continues to carve a unique path through the metal landscape, leaving an indelible mark on fans worldwide. The saga unfolds, and VALHALORE’s journey is poised to reach even greater heights in the years to come…
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VALHALORE live:
16/05 Sydney – Crowbar
17/05 Melbourne – Howler
23/05 Brisbane – Crowbar
25/05 Gold Coast – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
PETE MURRAY SHARES STIRRING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO I AM FIRE
ANNOUNCES MAMMOTH 55-DATE SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR STARTING THIS MAY
With endless charm and stirring emotion, the brand new single I Am Fire released today from revered Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray offers a poised yet powerful ode to everyday heroes, with the single also accompanied by the announcement of a mammoth 55-date run that will see Pete expansively tour the country in solo acoustic mode for the first time ever, commencing this May, supported nationally by Rachael Fahim and Brett Wood.
Pete’s largest tour ever and with most shows being all ages, the extensive solo acoustic tour will see him visit a stack of markets he’s never been to, rolling through every pocket of Australia in 2025, with a whopping 55 shows lined up across regional Australia as well as capital cities from May through to early September. Launching on Friday May 9 in Darwin, Pete will journey across the Northern Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT and Western Australia for these special intimate shows, with the mammoth run ultimately concluding on Sunday September 7 in the Blue Mountains.
Tickets for the solo acoustic tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 10am local time from www.petemurray.com. Fans can register for presale tickets now from www.petemurray.com, with presale kicking off on Tuesday 18 March from 10am local time.
Offering fans a second taste of a brand new body of work from Pete Murray, following on from his 2024 single Wouldn’t It Be Good, I Am Fire finds Pete channelling powerful emotives and tranquil arrangements with a nod to one of his favourite guitar sounds, as he elaborates, “I just bought a Gibson 1971 Classical guitar before I recorded I Am Fire and I knew this guitar had to be on this song. I love the classical guitar sound Rodriguez uses on his recordings, and it’s that same 60s/70s classical guitar sound that I was going for. The guitar created a real mood on the song that works well with the lyrics.”
“The song is inspired by normal people who stand up against regimes and who stand up for humanity and risk their own lives to save others,” Pete adds. “They are the real heroes of the world. I have used elements, emotions and feeling to describe these people. The courage they have is enormous and the love they give is forever. This song is also about normal heroes like mums and Dads who are always there for their kids.”
Once again stepping into the producer role for his own music, Pete also worked alongside a team of stellar creatives to bring I Am Fire to lustrous life, recording the track with Luke Palmer (Boo Seeka, Dead Letter Circus, Jacob Lee) on the Gold Coast, who also engineered and assisted with production. And with local musicians Ian Peres on bass and keys, Sarah James on backing vocals and Kate Derepas on cello, I Am Fire also brought in Pete’s long-time guitarist Brett Wood on electric guitar, with drums recorded via Nashville courtesy of drummer and producer Aaron Sterling (John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey); and an incredibly powerful accompanying music video that reminds us all of very real historical moments of hope and bravery, as Pete explains, “I worked with David Blackley and Nick Wyatt on this video. Both have shot some of my live gigs before. I felt Dave and Nick would get this concept. They are both very creative and gifted film makers. The video is footage of powerful moments in time where people are standing up for others, helping others, saving others and loving others. The concept of the video is to show the positivity of the human spirit in times of war and natural disasters.”
While Pete Murray needs little introduction as one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters, his upcoming tour starting this May will tick off a unique first after over two decades since he released his debut full length album The Game in 2001; namely, Pete Murray’s first ever solo tour on home soil, armed with an acoustic guitar and a stunning back catalogue of hits to create his setlists from. “I’ve never done a solo tour in this country before, so it’s been on the cards for a while,” shares Pete. “I’ve done it overseas and people love it – so it’s about time I did it in my own country. There will be some story telling of my songs, my life and career. The shows will be very intimate.”
Over the years, Pete Murray has sold over 1.2 million albums, amassed hundreds of millions of streams, released three ARIA chart-topping albums, and boasts 17 ARIA Award nominations amongst multiple other wins and nominations. Emerging with his debut full length album The Game in 2001, Murray’s breakout sophomore album Feeler in 2003 cemented his status as one of the all-time greats. With ongoing hits along the way, including Better Days, Feeler, Opportunity and So Beautiful, Murray’s stirring and enduring blend of positivity with acoustic, rock and folk elements has flourished across decades, including via his most recent full length album Camacho in 2017. Now dominantly splitting his time in the studio and spending time with his family, Murray has also cultivated a stalwart reputation for his live show, from his own headline shows with his band at home and abroad, as well as performances with the likes of Missy Higgins, Icehouse, Rob Thomas and James Blunt to name a mere few.
And in 2025, with a number of new and familiar places on the horizon with his giant Australian run, and brand new music in the form of I Am Fire, it seems the best continues to be yet to come for the prolific Pete Murray, as he concludes, “I feel really good about releasing this song. It’s one of my favourite songs off the new body of work I have just recorded. I feel this song is very appropriate for the times we live in now. And I’m really looking forward to getting out there and letting people see how these songs were written on acoustic guitar and telling them stories of my life journey so far.”
Tickets for Pete Murray’s solo tour go onsale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 10am local time from www.petemurray.com.
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PETE MURRAY – UPCOMING SHOWS:
Tickets available from www.petemurray.com
FRI 9 MAY | MAYBERRY, DARWIN NT | 18+
SAT 10 MAY | ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO, ALICE SPRINGS NT | 18+
THU 15 MAY | THE WEDGE, SALE VIC | AA
FRI 16 MAY | MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE, MELBOURNE VIC | AA
SAT 17 MAY | ALBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, ALBURY NSW | AA
SUN 18 MAY | SWAN HILL TOWN HALL, SWAN HILL VIC | AA
THU 22 MAY | RIVERLINKS EASTBANK, SHEPPARTON VIC | AA
FRI 23 MAY | WREST POINT SHOWROOM, HOBART TAS | AA
SAT 24 MAY | COUNTRY CLUB SHOWROOM, LAUNCESTON TAS | AA
SUN 25 MAY | FRANKIE J’S, DEVONPORT TAS | 18+
FRI 6 JUN | SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB, SHOAL BAY NSW | 18+
THU 12 JUN | MONCRIEFF ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BUNDABERG QLD | AA
FRI 13 JUN | GLADSTONE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, GLADSTONE QLD | AA
SAT 14 JUN | TOWNSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, TOWNSVILLE QLD | AA
SUN 15 JUN | TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD | AA
WED 18 JUN | MACKAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MACKAY QLD | AA
THU 19 JUN | PILBEAM THEATRE, ROCKHAMPTON QLD | AA
FRI 20 JUN | EMPIRE THEATRE, TOOWOOMBA QLD | AA
SAT 21 JUN | QPAC – LYRIC THEATRE, BRISBANE QLD | AA
THU 26 JUN | TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY VIC | 18+
FRI 27 JUN | BARWON HEADS HOTEL, BARWON HEADS VIC | 18+
SAT 28 JUN | THE CAPITAL, BENDIGO VIC | AA
SUN 29 JUN | HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, BALLARAT VIC | AA
THU 3 JUL | ART HOUSE, WYONG NSW | AA
FRI 4 JUL | PANTHERS PORT MACQUARIE, PORT MACQUARIE NSW | AA
SAT 5 JUL | SAWTELL RSL CLUB, SAWTELL NSW | AA
SUN 6 JUL | TAMWORTH TOWN HALL, TAMWORTH NSW | AA
THU 10 JUL | TWIN TOWNS, COOLANGATTA QLD | AA
FRI 11 JUL | REDLANDS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, CLEVELAND QLD | AA
SAT 12 JUL | IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE, IPSWICH QLD | AA
THU 17 JUL | ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL NSW | AA
FRI 18 JUL | ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | AA
SAT 19 JUL | YUIN THEATRE, BATEMANS BAY NSW | AA
SUN 20 JUL | CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, CANBERRA ACT | AA
TUE 22 JUL | GOLDFIELDS ART CENTRE, KALGOORLIE WA | AA
WED 23 JUL | CUMMINS THEATRE, MERREDIN WA | AA
THU 24 JUL | QUEENS PARK THEATRE, GERALDTON WA | AA
FRI 25 JUL | RED EARTH ARTS PRECINCT, KARRATHA WA | AA
SAT 26 JUL | ROEBUCK BAY HOTEL, BROOME WA | 18+
WED 30 JUL | MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, MANDURAH WA | AA
THU 31 JUL | ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH WA | AA
FRI 1 AUG | THE RIVER, MARGARET RIVER WA | AA
SAT 2 AUG | ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, ALBANY | AA
SUN 3 AUG | BUNBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BUNBURY WA | AA
THU 14 AUG | BEER GARDEN BREWING, PORT LINCOLN SA | 18+
FRI 15 AUG | NORWOOD CONCERT HALL, ADELAIDE SA | AA
SAT 16 AUG | SIR ROBERT HELPMANN THEATRE, MT GAMBIER SA | AA
SUN 17 AUG | LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE, WARRNAMBOOL VIC | AA
THU 21 AUG | WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE, WARRAGUL VIC | AA
FRI 22 AUG | THE UNION THEATRE, WONTHAGGI VIC | AA
SAT 23 AUG | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC | AA
THU 4 SEP | THE QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, QUEANBEYAN ACT | AA
FRI 5 SEP | GARDEN HOTEL, DUBBO NSW | 18+
SAT 6 SEP | REVESBY WORKERS CLUB, REVESBY NSW | AA
SUN 7 SEP | BLUE MOUNTAINS THEATRE, BLUE MOUNTAINS NSW | AA
DEVAURA “Meet Your Maker’ (Single)
‘MEET YOUR MAKER’ is the new single out today from rising star DEVAURA. The track joins recent release ‘VERTIGO’ on her debut EP, Vol 1. Learning in Public, which will be out on 3 April.
Says DEVAURA on the track: “I rebuke the spirit of Tall poppy syndrome. I have a kudraaazy solid crew around me so all that weird energy will get clocked. Try Jesus before you try me”
‘MEET YOUR MAKER’ is a fun, sassy, and funky track that’s as bouncy as it is bold. The song winks at those who once rebelled against the system, only to become part of it, and invites listeners to shrug off pretension and embrace genuine authenticity. With its infectious energy and playful spirit, ‘MEET YOUR MAKER’ encourages you to step into your power and own your journey with style and swagger.
DEVAURA burst onto the scene in 2023, captivating audiences with her powerful performances and charismatic lyricism. Her recent accolades include being awarded the Triple J Unearthed Laneway Competition 2025 as well as receiving the 2024 Acclaim Magazine x PUMA Wildcard Award. She has also won the 2024 FBi SMAC Awards for Best Live Act & Best Emerging Act, as well as the Justin Cosby Best Emerging Act at SXSW Sydney 2024 for delivering standout performances.
She recently played at Party in the Paddock (on the same day as Laneway Sydney) and WOMAD in Adelaide. Coming up will be a set at Gembrook’s queer music festival Gaytimes, her EP launch on 3 April at The Vanguard, Sydney, and Vivid Sydney. DEVAURA’s live performances are nothing short of mesmerising, packing out crowds with her live band, her set is a seamless transition between beats, punk-influenced guitar and drums, and powerful vocals, combined with her magnetic stage presence.
Aotearoa born and now based on Dharug Lands, DEVAURA draws inspiration for her work from her own resilience. As a formally houseless, first-generation immigrant, and openly queer artist, she exclaims that “discovering music [helped her] to find her voice.” Inspired by the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Katy Perry, Donna Summer, Nicki Minaj and Ray BLK her love of community, storytelling, and authentic expression comes across loud and clear in her music. Whether she’s rapping or singing — her passion, dedication, and ability to capture the beautifully absurd human experience through her artistry; knows no limit.
Upcoming live shows:
21-23 March – Gaytimes Festival, VIC
3 April – The Vanguard, Sydney
12 June – Vivid LIVE, Sydney
ADELAIDE BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL IS THROWING A HUGE 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY THIS JUNE, HEADLINED BY TIM FINN, WOLFMOTHER & THE CHATS.
South Australia’s biggest independent festival, Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival, is marking 10 years of beers with a new date on the King’s Birthday Long Weekend (June 6–8, 2025) and A CALL TO ARMS for punters to show up, buy a beer, and support the independently run festival and greater brewing industry. With festivals facing tough times and independent breweries needing all the backing they can get; Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival (ABBF) is throwing a massive birthday party to help ensure the next decade of beers keeps flowing. General Admission Entertainment, the independent music, events, and venues powerhouse behind the festival, is urging everyone to rally behind this award-winning, homegrown South Australian event, as its survival depends on those who turn up.
Crowned ‘Best Major Music Festival’ at the 2024 South Australian Music Awards, ABBF 2025 is set to be the biggest yet—expanding to five huge sessions over three days and nights, with a brand-new Sunday ‘Legends’ night of live action before punters can take the public holiday Monday to recover.
ON THE STAGE will be Wolfmother, the Australian rock juggernaut whose self-titled debut album became an instant classic, delivering timeless anthems like Woman, Joker & The Thief, and Mind’s Eye. With a career spanning nearly two decades and a presence deeply embedded in global pop culture, Andrew Stockdale’s powerhouse band is the perfect fit for the festival’s beer-loving crowd.
Meanwhile, The Chats, Australia’s favourite high-energy pub-punk trio, return from relentless international touring for their first Adelaide show in years. Hot off the heels of their 2022 album Get Fucked, and with fresh material brewing for their much-anticipated third record, their set promises to be a raucous celebration of all things loud, fast, and fun.
For the new Sunday night ‘Legends’ moment, none other than Tim Finn (NZ) will close out the 10th birthday festivities. The ARIA Hall of Famer and songwriter behind some of the greatest pop tracks in history (see: Split Enz, Crowded House, and Finn Brothers) makes his long-awaited return to Adelaide after missing his last national tour—this time, he’s not skipping SA.
THE FULL MUSIC LINE-UP:
FRIDAY NIGHT
Wolfmother, Custard, Rocket Science, The Tarantinos, Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys
Joined by South Australia’s Cosmo Thundercat, Free Golf, Haystacks Calhoon, I Can’t Believe It’s Not The Hives, JPH x The Dangerous Animals, Sticky Beak & The Briar Patch Band
SATURDAY NIGHT
The Chats, The Gooch Palms, Dick Move (NZ), Mulga Bore Hard Rock, Batpiss, Andy Golledge, Slim Krusty And Fluorescent Adolescents, Halftime Oranges, My Cherie & Pelvis
SUNDAY NIGHT
Tim Finn (NZ), CASH: The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons & The Tennessee Studs, Mondo Psycho Plus, Captain Hellfire & The Wretched Brethren, Free Drinks, Kelly’s Wake, King of Spain, Nocturnal Animals, The Dead Regulars & The Public Servants
The Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival’s 10th Birthday Edition is happening across the King’s Birthday Long Weekend of 6-8 June at the Adelaide Showground on Kaurna land.
GIVE PEACE A CHANCE – AUSSIE ROCK ARTISTS JOIN TO CELEBRATE THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF JOHN LENNON
To celebrate the words and music of John Lennon and to draw attention to the need for peace in our time, we’ve gathered some of Australia’s most loved musicians to perform some of Lennon’s biggest hits from his solo career and The Beatles.
This July five electrifying Australian singer-songwriters — Adalita (Magic Dirt), Diesel, Steve Kilbey (the church), Isabella Manfredi (The Preatures) and Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah/Bob Evans) — join forces to perform the songs that defined a generation.
Set in Australia’s most prestigious venues – Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall (3 July), Hamer Hall (5 July), Sydney Opera House (6 July) and Adelaide Festival Theatre (12 July) – this is more than a tribute. It’s a celebration of Lennon the songwriter, the radical, the dreamer.
Backed by an all-star band lead by Ashley Naylor (Even/the church/Paul Kelly), Give Peace a Chance will bring new energy and reverence to Lennon’s most iconic works, from the raw power of Instant Karma! to the intimate heartbreak of Jealous Guy.
By the time John Lennon wrote Imagine, he had already reshaped popular music forever. A fearless creative force, he moved from the raw rock & roll of Twist and Shout to the psychedelic dreamscapes of Strawberry Fields Forever and the revolutionary grit of Come Together. His music was more than melody—it was protest, poetry, and a call to something bigger.
It almost feels like yesterday that the John Lennon song Give Peace a Chance, released on 4 July 1969, impacted on the world as a plea for us to come together in forgiveness, mutual respect and understanding.
55 years on and the world remains in a fragile place, facing many challenges that continue to shape our reality. As we come together to celebrate the enduring words and music of John Lennon we also raise our voices in protest and objection to the struggles that still affect so many parts of our world in 2025. Our intention is to make a statement, one that acknowledges the urgency of change while celebrating the powerful legacy of Lennon’s message of peace and hope.
Venue and ticket agency database pre-sales kick off at 10.00am (local times) on Tuesday, 18 March until 9.00am on Thursday, 20 March.
General public tickets go on sale at 10.00am (local times) on Thursday, 20 March. For full details click here
Tickets available from givepeaceachance.com.au
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Concert Hall, QPAC Brisbane QLD
Tickets on sale at 10.00am on Thursday, 20 March
Saturday, 5 July 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC
Tickets on sale at 10.00am on Thursday, 20 March
Sunday, 6 July 2025
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW
Tickets on sale at 10.00am on Thursday, 20 March
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Festival Theatre, Adelaide SA
Tickets on sale at 10.00am on Thursday, 20 March
Tickets available from givepeaceachance.com.au
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BALL PARK MUSIC ADD 18 SHOWS TO AU/NZ TOUR
Brisbane’s Ball Park Music announce a whopping 18 additional regional shows as part of their massive 30-date Australian & New Zealand tour which kicks off this May.
To celebrate the release of their highly-anticipated eighth studio album Like Love on Fri 4 April, Ball Park Music will play a plethora of their much-loved hits in virtually every corner of Australia from Brissie to Bunbury, Barwon and Brunswick Heads, Melbourne to Margaret River, Adelaide to Albury, Freo to Frankston, Townsville to Toowoomba, Cairns to Castlemaine, Sydney to the Sunny Coast and everywhere in between.
Fans will also be treated to new songs from the album including its heartfelt title track, ‘Like Love’, and the band’s latest single, ‘Please Don’t Move To Melbourne’, the city vs city singalong that pairs vulnerable lyrics with an undeniably catchy chorus which will no doubt get stuck in your head.
Rapt to hit the road again, Ball Park Music exclaim “We are so pleased to announce that we’ll be massively expanding this tour. It’s been a while since we’ve lined up a live run this large and we couldn’t be more excited to visit every nook and cranny in the country.”
Supported by fellow Brissie band Bean Magazine and presented by triple j, you can catch Ball Park Music all over Australia and New Zealand at these epic shows…
Fri 2 May – Forth Pub, Fort TAS – Buy Tickets
Sat 3 May – Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS (All Ages) – Buy Tickets
Thu 8 May – Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA – Buy Tickets
Fri 9 May – The River, Margaret River WA – Buy Tickets
Sat 10 May – Metropolis, Fremantle WA – Buy Tickets
Thurs 15 May – Forum, Melbourne VIC – Buy Tickets
Fri 16 May – Forum, Melbourne VIC – SOLD OUT
Sat 17 May – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA – Buy Tickets
Fri 23 May – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD – Buy Tickets
Fri 30 May – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW (All Ages) – Buy Tickets
Fri 6 June – San Fran, Wellington NZ – Buy Tickets
Sat 7 June – Tuning Fork, Auckland NZ (All Ages) – Buy Tickets
Fri 13 June – UC Refectory, Canberra ACT – Buy Tickets
Sat 14 June – Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW – Buy Tickets
Fri 20 June – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD – Buy Tickets
Sat 21 June – JCU Uni Bar, Townsville QLD – Buy Tickets
Sun 22 June – Flamingos, Rockhampton QLD – Buy Tickets
Thurs 26 June – Finnians, Port Macquarie NSW – Buy Tickets
Fri 27 June – The Recky, Elizabeth Beach NSW – Buy Tickets
Sat 28 June – Drifters Wharf, Gosford NSW – Buy Tickets
Fri 4 July – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads NSW – Buy Tickets
Thurs 10 July – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC – Buy Tickets
Fri 11 July – The Pier, Frankston VIC – Buy Tickets
Sat 12 July – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC – Buy Tickets
Fri 18 July – The Station, Sunshine Coast QLD (All Ages) – Buy Tickets
Sat 19 July – The Powerhouse, Toowoomba QLD – Buy Tickets
Sun 20 July – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD – Buy Tickets
Thurs 24 July – Tilba Winery, Tilba NSW – Buy Tickets
Fri 25 July – Waves, Woolongong NSW – Buy Tickets
Sat 26 July – The Station, Jindabyne NSW – Buy Tickets
On-Sale: Fri 14 March, 12pm local time
Support: Bean Magazine (Australian shows only)
PRESAVE BALL PARK MUSIC’S LIKE LOVE ALBUM
Ball Park Music are preparing to release their upcoming album, Like Love, on Fri 4 April. Named after the title track, their 8th studio album will contain both ‘Like Love’ and ‘Please Don’t Move To Melbourne’ and will further prove the band as one of Australia’s most influential acts of the last decade, expanding on their incredible catalogue of songs that have sound-tracked so many lives.
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DAVID GRAY ANNOUNCES PAST & PRESENT AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of multi-platinum, multi-BRIT, and GRAMMY-nominated British singer-songwriter David Gray, who brings his Past & Present World Tour to audiences this November, performing in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Gray’s return follows the January 2025 release of his latest critically acclaimed and 13th studio album, Dear Life. Independently released through his own label, Laugh A Minute Records, in partnership with Secretly Distribution, Dear Life reunites Gray with producer Ben de Vries on what may be the deepest, strangest, loveliest album this pioneering British singer-songwriter has ever delivered. While the album’s foundations were first laid in 2019, production was delayed due to COVID and the rescheduling of Gray’s massive White Ladder Anniversary Tour, which saw him perform to sold-out arenas across Australia in 2022.
Fans can expect an unforgettable live experience this November, as Gray brings his newest album to the stage for the very first time while also diving deep into his rich catalogue – a magical, two hour live show filled with beloved classics such as ‘My Oh My’, ‘Babylon’, ‘Please Forgive Me’, ‘Sail Away’ and many more.
Gray is a multi-million selling arena artist who made one of the bestselling British albums of the 21st century, the blockbuster White Ladder, which pushed his intense and passionate blend of acoustics and electronica into the pop spotlight. Whilst huge stars from Adele to Hozier to Ed Sheeran have acknowledged Gray’s profound impact and influence, Gray himself has continued to plough his own furrow, relentlessly seeking out a purity of expression. Dear Life is a big statement, the work of a driven man obsessively focused on a personal artistic journey.
Recorded in a makeshift Norfolk studio and years in the making, Dear Life is an album of emotional crisis and resolution, mortality and faith, reality and illusion, love and heartbreak, magic, science, loss and acceptance – as heard in singles ‘Plus & Minus’, ‘After The Harvest’, ‘Singing for the Pharaoh’, and ‘Fighting Talk’.
Watch: David Gray – Plus & Minus (feat. Talia Rae)
Kicking off his 2025 world tour with a 22-date North American leg, Gray will perform across the UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark before arriving in Australia. The Past & Present Tour will begin at Perth’s Riverside Theatre on Tuesday 4 November, before heading to Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre on Friday 7 November. Melbourne’s Palais Theatre will host the show on Sunday 9 November, followed by Sydney’s State Theatre on Wednesday 12 November. The tour will conclude at QPAC Concert Hall in Brisbane on Saturday 15 November.
Frontier Members can access exclusive presale tickets from Wednesday 19 March (12pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/davidgray. General tickets will then go on sale Thursday 20 March (2pm local time).
DAVID GRAY
+ special guest TBA
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
NOVEMBER 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
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FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
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Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 19 March (12pm local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 20 March (2pm local time)
ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES
Tuesday 4 November
Riverside Theatre, PCEC | Perth, WA
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Friday 7 November
Thebarton Theatre | Adelaide, SA
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Sunday 9 November
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
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Wednesday 12 November
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
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Saturday 15 November
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
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SOUTHERN RIVER BAND “F**K YOU, PAY ME” (Single) + AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
WA rock’n’roll saviours The Southern River Band have released their towering new single and rally cry, “F**k You, Pay Me”, out now via Civilians. The band will take the single out on a headline tour around the country in May.
A song of the people from the band who has your back, the single is a middle finger to all the dirtbags who refuse to cough up what’s owed. It’s a tale as old as capitalism – living week to week, watching your hard earned cash flow up into the ivory tower when the rent is due and the bills need to be paid. With its charged-up riff and galvanizing chorus, when the debt starts piling up chuck on the song and shout it with your whole chest.
“This song is for everyone who has ever been stiffed, ripped off, bullshitted or flat out not received what they were promised. To the guilty parties (see; thief) – F**k You, Pay Me.” – Cal Kramer (vocals)
Exploding into the spotlight at the end of 2023 after being featured on every music lover’s favourite YouTube series, Justin Hawkins Rides Again, the rest of the world is starting to see what Australia has known for quite some time – The Southern River Band are the real deal.
Hailing from Thornlie in Western Australia (Where? Exactly), SRB has spent a decade putting in the hard yards and earning their reputation the old-fashioned way: by taking their full-throttle live show anywhere with a stage and a bar. One of those ‘you-just-have-to-see-them-live’ kinda bands, SRB’s relentless touring schedule has seen them sell out multiple national runs, play with Aussie legends Cold Chisel and Rose Tattoo, as well as support modern-day rock icons like The Darkness and Eagles Of Death Metal.
In 2024, SRB kicked it up a gear with the release of their high-octane fourth record, D.I.Y, that not only landed at #6 on the Aus ARIA Chart, but the vinyl needed to be repressed before it was even released. The record’s breakout six-minute epic “Stan Qualen” thrust the band on the global stage, charting in 23 countries and taking them on their first international tour. The demand for SRB was so insatiable their first UK show sold out in just four days, leading to a venue upgrade more than double the size which, you guessed it, sold out – as did most of the tour. The band has also found a home on the European festival stages, leaving thousands gobsmacked at The Great Escape, Vestrock, Sweden Rock Festival, Rock Wrechter and Down The Rabbit Hole, and they will return in 2025 to dominate Download, Hellfest and Resurrection festivals.
Before the band duck off back to Europe, they’ll take their new single out for a spin on an Australian headline tour – hitting capital cities in May. Tickets on sale March 13 via thesouthernriverband.com.
As Justin Hawkins of The Darkness said, “Now this is a proper f***ing rock band”. But hey, don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself.
THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tickets On sale Thursday March 13 via thesouthernriverband.com
Friday May 9
Crowbar, Brisbane
Saturday May 10
Crowbar, Sydney
Thursday May 15
Altar, Hobart
Friday May 16
Max Watts, Melbourne
Saturday May 17
Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Friday May 23
Rosemount, Perth
THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND – “F**K YOU, PAY ME” Out Now Via Civilians STREAM | SAVE
TAMARA & THE DREAMS ’Successful Bisexual’ (Single)
Melbourne-based indie-pop gem Tamara & the Dreams returns with her new single, ‘Successful Bisexual’. Written while backpacking across the Greek Islands, the long-awaited track, the band’s first since 2022, is a frantic, heart-on-sleeve anthem about chasing experience, embracing desire, and living every moment to the fullest.
With Tamara’s signature blend of wit and sincerity, the single captures the magic of self-discovery: the exhilarating journey of becoming who you truly are. “I wrote the song ‘Successful Bisexual’ into my voice memo app on a ferry while backpacking in the Greek Islands,” Tamara explains. “After so many years of not feeling comfortable in my skin I finally felt ‘me’ — I finally felt confident, hot, independent — like I had ‘come of age’.”
While much of the track soars with freedom and possibility, a thread of relentless anxiety weaves through its lyrics, capturing the universal fear that life may slip away before you’ve achieved everything you intended to do. “I wanted to capture that feeling of running out of time, being afraid of the end of youth, and this imagined age when you have to ‘grow up’ and stop living life to the fullest,” says Tamara. “The lyrics ‘age another year’ are repeated, and I tried to capture the urgency and finiteness of life, how scary growing up is, but also how time is our greatest gift.”
The fleeting nature of time became painfully real for Tamara, when her life was upended just before the single’s original release in 2024. While hitchhiking through Europe, she received the devastating news that her mum had died. “Just as I was about to release the song, I got the call that my mum, my best friend in the world, suddenly died out of nowhere from a brain aneurysm,” she recalls.
After such a profound loss, the song’s central theme has taken on a new significance: “Now I have this song about being scared of aging and wanting to live life to the fullest, that’s taken on new meaning because you truly never know what’s around the corner”, Tamara explains. “I’m no longer scared of aging, now I understand getting old is a privilege that not everyone gets, and I want to make the most out of every day I get to spend living.
Delivered with unwavering honesty, an entire life philosophy is distilled into ‘Successful Bisexual’. It’s a postcard from a world where reckless abandon, freedom, and joy collide with the ever-present passage of time. As Tamara says — and lives by: “The antidote to grief is a lust for life.”
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CARI CARI ‘One More Trip Around The Sun’ (Album)
Austrian indie sensation Cari Cari aren’t just a band; they’re world-builders, sonic adventurers, and relentless dreamers. The duo—Stephanie Widmer and Alexander Köck —have wandered through London, Hamburg, and Madrid, weaving their experiences into a sound that’s as raw as it is cinematic.
Cari Cari has cultivated a sonic universe entirely their own and today they release their third studio album One More Trip Around The Sun out via Civilians.
LISTEN TO ONE MORE TRIP AROUND THE SUN ALBUM HERE
The album is a deep dive into love, childhood, the meaning of home, and the unstoppable march of time. It captures both the anxieties of modern life and the simple joy of creating for the sake of creation.
Among the album’s most poignant moments is ‘Nana’, a haunting tale of resilience. Today the duo share the have shared the accompanying video.
WATCH VIDEO FOR ‘NANA’ HERE
The song follows a couple forced to flee their homeland after a regime change, embarking on a perilous journey across the desert in search of safety. The night-drive imagery and the wistful refrain, “nana nana nana,” weave together fear, hope, and nostalgia—a bittersweet reflection of all that’s been lost and the unrelenting determination to start anew. In a time when stories of displacement are more relevant than ever, ‘Nana’ is a powerful tribute to the strength of those who refuse to give up.
From music and visuals to stage design and artwork, everything they create is a meticulous, hands-on labor of love—an ethos that has earned them a fiercely devoted following.
Now, Cari Cari embarks on a bold new chapter with One More Trip Around The Sun. More than just an album, it’s an odyssey—an exploration of time, identity, and the things that truly matter.
“It’s a journey through our own universe, a reflection of the world as it feels in this moment,” says Widmer. Lush, immersive, and fiercely independent, the record is a testament to staying true to one’s vision, resisting fleeting trends, and embracing authenticity.
True to form, Cari Cari’s signature sound remains untouched by passing trends. The hypnotic blend of jaw harp, didgeridoo, and atmospheric guitars has only grown richer and more layered. Each track unfolds like a cinematic vignette, pulling listeners into a world both nostalgic and forward-looking.
Recorded in their self-built studio, the album radiates the unmistakable Cari Cari sound: earthy, raw, and intricate. Each track builds on their rich sonic legacy, offering timeless soundscapes that reject superficial trends and celebrate depth and originality.
Their third album is a defiant statement: a no to major labels, soulless industry structures, and artistic compromise. But more importantly, it’s a yes—to their vision, to music that matters, and to the people who make it all worthwhile. That’s why their family and friends grace the album cover—because, at its core, this record is about them.
With over 2,000,000 monthly Spotify streams and extensive airplay on influential stations such as BBC Radio 1, KCRW, and France Inter, Cari Cari has solidified their position as a powerhouse in the indie music scene. Their accolades include a #3 debut on the Austrian charts with their 2022 album Welcome to KooKoo Island and selling over 15,000 tickets during their last European tour. They’ve graced the stages of renowned festivals like Primavera Sound, Sziget, and Rock am Ring/Rock im Park and supported die ärzte in front of 60,000 fans at Tempelhofer Feld.
With their third album, Cari Cari reaffirms their dedication to creating music that is both authentic and deeply personal. This new album encapsulates years of exploration, self-discovery, and artistic growth. Bold, immersive, and brimming with ambition, One More Trip Around The Sun invites listeners to explore uncharted territories of sound and imagination, cementing Cari Cari’s place as one of the most innovative and captivating acts of their generation.
LISTEN TO ALBUM HERE
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HAIM “Relationships” (Single)
Los Angeles rock band HAIM today makes a powerful return with brand new single and video “Relationships,” out now on Polydor Records. “What’s all this talk about relationships?” is among the questions explored by the sister trio of Este, Danielle and Alana Haim who navigate the whirlwind of unexplainable feelings brought on by the evolution of relationships. The single premiered earlier today as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and is the first new music from the band’s highly anticipated and not yet announced fourth studio album. “Relationships,” which features the band’s familiar mix of genres, offers a contrast to the forthcoming album’s Rock sound and was produced by Rostam Batmanglij and Danielle Haim. The video stars HAIM with actor Drew Starkey and was directed by Camille Summers-Valli.
In 2021 Haim’s third album, ‘Women In Music Pt. III’ entered at #1 on the UK Album chart, marking the second time the band has reached this prestigious achievement. That same year, HAIM took home their first BRIT Award for International Group. HAIM made history as the first all-female rock group to be nominated for the GRAMMY Album of The Year with ‘Women In Music Pt. III.’ The album was met with an overwhelming amount of critical acclaim, debuted #1 on the U.S. Album Sales chart, as well as the Rock and Alternative charts. Renowned for their high energy live performances, HAIM have toured the world playing headline shows and festival stages including Glastonbury, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and more. The band are set to perform at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 27, as well as Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona on June 6 and Portugal on June 14.
ATOMIC: The Songs of Blondie & Black Market Clash – A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll History
On Friday, 28 March, the Kindred Bandroom will host Atomic: The Songs of Blondie and Black Market Clash, a double-bill event celebrating the music of two of the most influential bands of the late 20th century. Featuring musicians with extensive experience in Australia’s live music scene, the performances will offer a detailed and dynamic interpretation of Blondie and The Clash’s work.
Both bands recreate the sounds of the original recordings with attention to detail, while also delivering a raw and energetic live performance. The result is a show that highlights not only the precision of the studio albums but also the urgency and spontaneity of the music in a live setting.
A Story of Friendship and Musical Passion: The Origins of Atomic
At the heart of Atomic is the collaboration between Anthea Palmer and Victor Stranges, two musicians with deep roots in Melbourne’s rock scene. Stranges, originally a drummer in the underground punk band Drunk ‘n’ Disorderly during the 1980s, had focused mainly on studio work and had not played drums publicly on a regular basis for over 35 years. When the idea of a Blondie homage arose, he fully committed to the role, drawing from his admiration for Clem Burke, Blondie’s renowned drummer.
Palmer, originally from Adelaide, performed in Drama Queen with Shane Reilly before relocating to Melbourne. Drama Queen played extensively and released two EPs. Reilly went on to perform with Paul Kelly and Beck, while Palmer moved into the business side of music, founding venues such as The Chandelier Room in Melbourne and Jimmy Hornet in Zhongshan (China) and Melbourne. As the owner and editor of Jimmy Hornet Magazine, she has remained active in the music scene and now returns to the stage as a lead vocalist.
The band has extensive experience, with bassist Stu Thomas having performed in a variety of bands since 1979. He gained international attention in 1995 when he joined Kim Salmon & The Surrealists and has since been a key collaborator with Salmon in multiple projects, touring Australia, Europe, and the USA.
Thomas also toured Europe with Dave Graney & The MistLY, supporting Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on the Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! tour in 2008, and returned for a headline tour in 2016 with Scottish guitarist Malcolm Ross.
Rounding out the Atomic lineup are Mike Dupp (The Methinks, The Futurists) and Garry Allen (Crossbones Boogie), ensuring an energetic and stylistically faithful performance of Blondie’s catalogue.
Victor Stranges: A Life in Music
Victor Stranges’ career spans several decades as a musician, songwriter, and performer. After his early years as a drummer in the punk scene, he moved to guitar and vocals, fronting his own band Caravan in the 1990s. The band gained a following, setting the stage for his solo work. His second independent album, Hello Me To You, was signed to the US label Not Lame Records, where it gained traction in the global power pop community. Stranges has been praised for his melodic songwriting and sharp lyrical style, drawing strong influences from Elvis Costello and other post-punk artists, cementing his place in the independent music scene…
In addition to his original music, Stranges has regularly performed The Songs of Elvis Costello, a tribute to one of his biggest musical influences. His ability to capture the distinct style and energy of Costello’s work has further established him as a passionate and skilled interpreter of classic songwriting.
With a career spanning decades, Stranges continues to channel his passion for classic rock and punk into live performances, songwriting, and music production. His involvement in Atomic and Black Market Clash is a natural extension of his lifelong appreciation for Blondie and The Clash.
Black Market Clash: A Respectful Nod to The Clash’s Legacy
Much like Blondie’s journey from New York punk clubs to global success, The Clash developed from a raw punk band into a group that incorporated reggae, dub, and rockabilly into its sound. Black Market Clash presents a live exploration of that progression, performing material from the band’s early singles such as White Riot and Safe European Home through to their later hits like Should I Stay Or Should I Go?.
Victor Stranges and Garry Allen share vocal and guitar duties, mirroring the dynamic between Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. Stu Thomas provides a solid rhythmic foundation on bass, delivering lead vocals on The Guns of Brixton and London Calling. Mike Dupp adds texture with organ and keys, recreating the rich sonic layers found in The Clash’s later work.
Drummer Gian Cannizzaro, the youngest member of the group, channels the versatility of Topper Headon, moving seamlessly between punk aggression, reggae grooves, and jazz-infused rhythms.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 28 March
Venue: Kindred Bandroom, Footscray Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Tickets: Available via Moshtix: shorturl.at/XHNZQ
For more information, visit: atomicweare.com blackmarketclash.com.au
EPICA Release Music Video For New Single ‘T.I.M.E.’
Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA return with a spellbinding 3rd single off their upcoming album, Aspiral, which will see the light of day on April 11th. ‘T.I.M.E.’ is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for “Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution” and delves into the art of dying—more specifically, the death of the ego, and the necessary steps one must take to achieve personal and spiritual growth.
Bringing this vision to life is the new music video created by Dave Letelier, which captures the song’s haunting aesthetic: https://fanlink.tv/epicatime
Pre-order or pre-save the full album Aspiral here: https://epica.fanlink.tv/aspiral
Epica – ‘T.I.M.E.’ (Official Music Video)
ASPIRAL Tracklist
1. Cross the Divide
2. Arcana
3. Darkness Dies in Light – A New Age Dawns Part VII –
4. Obsidian Heart
5. Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect –
6. Metanoia – A New Age Dawns Part VIII –
7. T.I.M.E.
8. Apparition
9. Eye of the Storm
10. The Grand Saga of Existence – A New Age Dawns Part IX –
11. Aspiral
THE CRUEL SEA ARE HEADING OUT ON THE ROAD WITH THEIR STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN NATIONAL THEATRE TOUR
The Cruel Sea are heading out on the road, and they’re here to let you know they’re not gonna “waste your time.” With a fresh new sound and a whole bunch of new tracks, they’re ready to shine the light on their brand new album, ‘Straight Into The Sun’. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, the band is bringing their signature soulful soundscapes to every performance, making this tour one you won’t want to miss.
These shows are going to be a one-off very special experience, so get ready to immerse yourself in the unique sound of The Cruel Sea, experience the music, and the passion live as they run through two sets in an intimate Theatre setting (performing their new album in whole, as well as a set of Cruel Sea classics & carefully selected tunes).
Prior to the National Theatre tour kicking off, The Cruel Sea will perform in Newcastle at Bar on the Hill on March 22 for Great Southern Nights.
The Cruel Sea’s new album ‘Straight Into The Sun’ is out now via Universal.
WATCH The Cruel Sea’s official video for ‘Straight Into The Sun’
Don’t miss The Cruel Sea on their Straight Into The Sun National Theatre tour this May/June.
*Also performing in Newcastle March 22
SATURDAY MARCH 22
Bar on the Hill, Newcastle NSW
w/ Magpie Diaries & The Family Jordan
*Presented by Great Southern Nights
TICKETS ON SALE – www.oxtix.com.au
STRAIGHT INTO THE SUN THEATRE TOUR
MAY/JUNE 2025:
THURSDAY MAY 1
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide SA
FRIDAY MAY 2
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne VIC
SATURDAY MAY 3
Canberra Theatre, Canberra
FRIDAY MAY 16
Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong NSW
SUNDAY MAY 18
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley QLD
SATURDAY MAY 31
City Recital Hall, Sydney NSW
THURSDAY JUNE 5
The Regal Theatre, Perth WA
SATURDAY JUNE 7
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah WA.
Tickets on sale HERE
Pre-Sale: Wednesday,12 March 10am Local
GP On Sale: Friday, 14 March 10am Local
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JASON ISBELL’S NEW SOLO ACOUSTIC ALBUM FOXES IN THE SNOW IS OUT NOW. TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS AUGUST / SEPTEMBER (SUPPORTING PAUL KELLY)
Foxes in the Snow was recorded in New York City at the famed Electric Lady Studios in October, 2024. Recorded entirely on the same all-mahogany 1940 Martin 0-17 acoustic guitar, and in the span of just five days, the album captures an artist at the peak of their powers; the virtuosic guitar playing and commanding vocal delivery on this collection is some of the most impressive of an already remarkable recording career. Isbell is one of the most highly lauded songwriters of his generation, and this stripped back, bare-bones format puts his immense talent for evocative storytelling and the complete mastery of his craft on full display.
LISTEN | PURCHASE “FOXES IN THE SNOW” HERE
This release marks Isbell’s first new music since the award winning Weathervanes, with his band The 400 Unit, in 2023. Isbell’s breakthrough solo album, Southeastern, was released in 2013 and spawned a modern classic in “Cover Me Up”. Since then, he has gone on to win six GRAMMY Awards and broken records as the first artist to ever take home the trophy for Best Americana Albumthree times. He recently added ‘actor’ to his skillset with a formidable performance opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorses’ Killers Of The Flower Moon. He will next be seen in RZA’s upcoming One Spoon Of Chocolate.
Aug 26: Perth, WA – RAC Arena ~
Aug 29: Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre ~
Aug 30: Sydney, NSW – QUDOS Bank Arena ~
Sept 2: Hobart, TAS – MyState Bank Arena ~
Sept 4: Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena ~
Sept 6: Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena ~
Sept 7: Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena ~
Tickets available HERE.
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SIGUR RÓS ANNOUNCE VIVID LIVE DATES & ADD 2ND BRISBANE SHOW
Icelandic trio Sigur Rós, known for their pioneering post-rock sound, have announced new shows for their 2025 Orchestral Tour set to arrive in Australia this May.
The additional dates include three nights at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, as well as a second night at Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra. The announcement follows new shows being added in Adelaide and Melbourne last month to meet demand after the tour sold out instantly during October’s initial on sale.
Known for their mesmerising live performances, Sigur Rós have performed at major festivals around the world including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza, as well as sold-out shows across the globe. Their performances are celebrated for their emotional intensity and immersive atmosphere.
Sigur Rós’ Australian headline dates have sold out in cities across the country, with the newly announced dates your only chance to catch them in 2025, so jump on tickets quick!
Tickets for Adelaide and Melbourne are on sale now at secretsounds.com.
Tickets for Sigur Rós with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House will go on sale to the general public on Monday 17 March, 10am AEDT at sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live.
Tickets for the second performance at QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane will go on sale to the general public on Thursday 27 March, 9am AEST at qpac.com.au.
SECRET SOUNDS & DOUBLE J PRESENT
SIGUR RÓS
ORCHESTRAL TOUR
AUSTRALIA 2025
Fri 16 May – AEC Theatre, Adelaide [NEW SHOW]
Sat 17 May – AEC Theatre, Adelaide [SOLD OUT]
Mon 19 May – Hamer Hall, Melbourne** [SOLD OUT]
Tue 20 May – Hamer Hall, Melbourne** [SOLD OUT]
Wed 21 May – Palais Theatre, Melbourne [NEW SHOW]
Fri 23 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Sat 24 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Sun 25 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Tue 27 May – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane [SOLD OUT]
Wed 28 May – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane* [NEW SHOW]
**Promoted by Secret Sounds, Double J & MSO
*Not promoted by Secret Sounds & Double J
Tickets and more information at secretsounds.com.
THE MARY WALLOPERS ANNOUNCE SEPTEMBER AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Currently in the midst of a riotous UK tour performing songs about “f**king and drinking and hanging landlords,” acclaimed Irish outfit The Mary Wallopers are thrilled to announce their live return to Australia this September!
In between inducing mosh pits at Glastonbury and selling-out serious venues across the UK, US, Europe and beyond, it’s been a heady rise for the Dundalk outfit, their packed live schedule over the past two years seeing their popularity ascend sky high. Quickly establishing themselves as a live phenomenon not to be missed, the band are set to return to our shores for five massive shows in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Thirroul, and Melbourne – proudly presented by Frontier Touring.
Watch: The Mary Wallopers – Frost Is All Over (Glastonbury 2024)
Led by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy, The Mary Wallopers first shot to fame back in 2020, thanks to their lockdown YouTube shows, which saw the group build a makeshift pub in their home, livestreaming (often hilarious) trad sessions. Since then, and thanks to relentless gigging across the globe and the band’s irreverent, gleeful rebelliousness, the Wallopers have reached new heights… as recent profiles in in The Guardian UK and NME this month attest:
The Mary Wallopers take on century old songs and new blistering originals and are truly one of a kind. The upcoming tour follows the band’s acclaimed 2024 second album Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll, and recent EP Home Boys Home.
Tickets to The Mary Wallopers’ upcoming dates go on sale Monday 17 March (11am local time) via frontiertouring.com/themarywallopers. Frontier Members can get early access to tickets via the Members presale, which starts Thursday 13 March (11am local time) – see website for details.
Hearts out, arms aloft, live on stage The Mary Wallopers are full of fire and incendiary energy. Don’t miss these shows!
THE MARY WALLOPERS
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
SEPTEMBER 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/themarywallopers
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 13 March (11am local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Monday 17 March (11am local time)
Tuesday 9 September
Astor Theatre Perth | Perth, WA
18+
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Friday 12 September
Princess Theatre | Brisbane, QLD
18+
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Saturday 13 September
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
18+
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Wednesday 17 September
Anita’s Theatre | Thirroul, NSW
18+
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Friday 19 September
Forum Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
18+
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MICKELSON ‘Interiors’ (Single)
Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. His follow up full-length A Wondrous Life received great reviews in the US and abroad which led to his first European tour in 2019. He then produced the critically acclaimed Blanket The Homeless benefit compilation which included Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito.
In 2020, Mickelson released Drowning In An Inflatable Pool to rave reviews in the U.S. and Europe. The first single, “Jagged Tooth” was accompanied by the fantastic animated video. In 2022, his single/video “UNarmed American” premiered on Americana U.K. and he was invited to play three nights at The Mavericks Festival in England. In November, 2022 the band released “Only Grey Matter Boiling In My Head” which included the XTC’s Colin Moulding on bass. The five piece-band lives in Swindon, England. Mickelson continues to perform in the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Japan.
Mickelson has appeared across the BBC, NPR Radio, Huffington Post, CBS Morning Show, No Depression, Glide Magazine, Paste Magazine, PopMatters, Alternative Press Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Mix Magazine, Heaven Magazine (NL), Rhythms (AUS) and more.
He also gained national recognition after winning a national band search contest sponsored by MTV/7-Up with a prize of $15,000 and a song in the feature film Along The Way. He has shared the stage with artists including: Nick Lowe, Ash, Sleeper, Dick Dale, Dave Van Ronk, David Bromberg, Peter Case, Vandoliers, Jonathon Richmond, Steve Forbet, and countless others in his career to date.
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ANOUSHA VICTOIRE “GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM” (Single)
Still playing on the themes of memory, childhood and belonging that permeate her recent work, on this new track folk singer -songwriter Anousha Victoire uses a childhood memory to explore the notion of where we come from as a nation of migrants and displaced people, and what it means to live and grow up somewhere that isn’t where your ancestors lived.
A co-write with country singer-songwriter Kelly Cork, and featuring Jamie Pollock on violin, this track sits comfortably across both genres as a timely gentle folk-country inspired exploration of what it means to come from somewhere, and how we carry our ancestors wherever we walk.
ABOUT ANOUSHA VICTOIRE [Ah-noo-sha Viktwaah]
Anousha Victoire is a weaver of everyday dreams, stitching together folk/world influenced melodies with bell-over-water clarity of vocal tone. The introspective singer-songwriter blends delicate ideas with a heart-aching immediacy. Her trademark fingerpicking folk guitar style and haunting vocal melodies in French and English are complemented by soaring, emotive strings and vocal harmonies, blending into folk storytelling songs that sound like timeless classics.
Once they discover her, her fans prove tenacious, if not downright possessive. After a surprise win of her first ABC Music Award (Folk) for one of the very first songs she wrote, she went on to build a loyal local following, as early songs gained indie and ABC radio airplay. Festival credits over the years include the National Folk Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Cresfest, Northern Beaches Music Festival, St Albans Folk Festival, Planet Dungog, Sessionfest, Woodford’s Women Out Front stage, and Wollombi Festival. She has shared the stage with Judy Small, We Mavericks, Mic Conway, Rebecca Barnard, Isabel Rumble, Melanie Horsnell, Gleny Rae Virus, Felicity Dowd, Emmy Ryan, Jhana Allan, Abby Dobson, The Bluehouse, Ember Swift and Penelope Swales.
Anousha’s live performance has been described as combining the soaring vocal range of Kate Bush, the melodic pop folk feels of Beth Orton, the fearless feminist fire of Ani Difranco, and the haunting roots melodies of Gillian Welch. Add the dynamism and sparkle of Jamie Pollock’s dazzling violin and harmonies and the show takes flight.
Initial EP releases back in early 2000’s won recognition, with another ABC Music Award (World Music) for anti-war song Her Love Will Not Return, and airplay of her song on the plight of the last asylum seeker on Nauru with Last Man Standing. She returned to the studio with 2020 full-length album Precious Things, and the single Rather Be Your Lover (Than Your Wife) featuring guest bluegrass musicians Gleny Rae and Robbie Long, received airplay on Double J and independent radio. In 2023 she launched EP Embers of the Night produced by Gareth Hudson, with widespread acclaim and airplay on independent radio across Australia and in the UK. Single Mole Creek debuted at #4 on the AMRAP regional charts.
Links https://linktr.ee/anoushavictoiremusic
STONEHUTT ‘Water and Stone’ (Single)
StoneHutt music is founded on the passion, talent, and experience of a group of songwriters, musicians, and friends from the deep south of the island continent – Kaurna country / Adelaide.
StoneHutt music is an original and unique blend of honest rock, folk rock, and alt country, with lashings of fine vocals and harmonies. The songs are heartfelt, and laden with stories and characters from Australian life.
The band is David Vaughan – vocals, harmonica, percussion, small stringed things, Alan Richardson – bass guitar and vocals, Brian Hales – guitars, Gary Baker – guitars and woodwork, and Verity Sanders – vocals, keys, saxophone.
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CRASH & THE CRAPENTERS ‘Species Du Faeces’ (EP)
Move over teen angst, and welcome to the stage the middle-aged rage of Crash & The Crapenters’ new EP ‘Species Du Faeces’, coming out swinging.
This eagerly-awaited EP comes after the tastes provided in single releases ‘Depression’ and ‘All Geared Up’, both of which garnered attention from alternative media outlets among Heavy Mag, Amnplify, AAA Backstage, ThePunkSite, Scenestr, Backseat Mafia and more.
Crash & The Crapenters have become well known since their 2016 debut for their signature immature but experienced psychedelic rock that touches on themes of mental health, addiction, and burnout, and their latest EP is a showcase of their sound. This four-track journey is packed with homages to their musical influences, the first of which is the album name, a reference to Species Deceases, the 1985 Midnight Oil EP.
The first track on the EP is the previously released ‘All Geared Up’– this 4-act bender explores the rise and fall of a high through the lens of high-energy vocals and guitar riffs, scrutinising Australia’s culture of addiction. The track ends in the come-down of addiction, leading into ‘Depression (Smells Like Middle Aged Spirit)’, an ode to garage grunge this song takes subtle sampling from one of the most well-known songs of all time, with that same-but-different feeling tying right in to the theme of the song: how easy it can be to get trapped in a cycle and lose yourself to it, and how many people in the world feel that way.
Track 3, ‘The Devil’s In The Detail’ is an industrial beat and grim vocals, with lyrics touching on the slog of life, how everyone seems to get so wrapped up in the black hole of their own lives that they can’t empathise with the other people feeling like they do.
The album ends on an upbeat: ‘Off The Bricks’ is a more energetic song about trying to realign yourself and put in the work to ‘be better’. It tilts between major and minor, showcasing that this path has ups and downs but is definitely worth following.
Though the themes of this album are heavy, frontman Chris Carpenter wants listeners to walk away hopeful! Instead of staying down, he says that ‘Species Du Faeces’ is about:
“Looking deep within yourself and realising the part you yourself play in contributing to your own misery, and rather than being all “misery loves company” and dragging other people down to build yourself up, improve yourself in the areas you need to, and make a positive contribution to the world around you!”
Get real and get better with Crash & The Crapenters’ new EP ‘Species Du Faeces’, Out now
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