Brisbane quartet My Fiction promised us they’d announce more dates soon, and they don’t lie. Fans along the East Coast will get a chance to see the melodic indie rockers play through July and August. My Fiction are hitting the road to support FireRomanceFire, their soon-to-be-released debut album which features the big single “Every June.”…
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Spiderbait, You Am I, and More Rock Out at the Rodeo
While rodeo’s big business in America, it’s never really taken off in a mainstream way in Australia. That might be all about to change with the launch of Rodeo Rockfest, a series of events which brings the best in rodeo and Aussie rock to folks in Queensland and New South Wales. The shows look like…
Here Come the Birds Impress with New Album “Young People Never Die”
One of the things I love most about writing this blog is discovering new bands. The latest to cross my radar is Here Come The Birds, a rocking quintet from my home town of Newcastle. Since moving to the Central Coast I’ve been a bit removed from my former stomping ground, so it’s wonderful to…
Mark Sholtez Announces Aussie Theatre Tour
Ever since Mark Sholtez told me a tour was on its way, I’ve had folks asking me when it was happening. I had no answers for them, until now. Get ready music lovers, as Mark Sholtez will be playing intimate venues around the country this September. The tour will showcase the songs from Mark’s gorgeous…
Jonesez Needs Your Help To Make Best Basement Video for “Best Friends”
The singles are coming thick and fast from Jonesez. Just a month after releasing “Be That Guy,” he’s unleashing “Best Friends,” the second single from the album Betty’s Soup, which will hit stores on August 6. The single is an ode to one of Jonesez’ pals who sold pot to pay his university fees. It’s…
Pat Benatar and The Bangles Team Up for Aussie Tour
This has definitely been the year of the 80s comeback tour. We’ve already seen Spandau Ballet, Tears for Fears, George Michael and Whitney Houston play, and Bon Jovi and Simply Red are yet to come. Now we can add Pat Benatar and The Bangles to the list. Both acts really paved the way for girl…
“Songs from the 86 Tram” – The Bedroom Philosopher
The concept album appears to be a dying art these days, but no one told The Bedroom Philosopher. With his third studio album Songs from the 86 Tram, the man otherwise known as Justin Heazelwood has created a vivid cast of commuters. Each song is told from the point of view of a particular character,…
Mum’s the Word for Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue is a first time mum after giving birth to a baby boy in Melbourne on Monday. The bub, who was named Ethan Edward Smith, is the first child for Dannii and partner, rugby player turned model Kris Smith. Danni’s management has confirmed that mother and baby are “doing well.” We wish Dannii and…
Laura Imbruglia Shows Her Lighter Side
Natalie might grab all the headlines, but her sister Laura Imbruglia has been quietly plugging away at her musical career for years. Something tells me that’s exactly how she likes it. She’ll release her new single “I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend” on July 5, the first cut from her second album Lighter Side Of ……
Triky Releases Two Albums and Scores Slot in New York Comp
Sydney DJ Triky must be one of the hardest working folks in the dance industry. He’s just released not one, but two, new albums and scored a slot in a major US competition. The first album, Electric, features 12 high-energy tunes with thumping bass lines. It picks up where Triky’s first studio releases Tweaked and…