When I spoke to Midnight Youth’s Jeremy Redmore last month he assured me his band would “tour the shit out of this country.” The Kiwi lads are starting to make good on that promise with dates announced in Sydney and Melbourne. Fresh from their gigs supporting Birds of Tokyo, the band will play tracks from…
Following the release of his third musical comedy album Songs from the 86 Tram, The Bedroom Philosopher, aka Justin Heazlewood, is rounding up his band The Awkwardstra and hitting the road. The Bedroom Philosopher says “my live show is both a remarkably memorable life changing experience and cause for major concern.” If that sounds like…
There’s something irresistible about a good-looking young man at a piano. So when I heard “Way Out,” the first track to emerge from Dan Webb’s new EP Hyperspace Clearance I was smitten. More than just a pretty face, Dan’s been pounding the keys since the tender age of five. He uses his instrument to provide…
Those naughty boys 3OH!3 will bring their cheeky brand of electropop Down Under for a quickie Aussie tour in August. The tour will take the Colorado band to the East Coast capitals. No doubt they’ll play all the smash hits from their two big albums Want and Streets of Gold. Tickets for the shows go…
Most of us can only dream of attending the Glastonbury festival, but music fans in Melbourne can enjoy the next best thing. The city’s Raw Gallery is currently showing Glastonbury: Another Stage, an exhibition of the festival photographs of British snapper Venetia Dearden. The exhibition marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic festival. “As a…
Have you ever read my blog and thought “I could do better?” Perhaps that’s a question best left unanswered, but if you do fancy yourself as an online music journalist Optus might just be able to make your dreams come true. The telecommunications company is looking for aspiring music writers living in regional Australia to…
Australian Idol graduate Matt Corby seems to be travelling just fine without winning the talent show title, thank you very much. He’s just returned home after spending the past two months making industry connections and recording his sophomore EP. That disc will receive an international release through the Communion label run by Mumford and Sons’…
It’s no secret that I’ve been enamoured of late with the new singles from homegrown singer-songwriter Mark Sholtez. So it was a bit of a thrill to chat to the man himself today about recording his new album The Distance Between Two Truths, his songwriting process, and his brand new sound. I saw you live…
Peter Gabriel will headline a massive concert in Melbourne to celebrate the eve of the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Cup. The line-up of classic international and Aussie acts gives us plenty to cheer about before the big race. Peter Gabriel will join international tourists Chicago, America, and Peter Frampton, plus Aussie talents including Kate…
AC/DC and Empire of the Sun were the big winners at last night’s Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) Awards. Rock stalwarts Angus and Malcolm Young were named songwriters of the year, while their hit Rock ‘N Roll Train was named most played Aussie work overseas. Empire of the Sun bagged a double when “Walking on…