Word is that the recently revived all-girl music festival Lilith Fair will wing its way to Australia later this year. The event’s co-founder Terry McBride told The Music Network “We’re hoping to bring Lilith to Australia in late September or October – we’re still working it out.” I’d love to see some Lilith Fair shows…
Sydney’s State Theatre will host the charity concert Dueting It For The Kids on August 9. As the title suggests, the show will feature a veritable who’s who of the Australian music and theatre industry coming together for some unlikely duets. We’re talking about Paulini joining Leo Sayer for his smash hit “You Make Me…
Sydney metal act As Silence Breaks are set to release their self-titled debut album on June 11. This is a metal act to watch, with the band producing music that is aggressive yet accessible. “Our album is a combination of elements from the metalcore, thrash and hardcore genres,” explained vocalist Sam Rilatt. “We just love…
I recently brought you a live and acoustic take of Thirsty Merc’s new single “Mousetrap Heart.” Now the band has unleashed an official film clip for the song which gets its official release today. To celebrate the band has announced a bunch of dates all around the country. It’s been far too long since I’ve…
Brisbane band Dead Letter Circus have unleashed the video for their single “Big,” the first from their debut album This Is the Warning. I am love with this clip; it’s taking the music video back to its artistic roots. It’s a bit of a trip, and I love being taken on that ride. What a…
If you can’t get yourself to Splendour in the Grass, or you’re just keen for another serve, you’ll be happy to know Scissor Sisters have announced a couple of sideshows. The eclectic UK outfit will make their way to Sydney and Melbourne for gigs in late July to promote their soon-to-be released album Night Works….
Chemical Transport has unleashed the film clip for their debut single “Down, Down.” This song was one of my favourites from their We’re Not Alone EP, and with the addition of that panda it’s even cooler. Check it out, and if you like what you hear make sure you catch the band playing the following…
Ryan Meeking and The Few’s all too brief sets were one of the highlights of Rob Thomas’ recent tour. So I’m thrilled to hear the band are currently in Atlanta putting the finishing touches on their album. It should be something special, with Nick Dadia (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen) in charge of production. While Stateside…
After conquering their native New Zealand, Kiwi act Midnight Youth have their sights set on Oz. The band are currently in Australia preparing to support Birds of Tokyo and release their album The Brave Don’t Run, which debuted at number one in NZ. Today I caught up with the band’s lead singer Jeremy Redmore to…
Adelaide quartet Galleon is the latest local outfit to find themselves on my radar. I’ve only heard this track “Kamikaze,” but already I’m hooked on their crunchy guitars and the lush vocals of lead singer Nick Deegan. Galleon – ‘Kamikaze’ by HeapsaWill “Kamikaze to me is about transition of youth to adulthood and everything in…