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Yeasayer
Yeasayer are back and are set to release their new album, 'Fragrant World' on Friday 17 August. 'Fragrant World' is the follow up to their 2010's 'Odd Blood'. Produced by Yeasayer, 'Fragrant World... [more]
Bluesfest 2013
The iconic Music Festival Bluesfest today announced that Early Bird tickets to the 2013 Festival, to be held from Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April 2013 at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, in beautiful Byron Shire, NSW, have officially g... [more]
Toby Martin
Following 10 years and four albums with rock band Youth Group, singer/songwriter Toby Martin is excited to announce his debut solo album, 'Love's Shadow' on July 27. The songs on 'Love's Shadow' were writte... [more]
The Jed Rowe Band
The Victorian-based three-piece outfit The Jed Rowe Band are releasing their 2nd album, 'The Ember & The Afterglow' on July 6 this year, with an East Coast tour announced to support the release. Fronted by singer-songwrite... [more]
Robin Gibb
Legendary Bee Gees member Robin Gibb passed away today (May 20 at 10.47pm UK time) after intestinal surgery and a long fight with cancer. A message from the family spokesman, Doug Wright came out: “The family of Robin Gibb, of th... [more]
Xavier Rudd
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd is set to release his highly anticipated seventh studio album, 'Spirit Bird', and to celebrate, he will be heading off to cities and regional centres around the country from Ai... [more]
Tom Dickins
Once upon a time it was unheard of to be a successful independent musician. In the past, a band/artist needed to sign to a record company, who would in turn front the cash for the production, distribution and marketing of an album. These days,... [more]
Rosie Beaton & Steph Hughes
In October 2011 triple j launched a second radio station – triple j Unearthed. Eight months later and triple j Unearthed is ready for the next phase. As of Monday 21 May triple j Unearthed introduces regular hosts with some familiar voice... [more]
Blackie of the Hard-Ons
Australian rock legend Blackie of the Hard-Ons was brutally bashed by 2 teenagers last Thursday while driving his Taxi. Blackie has been in the hospital since that night with a skull fracture, 16 stitches and swelling in the brain.... [more]
Angus Stone
Following the recent release of two highly acclaimed singles, Angus Stone has announced full details of his upcoming solo album, 'Broken Brights', which is set for release Friday 13 June, followed by his solo performance at Sple... [more]
Animal Collective
New York-based experimental psychedelic band Animal Collective has announced that their latest album, 'Centipede HZ', will be released by August 31, 2012. 'Centipede HZ' Tracklist: 1. Moonjock 2. T... [more]
Sigur Ros - Valtari Hour
Sigur Rós are proud to invite their fans to participate in Valtari Hour – a rolling, New Year’s Eve-style listening event celebrating the band’s new album, Valtari, which will happen worldwide on 17th May, 2012 at 7pm in every time z... [more]
Hilltop Hoods
Australia’s acclaimed Hilltop Hoods are hitting the road this coming winter for one of the year’s most highly anticipated tours. Supporting the recent release of their #1 Platinum album, ‘Drinking From The Sun’, the Hoods begin their Nati... [more]
The McClymonts
Country music sister trio The McClymonts have announced dates for their Australian Tour at the same week of releasing their new album, 'Two Worlds Collide'. Two Worlds Collide is the result of months of song writing sessi... [more]
Children Collide
Children Collide's third studio album 'Monument' was released to barrage audiences a mere three weeks ago. To follow, the indie rock trio will take to the road as they do so well to bring fans a hefty chunk of their new rec... [more]
Sietta
As they continue to cement their presence on the Australian live circuit, Darwin electro-soul duo Sietta are breaking through the international market in strides. The past two months have been incredibly fruitful for James Mangohig... [more]
Frenzal Rhomb
Punk rock outfit Frenzal Rhomb have just confirmed dates in Sydney and Canberra for July! Tickets will be on sale Friday 18 May at 9m. Be sure to grab those tickets before they run out! FRENZAL RHOMB TOUR DATES Saturday 2... [more]
Groovin' The Moo 2012
The Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) tour bus has already proven to be a huge success in Bendigo and Townsville as it rolled into those towns last weekend. The Townsville leg on Sunday sold out the day prior with fans enjoying a sun drenched day wi... [more]
Katie Noonan & Karin Schaupp
Two of Australia's most loved female artists – songstress Katie Noonan and classical guitarist Karin Schaupp are to record their first full length album – “Songs of the Southern Skies”. The album explores music close to home and... [more]
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have finished and turned in 9 songs that make up their 2nd album Here - releasing in Australia and New Zealand on June 1, 2012. During the process of recording and mixing this album, the band has gon... [more]