Barons of Tang Announce Free Show

Barons of Tang are returning to Melbourne for a free show next month. Straight off the plane following a whirlwind tour in Spain the Barons are also sporting a new accordion player, Mr John...
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All Time Low 2013 Australian Tour Posted 24 May 2013 @ 2:50pm 75 views 0 comments Pop-punk royalty All Time Low will return to Melbourne this August. The tour comes off the back of their latest album Don't Panic and will seem them swiftly return to Australian shores following their appearance on the 2013 Soundwave lineup.
Kingswood Announce New Video Trailer, Tour Posted 24 May 2013 @ 2:42pm 60 views 0 comments Kingswood have revealed the first look of their 10-minute short film Some Motherfucker’s Gotta Die, which will accompany their latest single Ohio. The film, much of which was shot at the iconic Sydney venue the Annandale, features guest appearances by Seth Sentry, Thelma Plum, Sticky Fingers, Kira Puru, Dan Rule of The Annandale and Cult Surf Icon Reg Mombassa and will be launched on...
Jen Cloher Announces Album Launch Posted 24 May 2013 @ 12:31pm 71 views 0 comments Jen Cloher has announced a launch party to celebrate her third album In Blood Memory. Written over six months, recorded over a period of six days and supported by fans through a crowdfunding campaign, In Blood Memory is the long awaited follow up to Jen’s critically acclaimed second album Hidden Hands.   Also performing on the night will be special guests Ainslie Wills and Fraser A Gorman.
Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake Returns The Arts Centre Posted 24 May 2013 @ 12:31pm 57 views 0 comments Graeme Murphy's masterpiece adaption of Swan Lake will return to the Arts Centre this June. Inspired by the renowned love-triangle of Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, Swan Lake was adapted by Graeme Murphy to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of The Australian Ballet in 2002.   Swan Lake begins after Prince Siegfried's marriage to Odette, where things soon unravel as...
Chapel off Chapel Presents Genesis to Broadway Posted 24 May 2013 @ 12:18pm 30 views 0 comments After a sold out season last year, Genesis to Broadway will be returning to Chapel off Chapel for a strictly limited season this June. Heralding the creation of Broadway, the play, as written and directed by Frank Howson (A Number), explores the musical journey of theatre from African reggae beats to medieval Spain to modern-day Broadway. Actress Fem Belling (Hairspray) will reprise her role...
MTC Presents Solomon and Marion Posted 24 May 2013 @ 12:17pm 22 views 0 comments Melbourne Theatre Company will host the premiere of the acclaimed South African production Solomon and Marion this June. Solomon and Marion, written by acclaimed playwright Lara Foot, creates a fresh perspective on modern-day South Africa through the relationship of Solomon and Marion. Featuring Gillian Jones (Packed to the Rafters, The Slap) as Marion, a mother who lost her son in a brutal act...
New Venue To Open In Brunswick Posted 23 May 2013 @ 4:19pm 1 view 0 comments Good news for Melbourne's music scene and nightlife with the announcement of a new venue in Brunswick. Howler is a multifunctional, multifaceted arts hub and bar – a purpose-built labour of love – a concept space hidden within a Brunswick warehouse that encapsulates all that is good about design, music, theatre, cinema, art and a unique night out. . The venue will serve up Asian-style...
Fear Factory Announce 2013 Australian Tour Posted 23 May 2013 @ 11:53am 313 views 0 comments Returning to Australia this July, metal titans Fear Factory will be performing their landmark album Demanufacture live and in full. The band's second studio LP, Demanufacture has stood the test of time and stands as one of the defining artefacts of industrial metal. This tour will be the first time Australian fans can embrace the album wholly in the live setting.   Photo credit: Stephanie...
Whitley Announces 2013 Melbourne Show Posted 23 May 2013 @ 10:51am 176 views 0 comments Coinciding with his surprise return from supposed retirement for this year's Splendour In The Grass, Whitley will head around the country for a national headline tour. The tour will celebrate Whitley's new LP, Even The Stars Are A Mess, follows on from Whitley’s acclaimed sophomore offering Go Forth, Find Mammoth with an irrevocable warmth, beauty and intimacy reminiscent of debut...
Converse Get Loud Music Series Launches Posted 23 May 2013 @ 10:13am 246 views 0 comments Converse have announced their latest musical endeavour, a six-city live music series showcasing performances from 15 of the region’s most exciting emerging music talent and international artists. The Melbourne leg of the series will feature Millions and ScotDrakula alongside another yet to be revealed band. Furthermore, the show will take place in an undisclosed location where a gig has...
Senses Fail Announce Australian Tour Posted 23 May 2013 @ 10:05am 137 views 0 comments New Jersey outfit Senses Fail will bring their hard-hitting brand of post-hardcore to Australian fans this August. Senses Fail prevailed in the early 2000s and soon went on to help define the post-hardcore scene that was coming together around them. Latest record Renancer shows the band at their decidedly heaviest.
Atlas Genius Announce Melbourne Headline Show Posted 23 May 2013 @ 9:51am 106 views 0 comments Already announced as special guests on the impending Stereophonics tour, Adelaide outfit Atlas Genius have locked in a headline Melbourne show. Atlas Genius have toured the US with bands such as Silversun Pickups, Wolf Gang and Imagine Dragons, and strong performances on major US chat shows Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Letterman have propelled the band into thespotlight...
Straight Arrows Headline Queen's Birthday Eve Bash Posted 22 May 2013 @ 5:10pm 128 views 0 comments A royal roster of rock talent will be taking to The Tote this Queen's Birthday eve, and headlining proceedings will be shit-hot Sydney outfit Straight Arrows. The rock steady bill will also feature The Gooch Palms, The Living Eyes, Early Woman, ScotDrakula, Rayon Moon, plus some tune-spinning from Bitch Prefect DJs.
Fat Freddy’s Drop 2013 Australian Tour Posted 22 May 2013 @ 5:06pm 261 views 0 comments Fat Freddy’s Drop are returning to Australia with their latest album Blackbird in tow. Blackbird is a fusion of Ethio-jazz, Detroit techno, blues and soul, with the lead single Clean The House currently receiving critical acclaim around the globe.
Beach Fossils Announce 2013 Australian Tour Posted 22 May 2013 @ 10:47am 188 views 0 comments After dropping out of what was set to be their debut Australian tour last year, US indie outfit Beach Fossils have locked in a 2013 Melbourne show. Beach Fossils began in 2009 as a solo project, but before long a full band had manifested to bring dreamy washes of shoegaze to life. In 2010 they released their self-titled debut album and soon began building a buzz for their up-tempo and visceral...
The Powder Monkeys Reunite For Tote Extravaganza Posted 21 May 2013 @ 3:23pm 232 views 0 comments Celebrating the legacy of the band and the life of singer-bassist Tim Hemensley, The Powder Monkeys have brought together an all-star roster of talent for a massive day and night this July. The following bands will take over two stages at The Tote from 2pm:HossSeminal RatsBored!The CasanovasThe SpazzysThe OnyasPower Line Sneakers HitsDigger & the PussycatsBittersweet KicksSwedish...
Gypsy And The Cat Announce Melbourne Headline Show Posted 21 May 2013 @ 12:45pm 197 views 0 comments Fresh off their first US tour, where they showcased at college radio bible CMJ Festival, Gypsy And The Cat are returning home. The duo have just released their latest single It's A Fine Line, taken from their second album The Late Blue.
Pikelet Announce Pressure Cooker Launch Posted 21 May 2013 @ 11:10am 132 views 0 comments Melbourne psych pop wonders Pikelet have returned with the first taste from their upcoming third album, Calluses.   Pressure Cooker is an eerie, loping marvel, six minutes of dark, dreamy post-apocalyptic shuffle. It's a strong sign that Calluses, due out on Chapter Music on August 16, is going to be worth the long wait since 2010's AMP-shortlisted album Stem.
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Ding Dong Lounge Presents Three Songs No Flash Posted 21 May 2013 @ 9:34am 213 views 0 comments To commemorate some of Australia’s most successful music photographers, Ding Dong Lounge will host an exhibition this month called Three Songs No Flash. The exhibition will feature works from acclaimed music photographers Scott Boelsen, Katie Dutton, Rebecca Houlden, John Raptis, Richard Sharman and many more. These artists’ work have been featured in reputable music publications, nationally and...
Ten Cubed Collection Hosts Alasdair McLuckie Posted 21 May 2013 @ 9:33am 119 views 0 comments Ten Cubed Collection, a gallery dedicated to ‘falling in love’ with artists’ work, is currently hosting a collection of Alasdair McLuckie’s work. Focused on tribal and modernist aesthetics, McLuckie’s work combines drawing, painting and printmaking to harmoniously create a collection of work inspired by late-night escapism.   Built upon the notion that ‘beautiful art should be shared, not...
Babyshambles Announce 2013 Melbourne Show Posted 21 May 2013 @ 9:29am 563 views 0 comments Many were pleasantly surprised to see ol' mate Pete Doherty and co. gracing this year's Splendour In The Grass lineup. Now Melbourne Babyshambles fans are in for a treat, with the band announcing a headline show at The Palace. The upcoming tour will mark Pete Doherty's first ever visit to Australia in any guise, bringing with him Babyshambles well-loved catalogue of hits - plus we can expect a...
La Mama Theatre Presents Button Posted 20 May 2013 @ 3:12pm 105 views 0 comments La Mama presents Button, an exploration of the universe and human loneliness. Created and performed by Carole Patullo and Jane Bayley, Button tells the story of two lonely women who become friends over a jar of buttons. Peter Farnan (Boom Crash Opera) crafted soundtrack will poignantly illustrate the women’s friendship, and the nuances of human healing and universal interconnectivity. 
Spanish Film Festival Announces Full 2013 Program Posted 20 May 2013 @ 1:34pm 154 views 0 comments The annual Spanish Film Festival will celebrate its sweet 16th with a delicious serving of Latin American, Mexican and Spanish films next month. Opening the festival with by Cesc Gay’s mid-life crisis classic A Gun in Each Hand (Una pistola en cada mano), a tale of forty-something men and their gender roles within hispanic culture. Succeeding this will be a selection of acclaimed films and...
DZ Deathrays To Headline Spray N Wipe Posted 20 May 2013 @ 1:29pm 248 views 0 comments Aussie two-piece DZ Deathrays will be headlining the next installment of Spray N Wipe. Formed in 2008 by Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley, the band originally planned to just play house parties, but that rule was quickly broken. Playing alongside DZ will be World's End Press, The Griswolds, Gung Ho, Cash For Gold, Tokyo Denmark Sweden, Deja and Hollow Everdaze at Melbourne's biggest indie party –...
Cherry Bar Hosts 2013 CherryRock Art Installation Posted 20 May 2013 @ 9:29am 162 views 1 comment Cherry Bar will be hosting an art installation following this year’s CherryRock Festival. Installed in Melbourne’s famous AC/DC Lane, CherryRock Art Installation will showcase the photography of Jay Hynes who was responsible for all the music photography on the night, particularly backstage.    “As always, I shoot the band members immediately after they’ve come off stage,” explained...
A Day To Remember 2013 Australian Tour Posted 17 May 2013 @ 3:49pm 731 views 0 comments After tearing Soundwave apart in 2012, Floridian pop mosh crew A Day To Remember have announced their return to Australia. Armed with their brand new album, Common Courtesy, along with shit-hot new single Violence (Enough is Enough), A Day To Remember are pop infused metalcore at its finest. Joined by a brilliant support team in The Devil Wears Prada and Dream On Dreamer, if you miss...
The Jungle Giants Announce Single Tour Posted 17 May 2013 @ 12:33pm 224 views 0 comments Before they hit this year's massive Splendour In The Grass, rising Brisbane outfit The Jungle Giants will set off around the country to launch their latest single, I Am What You Want Me To Be. The band’s debut EP and its 2012 follow up both received generous praise and saw the band emerge with a solid and ever-growing fanbase, further fueled by a series of choice supports, festival spots and...
Xavier Rudd Announces 2013 Tour Posted 17 May 2013 @ 11:48am 253 views 0 comments Prepare for a triple threat of blues and roots delights, with Xavier Rudd, Donavon Frankenreiter and Nahko And Medicine For The People hitting the road for an Australian tour. Xavier Rudd’s music has impacted the world for over a decade – spanning back over seven studio albums, multiple ARIA nominations and more high-rotation singles than you’d care to count.   Don't miss Xavier as he teams...
Seja To Release New Single Posted 16 May 2013 @ 1:49pm 143 views 0 comments Seja is set to release her sweet and synthy new single Like Fireflies, with some accompanying shows announced to celebrate. The single comes in the lead up to her new album All Our Wires, which will be out on Friday June 21. Citing influences from Stereolab to Can, Seja sings of crushes, comfort and consternation. The new track features Regurgitator's Ben Ely on bass.
MIFF Announce 2013 Next Gen Program Posted 16 May 2013 @ 1:47pm 152 views 0 comments The Melbourne International Film Festival has announced a special program to educate our youngsters with the 2013 edition of MIFF Next Gen. This year's program will feature 13 carefully curated films covering cultural and social issues that young people can identify with. Marta Cunningham's timely exploration of school violence and homophobia Valentine Road will be screening.   Other films...