Excision Pulls Out of Creamfields

0 Comments. 18 Views. Posted 22 Feb 2012 @ 2:09pm.
This year’s dubstep contingency at Creamfields 2012 is looking truly fearsome – however, the loss of one of its main drawcards was certainly a bit of a downer.  Canadian bass music powerhouse Excision, whose releases have been snapped up by the likes of Mau5trap, UKF and Dubline and notorious for a live show that’s as heavy and unforgiving as his name, has unfortunately announced his withdrawal from this year’s Creamfields. Announcing on Facebook that “due to unforeseen changes beyond our control,” he won’t be making it down this time.  Read More!
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Mutemath Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 207 Views. Posted 21 Feb 2012 @ 2:03pm.
After being announced for Groovin' The Moo, a sideshow has been announced for Grammy nominated New Orleans three-piece, Mutemath.   It'll be their very first time in Australia. Since 2004 the genre bending trio have taken it upon themselves to deliver music that is unequivocally and defiantly their own. Since releasing their first EP in late 2004, Mutemath's inherent nature has... Read More
Kaiser Chiefs Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 483 Views. Posted 16 Feb 2012 @ 10:43am.
The Groovin The Moo sideshows just keep on rolling in! Hot off the back of their Splendour in the Grass appearance last year, Kaiser Chiefs have released their brand new single, On The Run which bears that trademark Kaiser Chiefs sound and has a chorus filled with enough hooks to have you singing along for days. They'll also be joined by Deep Sea Arcade and Loon Lake. Read More
Wavves Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 375 Views. Posted 15 Feb 2012 @ 12:05pm.
The Groovin The Moo sideshows keep rolling in, this time will US wunderkinds Wavves. Making their Australian debut last year blistering Golden Plains, the brainchild of San Diego native Nathan Williams is returning down under to ravage Austalian audiences with his songs about slacking around and smoking weed. Read More
Andrew W.K. Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 319 Views. Posted 15 Feb 2012 @ 10:37am.
Following his much celebrated national tour in January last year around Big Day Out, Manhattan based Andrew W.K. returns with his one-man-party band this May.  The multi-faceted musician and performer, famous for his bloody nose and white clothes, exploded into the world in 2001 with his extremely high-energy rock'n'roll music and “party hard” ethos. Already announced for the traveling... Read More
Clarkefield Music Festival news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 677 Views. Posted 9 Feb 2012 @ 2:46pm.
The first annual Clarkefield Music Festival will see some of Australia’s finest musicians join forces for a common cause, as they raise money to help assist children and their families living in poverty in Cambodia.  All money raised on the day will go directly to building a new school for over one thousand children in the Kampong Thom province of Cambodia. The festival will feature... Read More
Groovin The Moo 2012 Lineup Announced news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,732 Views. Posted 8 Feb 2012 @ 11:27am.
  Music fans have been frothing at the mouth for it, and now the lineup for the 2012 instalment of Groovin The Moo has been unveiled. And guess what? It's massive! Having made good on their promise to return after their barnstorming Splendour appearance, UK riot-starters Kaiser Chiefs will be sharing headlining duties with a couple of big name acts.   Joining them on the bill will be... Read More
Boogie 6 Second Announcement news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,011 Views. Posted 3 Feb 2012 @ 10:10am.
First up, the sad news - Perth rock 'n' rollers Pond have had to pull out of the upcoming Boogie 6 due to shit starting to blow up for them in the States. The good news - a massive second batch of artists has been served up on the already-impressive bill. Following on from last year's psuedo-supergroup Rogers, Kent, Hopkinson, Lane & Friends comes The Superholics - an outfit consisting of... Read More
Black Veil Brides Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,602 Views. Posted 2 Feb 2012 @ 1:53pm.
With their dark-edged punk attitude and cock-rock swagger Black Veil Brides are ready to take their place among the most popular young rock bands in the world today. The hard rock industry is beyond saturation so anything that steers away from the norm seems like a blessing. Their sophomore album Set the World on Fire has alternative press declaring it “Anthemic arena metal that draws equally... Read More
Second Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 847 Views. Posted 2 Feb 2012 @ 1:16pm.
A second Melbourne show has been announced for folk/country royalty Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.  The 'Prince' has amassed a catalogue of some twelve studio-albums,all weirdly inventive takes on the roots genre: country-western, bluegrass, Appalachian folk, which has seen cover versions from the likes of Johnny Cash, Cat Power and Mark Lanegan and the list of renowned public admirers would fill a... Read More
Underoath And Dream On, Dreamer Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,454 Views. Posted 30 Jan 2012 @ 6:11pm.
The barrage of Sidewaves just keeps on coming, with metalcore giants Underoath teaming up with local powerhouse Dream On, Dreamer for a massive set at The Hi-Fi. Underoath have been establishing themselves for well over a decade,  ascending into a higher echelon with their latest release Ø (Disambiguation).   Dream On, Dreamer are one of the few local acts on the Soundwave lineup,... Read More
Die Antwoord And Aphex Twin Sideshows news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,150 Views. Posted 30 Jan 2012 @ 9:13am.
Woah, the Future Music Festival sideshows just keep on a'coming, hey? This time we're graced with a sideshow from South African rappers Die Antwoord. Last on our shores for the 2011 Big Day Out tour, a lot has changed for the group, including the death of their DJ Leon Botha and split from their record label Interscope over 'creative differences'.   Joining in on the sideshow festivities... Read More
Blip Festival Brings The Beeps dance, news, festivals.
0 Comments. 363 Views. Posted 30 Jan 2012 @ 8:50am.
Next month marks the first time a chiptune festival has ever landed in Australia – a sad insufficiency in Melbourne’s dance music scene, many will agree.  Finding success in the US, Europe and Japan since its inception in 2006, 8bitpeoples are bringing the low-tech, bleepy sounds of chiptune down to Australia in the form of Blip Festival, set to rock Melbourne with a selection of premier... Read More
Attack! Attack!, The Cab & River City Extension Sidewave Announced news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 2,272 Views. Posted 27 Jan 2012 @ 2:51pm.
British post-hardcore act Attack! Attack will be joined by The Cab and River City Extension for another sidewave from the festival that just keeps on giving. Attack! Attack!'s latest record, The Latest Fashion, has received some impressive radio play throughout the country since its release in February and has helped the band's fanbase continue to grow in Australia. With critically-acclaimed... Read More
Extra Tickets Released For M83 Sideshows news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 467 Views. Posted 27 Jan 2012 @ 11:10am.
After extraordinarily high demand for both his Laneway Festival sideshows, Prince Bandroom have announced extra tickets to French musician M83. M83's latest LP, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, is an ambitious 22-track record that has received critical acclaim and has also become his highest-selling record. Touring with his band, including the winner of an open audition hosted by Gonzalez for a multi-... Read More
The Sisters Of Mercy Announce Second Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 856 Views. Posted 24 Jan 2012 @ 4:58pm.
After swiftly selling out their intitial Soundwave sideshow at The Corner, seminal post-punk outfit The Sisters Of Mercy have announced a second headline appearance. Led by the ominous baritone vocals of Andrew Eldritch, with the infamous resident drum machine, Doktor Avalanche, Chris Catalyst and Ben Christo, the 2012 incarnation of The Sisters Of Mercy has proven more than worthy of the legacy... Read More
Hyro Da Hero Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 431 Views. Posted 24 Jan 2012 @ 4:31pm.
Not one to give a shit about what's currently cool and hip, or even socially acceptable, controversial Soundwave artist Hyro Da Hero will be bringing his unique brand of explosive, engaging rap with rock 'n' roll attitude to a sidewave in Melbourne this March.  Raised in Houston, Texas and now kickin' it around LA, Hyro has become renowned for his enigmatic performances and fiery live shows... Read More
Soundwave Release Extra Tickets news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,009 Views. Posted 24 Jan 2012 @ 10:39am.
Strap on your sandals and tighten your togas for the rush to get involved in final release of tickets to the impending rock 'n' roll tsunami that is Soundwave Festival.  Due to almost immediate sell-out show in Melbourne that will feature some of the biggest metal, punk and thrash names on the planet (Limp Bizkit, anyone?), the kind folks at Soundwave have announced a strictly limited... Read More
More Bluesfest Sideshows Announced news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 405 Views. Posted 23 Jan 2012 @ 8:00pm.
Those of you who can't get enough of the Bluesfest sideshow action are in for a treat, with new shows, extra shows and ace supports being announced today. Embodying the reggae legacy, Ziggy Marley will be bringing his stunning bracnd of rock, reggae and R&B to The Corner on Monday April 9.   Disco diva Candi Staton will bring her high pedigree of classic tracks to The Corner on Friday... Read More
Fatboy Slim Sideshow dance, news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 603 Views. Posted 23 Jan 2012 @ 8:52am.
After news of New Order, The Rapture, Azari & III, Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status and more all announcing sideshows for Future Music Festival, here comes the latest from the festival that just keeps on giving. Norman Cook, the man behind Fatboy Slim, is following suit adding an extra Melbourne date to his duties as one of Future’s headline acts. A genuinely forward-thinking act credited... Read More
Cathedral, Paradise Lost and Turisas Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 2,831 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2012 @ 3:17pm.
Closing the curtain on a stellar career spanning two decades, doom metal legends Catheral have announced their last ever headline shows as part of two exclusive sidewaves.  In over 20 years on the scene, Cathedral have proved themselves to be a band who not only transcend metal, but all or any genre classifications one might attempt to restrict them within. Yet far beyond all expectations,... Read More
Cherry Rock Lineup news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 2,064 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2012 @ 9:26am.
Californian stoner rock giants Fu Manchu have been announced as the headliners of the 6th Cherry Rock. Co-owner and booker of Cherry, James Young, was understandably ecstatic releasing the announcement. “It has been a decade since Fu Manchu’s California Crossing tour in Australia" he shared, "There’s going to be so much fuzz on the speakers in AC/DC Lane that we may have to shave... Read More
The Rapture And Azari & III Sideshow Announced news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 472 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2012 @ 9:03am.
The stunning stream of Future Music Festival sideshows just keeps on delivering, with giants of dance-punk The Rapture joining forces with Azari & III for a massive club show. The Rapture have maintained relevance since emerging at the crest of the dance punk explosion in the mid-2000s, winning continual acclaim with the release of In Grace Of Your Love last year. Check out our... Read More
Devin Townsend Project, Meshuggah and Dredg Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 828 Views. Posted 19 Jan 2012 @ 2:57pm.
Devin Townsend; one of the most admired and lauded figures in the metal world will be bringing his astonishingly deep and varied catalogue of mind-blowing music to a Melbourne sidewave.  Devin Townsend has amazed, beguiled and occasionally baffled all comers in numerous incarnations spanning the extreme noise metal of Strapping Young Lad to the intricate melodies of Ocean Machine; Devin has... Read More
Angels and Airwaves, Madina Lake and Framing Hanley Sidewave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 410 Views. Posted 19 Jan 2012 @ 2:02pm.
Tom DeLonge needs no introduction. Forming Angels & Airwaves during Blink 182’s hiatus, they have gone on to reach critical success leading an army of die-hard fans.  Combining epic melodies and monstrous arena rock choruses Angels and Airwaves debut album We Don’t Need to Whisper had Kerrang! calling it “bold and brilliant…with some stunning moments of perfection…euphoric”. Also... Read More
Tinie Tempah And Chase & Status Sideshow news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 591 Views. Posted 19 Jan 2012 @ 9:52am.
Following on from the tasty announcement of New Order's Future Music Festival sideshow, another supplementary show featuring a bevy of UK talent has been announced. Critically adored rapper Tinie Tempah will be headlining the extravaganza, which will also see UK electro/dubstep powerhouse duo Chase & Status taking to the stage.   Along for the ride will be revered radio presenter and... Read More
Bluesfest Fourth Announcement news, festivals.
3 Comments. 991 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 11:46pm.
The fourth round of artists has been announced for the much-loved Bluesfest, tipping the scale into overdrive. Among the surprise headline acts are John Fogerty performing the albums and music of the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival and five-time Grammy Award-winning musician, actor, artist, activist, humanitarian and son of Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley. Also added to the already epic lineup... Read More
Cool Summer Festival Returns news, festivals.
0 Comments. 482 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 10:53pm.
Three days of music and indulgence, on two stages in the middle of nowhere, with the luxury of everything. Cool Summer festival prides itself on offering a feast of finely tuned music, giving you a festival that is run the way festivals used to be. Featuring Gareth Liddiard, Gossling, Owl Eyes, Graveyard Train and heaps more, the event organisers have promised they've ordered some amazing... Read More
Rainbow Serpent Afterparty news, festivals.
0 Comments. 895 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:42pm.
The party don’t stop on Monday when Rainbow Serpent wraps up – no, it merely goes into hibernation for four days before rearing it’s head again for round two with all of your old friends and newfound mates.  This time, though, it won’t be out in the wilderness of country Victoria amidst sunshine and fresh air with an impressive roster of international and local acts, but in one of Melbourne... Read More
Dragonforce Pull Out Of Soundwave news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 3,875 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:16pm.
It's one of those occurrences that you always hope not to happen, but sometimes it's just inevitable. UK based metal heads, Dragonforce, have pulled out of Australia's upcoming Soundwave tour. According to the Twitter page of the festival's promoter, AJ Maddah, the band sadly had to pull out of the festival due to "recording delays."   This comes as another hurdle for punters as Hole last... Read More
Modeselektor No More for Playground Weekender news, festivals.
0 Comments. 514 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 4:06pm.
Augh! All of these tour postponements and cancellations are bringing a girl down something hardcore, and the latest one to land in our inboxes is a bit of a heartbreaker. Berlin duo Modeselektor, slated as headliners for Playground Weekender, have been forced to postpone their string of shows due to unforeseen circumstances until later in 2012. Sad news, especially given how much we’ve been... Read More
Rainbow Serpent's Final Acts Land dance, news, festivals.
0 Comments. 513 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 3:20pm.
Less than two weeks to go until the magic that is Rainbow Serpent Festival is unleashed across the Australia Day weekend – who’s excited? And with a lineup that already boasts the likes of Henry Saiz, Ott, and Ill.Gates among others, we were pretty damn excited to check it out. The hardworking crew behind the annual festivities are still busy adding the final touches to what promises to be one... Read More
Black Label Society, Hellyeah, Black Tide and Holy Grail Sidewave news, festivals.
0 Comments. 562 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 1:52pm.
Following on from today's earlier Sidewave announcement is another lineup so gargantuan it'll knock you over sidewaves. Former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, will lead heavy metal veterans Black Label Society onto the stage along with Hellyeah (who feature members from Pantera, Mudvayne and Nothingface), Black Tide and Holy Grail. Read More
WOMADelaide’s Final Program Announcement news, festivals.
0 Comments. 461 Views. Posted 12 Jan 2012 @ 10:17am.
Australia’s most exciting outdoor festival has announced its final 20 groups for its outstanding 20th anniversary festival program. The WOMADelaide four day festival  celebrating 20 years of music, arts and dance is sure to be one of a kind this year. West African superstar Baaba Maal who led the announcement is only one of the extraordinary line-up frontiers for the festival held in... Read More
HeatWave Comes To Town news, festivals.
0 Comments. 471 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 5:26pm.
Australia’s hottest new national hip hop festival, both in nomenclature and lineup, is here.  Heatwave began in South Australia last year with Xzibit headlining the debut event, and 2012 will bring Heatwave Festival national. Headlining this year’s festival will be Kid Cudi, joined by Tech N9ne, D12, Obie Trice, Chamillionaire and for something left of centre, CrazyTown. Local acts include... Read More
Brunswick Music Festival news, festivals.
0 Comments. 960 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 12:57pm.
Australia's only inner-city festival of folk, roots and world music is fast approaching yet again, with a slew of international and local artists having just been announced for the annual Brunswick Music Festival this March.  Once again featuring a strong international component with a focus on traditional origins across a plethora of genres, some of this year's hot ticket acts includes... Read More
St Kilda Festival Adds More Artists news, festivals.
2 Comments. 1,741 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 9:21am.
The busy peeps behind the annual St Kilda Festival are at it again with the announcement of the full line-up for the ever-growing and always jam-packed Festival Sunday music bill. Kicking off February 4 to February 12, the final Sunday roster will once again showcase the cream of the Aussie music crop, with the addition of Miami Horror DJs, Stonefield, Big Scary, Archie Roach, The Vaudeville... Read More
Hatebreed, Cro-Mags, Biohazard and Hellyeah Sidewave Announced news, festivals.
0 Comments. 685 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 5:43pm.
Sink your teeth into the flesh of Soundwave as hardcore legends Hatebreed hook up with Cro-Mags, Biohazard and Hellyeah for a metal feast in February. Visiting us for Soundwave Festival, hardcore veterans Hatebreed have been terrorising the globe for over 17 years. Hardcore/heavy metal pioneers Cro-Mags, recently reformed New Yorkers Biohazard and Hellyeah (featuring Pantera's Vinnie Paul,... Read More
Big Day Out Release 2012 iPhone App news, festivals.
1 Comments. 858 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 10:18am.
Mere weeks before the start of their 21st celebrations, the Big Day Out have released the 2012 official iPhone application. Following the success of the 2011 application which saw over 100,000 downloads, the 2012 version has been amped up more than Kanye West's latest Twitter rants. Features include full intergration with Facebook and Twitter, the ability to research all artists on the bill... Read More
@moshphere Festival Unveiled news, music, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,203 Views. Posted 5 Jan 2012 @ 3:49pm.
Metal-inclined Melburnites are in for a treat, with a brand new day-long festival debuting this March. @mosphere focuses on groove orientated metal bands or bands whom step outside their own respective genres and incorporate moments groove in their song writing and live performances.   Headlining the event will be European industrial groove proponents Sybreed. Rounding out the killer lineup... Read More
Harbourside 2012's Immense Lineup news, festivals.
0 Comments. 1,007 Views. Posted 2 Jan 2012 @ 9:48am.
Ah, January. Beaches, babes and beats - it's a good month to be a Melbournian, and Australia Day is a celebration of all that is good about the season.  Harbourside 2012 is shaping up to be a top priority for many a party animal on the inevitable day off work - with a focus on house and club beats, down by the harbour in the famous Shed 14. Along for the ride is Dutch dynamo Laidback Luke,... Read More