Muse Reveal 2013 Australian Tour Plans
0 Comments. 11,758 Views. Posted 25 Sep 2012 @ 11:02am.
Fresh from soundtracking the 2012 London Olympics, bombastic UK rockers Muse are gearing up to unleash their new LP The 2nd Law this Friday. Ahead of the album's launch, we spoke with the band to get the scoop on when we can expect to see the band in Melbourne for their 2013 Australian tour. Speaking to Beat, drummer Dominic Howard revealed when we can expect the 2nd Law Tour to touch down... Read More

Jonathan Boulet Announces Tour
0 Comments. 935 Views. Posted 1 Jun 2012 @ 2:15pm.
Sydney songwriter Jonathan Boulet has announced a set of national dates not only to support his new single This Song Is Called Ragged but to also welcome the release of his new album We Keep The Beat, Found The Sound, See The Need, Start The Heart. Fresh from an appearance at Sydney's Vivid Live, Boulet will be playing seven dates around the country and will be giving Melbourne fans their first... Read More

dEUS : Keep You Close
0 Comments. 527 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2012 @ 9:17am.
  The name literally means ‘God’. They are not yet so deified but are they bigger than Jesus? In Belgium at least they could well be. They are the biggest band in the land. So big in fact, that other pretenders to the throne such as Dead Man Ray or Zita Swoon feature past or present members of dEUS. On the eve of their first Australian tour, Keep You Close is timely. At least to Australian... Read More

Ladyhawke Announces Tour
0 Comments. 876 Views. Posted 10 Apr 2012 @ 9:40am.
  After breaking through with her stellar self-titled debut, Kiwi-born pop sensation Ladyhawke has announced details of her return to the stage. Showcasing her well-loved hits as well as new material, Ladyhawke made an impact at Meredith late last year, and is set to do the same this upcoming tour.   This will be Ladyhawke's first Australian tour since 2009. Read More

Oscar Mulero's First Australian Tour Announced
0 Comments. 608 Views. Posted 7 Mar 2012 @ 1:47pm.
Oscar Mulero's enduring presence in the world of techno is a testament to his continued relevance as a passionate collector of timeless techno classics with a finger on the pulse of electronic music - from the end of the eighties all the way up to today. No stranger to the endless crowds of Sonar and Movement, last year saw him release his debut full-length album Grey Fades to Green, warmly... Read More

Golden Plains Lineup Changes And Playing Times
2 Comments. 1,870 Views. Posted 27 Feb 2012 @ 7:59am.
Now only a mere fortnight away, Aunty Meredith has announced the final tweaks to the lineup for Golden Plains Sixxx and revealed the almighty timetable.  Local lads Saskwatch are the final band to be added to the gargantuan lineup, however unfortunately DJ /Rupture has had to postpone his Australian tour and thus pull of Golden Plains. You can also now view the playing times here. 90... Read More

Core – December 21, 2011
0 Comments. 1,192 Views. Posted 21 Dec 2011 @ 9:06am.
Let’s wind up the year shall we?  BEST ALBUM: Balance And Composure – Separation – The young Pennsylvanians delivered on all expectations both with new album and Australian tour. Bravo. The Smith Street Band – No One Gets Lost Anymore – Happily one of the best Aussie albums in recent memory. Also one of the best live bands doing the rounds. Go see ‘em. Hey Rosetta! – Seeds –... Read More

Core - November 16, 2011
0 Comments. 1,333 Views. Posted 16 Nov 2011 @ 9:22am.
So more news surfaced over the weekend of Bring Me The Horizon being involved in yet another brawl with their crowd. In circumstances not dissimilar to their previous melee in Salt Lake City, the band was getting heckled relentlessly and this time guitarist Jona Weinhofen (usually regarded as a pretty placid guy) jumped into the audience to take on the heckler, shortly followed by singer Oli... Read More

Metronomy Announce Sideshow
0 Comments. 1,117 Views. Posted 19 Oct 2011 @ 10:02am.
Already sitting nicely amongst the insanely good Falls Music And Arts Festival lineup, rhythmic UK outfit Metronomy have announce a special one-off Melbourne sideshow. The Australian tour comes after the well-received release of latest LP The English Riveria, which we described as "a carefully composed mess of sounds that shouldn’t work, but does."   The now-four-piece are no... Read More

Opeth Australian Tour
0 Comments. 2,427 Views. Posted 15 Sep 2011 @ 12:50pm.
They're considered to be pioneers of their genre, and as they continue to create their kaleidoscopic music, Opeth have just announced that they'll be bringing their iconic sound to our shores later in the year. Twenty years in the business and twelve albums later, it's easy to understand why a band would feel their end nearing. Not Opeth, though. They are as strong a band as they have ever been... Read More

Scratch Perverts Announce Australian Tour
0 Comments. 1,726 Views. Posted 29 Aug 2011 @ 10:31am.
London’s turntablist geniuses Scratch Perverts are a force to be reckoned with, with a track record of rocking hip-hop and dance music that extends all the way back to 1996.    Some of you headed to Falls Festival have probably already heard that the boys have just been added to the lineup – but no need to feel like you’re missing out if you can’t make the pilgrimage down, ‘cause they’... Read More

Sebadoh Return For Australian Tour
0 Comments. 2,366 Views. Posted 18 May 2011 @ 12:21pm.
For the first time in over 15 years, pioneers of the '90s lo-fi movement, Sebadoh are making their Aussie return with their Remembering Time Tour. Beginning in the late '80s, Sebadoh came to be known for their sensitive folk rock and lo-fi garage sound. The band members, which includes Lou Barlow, Eric Gaffney and Jason Loewenstein dedicated themselves to Sebadoh, achieving by 1993 a total of six... Read More

White Lies Cancel Aussie Dates
0 Comments. 1,353 Views. Posted 23 Mar 2011 @ 12:53pm.
The British indie stars are sadly announcing that they've had to cancel their Australian tour this April after cancelling their Japanese tour due to the recent disaster.   Without playing the Japanese dates it's not possible for the band to make it out to Australia for the two show tour. The band is however, working towards a full scale headlining tour of... Read More

Darren Hanlon Announces Aussie Tour And EP
0 Comments. 2,800 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
Indie-folk troubadour Darren Hanlon is pleased to announce his first Australian tour since the release of his critically acclaimed 2010 release I Will Love You At All.   This follows sold-out album launches across Australia and an extensive three-month US tour, where he performed with the likes of Billy Bragg, Corin Tucker, Tim Kasher, and Sean Lennon.   See Darren Hanlon at Brisbane's... Read More