Purple Sneakers

A decade after hitting Aussie stages, the alt-pop icon is returning for shows at two iconic Australian venues.

RISING will breathe life into Melbourne streets, featuring large-scale installations, free public events, and a stacked program of music, theatre, and dance.

"It's a bold call but The Human League must be the best live electronic band in music today."

Skinner’s style – laidback and chaotic, bardic and belligerent – makes him a jocular provocateur.

More standouts on the program include Yasiin Bey, Tirzah, Sky Ferreira, Jen Cloher, 3% and Budjerah.

The videos were allegedly full song performances posted to the fan's YouTube channel.

Fred again.. currently has the country in a chokehold - and he's showing no signs of slowing down.

Things went from bad to worse for Pitch Music and Arts Festival with three overdoses as fire authorities cancel the event.

The site for Pitch Music & Arts Festival is included in the Extreme Fire Danger Rating for the South West Weather District.

From pop to metalcore to country to dance music to woozy folk, here are The Music's picks for this International Women's Day.

Ahead of Tim Hecker's return to Australia for the ΩHM Festival of Other Music, The Music caught up with the Canadian musician for a chat about inspiration.