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Features / Music

The 10 Best Music Videos of the Week | 2024 Week 18

Sarah Tudzin is back with new music as illuminati hotties - her first solo sounds in three years with the engrossing and grungy indie-pop that is Can't Be Still ... able to attend one of those shows, damn….), one of Australia’s finest hardcore exports, Sydney five piece SPEED return with their first new music since

News / Festivals

Return To Rio Festival Axed, Citing Increased Costs Of 529%

quickly becoming “Australia’s most fun and colourful fancy dress festival,” which has starred local and international talent such as Carl Cox, De La Soul, Sneaky Sound System, Late Night

Industry / News

Baroness at The Gov

Venues: Booms, Signings, Collapses, Funding

astronaut mural in the 350-capacity courtyard, a retractable roof, and a Funktion-One sound system. Once an airport hangar, the new 5,500-capacity live music venue PICAS (Port ... wholeheartedly denies these allegations”. Signings: RAC Arena, Melbourne Town Hall, ICC Hyundai Motor Company Australia extended its partnership with Perth’s RAC Arena as the venue’s Official Motor Vehicle

Features / Interviews

Cradle Of Filth

Dani Filth: Being In Cradle Of Filth Is A 'Lifestyle', Not Just 'A Musical Choice'

unless you’re rich [laughs], but we've always had a good relationship with Australia and always had a fantastic time there. “I’m really looking forward to coming back ... Existence Is Futile —and by extension, Trouble And Their Double Lives —Cradle Of Filth sound stronger and more energised than they have any right to on their thirteenth

Features / Track by Track

Forest Claudette

'I Wanted To Capture What It Felt Like To Rediscover Myself': Forest Claudette On New 'Jupiter' EP

Only Human without the music, it would not feel as fun as it sounds. The instrumentation helps it feel like the celebration it is. A celebration of newfound confidence ... Ideal Bar – Copenhagen (DEN) 17 May — The Great Escape – Brighton (UK) 18 May — Sounds Australia – Brighton (UK) 22 May — Oberkampf Festival — Paris (FR) 23 May — The Grace – London

Story Of The Year

Story Of The Year Plot 'Page Avenue' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

After playing in Australia as part of the inaugural Knotfest Australia last March, US rockers Story Of The Year will return this August for a Page Avenue 20th anniversary tour ... Page Avenue , produced by Goldfinger 's John Feldmann , is remembered thanks to its huge sound and singles, including Until The Day I Die, Anthem Of Our Dying Day, and Sidewalks

Industry / News

Michael McMartin at the 2023 AAM Awards

'Michael's Rule': AAM Calls For Compulsory Aus Artists Opening For International Acts

local artist to be among the support acts on every international tour that visits Australia. In McMartin’s honour, who passed away on Easter Sunday after a long illness ... artist must share the same stage as the international act and benefit from reasonable sound and lighting 3. The Australian artist must

Features / Music

Jordan Rakei

Jordan Rakei: ‘The Loop’ Is ‘The Album I’ve Wanted To Make Since I Was 19’

obviously on Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder . But that song [ Everything Everything ] doesn’t sound like the Marvin Gaye, D’Angelo side of me, it's more like the singer ... more of an effort to keep in touch with his “friendship community back in Australia”. “There’s a void there of this whole part of me that’s neglected, because

Industry / News

Emily Copeland

Emily Copeland Joins ABC As New Head Of Music

skilled audio executives – her portfolio includes tenures with major music and media companies like Sounds Australia , TEDxSydney , Chugg Music and Foxtel . She’s certainly no stranger to radio, having once

Features / Music

Track x Track: Willo - 'watching a memory [Mixtape]'

contrast to the soft chords and drums. This unconventional, squelchy sound reminded me of a dolphin or something similar in the water. The intentionally off-grid delay created a beautiful ... contemplation on the dancefloor. I made it after a run of shows in Australia. I was so inspired by the people I met and the special moments I had connecting

Web Story / Gallery

Stephen Sanchez

Live Review: Stephen Sanchez, GRAACE @ Forum Melbourne

channel some of the musical greats from a time gone by with a sound of the past but still manages to shine through with his own charming personality ... Fortune – dedicated to his Aussie girlfriend. “Before this record came out, I went to Australia for the very first time, before any of those songs were even written

Industry / News

The McClymonts at The Baso

New Law To Boost Canberra’s Night Time Economy But Venues Feel Bypassed

commitment to live music, entertainment and tourism. “Canberra is building a reputation as Australia’s Arts Capital and a destination of choice for business and tourism alike. “A strong ... well, so that’s holding back the industry.” The delay now is over the sound regulation to be imposed for the entertainment precincts. Core areas will have a louder

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