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Why FasterLouder Is Becoming Music Junkee
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Wheatus, Hoobastank and Alien Ant Farm just announced a joint Australian tour
In further proof that nostalgia tours are going absolutely bananas right now, your childhood faves Wheatus, Hoobastank and Alien Ant Farm are headlining a huge national tour this September. That's not all: they'll be joined by throwback skate punks Lit and heavy outfit CKY. It's under the banner of the Sing It Loud! tour, and the… → Read More
What your favourite Splendour In The Grass 2017 band says about you
Stereotyping is not a nice exercise, but there's simply no denying that fans of Queens Of The Stone Age and The Smith Street Band are probably a little different to those that will be swaying away at Bonobo or Gretta Ray. Or who knows, maybe you like all of those acts - in which case you'll find yourself… → Read More
Hey, SBS have announced the new Eurovision hosts!
Aw, hell yeah. This morning SBS have announced the new hosts for their iconic Eurovision coverage: it’s radio host/presenter Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey! Yes, very good. The pair will replace Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang, which is sad, but given Warhurst’s genuine passion for Eurovision this new choice seems *kisses fingers* bellissimo. “I… → Read More
Relax, Violent Soho are not breaking up
The Aus rock scene was thrown into a spin yesterday with the news that Violent Soho would be calling it a day after their Groovin' The Moo performances next month. In an interview with The West Australian, guitarist James Tidswell said that the shows would be their "last time playing indefinitely.” “There is nothing booked after… → Read More
The location of triple j's One Night Stand has finally been revealed
triple j's One Night Stand will be heading to Queensland mining town Mount Isa on April 22. The lineup was announced last week, with acts like Tash Sultana, The Smith Street Band, San Cisco and Thundamentals all locked in for the regional bash. “This will be the biggest blast the town has had since their… → Read More
Your childhood heroes Hanson just announced an Australian tour
Pop rock legends Hanson are bringing their 25th anniversary tour to Australia this June, having previously announced shows across Europe and North America. The trio will hit up major cities, starting with Perth on June 15, and finishing in Brisbane on June 24. Check out all the dates below. “Making music together for 25 years is… → Read More
22 albums that prove 1997 was an incredible year for music
If 1997 can be reduced to just two driving forces, they would be upheaval and innovation. There were great changes in political power in the UK and US, global shock and mourning over the death of Princess Diana, and the crossing of a technological milestone with the cloning of the first animal. The impending millennium brought with it… → Read More
We've got all the photos from Justin Bieber's Sydney show
Last night, Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' tour landed in Sydney after shows in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne. While the reviews have been mixed, it's hard to deny the spectacle of it all, which shooter MIKKI GOMEZ was on hand to capture. → Read More
Triple J's One Night Stand lineup has been announced
Triple j's One Night Stand is back for another year with a stacked lineup in tow. Tash Sultana, The Smith Street Band, Perth poppers San Cisco and Blue Mountains hip hop collective Thundamentals will all be heading out to perform in a rural town in April. The town in question is yet to be revealed.… → Read More
D.D Dumbo announces a big 2017 tour
Melbourne's D.D Dumbo has announced a run of tour dates supporting his award-winning album Utopia Defeated. Kicking off in June, Dumbo (aka Oliver Hugh Perry) will hit up venues in most major cities, and a couple of regional centres. It's his first headline tour with a full band in tow. Utopia Defeated, his long-awaited debut record, has reeled… → Read More
Rejoice: Killing Heidi are back and heading out on tour
Aus rock legends Killing Heidi are heading out their first national tour in more than a decade to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They've locked in five shows across major cities, kicking off in Perth on June 2, before they move through Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, finishing up in Brisbane on June 10. The band reunited… → Read More
Melbourne legends Clowns have dropped a stack of tour dates
Melbourne punk outfit Clowns have announced a huge run of dates across the country in support of their upcoming album Lucid Again. Kicking off in Cairns at the start of June, the band will hit up venues across most states, finishing up with a hometown show at The Corner on June 17. They'll be joined on the road… → Read More
The next song from Lorde's new album is here
After bursting out of the gate with 'Green Light' last week, Lorde has now released the second single from her upcoming album, 'Liability'. She also revealed that the new album, titled Melodrama, is going to land on June 16. Speaking on the album, she said it's largely inspired by her first major heartbreak, and coping with adulthood… → Read More
A Justin Bieber pop-up store is coming to Sydney and Melbourne
Right now, Justin Bieber is touring the country on his mammoth Purpose tour. He played his first show in Perth a couple of nights ago, and he's due to hit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane over the next week. Now, the singer has revealed details of two pop-up stores that are going to land in Sydney and Melbourne. It's kicking… → Read More
Listen to Australia’s Eurovision power ballad ‘Don’t Come Easy’
Yesterday, SBS announced that X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace will represent Australia at Eurovision in Ukraine. He was widely tipped for the gig, for a couple of big reasons. For starters he's signed to Sony - who have sent previous entrants Guy Sebastian and Dami Im - and his single ‘It’s Gotta Be You’ is currently… → Read More