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The Amity Affliction is taking control of their narrative with the upcoming release of ‘Let The Ocean Take Me (Redux),’ a reimagined version of their landmark 2014 album, set for release on September 27th. Accompanying the release, the band has already shared a new recording of the fan-favourite single ‘My Father’s Son,’ and announced an …

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Gut Health, Naarm/Melbourne’s electrifying dance-punk outfit, is hitting the East Coast this October for their debut album tour. Alongside this news, they’ve dropped ‘Stiletto,’ a nearly eight-minute title track that captures the raw, intricate chaos of their sound. As the closing track of their first album, set to release on October 11 via Highly Contagious …

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The Metro Theatre was alive this weekend as the Melbourne Ska Orchestra rolled into town for The Outlaws and Offbeats tour, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. A crowd eager for dance and rhythm filled the room, setting the stage for a night where standing still simply wasn’t an option. Opening the night was Chutney, an …

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The first warm night in Gadigal/Sydney in months saw hundreds of revellers swarm to the Enmore Theatre for a shared headline show by Dune Rats and FIDLAR. Walking into the theatre, you could feel the cool blast of the aircon—a clear omen of the sweaty, chaotic pit to come. Kicking things off were The Pingers, …

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Coming off the back of their blistering set opening for SPEED at the Enmore Theatre on Friday, UK post-punk quintet High Vis took centre stage at Oxford Art Factory on Sunday for their first headline show on their Australian tour. For those who missed Friday’s show, word quickly spread that High Vis had delivered a …

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Last night at The Lord Gladstone Hotel, Postcards From Pluto delivered an electrifying set in the intimate upstairs Goodspace gallery. The evening kicked off with performances from local indie rock bands Ash Lane and Jericho, each bringing their own sound and intense energy to the cozy venue. When Postcards From Pluto took over, they transformed …

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Emei, the rising star from LA’s alt-pop scene, has quickly become a name to watch. With her captivating vocals and sharp wit, she’s carved out a niche in the pop landscape. Now, Emei is ready to bring her sound down under, marking her debut Australian tour next month. Today, Emei drops her latest single, ‘RABBITHOLE,’ …

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UK post-punk heavyweights High Vis are set to electrify Australian audiences this August and September with a double-barrel tour announcement. First up, their highly anticipated headline tour, followed by a national support slot for SPEED’s blistering ‘ONLY ONE MODE’ debut album tour. Known for their ferocious live energy, High Vis promises an intense, unforgettable experience. …

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BARKAA, the acclaimed Malyangapa, Barkindji rapper and recent winner of the 2024 NIMAs Artist of the Year, is set to hit the road this spring with a nationwide tour. The tour comes just in time for the release of her much-anticipated EP, ‘BIG TIDDA’, which drops on Friday, 30 August via Bad Apples Music. BARKAA’s …

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After a self-imposed exile to Paris, A. Savage, the acclaimed frontman of Parquet Courts, has returned to Australia to tour his latest album ‘Several Songs About Fire’ (out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control). Talking about the album, Savage says, “I imagine myself playing these songs in a small club that is slowly burning. …

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