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Live Gallery: Upchuck Turn The Tote Into A Punk Pressure Cooker On Australian Debut

Atlanta punk powerhouse Upchuck made their long-awaited Australian debut at the Tote in Melbourne, delivering a ferocious, performance that proved why the band have become one of the most talked-about forces in modern punk.

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Track: Perth-based New Zealander Damien Binder makes a spectacular return with new track ‘Winterlude’

We’ve long been fans of the atmospheric musings of Perth-based singer songwriter Damien Binder, and after what seems a millennium, he is back with his new single ‘Winterlude’, and all…

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News: Luude announces massive Australian headline tour for June 2026

ARIA-winning Australian producer Luude has announced a multi-city headline tour this June, bringing his high-energy drum and bass show to Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Presented by Untitled Group, the tour arrives after a huge international run and features a stacked all-Australian support lineup including PRIZEFIGHT B2B Charlie Shell and Foura.

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Track: Essence Martins kicks off a new chapter with her new single and tour with Maisie Peters

Essence Martins kicks off a new chapter with her new single and tour with Maisie Peters

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News: Australian Rock Collective announce tour performing Eagles’ Hotel California in full

Australian Rock Collective have announced a national tour performing the Eagles’ landmark 1976 album Hotel California in full, alongside a selection of the band’s greatest hits. Featuring members of Spiderbait, Powderfinger, Jet and You Am I, the all-star Australian ensemble will take the show across the country this June.

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News: Karly Hartzman’s Wednesday bring ‘Bleeds’ to Melbourne and Sydney this May

North Carolina indie rock outfit Wednesday have announced their return to Australia this May and June, with two appearances at Melbourne’s RISING Festival and a Sydney headline show at The Metro Theatre. Led by songwriter Karly Hartzman, the band arrive touring their acclaimed 2025 album Bleeds, a record that pushes their blend of Southern storytelling, country textures and noisy indie rock to new heights.

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Live Gallery: From Lagos to London to Melbourne: Obongjayar captivates live audience

Nigerian-British artist Obongjayar brought his genre-blurring sound to Melbourne, delivering a performance that fused soul, Afro-beat and electronic textures while showcasing the emotional intensity that has defined his rise.

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Live Gallery: Taylor Acorn, Arrows In Action and Azure deliver high-energy pop-punk night in Sydney 6.03.2026

Pop-punk rising star Taylor Acorn brought her Poster Child era to Manning Bar in Sydney, delivering a high-energy headline set after strong support performances from Arrows In Action and Australian singer Azure. The Nashville artist proved why she’s rapidly becoming one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.

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Live Review: Pulp bedazzle at the Sydney Opera House forecourt, 6 March 2026

There are certain places in the world where pop music feels faintly mischievous. The Sydney Opera House forecourt is one of them. With the harbour glittering behind the stage and…

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Live Review: Freya Skye – O2 Victoria Warehouse 08.03.26

The stars align as Freya Skye lights up the stage in Manchester

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