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Short Stack is back—and this time, they’re bringing nostalgia for one of Australia’s defining pop-punk eras. In June 2025, the Budgewoi trio will hit the road for their 15 Years of Stack Is the New Black headline tour, celebrating their 2009 debut album. Kicking off at The Tivoli in Meanjin/Brisbane on Friday, June 6, the …

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Earlier this year, Royel Otis were riding the high of their sold-out Liberty Hall show, basking in the glow of their debut album Pratts & Pain. That night in February, with 1,200 fans packed into the intimate Eora/Sydney venue, felt like a breakthrough, proof that the duo’s jangly guitars, breezy hooks, and wholesome charm had …

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The Cult’s return to Australia is already shaping up to be something special. Kicking off their tour in Naarm/Melbourne tonight, the legendary British rockers will play six dates across the country, including a night at the iconic Sydney Opera House. As if their timeless blend of post-punk and hard rock wasn’t enough, they’ve enlisted Boorloo/Perth’s …

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Walking into Crowbar for Fleshwater‘s much-anticipated Eora/Sydney debut felt like stepping out of a time machine. The barrier was already packed with young fans, and the vibe was pure 90s grunge—a rarity, but one that the Fleshwater scene kids carry effortlessly. The night kicked off with Futureheaven, channelling an emotional shoegaze edge, pulling the room …

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Earlier this week, Eora/Sydney’s iconic Enmore Theatre hosted a celebration that was a decade in the making. The Amity Affliction hit the stage, marking ten years since ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’ first dropped, influencing a generation of lifelong fans. As the band asked who had been to their sold-out Hordern Pavilion show last week, …

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Lutruwita/Tasmania-based singer-songwriter Rowan Smith shares an exclusive premiere with Backseat Mafia today for the release of his latest single, ‘Slow Clouds’. The track floats ahead of an upcoming show on November 9th, a special live band performance in Naarm/Melbourne. With ‘Slow Clouds’, Smith offers a taste of his 2024 album ‘In the Key of Kintsugi’, …

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Fresh from the release of their (highly, highly anticipated) debut album ‘Stiletto’ and a recent stint supporting Hiatus Kaiyote (in which Deb Pelser covered beautifully), Gut Health brought their unique brand of dance-punk-driven fervour to the Lansdowne on Friday. The night began with G.U.N (Galvanic Unapologetic Noise), who set the tone with an immersive performance …

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Closing out the monumental week of SXSW Sydney, Fest X Inner West transformed Enmore Road into a live music playground, offering a full day of free gigs across some of the area’s most iconic venues. From midday to late, we dove into an absolute whirlwind of performances, splitting time between the three stages at Factory …

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Does anyone do darkness better? Friday night at Moshpit, the hole-in-the-wall dive on Eora/Sydney’s King Street, was the perfect place to find out. Velvet Parade, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, were there to launch their debut, ‘Ghost’. The evening opened with Jo Meares, whose 2014 release, ‘King of the Crystal Mountain‘, set a brooding tone. His voice …

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Kicking off the third night of SXSW Sydney at The Rolling Stone House, the energy across the city was electric and spreading fast. The night opened with a serious dose of rock ‘n’ roll, courtesy of Full Flower Moon Band. Babyshakes Dillon stood at the centre, her vocals cutting through their dense wall of sound …

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