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News: Faithless Confirm First Australian Tour in 15 Years
Faithless will return to Australia in 2026 for their first shows in 15 years, bringing their influential fusion of house, trip-hop and dub to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
News: Crowdfunded and Independent, Second Idol Release Their Debut Album Mongrel
Second Idol today release their debut album Mongrel through Gloomshift Records, a project that explores identity, culture and belonging while solidifying the band’s distinctive place in Australia’s alternative scene.
Track: Eora’s DOWNGIRL Drop ‘CPR’, Confronting Safety and Power in Punk Spaces
DOWNGIRL’s new single ‘CPR’ transforms a frightening night into a stark, tightly-focused punk release, confronting the conditions that make live spaces unsafe for women while reclaiming power through community and queer solidarity.
News: A Day To Remember and Papa Roach Announce 2026 Arena Tour
A Day To Remember and Papa Roach will team up for the Big Rock Tour in April 2026, a six-city arena run across Australia and New Zealand with Landmvrks joining as special guests.
Live Gallery: Justice Transform Qudos Bank Arena With a Fierce, Elegant Visual Spectacle 3.12.2025
Before a single note was played last night, Qudos Bank Arena felt like it was slowly shifting into focus. The space filled in waves, with people finding their seats or drifting toward the floor, talking quietly as coloured lights swept across the crowd. The room’s size gave everything a sense of distance; you could feel …
EP Review: Sydney-raised, Tokyo-based artist Joey Sachi unveils the luminescent and silky tones of EP ‘Rise’.
Sydney-raised, Tokyo-based artist Joey Sachi has caught our attention with a series of mesmerising singles released over the last few years, including honouring us with the premiere of her debut single ‘Fractured’ back in 2023. She has now collected two of these singles in an EP entitled ‘Rise’ with additional unheard material, and, continuing to …
Track: Meanjin/Brisbane trio, the inimitable Fingerless, release anthemic new track ‘Grotesque’.
The magnificent Meanjin/Brisbane trio Fingerless are back after a long absence with their new single ‘Grotesque’ and it is a spectacular anthem that soars like an eagle. The band has always managed to create a majestic sound even though their style and genre is difficult to pin down. ‘Grotesque’ mixes a little psychedelia with indie pop, delivering …
Premiere: It’s not funny – COMEDY’s debut single ‘L.A. Perfume’ is a cathartic blast of swaggering attitude.
We are very honoured to bring you the stunning debut single ‘L.A. Perfume’ from Naarm/Melbourne COMEDY. Consisting of seasoned indie musicians, COMEDY’s experience and confidence shines through every note. ‘L.A. Perfume’ is a glam rock stomping delight brim full of swagger and attitude with an arched brow and a thousand yard stare. Guitars ring out …
News: Get set Tasmania – Foo Fighters set to play exclusive Australian performance at UTAS Stadium in Launceston
In massive news for live music in Tasmania, Frontier Touring are proud to announce that US giants and 15-time GRAMMY® winners, Foo Fighters are set to make history as they ignite the stage at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium with a one-off Australian show, supported by Brisbane indie stars, Full Moon Flower Band and Tasmania’s own psychedelic …
News: Mumford & Sons Announce 2026 Arena Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Mumford & Sons will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for three arena shows supporting their upcoming album Prizefighter, joined by Folk Bitch Trio on all dates.