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Seven further acts, including Scottish singer-songwriter, Paolo Nutini, named in fourth artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay.

If there was one act Bluesfest Festival Director Peter Noble was desperate to secure, it was Paolo Nutini. It had been eight years since the Scottish singer songwriter had toured,…

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Album Review: Newcastle punk quartet, These New South Whales explode on self-titled third release

Three years on from sophomore release, I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do, the third full-length release from These New South Whales delivers in spades. The multi-faceted chameleons…

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News: Second and final Sydney show announced for Buddy Guy’s ‘Damn Right Farewell’ Australian Tour.

Bluesfest Touring, due to popular demand, has announced a final show for Buddy Guy at the State Theatre, Sydney after the sell-out of previously-announced performances in Melbourne and Sydney. This final concert…

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Iconic Aussie band, The Badloves, sign global deal with Golden Robot Records.

Golden Robot Records are proud to announce the signing of esteemed Australian band, The Badloves. With Michael Spiby at the helm, The Badloves are continuing to enjoy a career that…

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Mali’s “Hendrix of the Sahara”, Vieux Farka Touré returns to Australia with new album ‘Les Racines’ in tow.

Legendary Malian guitarist, Vieux Farka Touré, along with his band, has announced a full Australian tour in 2023 from February 24 until March 11. One of the world’s most respected…

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BECK announced in third artist unveiling for Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023.

The eight-time Grammy Award winning artist, BECK, has been named as one of the major headliners for Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023. His announcement makes him the 50th artist announced to…

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Live Review + Gallery: The Ugly Kings at Hobart Brewing Co 15.10.2022

Melbourne’s hard-rocking power blues quartet, The Ugly Kings stopped off in Hobart/nipaluna at Hobart Brewing Company as part of their ‘Paranoid’ national tour. Despite the smallish crowd in attendance, the…

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Track: Adalita releases evocative second single, Savage Heart, from forthcoming album, Inland.

Liberation Records have released the second single from Australian rock icon, Adalita‘s upcoming album, Inland. The song is accompanied by a lush, widescreen video clip which was produced with film-maker,…

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WOMADelaide reveal 30 extraordinary acts in massive second artist announcement

WOMADelaide today announced a further 30 artists for its 10-13 March 2023 festival in Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Spanning Korean folk to Scottish rock, Americana to Moroccan blues and everything in…

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Track: Willie J & The Bad Books release the slow-burning rocker, Ain’t No Fool

Melbourne/naarm blues-rock outfit, Willie J & The Bad Books have today released the second video from their recent Sing Sing East Studio sessions. The song was recorded live (as seen…

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