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Album Review: ‘Smile’ – Brighton’s Thrillhouse have blossomed into something quite special with their second shimmering album.

Brighton band Thrillhouse have long been on our radar and, while at times the radar’s been on the blink due the sheer volume of noise in the industry, one thing…

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Feature: Backseat Mafia’s photographic tribute to Bluesfest Byron Bay

For four years, Backseat Mafia has covered Bluesfest Byron Bay, an iconic event on the Australian music calendar. On March 13th, just three weeks before what would have been the…

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Track: Cam Butler (Ron S Peno & the Superstitions) unveils new track ‘The Warning’ from forthcoming album ‘World Forever’

Iconic guitarist, producer and composer Cam Butler (Ron S Peno & the Superstitions) follows up from his recent single ‘Clear Infinity’ (reviewed by me here) with the haunting atmospheric ‘The Warning’.…

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News: Francois van Coke’s first solo decade captured in Happy en Lucky documentary

There’s a difference between how an artist sees themselves and how they’re seen by the people who orbit them. Happy en Lucky, a short-form documentary chronicling the first ten years of…

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Live Gallery: Ty Segall Returns to Sydney With Fierce Metro Theatre Performance on Australian Tour 2.03.2026

Ty Segall performed at the Metro Theatre in Sydney, delivering a high-intensity set featuring songs from his new album Possession alongside career-spanning favourites.

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News: Kim Wilde Announces 2026 Australian Dates for ‘Closer’ Tour

Kim Wilde will return to Australia in 2026 with her Closer Tour, revisiting a catalogue that stretches from ‘Kids In America’ through to ‘You Came’ and beyond, reaffirming her long standing connection with local audiences.

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News: Rob Hirst Tribute 03.09.1955 – 20.01.2026

Australian music fans, and indeed, the world over are mourning the tragic loss of Rob Hirst, the musician best known as the powerhouse drummer of iconic Australian rock band, Midnight…

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News: The Wailers announce Positive Vibrations 50th anniversary tour, presented by Bluesfest Touring

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This…

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay unveil second artist announcement for 2026 festival

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered…

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News: Cog add dates to 2026 Walk The Line Tour, including Hobart, Canberra and further NSW and Victorian dates

In 2026, prepare to share even more space with Aussie rock icons Cog, with the band today announcing eight additional shows for the new year. Joining their two already-added Western…

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