TORCH FEST BRISBANE SET TO GO AHEAD AND TORI FORSYTH JOINS LINE-UP

Despite Brisbane's recent lockdown local music punters can celebrate as Torch Fest Brisbane has been given the green light to go ahead this weekend. It's so important in times like these that events like this can still go ahead – for the artists, the venues and for the general public – so to add the cherry on the top, Torch Fest have just announced that Tori Forsyth will be joining the already massive line-up.

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CARLA WEHBE REVEALS 'LOVE ME FOR ME' - NEW SINGLE & VIDEO+ ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP HALF PAST NINE OUT FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 

Pop artist on the rise Carla Wehbe (pronounced wee-bee) today follows up her bold debut solo single ‘Don't Tell Me’ with a one-two punch of exciting news. The Sydney-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer reveals her sentimental new single 'Love Me For Me’, acc…

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AUSTEN TAPS JONO MA FOR NEW ANXIETY ANTHEM ‘WORSE THINGS’

Melbourne-via-Brisbane artist Austen kicks off a new chapter with the release of her latest single, ‘Worse Things’. Featuring a more DIY-approach and more organic instrumentation, Austen leans further into the indie pop sounds inspired by the likes of Lily Allen or Sky Ferreria, channeling her idols to create a wholly authentic and genuine sound.

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BENJAMIN TRILLADO RELEASES A VULNERABLE INTERPRETATION OF ‘WORTH’ WITH DANCER AND FILMMAKER JACOB EDMONDS

The music of Benjamin Trillado is composed of richness and is full of vulnerability, and new single ‘Worth’ is no different revealing an empowering search for self-love and acceptance as a queer person through lyrics. The track’s restrained production allows space for Benjamin’s ethereal voice to weave through delicate guitar work and tug directly at the heartstrings.

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THE GOOCH PALMS ANNOUNCE DISBANDMENT AFTER UPCOMING TOUR

Today, Melbourne garage punk rock duo The Gooch Palms have announced their departure as a band once their upcoming tour wraps up.

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MICHAEL DUNSTAN RELEASES GORGEOUS SINGLE "PARALLEL UNIVERSE" AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM

Hailing from Wheatbelt, Western Australia, singer-songwriter and folk extraordinaire Michael Dunstan has enthralled us yet again; this time, with the mystical release of “Parallel Universe”, revealed on 21st February 2020, from his forthcoming debut album ‘In The Grand Scheme’.

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TRACES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW SINGLE ‘CAN’T STOP ME’

Traces recently unleashed "Can't Stop Me" and initiated a movement on social media of the same name to open up conversation about mental health. "Can't Stop Me" is an anthem of rebellion and a fight against everyone's own worst enemy - themselves.

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'WHAT WE DID ON THE WEEKEND' HOSTING HUGE MOVEMBER FUNDRAISER PARTY AT STAY GOLD SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

The boys from local podcast ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ (WWDOTW) have put together a ripper of an event, happening this Saturday November 30 at Stay Gold. The guys have both been participating in fundraising for Movember in the lead up to the big day, with all funds raised being donated to Beyond Blue in support of men’s mental health.

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