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THE RUNDOWN: OUT NOW - Knocked Loose ‘You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To’

As Knocked Loose chipped away at what would become their third album, they felt the pressure from all sides. Internally, there was the need to challenge themselves as songwriters while retaining the merciless intensity and unflinching honesty that have always been their calling cards

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Steph Strings Unveils New Single "This Love"

Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Steph Strings is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single "This Love", a captivating anthem of enduring love and warmth. The track, described by Steph as "a loved-up ray of sunshine", marks another high point in Steph’s rapidly ascending career.

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Art Gallery of New South Wales announces Volume 2024 line-up: André 3000 New Blue Sun LIVE, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu,  Tkay Maidza @ Volume | 5–21 July 2024

Volume, the pioneering music series presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, will return in July to push the limits of sound and live performance with four visionary headline artists

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ROYEL OTIS RELEASE TWO BONUS TRACKS FROM PRATTS & PAIN - “CLAW FOOT” + “MERRY MARY MARRY ME”

Sydney’s globally skyrocketing duo Royel Otis today release two bonus tracks from their Top 10 ARIA-charting debut album PRATTS & PAIN - the fizzy “Claw Foot” and giddy “Merry Mary Marry Me” - available now via OURNESS.

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SPIN OFF 2024 DATE AND LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Adelaide, brace yourselves for a winter warmer like no other! The Adelaide Showgrounds are gearing up to welcome back South Australia’s most loved mid-year music moment, Spin Off for its seventh edition. Friday 19 July’s forecast predicts good times for music lovers, with a lineup that’s packed with top-tier talent, from international sensations to Aussie homegrown heroes. Spin Off 2024 isn’t one to miss.

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HANDS LIKE HOUSES UNVEIL TROPO - VOLUME 1 LED BY FOURTH TRACK "PARADISE" FT. MATTHEW WRIGHT (THE GETAWAY PLAN)

Australian rockers Hands Like Houses have unveiled "Paradise" featuring The Getaway Plan's Matthew Wright, the final track from their extended release Tropo - Volume 1, and just the first layer of music to come from the five-piece in 2024.

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INTRODUCING CHECK CHECK: A new national music site and gig guide

With its origins in beloved culture sites InTheMix, FasterLouder and Music Junkee, this newest chapter of Check Check will feature a national gig guide and music business directory, making it easier to discover bands, festivals and venues in the one location - a resource strangely absent from the internet right now.

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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2024: WE CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF OUR HEAD 

We should be so lucky! Splendour in the Grass, returns to Ngarindjin / North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July for 3 days of camps, music, art and freedom.

It’s time to unveil the lineup. Lessgo!

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