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The AMP Shortlist Revealed

The Australian Music Prize (The Amp) has continued to go from strength to strength since its inception, proving a credible, peer-driven prize that has helped to launch the careers of Australian artists both overseas and at home. In the running for a cash prize of $30,000 thanks to PPCA, the following shortlisted artists have been acknowledged for producing albums of outstanding quality and creativity. ABBE... Read the full story

Hoodoo Gurus Host Party – We’re Invited

How would it be if you could program your own mini-festival – and then be the headline act? Such is the fun of being Hoodoo Gurus. The great Australian band will celebrate their 30th anniversary by doing just that. And while it will be a lot of fun for the band of eternal music fans, its going to be absolutely unmissable for the rest of us. ‘Dig It Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational’ will feature... Read the full story

Bruce Springsteen New Album Announced

Bruce Springsteen has announced he will release a new album this March, with the first single, ‘We Take Care Of Our Own,’ available now via Amazon. You can see a clip for the song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Bz0d2xm7U&feature=youtu.be The album Wrecking Ball will be made available on UK iTunes from March 5 and will be his first album release since 2009′s Working On... Read the full story

Joseph Arthur New Double Album

One of this website’s favorite artists, Joseph Arthur has released his new album Redemption City on his website, allowing fans to download the 24 track effort for free and then deciding what they want to pay for it. I’ve been listening to it for the first time tonight and let me tell you. I’ll be going back and making a substantial donation. On early listening it’s an incredible piece of... Read the full story

Sisters of Mercy Sideshow

On February 28 2012, UK post-punk legends, The Sisters Of Mercy, will play a very special headline performance at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne. Tickets will go fast and if you get one remember not to wear a pastel coloured polo shirt to the gig. The show will be the only headline performance for the band in Australia, who is touring as a part of the Soundwave Festival in February and March. “Be... Read the full story

Lou Barlow Tours

Having just wrapped up a triumphant come-back tour with Sebadoh in September, one of the most prolific and influential songwriters of his generation Lou Barlow returns to Australia in solo mode this April. A founding member of Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh, two of the most acclaimed rock bands of the late 80s / early 90s, Lou is considered a pioneer of the lo-fi movement. After parting ways with Dinosaur... Read the full story

Crosby Stills and Nash Sideshows

Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) –David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash – will tour Australia in March and April 2012 with tickets going on sale from Monday 19 December. These sideshows are in addition to their performance at Bluesfest. Since forming in 1969, the world’s first “supergroup” have delivered countless hits, with their timeless harmonies and melodic folk-rock becoming a... Read the full story

Riverboats Festival Promises Great Line-UP

The Riverboats Music Festival is the Murray River’s premiere contemporary music event. Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moama, the Festival takes place under towering river red gums in a natural amphitheatre next to the mighty Murray. Historic paddlesteamers meander past all weekend, and occasionally the cockatoos get a bit raucous at sunset.  The Festival features one stage (so there wont be... Read the full story

Cold Chisel at Bluesfest

Bluesfest is excited to announce that Cold Chisel will headline the 2012 event, with the legendary Australian band’s exclusive festival appearance closing the main stage on Thursday 5th of April 2012. It will be the first time that an Australian artist has ever headlined this iconic musical event. The band’s record breaking Light The Nitro tour is currently drawing to a close, with a final... Read the full story

Duran Duran Tour Australia

Duran Duran have announced a run of Australian 2012 tour dates during March in support of their latest album ‘All You Need Is Now’ which was produced by Grammy Award winning producer Mark Ronson. This tour will see the band perform across the country, with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and the Hunter Valley. It’s been 3 years since the band last toured Australia for the... Read the full story

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