All great music cities have rare treats that can be found in the underground. PHIL SMITH is one of those rare treats.
The new PHIL SMITH album “Year Of The Dog” is without an emotional filter. It is stripped bare on every level in the great tradition of albums like Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon” and Ryan Adam’s “Heartbreaker”.
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Brisbane four piece MY FICTION are set to hit the road for the first run of dates to launch new single ‘Clever Kids’ – the latest from the band’s new long player Shallow Highs.
Since the album’s release, My Fiction has built on its reputation as one of the city’s most ambitiously creative outfits, with an increasingly powerful live show. ‘Clever Kids’ follows previous singles ‘Neon Cola Signs’ and ‘Young Again’ but captures a new sound from the band.
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CASPIAN have announced their first ever Australian tour dates for March 2014.
Known in post-rock circles for their impressive live show and melodic instrumental epics, the tour supports the release of their watermark record ‘Waking Season’ through Australian independent label Hobbledehoy.
Continue reading Caspian announce Australian tour for March 2014 with Meniscus
Mojo Burning will bring together 20 of the country’s sickest bands in the Blues, Rock, Roots, Stoner genres for 1 day of high-quality H20 entertainment at the New Globe Theatre in Brisbane on Saturday March 15, 2014 with a Sunday recovery to follow.
Bands appearing from QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS and WA to make this one national affair.
20 BANDS. 3 STAGES. SUNDAY RECOVERY.
Continue reading Mojo Burning Festival, Brisbane – 20 Bands – 3 Stages – March 15, 2014
EL GRANDE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GLADSTONE
SATURDAY MARCH 29 2014 AT BOJANGLES NIGHTCLUB
The wildly successful El Grande Festival returns for a 3rd go-round in Central Queensland, this time at Bojangles Nightclub, Gladstone. Dead Letter Circus heads up a MASSIVE day of rock, roots and hip hop presented by HotFM CQ, Southern Cross Ten and The Observer.
The change in venue for the festival was required after the previous two events sold out and required a larger space to accommodate Dead Letter Circus and the 25 acts playing on the day. Limited Physical Tickets will be available only for pre-sale through Last Wave Watersports and Anthony Breed music store for $40 or online at elgrande.oztix.com.au for $40 + Booking Fee.
Continue reading El Grande Festival 2014 lineup announced!
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS REGRETFULLY CANCEL ALL UPCOMING SHOWS –
THE LIVING END STEP IN STONE TEMPLE PILOTS regretfully cancel all upcoming shows
Due to a scheduling conflict, STP w/ Chester Bennington regretfully has been forced to cancel all tour dates.
In line with our commitment to bring you great replacements, we are pleased to announce that Australia’s finest live rock band, THE LIVING END , have come to Soundwave’s rescue and have joined the fray.
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Legendary Bon Jovi guitarist, RICHIE SAMBORA, known for his raw vocals, indelible song writing and world-class guitar playing will be be no doubt joined by an all-star band featuring Alice Cooper/Michael Jackson guitarist Orianthi Panagaris. Get your lighters up in the air and prepare for the mother of all sing-alongs!
After a protracted saga they are finally confirmed! Industrial rock heavy weights and renowned for their stereophonic assault, FILTER have joined up.
Continue reading Soundwave 2014 Third Line-Up Announced!
In the 90’s the English town of Stourbridge became known for spawning three of the countries finest bands– Poppies aka Pop will Eat Itself, Neddies aka Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and of course the Stuffies aka The Wonder Stuff.
The Stuffies last played in Australia with Jesus Jones in 2011. They are returning for a headline tour in Feb/March 2014 performing their classic album “Never Loved Elvis” in it’s entirety!
Continue reading The Wonder Stuff – “Never Loved Elvis” Australian Tour – February/March 2014
AN EVENING WITH GLEN HANSARD SECOND PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCED FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY
Due to overwhelming demand — and a stroke of Irish luck — a second Glen Hansard performance has been announced to take place at the Opera House on Monday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day.
Supported by compatriot Lisa O’Neill, the teaming of Hansard, Ireland’s favourite minstrel, and a favourite of Australian audiences, with O’Neill, one of the Emerald Isle’s rising new stars, will make for two unforgettable evenings of singing, storytelling and genuine musical passion on the Concert Hall stage.
Continue reading An Evening With Glen Hansard – second performance announced for St Patrick’s Day – Monday 17 March, 2014
In a night guaranteed to make fans salivate, ROB ZOMBIE and KORN will take to the stage in Sydney and Melbourne with a feral, fiery and live ferocity that will be unmatchable!
A rock icon and auteur filmmaker with insight and unlimited vision, ROB ZOMBIE has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of music, film, and publishing. As a musician, ROB ZOMBIE has sold over fifteen million albums worldwide to date. Hellbilly Deluxe and Hellbilly Deluxe 2 were the albums that established Zombie as a solo artist after the breakup of multi-platinum group White Zombie. ROB ZOMBIE released his fifth solo album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor in April 2013 to world – wide critical acclaim!
Continue reading Rob Zombie / Korn announce Sidewaves!!
After flexing their weary music muscles during a triumphant December Ashes series, The Gin Club’s tenth anniversary year run fest shows no sign of letting up. They are back on the road in February and March for another run of shows about the place, and they’ll be giving fans a sneak preview of their upcoming fifth album, tentatively entitled “All Of Your Bases Are Now Under Our Control”. Thrillingly, they will be joined once more by prodigal Scandinavian all-rounder Ola Karlsson, who’s back in the country for another shot at the title.
Continue reading The Gin Club add Brisbane show to February/March tour!
The announcement of The Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2014 program towards the end of last year received a red hot response from music lovers with three shows selling out well ahead of the start of the season. Tickets to shows featuring Jessica Mauboy, Xavier Rudd and James Reyne and Daryl Braithwaite sold out in record time, with other shows selling fast.
Melbourne Zoo Twilights offer a unique experience combining wildlife, stunning musical performances and gourmet delights, all within the spectacular grounds of Melbourne Zoo, under the blanket of balmy summer nights.
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TOUR UPDATE
“Gang Of Four’s forthcoming Australian tour dates have been curtailed by some unforeseen family circumstances of a serious & personal nature. The decision has certainly not been taken lightly & we very much regret that we have to postpone the March tour. All tickets will be fully refunded & further tour dates will be rescheduled & announced soon. Apologies to all who have purchased tickets & all the inconvenience caused & a huge, huge thank you to everyone for their continued support. ” ~ Gang Of Four.
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KillRockStar Entertainment, Tombowler and Tone Deaf present post-punk instigators Gang of Four in Australia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic album Entertainment! along with all the hits that followed!
Entertainment! was a rare bird for its time, an enthralling amalgam of punk, funk and angular rock that signalled a changing-of-the-guard ushering in of the post- punk era. Released in 1979, this spiky collection of danceable songs would go on to inspire a generation – stripped of excess flesh, it revealed a twitching skeleton rising against apathy and commodity. The influence of Entertainment! is still being felt in music today. To celebrate 35 years since its release, Gang of Four will perform the entire album in full and all the hits that followed across Australia in 2014.
Continue reading Gang Of Four announce Australian Tour – March 2014 – ** POSTPONED **
The John Butler Trio recently completed a quick stint of thrilling performances in capital cities selling out small capacity iconic venues around the country as they introduced new tunes and their new drummer, Grant Gerathy. With the trio’s sixth studio album ‘Flesh & Blood’ locked and loaded for a February 7th global release the band are pleased to announce a national tour, their first extensive Australian tour in 4 years. Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday December 13th 2013.
The John Butler Trio’s ‘Flesh & Blood’ album tour will take in major capital cities and a host of regional centres throughout March and April 2014. Fans can expect a set list encompassing tracks from their new album ‘Flesh & Blood’ as well as crowd favourites from the breadth of the trio’s catalogue.
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Hot off the success of their first studio album release in 20 years, This Is Not The End, and its Top 20 ARIA Album Chart debut, iconic Aussie rockers Baby Animals have announced a string of new Australian tour dates in 2014 – a continuation of this year’s national capital city tour.
Presented by Social Family Records, The Harbour Agency and MAX, “Feed The Birds Part II” will kick off with two “A Day On The Green” shows with Jimmy Barnesin Clare Valley, South Australia and Yarra Valley, Victoria; followed by headline dates in Merimbula, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Laurieton, North Brisbane, Gold Coast, Albury, Batemans Bay, Rooty Hill, Revesby, Ipswich, East Brisbane, Dee Why and Belmont.
Continue reading Baby Animals are Back with a Brand new National Tour in 2014
Soundwave Second Announcement
Continue reading SOUNDWAVE 2014 just got a whole lot bigger… second lineup announced!