One of Australia’s biggest contemporary rock bands, Birds of Tokyo are set to play one hell of a gig at Eatons Hill Hotel on Friday 18th December 2015.
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Australian Heavy Music community shows support for Glen Barrie and Family with Benefit show – Brightside, Brisbane – November 27, 2015
Brisbane Deathcore 5-piece As Paradise Falls were rocked on Monday 9th November. In Thailand recording their next album, they awoke on that morning to discover that their brother in music, Glen Barrie had passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight. The devastating news was passed on to Glen’s Family, his pregnant Wife Cassie, who immediately travelled to Thailand to bring him home and then Friends and Fans of the band were told on Tuesday last week. The shockwave rippled through the entire heavy music community in Australia, with tributes and kind words pouring in from all over.
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Live Review : The Beach Boys at The Royal Theatre, Canberra – November 13, 2015
Review by Natasha Wyborn – Photos by David Jackson
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 52 years since The Beach Boys were introduced to the world with their first major hit. Founding member Mike Love and life member Bruce Johnston entertained a capacity crowd in the nations capital for over two hours last night. Delivering to the audience exactly what they wanted by saturating them with nearly 40 hits from over 5 decades of recording with their onstage extravaganza. Love cemented his stage presence from the outset with an opening 7 song medley including ‘Surfer Girl’ and ‘Surfin’, to name just two.
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Live Review : Mini Mansions at GoodGod Small Club, Sydney – November 12, 2015
Review by Scott Singh
While supporting Tame Impala on their national tour, Mini Mansions took a moment to play a laid back, grassroots show at Sydney’s GoodGod Small Club. Exchanging the open stage and flair of a larger venue for a stripped back, tight venue. The experience at GoodGod was a pure representation of the band’s skill and appeal to music lovers.
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Sweden’s Jose Gonzalez Announces Brisbane Show – February 2016
Sweden’s José González returns to Brisbane with his band for a special show at The Tivoli Theatre on February 10, playing favourites from across his catalogue including his worldwide hit ‘Heartbeats’ and celebrating his first solo album in seven years, ‘Vestiges And Claws’.
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John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins and The Waifs – for one night only – Brisbane 2016
Three of Australia’s most captivating live bands, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins & The Waifs, will come together exclusively for their Brisbane fans for a unique night of music under the stars. This special concert event will take place in the picturesque surrounds of the Brisbane Riverstage on Sunday January 31st. Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster.com.au and Oztix.com.au
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Photo Gallery : The Beach Boys at The Royal Theatre, Canberra – November 13, 2015
Photos by David Jackson – sbj.rocks
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Screamfeeder – New Single “Alone In A Crowd” + Tour Dates
‘Alone In A Crowd’ is the first new material from Screamfeeder in ten years. The single will be proudly released through Poison City, offering a taste of their forthcoming album, set for release mid-2016..
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Soundwave Announce A Special Soundwave 2016 Presentation
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s ‘Alive Or Just Breathing’ album was a watershed moment in metal in 2002 as it heralded the birth of ‘Metalcore’. An army of imitators was born and have all tried in vain to emulate this essential classic. In a Special Soundwave Presentation, we are thrilled to announce that KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will be performing ‘Alive Or Just Breathing’ in its entirety at SOUNDWAVE 2016.
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HIGH TENSION Welcomes New Member + Wins ‘Best Heavy Album’ at The Age Music Victoria Awards
With a tear to their eye, HIGH TENSION waves goodbye to Drummer and founding member Damian Coward as he has moved to the opposite side of the country to focus on getting a real tan, cocktails and maybe even a career in mining. Life doesn’t sound too bad, does it?
His very suitable successor comes in the form of Lauren Hammel (Fear Like Us) and with Damo’s blessing “she’s a bloody shredder!”
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THIEVERY CORPORATION Announce Australian Tour 2016
Lose yourself to the smooth tunes from the eclectic
THIEVERY CORPORATION, making a highly anticipated return to Australia this coming February 2016 – their first in over 4 years with a FULL LIVE BAND.
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GROOVIN THE MOO 2016 tour dates revealed!
Groovin the Moo have announced the dates for its 2016 tour run when it will deliver new music and local delicacies to our treasured comoonities.
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Owen Rabbit – New Single “Denny’s” + Tour Dates
Melbourne-based producer / multi-instrumentalist, Owen Rabbit, has just unveiled new indie-electronic cut ‘Denny’s’; the follow up from his breakthrough track ‘Holy Holy’, which received outstanding worldwide reviews and support earlier this year.
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SEVENDUST Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour – March 2016
SEVENDUST’s triumphant return to Australia marks the first shows on Aussie soil in six years and Atlanta’s brutal hard rock kings are back as heavy as ever.
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BRISBANE FOLK CLUB – A monthly folk celebration
Celebrating the best in local & national folk music, Paper Shoes Music & The Foundry are proud to announce an exciting new monthly event, The Brisbane Folk Club. Set to fuel your folk desire as it hits the stage of The Foundry on the first Wednesday every month, The Brisbane Folk Club’s very first incarnation kicks off on December 2nd with local folk favourites Ben Salter, Neighbour, and Marcus Blacke.
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