What a day for the final Good Things of 2023! It was hot and humid in Brisbane setting the
perfect scene for a hot and sweaty music festival…one that will be fondly remembered by
many as either their first Good Things or their best Good Things to date!
H2ZHW: GARRY GARY BEERS
In this episode we are hanging with Ashenmoon and INXS Bass Player Garry Gary Beers, who recently jetted home for a quick trip home to celebrate the achievement of INXS having 4 Billion Global Streams, with his fellow band mates. Beers has spent a lifetime touring the world with his Continue Reading
News: TISM Release First New Single In 20 Years ‘I’ve Gone Hillsong’ Out Now & New East Coast Shows Teased
On Friday 1st December, TISM release I’ve Gone Hillsong, their first new single in 20 years. The single is released in conjunction with the exciting news that TISM will be performing three East Coast mainland shows in early 2024. Fans should head to here to sign up for the freshest news on the live shows as soon Continue Reading
Tours: The Damned 1976 – 2024 Final Australian Tour. Classic Line Up Performing Together For The First Time Since 1989!
The Damned are the undisputed, unmatched and unassailable living gods of Punk Rock; and for the very first and final time in 35 years they have reassembled the absolute classic line up of the band, recreating the period in their storied career when they were at their peak creativity and the summit of Continue Reading
TOURS: TLC ANNOUNCE 2024 CRAZYSEXYCOOL 30TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES
TLC ANNOUNCE 2024 CRAZYSEXYCOOL 30TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BUSTA RHYMES AND EN VOGUE The best-selling American female group of all time, TLC announce their 2024 CrazySexyCool 30th Anniversary Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates. The tour, presented by iHeartRadio, will kick off on February 29 at Trusts Arena Continue Reading
TOURS: COLDPLAY ADD ADDITIONAL SHOWS TO 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Due to incredible demand, more shows have been added to Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour A 3rd date has been added on the 9th of November 2024 at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Coldplay.com Presale begins Thursday, November 30th at 10AM local time. https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=COLDPLAY24&eg=COLDPLAY A 3rd date has been added Continue Reading
H2ZHW: BRADIE WEBB OF SHORT STACK
Beloved Budgewoi rockers Short Stack will be hitting the road this October, November and December, kicking off their extensive Regional(ish) national tour before hitting the stages at Good Things Festival in early December. From adorning countless Myspace pages in the early 2000s to proving that pop punk is alive and Continue Reading
TOURS: OF MICE AND MEN TO HIT AUSTRALIA IN 2024
With Special GuestsDream On Dreamer + Sienna Skies Australian Tour – February 2024 OF MICE & MEN do not do things by halves. Whether writing immense songs, recording them to perfection or performing them with the intensity of a thousand suns in a live setting, every member of the band pours his heart Continue Reading
Live Review: Paramore – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: PARAMORESUPPORT: REMI WOLFDATE: NOVEMBER 23RD 2023VENUE: BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTREREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMASPHOTOGRAPHER: ZACHARY GRAY American rock band Paramore and Californian pop opener Remi Wolf rocked the BrisbaneEntertainment Centre on Thursday night with their jaw dropping performances. From incrediblestage production to amazing chemistry with fans, the ‘Paramore in Australia and New Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: MÅNESKIN LIVE BRISBANE 2023
ARTIST: MÅNESKINDATE: NOVEMBER 20TH 2023VENUE: BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTREREVIEWER: HEAR2ZEN MAGAZINEPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL Its not every day you see a band completely sell out their debut tour, and also do it without a support act. Maneskin did exactly that with their Australian Tour. Let me tell you, they are fun, they Continue Reading
Q + A With Chiseko
A polished blend of abundant grooves and effortless flow, Perth dynamo CHISEKO impresses with a brand new beam of euphoria via his new single Outside. An alternative dance-fuelled paradise, Outside also arrives today armed with a music video drenched in vivid chromatics and CHISEKO himself drawing you deeper into his Continue Reading
Tours: Coldplay Announce 2024 Australian Tour
COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE 2024 AUSTRALIA & NZ DATES BAND CONFIRM STADIUM SHOWS IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEYAND AUCKLAND FOR RECORD-BREAKING WORLD TOUR Following the spectacular sellout success of this weekend’s Perth Optus Stadium shows – part of the November 2023 Asia leg of Coldplay’s record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour which has also taken them Continue Reading
Festivals: Your Knotfest Australia 2024 Lineup Is Here !
KNOTFESTRETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN 2024 IN MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE Pantera and Disturbed To HeadlinePlus Lamb of GodHalestorm, The Hu, Asking Alexandria,Wage War, Escape The Fate, Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Speed,Windwaker, Brand Of Sacrifice, King Parrot Early Bird Pre-Sale On-Sale; 10am local time, Tuesday 21st NovemberSign up http://knotfestau.com/signup General On-Sale: 9am Continue Reading
Live Review: Robbie Williams – A Day On The Green 2023 – Sirromet Winery, Mt. Cotton
ARTIST: ROBBIE WILLIAMSVENUE: A DAY ON THE GREEN, SIRROMET WINES, MT. COTTON QLDDATE: NOVEMBER 18TH 2023REVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY I think the last time I was as excited for a concert was about 20 years ago! I have been looking forward to this show since it was announced. Continue Reading
NEWS: PLINI SHARES NEW SINGLE “STILL LIFE”. NEW EP OUT DECEMBER 1ST
PLINISHARES NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEOSTILL LIFE NEW EP MIRAGEDUE OUT FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER TOURING NATIONALLY MARCH 2024 Ahead of the release of his brand new EP Mirage due out on Friday 1 November, multi-faceted guitarist and songwriter Plini has unveiled a scintillating new single Still Life out now. Balancing gleaming guitarwork, whimsical grooves and oscillating instrumentation, Still Continue Reading
TOURS: THE DANDY WARHOLS ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR
SBM PRESENTS: THE DANDY WARHOLSAustralian & New Zealand Tour April 2024 Mon, April 22: Powerstation, Auckland Thurs, April 25: The Tivoli, Brisbane Fri, April 26: The Gov, AdelaideSun, April 28: Forum, Melbourne Mon, April 29: Astor Theatre, PerthWed, May 1: Enmore Theatre, Sydney Early Bird Ticket Pre-sale: Thu Nov 16, 12pm (AEDT)Jump the queue and grab your Early Bird Tickets Continue Reading
TOURS: TOM JONES ANNOUNCES SECOND PERTH DATE DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND
Tom Jones has today added a further date for Perth on his ‘Ages & Stages’ Tour, so great has been the demand for tickets to his first national tour since playing full houses across Australia in 2016. Tom Jones’ ‘Ages & Stages’ Tour now commences in Perth with the new date of Wednesday, March Continue Reading
TOURS: KID CONGO AND THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024
Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds 2024 Australian Tour Announcement Tix on sale 10am AEDT Tuesday, Nov 14 Kid Congo Powers Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds return to Australia this April! With one of the most enviable rock n’ roll resumes in existence, Kid Congo Powers was a Continue Reading
NEWS: THELMA PLUM MARKS LONG-AWAITED RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “WE DON’T TALK ABOUT IT”
THELMA PLUMMARKS LONG-AWAITED RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “WE DON’T TALK ABOUT IT” PREMIERED ON THE ZANE LOWE APPLE MUSIC 1 SHOW + COVER OF NEW MUSIC DAILY LISTEN HERE | WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE Following a global premiere on The Zane Lowe Apple Music 1 show, today, award winning artist Thelma Plum returns with her highly awaited Continue Reading
TOURS: THE KID LAROI ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN STADIUM TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2024
ANNOUNCES FIRST EVERAUSTRALIAN STADIUM TOUR FOR FEB 2024 TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER DEBUT ALBUM THE FIRST TIME OUT NOW! Global rap powerhouse and singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI today announces an enormous national Australian stadium tour for February 2024. Armed with his voraciously anticipated debut studio album THE FIRST TIME, which was officially unveiled last Continue Reading
TOURS: JIMMY REES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL 17-DATE ‘LET’S GET REGIONAL’ TOUR FOR FEBRUARY – JULY 2024
Frontier Touring are excited to bring Australian entertainer, Jimmy Rees, back to the stage in 2024 on his Let’s Get Regional tour! Covering all corners of the country, Jimmy will visit Ballarat, Bendigo, Caloundra, Toowoomba, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Albany, Bunbury, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Shepparton, Albury, Launceston, Warragul, Geelong, Cairns & Mount Gambier across February to July. “Regional Australia, I’m coming for you! After touring metro cities over the last few years, I couldn’t be Continue Reading
News: Brisbane Powerhouse presents ΩHM 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse presentsΩHM 2024FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSICMUSIC | MOVEMENT | VISUAL ARTYothu Yindi (Exclusive to ΩHM) | Kim Gordon | Michael Rother Drab Majesty | Boris | Stephanie Lake Co + morePresale available from 10am AEST time Thursday 9 November Tickets on sale to the general public at 10am AEST time Friday 10 Novemberbrisbanepowerhouse.org Brisbane Powerhouse Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: DEVIN TOWNSEND – BRISBANE 2023
HEADLINER: DEVIN TOWNSENDSUPPORT: CALIGULAS HORSEDATE: NOVEMBER 12TH 2023VENUE: THE TIVOLIREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZENPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL I think Devin Townsend should be granted dual citizenship. The “Canuck Called Dev” is one of our favourite axe wielding visitors. And a full house at Brisbane’s Tivoli proved why. Devin’s last show for this Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: STEVE VAI – BRISBANE 2023
ARTIST: STEVE VAIDATE: NOVEMBER 3RD 2023VENUE: THE FORTITUDE MUSIC HALLREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZENPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL The band was extraordinarily tight, the sound mix was stellar. The crowd was insane, and they were out in all ages. There is a reason Steve Vai is a Grammy winner, and The Fortitude Music Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: SUICIDAL TENDENCIES – BRISBANE 2023
HEADLINER: SUICIDAL TENDENCIESSUPPORTS: KRAVE / MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUADVENUE: THE TRIFFIDDATE: NOVEMBER 11TH 2023REVIEWER: HEAR2ZEN MAGAZINEPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL The Triffid was jam packed before the first band went on, so you knew it was going to be a huge night.Starting off were locals Krave. This was my second time seeing them, Continue Reading
TOURS: BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ROSE TATTOO
ANNOUNCE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ROSE TATTOO* TICKETS ON SALE NOW Following the release of their tenth studio album ‘Vol. 10’ earlier this year, multi-platinum selling US rockers Buckcherry have announced their 2024 Australian tour. Kicking off on September 24 at the Astor Theatre in Perth, the band will then Continue Reading
TOURS: THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ANNOUNCE 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
JARED LETO CLIMBS ICONIC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS’ MASSIVE SEASONS 2024 GLOBAL TOUR ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 LIVE NATION PRESALE: 1PM (LOCAL) WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER GENERAL ON SALE: 1PM (LOCAL) FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER BUY TICKETS VIA LIVE NATION HERE BUY/STREAM: Continue Reading
NEWS: WEST THEBARTON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “DESIRE”
West ThebartonAnnounce New Single ‘Desire’New LP ‘Mongrel Australia’ Out March 22, 2024, via Domestic La La – pre-save here.‘Desire’ is out November 10 th via Domestic La La order here. westthebarton.com West Thebarton are thrilled to announce their new studio album ‘Mongrel Australia’ will be released March 22, 2024, via Continue Reading
Q + A WITH RIDZYRAY
A radiant fusion of hip hop, brassy tones and uplifting joy, the brand new single Keep Ya Head Up from Wemba-Wemba MC Ridzyray is out now as part of the Singing Our Futures program, The Archie Roach Foundation’s mentoring experience centred around helping First Nations artists on their songwriting and Continue Reading
Live Review: All Time Low Is An All Time High For Australian Fans
ARTISTS: ALL TIME LOW / MAYDAY PARADE / LAURAN HIBBERDPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS On November 1st, 2023, it was finally Australia’s turn to welcome back Baltimore’s pop punk heroes,All Time Low. From starting at the 3-tier club Metro City in Perth to finishing off a fantastic tour inthe sold-out Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: DEF LEPPARD AND MOTLEY CRUE – BRISBANE 2023
ARTISTS: DEF LEPPARD AND MOTLEY CRUEVENUE: SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANEDATE: NOVEMBER 8TH 2023PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELLREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELL Australia has waited a long time for what was originally billed as The Stadium Tour to head our way. Many people were also hoping we would get the US line-up which also included Poison, Continue Reading
TOURS: LAINEY WILSON ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2024
LAINEY WILSON (US) ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR FOR MARCH 2024 With special guests Jackson Dean & Kameron Marlowe Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment are excited to announce powerhouse US country star Lainey Wilson will make her anticipated Australian debut this March. Bringing her Lainey Wilson: LIVE Tour down under for the very first time, Lainey will take in Melbourne’s Margaret Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: SUNK LOTO, BRISBANE 2023
HEADLINER: SUNK LOTOSUPPORTS: RED BEE / OCEAN SLEEPERDATE: NOVEMBER 4TH 2023VENUE: THE TIVOLI, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HEAR 2 ZENPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY Sunk Loto are OFFICALLY BACK. Formed on the Gold Coast, in97. The band’s are celebrating Between Birth and Death, which was their second studio album. Released in November 2003, it Continue Reading
Music Review: The Beatles – Now And Then
ARTIST: THE BEATLESSONG: NOW AND THENREVIEWER: ROD STRACHAN Billed as “The Final song” by the world’s greatest group The Beatles – “Now & Then” was today released for the world to hear. From its humble 1977 demo form recorded by John Lennon in his Dakota apartment…to today has been a Continue Reading
NEWS: MÖTLEY CRÜE’S GENRE DEFINING ALBUM ‘SHOUT AT THE DEVIL’ 40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BOX SET OUT NOW
40th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BOX SET OF MÖTLEY CRÜE’S GENRE DEFINING ALBUM ‘SHOUT AT THE DEVIL’ OUT NOW Stream the Digital Deluxe version here As Mötley Crüe heads to Australia to continue THE WORLD TOUR, BMG has released a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th Anniversary of their landmark 2nd album, SHOUT THE DEVIL. The centerpiece is Continue Reading
Album Review: Of Virtue – Omen
ARTIST: OF VIRTUEALBUM: OMENRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023LABEL: ARISING EMPIREREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Friends Of The Zen, Of Virtue have given 2023 a solid kick in the ass with their latest offering “Omen”. It’s the Michigan boys first full length in 4 years and its most definitely worth the wait, and Continue Reading
TOURS: SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORSTHE RIVER IS RISING – REST OF THE WORLD TOUR ‘24 IS HEADING TO AUSTRALIA
SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will be heading to Australia in February 2024 as part of The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 with special guests THE STRUTS and ROSE TATTOO. A decade and four albums into their career, the universally acclaimed album 4 -which charted at #2 on the ARIA album chart also Continue Reading
NEWS: DURAN DURAN ANNONCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM – DANSE MACABRE
DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM – DANSE MACABRE IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN FEATURING BRAND NEW SONGS AND DURAN DURAN COVERS OF BILLIE EILISH, TALKING HEADS, THE ROLLING STONES, SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES & MORE WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS NILE RODGERS, VICTORIA DE ANGELIS (MÅNESKIN), MR HUDSON, ANDY TAYLOR AND Continue Reading
NEWS: CHRIS SHIFFLETT ANNOUNCES TWO AUSSIE SOLO SHOWS TO CELEBRATE THIRD SOLO ALBUM
Foo Fighters Guitarist Chris Shiflett Blends California Roots With Honky Tonk Dreams On His Brand New Solo Album, Lost at Sea Out now via Blue Elan Records Melbourne & Sydney solo headline shows announced for December Veteran rocker, podcast host, songwriter, and Foo Fighters guitar slinger Chris Shiflett has just dropped a full Continue Reading
TOURS: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR AND FESTIVAL DATES
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ANNOUNCE ‘THE END IS NERO’ SUMMER 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FAN CLUB PRESALE: 11AM (LOCAL) WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER LIVE NATION PRESALE (TAS): 11AM (LOCAL) WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER LIVE NATION PRESALE (EX TAS): 12PM (LOCAL) FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER GENERAL ON SALE: 1PM (LOCAL) MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: THE CHICKS – A DAY ON THE GREEN, SIRROMET WINES, MT. COTTON 2023
ARTISTS: THE CHICKS / ELLE KING / CARLA WEHBE (A DAY ON THE GREEN)DATE: 22ND OCTOBER 2023VENUE: SIRROMET WINERY, MT. COTTON, QLDREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY I love A Day on The Green out at Sirromet Wines and Sunday was the perfect Spring afternoon to be out in the Continue Reading
NEWS: THE CORONAS SHARE NEW SINGLE “ONE LAST TIME” AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE BEST OF THE EARLY DAYS” + TOURING NATIONALLY IN NOVEMBER
THE CORONAS SHARE NEW SINGLE ONE LAST TIME ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE BEST OF THE EARLY DAYS FOR NOV 24 RELEASE TOURING AUSTRALIA NATIONALLY IN NOVEMBER Dublin’s finest, The Coronas, return today armed with a new single; a previously unheard song One Last Time, which was recorded in 2009 when Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: THE ROLLING STONES – HACKNEY DIAMONDS
ARTIST: ROLLING STONESALBUM: HACKNEY DIAMONDSRELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: UNIVERSAL MUSICREVIEWER: RODNEY STRACHAN Legendary Rock band The Rolling Stones today released their first studio album in 18 years! The album features guest stars Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and former bandmate Bill Wyman. It is the first Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: DUFF MCKAGAN – LIGHTHOUSE
ARTIST: DUFF MCKAGANALBUM: LIGHTHOUSERELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: SONY / BFD / ORCHARDREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL When you are a member of Guns N Roses, people pretty much have preconceived notions of who you are and what you do. That kind of stereotype might work for others but not for Duff Continue Reading
NEWS: INTRODUCING AMBER WILD
AMBER WILD Release New Double A-Side Single ‘Breakout // Silver’ “All live all the time.” AMBER WILD started in January 2023 with one simple goal: make the kind of music they wanted to hear. Fiery guitars, thunderous drums, and raw vocals filtered through a kaleidoscope of influences make for something that’s the right Continue Reading
TOURS: MACHINE HEAD AND FEAR FACTORY SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR WØRLD TØUR AUSTRALIA MARCH 2024
SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR WØRLD TØUR In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced their ‘Slaughter The Martøur Australia 2024 Tour’. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will return to Australia and New Zealand after a five Continue Reading
TOURS: DIRE STRAITS LEGACY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NAZARETH ANNOUNCE 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS DIRE STRAITS LEGACYwith Special Guests NAZARETHAustralian Tour – January 2024 Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey this January as Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth unite for an unmissable series of shows along Australia’s east coast. Dire Straits Legacy (DSL) features many key original members of Dire Straits who contributed towards their unique sound as well Continue Reading
TOURS: NOAH KAHAN ANNOUNCES 2024 WE’LL ALL BE HERE FOREVER TOUR – AUSTRALIAN DATES
NOAH KAHAN ANNOUNCES 2024 WE’LL ALL BE HERE FOREVER TOUR – AUSTRALIAN DATES PERFORMING SOLD-OUT SHOWS AT STADIUMS, ARENAS AND AMPHITHEATRES AROUND THE WORLD IN THE BIGGEST TOUR OF HIS CAREER THUS FAR TOPS 2024 GRAMMY PREDICTIONS LISTS Following his massively successful, sold-out 2022 and 2023 Stick Season Tour runs, Noah Continue Reading
TOURS: BETH ORTON – AUSTRALIAN TOUR RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2024 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
BETH ORTON | AUSTRALIAN TOUR RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2024 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW + New Hobart show added for Odeon Theatre on Friday 26 April! BRIT Award winner and Mercury Prize UK singer-songwriter Beth Orton reschedules Australian tour to April 2024 Just announced: new Hobart show on Friday 26 Continue Reading
TOURS: BRING ME THE HORIZON ANNOUNCE AUSSIE TOUR WITH SLEEP TOKEN, MAKE THEM SUFFER AND DAINE
Bring Me The Horizon Down Under Tour With Special Guests Sleep Token, Make Them Suffer & daine The undisputed hottest and most successful rock band in the world, BRING ME THE HORIZON will be heading down under in April 2024 with their biggest Australian headline tour to date with an ultimate stacked Continue Reading
NEWS: DIESEL ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN FOREVER TOUR NEW ALBUM BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY OUT NOW
DIESEL ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN FOREVER TOURNEW ALBUM BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY OUT NOW With the release of his sixteenth studio album tomorrow, Australian icon Diesel has today announced a special run of shows in 2024, with the Forever Tour set to kick off in January next year celebrating Diesel’s brand new outing, Continue Reading
NEWS: PAUL McCARTNEY LANDS DOWN UNDER! WATCH HIS VIDEO MESSAGE
PAUL McCARTNEY LANDS DOWN UNDER! GOT BACK AUSTRALIA TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEDNESDAY IN ADELAIDE | FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW! One of the most beloved and successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time has arrived in Australia! Paul McCartney kicks off his phenomenal Got Back tour this Wednesday, with a sold-out, intimate Continue Reading
TOURS: JAMES JOHNSTONE ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING “RAISED LIKE THAT” TOUR
He’s made Australian music history, and now James Johnston is taking it to the peopleJohnston to perform in five regional cities next month:Wollongong, Tamworth, Rockhampton, Townsville & Sunshine Coast His album RAISED LIKE THAT has just made history as Australia’s largest debut Country album ever featuring 20 extraordinary tracks. It is currently #1 Continue Reading
FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: GOOD THINGS 2023 SIDE SHOWS ARE HERE
We interrupt your regular viewing to announce that Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is fast upon us and it’s the biggest one yet! We’re not kiddin’ when we’re saying tickets are almost sold out with less than 500 tickets left for Brisbane, Melbourne is almost at 90% sold out and Continue Reading
FESTIVALS: RED HOT SUMMER TOUR (SERIES 3) 2024 LINEUP IS REVEALED
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce the next series of dates for the 2024 season from one of Australia’s most sought-after summer festivals. These iconic outdoor shows will take place in various locations across the country, and for series three, this star studded-line-up will feature SUZI QUATRO taking centre Continue Reading
TOURS: COSMIC PSYCHOS ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
COSMIC PSYCHOS ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARYAUSTRALIAN TOUR Featuring Seminal US Hardcore band ZEKE on All January East Coast Dates It’s Cosmic Psychos’ 40th anniversary and they are celebrating it the best way they know how – with a big bloody tour of Australia. Kicking off this side of Christmas in South Australia and Western Australia, when the tour Continue Reading
H2ZHW: FILTER’S RICHARD PATRICK DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM, TOUR AND WHY GENE SIMMONS IS A DICK
In this episode we are hanging with Richard Patrick, the mastermind founder of Filter.Richard stopped by to chat about the bands amazing new album Algorithm as the band announce their First Headline Shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000! “Australia and New Zealand are two of the most beautiful Continue Reading
NEWS: SCOTT STAPP ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AHEAD OF CREED REUNION
SCOTT STAPP Announces Forthcoming Album Higher Power Out March 15, 2024 Ahead of Creed ReunionNew Single “What I Deserve” (ft. Yiannis Papadopoulos) Out Now Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist SCOTT STAPP will release his fourth solo album, Higher Power via Napalm Records on March 15, 2024 before the iconic frontman returns to the stage with Creed for the first time in ten years! Continue Reading
NEWS: RIDZY RAY SHARES RADIANT NEW SINGLE ‘KEEP YA HEAD UP’ + FORTHCOMING EP ‘SINGING OUR FUTURES VOL.1’ OUT NOV 17
A radiant fusion of hip hop, brassy tones and uplifting joy, the brand new single Keep Ya Head Up from Wemba-Wemba MC Ridzyray releases today as part of the Singing Our Futures program, The Archie Roach Foundation’s mentoring experience centred around helping First Nations artists on their songwriting and recording Continue Reading
NEWS: 51ST AVENUE TURN UP THE GOOD VIBES WITH NEW SINGLE “FIND ME”
Following on from their latest single ‘Mind Your Own’ released earlier this year, Sydney trio 51st Avenue are bringing in the warmer weather with their new single ‘Find Me’ – a future summer anthem that perfectly blends their pop-rock and electronic sensibilities. The band’s writing process for ‘Find Me’ started Continue Reading
NEWS: DAMI IM UNVEILS HER FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM
DAMI IM UNVEILS HER FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM “CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK” RELEASED ON FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER SINGLE PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE ALBUM PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE Dami Im, the celebrated Australian singer-songwriter, is set to launch her first Christmas album “Christmas Songbook” on Friday, 17th November. Not only will the album feature seasonal classics like ‘Santa Claus is Continue Reading
NEWS: LENNY KRAVITZ DROPS NSFW VIDEO FOR “TK421”. FIRST EVER DOUBLE LP, BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT, OUT MARCH 15TH 2024
Lenny Kravitz returns with a brand new single and NSFW music video entitled “TK421.” Directed by acclaimed video director Tanu Muino. It heralds his 12th full-length offering, first release in five years, and first-ever double LP, Blue Electric Light, arriving on March 15, 2024 (Roxie Records/BMG). The video made its worldwide debut via YouTube and global broadcast premiere today Continue Reading
NEWS: CMC ROCKS QLD 2024 SELLS OUT!
CMC ROCKS QLD 2024SELLS OUT! 2024 FESTIVAL HEADLINED BY LAINEY WILSON (USA), TYLER HUBBARD (USA) & CHRIS YOUNG (USA) FRIDAY 15TH – SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024 AT WILLOWBANK, IPSWICH Tickets for Australia’s leading Country Music Festival, CMC Rocks QLD, have been snapped up by fans excited to attend the 17th anniversary event on the weekend Continue Reading
NEWS: PIERCE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘STUDIO’ + EUROPEAN TOUR
ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘STUDIO’ + ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR Melbourne indie-folk rockers, Pierce Brothers have today unveiled their latest single, Studio, the first release from their upcoming album. Alongside the single, Jack and Pat Pierce, have also announced a European tour set for early 2024, marking 10 years of touring Continue Reading
TOURS: CANDLEBOX ANNOUNCE FIRST AND LAST EVER AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR 2024
CANDLEBOXAnnounce First and Last Ever Australian Tour – January 2024 “Candlebox deserves its place in hard rock history.” – Blabbermouth After a stellar 3 decade career, Seattle rockers, Candlebox are calling it a day and will finally visit Australia for the first and last ever time this January. Emerging from Seattle’s mid-’90s grunge Continue Reading
TOURS: TODD RUNDGREN ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST TOUR DATES
TODD RUNDGREN ANNOUNCES 2024 AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST TOUR DATES With special guest, SEX ON TOAST One of music’s most celebrated artists, the iconic Todd Rundgren, returns to Australia for the first time since 2018, playing 3 headline shows, backed by a band led by You Am I’s Davey Lane. The tour Continue Reading
NEWS: CROSSBONE SKULLY RELEASE THE BOOM WENT BOOM FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD + PRODUCED BY MUTT LANGE
Alice Cooper/Hollywood Vampires Tommy Henriksen’s New Project CROSSBONE SKULLYRelease “The Boom Went The BoomFeat. Phil Collen Of Def Leppard & Produced by Mutt Lange” (L-R: Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara) Credit: Jason Mayer “Crooked Politicians and frauds, with such big balls. I’ll see you in hell” Crossbone Continue Reading
NEWS: TARRYN STOKES CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE 2023
TARRYN STOKES IS CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE 2023 AND RELEASES THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Tarryn Stokes, Melbourne’s powerhouse singer and former backing vocalist, has been crowned The Voice Season 12 winner, taking home a recording contract with Universal Music Australia and $100,000 in prize money after the Australian public voted her as the standout favourite for Continue Reading
NEWS: THE KINKS ‘THE JOURNEY – PART 2’ SECOND PART OF A SPECIAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY ANTHOLOGY – OUT NOV 17TH VIA BMG
The Kinks ‘The Journey – Part 2’ Second part of a special 60th anniversary anthology series by one of the greatest rock bands of all time Out 17th November via BMG2CD, 2LP, Digital & HD Digital Includes new mixes by Ray Davies and previously unreleased tracks New official merch range also Continue Reading
TOURS: INCUBUS AND +LIVE+ ADD SECOND & FINAL SYDNEY SHOW
FIRST SYDNEY SHOW SOLD OUT! SECOND & FINAL SHOW ADDED! Due to huge and popular demand, a second and final show for INCUBUS and +LIVE+ has been added for Sydney fans on Wednesday 10th April at Hordern Pavilion. These global concert juggernauts are coming together for some gigantic shows in 2024. Since Continue Reading
NEWS: GOLD COAST INDIE ROCKERS CHAVEZ CARTEL ‘NO ONE’S WATCHING OVER’
With hazy propulsions and billowing soundscapes, the new single No One’s Watching Over out today from the Gold Coast’s Chavez Cartel is a cool, calm and deeply collected outing, shifting tack slightly from the group’s earlier 2023 EP Man’s Best Friend, but still undeniably Chavez Cartel. Also accompanied by a Continue Reading
NEWS: JADE HOLLAND IS HEADING HOME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HOME TOWN’
AWARD WINNING JADE HOLLAND IS HEADING HOME WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HOME TOWN’ Popular pop rock country crossover artist Jade Holland is heading to her hometown Mareeba Queensland for the first 1me in ten years. Jade is performing at Savannah in The Round Fes1val 6-8 October amidst a stellar lineup of Continue Reading
NEWS: THORNHILL RELEASE NEW SINGLE. TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MONTH
THORNHILL RETURN WITH BITING NEW SINGLEVIPER ROOM TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MONTH WITH HOLDING ABSENCE (UK)THOUSAND BELOW (USA) + BLOOM There’s a sensual sting in the air via the brand new single Viper Room from Melbourne rock powerhouses Thornhill, out today via UNFD. A palpitating fusion of swagger, driving beats and swooning melodics alongside razor-sharp Continue Reading
NEWS: HOTEL MIRA ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND SXSW SYDNEY APPEARANCE
HOTEL MIRA share new single KING OF THE WORLD ahead of their upcoming performance at SXSW Sydney Ahead of their upcoming appearance at SXSW Sydney next month, Canadian band Hotel Mira today share their new single ‘King of the World’, lifted from their highly-anticipated album I Am Not Myself out Continue Reading
NEWS: DON’T LET DADDY KNOW ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN EDITION OF FESTIVAL
AFROJACK, TIMMY TRUMPET, MORTEN, SUB ZERO PROJECT and more lead debut Australian edition of global EDM festival DON’T LET DADDY KNOW. From its birthplace in the electric Ibiza, DON’T LET DADDY KNOW has grown into one of the biggest dance music festivals globally, attracting some of the world’s most exciting Continue Reading
NEWS: EMMA DONOVAN RELEASES POWERFUL, GROOVE LADEN NEW SINGLE ‘BLAK NATION’
EMMA DONOVAN RELEASES POWERFUL, GROOVE LADEN NEW SINGLE ‘BLAK NATION’ LISTEN HERE Highly respected Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan releases her first solo work today, the powerhouse new track Blak Nation. Download / stream HERE. Emma explains the premise of song saying, “Lyrically Blak Nation is about a cultural practice called back burning, we Continue Reading
NEWS: THE WIGGLES TO RELEASE TWO NEW ‘BEST OF’ ALBUMS
THE WIGGLES ANNOUNCE TWO ‘BEST OF’ ALBUMS RELEASED FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER ‘HOT POTATO: THE BEST OF THE OG WIGGLES’ PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE ‘THE BEST OF THE WIGGLES’ PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE One of the country’s most iconic groups, The Wiggles, have announced the release of two ‘Best Of’ albums on Friday 27th October. Hot Potato: The Best Continue Reading
H2ZHW: TODD KERNS
In this episode we welcome back our good friend Todd Kerns Todd and I talk for over an hour and when I say no stone is left unturned, i truly mean no stone is left unturned Professional Sports – CheckThe Rolling Stones – CheckThe Corey Taylor Band – CheckToque – Continue Reading
H2ZHW: CAM MCGLINCHEY OF THE SCREAMING JETS
In this episode we are Hangin’ with Cam McGlinchey of The Screaming Jets This Friday sees the release of the bands new album Professional Misconduct. Its an amazing collection of songs with many varying styles, but still remaining 100%, The Screaming Jets. Unfortunately the album will serve as a tribute Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: KK’S PRIEST – THE SINNER RIDES AGAIN
ARTIST: KK’S PRIESTALBUM: THE SINNER RIDES AGAINRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023LABEL: NAPALM RECORDSREVIEWER: MERT TYSON “The Sinner Rides Again” by KK’s Priest is a heavy metal masterpiece that takes us back to the roots of the genre. With killer riffs and classic influential guitars and screaming vocals, this album highlights Continue Reading
H2ZHW: LEGENDARY SONGWRITER DESMOND CHILD
In this episode we are hanging with Desmond Child Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music’s most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He’s a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including Continue Reading
H2ZHW: WE TAKE A LOOK BACK ON SOME OF THE BANDS WHO OPENED FOR KISS IN AUSTRALIA
Welcome to a very special episode of Hangin’ With Hear 2 Zen In this episode we are celebrating Kiss’ final ever Australian show with a look back at some of the bands who opened for Kiss over the last 43 years. The band’s relationship with our country is second to Continue Reading
TOURS: NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
NORTHLANE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR Lapping The Country in 2024 with Special Guests Erra, Landmvrks & Banks Arcade Australian heavy trailblazers Northlane will be back on home soil this February for their first and only headline tour of the country in 2024. The band will do a full lap around Continue Reading
News: Daniel Johns Shares Why He Had The Silverchair Australian Story Removed From IView
Silverchair vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns has come out to explain why he has had the Australian Story on Silverchair removed from ABC iView From Daniels Instagram @danieljohnshq I would have preferred to say nothing but here are the facts. Australian Story reached out to me via my team ‘as Continue Reading
TOURS: US RAPPER NF ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN LEG OF GLOBAL ‘HOPE’ TOUR
US RAPPER NF ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN LEG OF GLOBAL ‘HOPE’ TOUR ARTIST PRESALE: 1PM WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBERLIVE NATION PRESALE: 1PM THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBERGENERAL ON SALE (PERTH, BRISBANE, SYDNEY): 1PM FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBERGENERAL ON SALE (MELBOURNE): 1PM MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER BUY/STREAM: NF – HOPE (LP) / OUT NOW Today, Michigan rapper and Continue Reading
TOURS: LIMP BIZKIT ANNOUNCE NEW ZEALAND HEADLINE SHOW WITH GUESTS HANABIE
Destroy All Lines + Good Vibes Promotions Presents LIMP BIZKITNEW ZEALAND HEADLINE SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTSHANABIE. Breathe in, now breathe out New Zealand. The good times just keep on rollin’ in 2023, and this November LIMP BIZKIT, aka one of the most defining nu metal bands of all time, are bringing the Dad Continue Reading
NEWS: CHECK OUT CHRIS SHIFFLETT’S NEW SINGLE “OVERBOARD”
Foo Fighters’ Guitarist Chris Shiflett releases quickly-written, long-lasting love song “Overboard” From upcoming album Lost at Sea; Out Oct. 20th via Blue Élan Records, Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston-produced LP ties Shiflett’s California rock and roll roots with his love for country music “My favorite songs are the ones that you Continue Reading
H2ZHW: SHANE EMBURY OF NAPALM DEATH
In this episode we are hanging out with Shane Embury Of Napalm Death. Shane graciously spent some time with us on a day off before the band jetted out of Australia. We chat his upcomimg book Life?… And Napalm Death , his history and having Boy George and Culture Club Continue Reading
TOURS: JEBEDIAH MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN WITH FIRST NEW SINGLE IN 12 YEARS, ‘GUM UP THE BEARINGS’ + ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR + WAM HALL OF FAME
BACK WITH FIRST NEW SINGLE IN 12 YEARSGUM UP THE BEARINGS + ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR + SET TO BE INDUCTED INTO WAM HALL OF FAME After more than 12 years between drinks, beloved Perth rockers Jebediah have emerged from their slumber, announcing their triumphant return with a bang thanks to new single, Gum Continue Reading
NEWS: COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY LAST STAND RELEASES
Cold ChiselLast Stand – 40th Anniversary Box SetReleased: 17 November on Universal Music Australia Cold Chisel‘s Last Stand is part of Australian music folklore. It was late 1983 and the swansong for the biggest band in the country. At the time, the tickets sold faster and in bigger numbers than any tour by an Continue Reading
TOURS: THE MIDNIGHT – AUSTRALIAN TOUR FEB/MAR 2024
Secret Sounds presents…THE MIDNIGHTTOURING AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY / MARCH 2024SYDNEY | BRISBANE | MELBOURNEPresale available from 9am local time Thursday 21 SeptemberTickets on sale to the general public at 9am local time Friday 22 September Secret Sounds are delighted to announce that American synthwave band The Midnight will make their return to Australia in February/March 2024, setting stages Continue Reading
NEWS: CALLING MUSIC STUDENTS, CLASSES AND TEACHERS – WIN TICKETS AND YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A GROUP PHOTO WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY
PAUL McCARTNEY: CALLING MUSIC STUDENTS, CLASSES & TEACHERS: WIN TICKETS & YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A GROUP PHOTO WITH PAUL McCARTNEY! GOT BACK AUSTRALIA TOUR – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 | ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 9 OCTOBER One of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time is bringing his phenomenal Got Back tour down Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: STAIND – CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLEN
ARTIST: STAINDALBUM: CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLENRELEASE DATE: FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023LABEL: BMGREVIEWER: ROD STRACHAN A shade over 11 years since the release of their self-titled album Rock Legends Staind return with eighth studio album “Confessions of The Fallen”. Frontman and vocalist Aaron Lewis lead’s the band into a new era Continue Reading
TOURS: ‘THE FONZ’ IS BACK. HENRY WINKLER ANNOUNCES “THE FONZ AND BEYOND” LIVE ON STAGE IN AUSTRALIA
‘The Fonz’ is coming to Australia! Henry Winkler announces an Australian visit in 2024 Henry will share stories from his life and career as he launches his book Being Henry. The much-loved Hollywood actor, Henry Winkler, is coming to Australia in 2024 for a national tour. The actor, author, director and producer Continue Reading
TOURS: OBITUARY ANNOUNCE 2024 TOUR
Obituary ‘Barely Alive’ Australian / New Zealand Tour, January 5th – 19th, 2024 with guests Psycroptic and BLACK LAVA Jan 5th – Auckland, Galatos* Jan 6th – Christchurch, Loons* Jan 7th – Wellington, San Fran* Jan 11th – Hobart, Altar Jan 12th – Melbourne, The Croxton Jan 13th – Sydney, Continue Reading
TOURS: THE DARKNESS ADD EXTRA DATES “PERMISSION TO LAND” 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND!
Fresh off the electrifying announcement of their “Let There Be Rock” live show spectacle in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane last week, multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are extending the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary celebration of their classic debut album, ‘Permission To Land’ announcing additional tour dates across Australia playing Continue Reading
FESTIVALS: HEAPS GOOD ANNOUNCES 2023 / 2024 LINEUP
HEAPS GOOD 2023/2024LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTSouth Australia | Victoria | QueenslandPresale available from 4pm AEST today!Tickets on sale to the general public from 4pm AEST Wednesday 20 September Heaps Good is back, heaps bigger, and living up to its name with a lineup that’s set to bring the party to South Australia, Victoria and Queensland over the 2023/2024 New Continue Reading
TOURS: SIMPLE MINDS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL SHOWS ON AUSTRALIAN TOUR
SIMPLE MINDS GLOBAL TOUR 2024 BAND ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS AS PART OF THEIR BIGGEST TOUR SINCE 1985 Following the announcement of four shows as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour, today Simple Minds announce five more Australian shows for next February as part of their Global Tour 2024. In the past decade alone, Simple Continue Reading
TOURS: BLACK FLAG ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Get ready to unleash the fury as the iconic punk rock pioneers, Black Flag, are set to storm Australia for their first tour since 2013 presented by Silverback Touring. With a blistering lineup and an unparalleled live performance, Black Flag promises an unforgettable experience for punk rock enthusiasts and music lovers Continue Reading
TOURS: TOM JONES ANNOUNCES ‘AGES & STAGES’ TOUR FOR AUSTRALIA IN MARCH AND APRIL 2024
Tom Jones has today confirmed a long-awaited string of dates for Australia on his ‘Ages & Stages’ tour, his first national tour since playing full houses across Australia in 2016. This national tour announcement follows the inclusion of Tom as one of the headline acts for Bluesfest in Byron Bay across Easter 2024. Tom Continue Reading
TOURS: +LIVE+ AND INCUBUS CO-HEADLINING MASSIVE SHOWS IN 2024
FACE TO FACE TOURING is thrilled to announce +LIVE+ and INCUBUS, two of the US powerhouses of rock, will be co-headlining the inaugural LOOKOUT Festival, plus co-headline tour. These global concert juggernauts are coming together for a series of gigantic shows in 2024. This brand-new festival event will see +LIVE+ and INCUBUS joined by some Aussie favourites including Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Continue Reading
Live Review: Extreme / Living Colour – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: EXTREMESUPPORT: LIVING COLOURDATE: 13TH SEPTEMBER 2023VENUE: THE FORTITUDE MUSIC HALLREVIEWER: MERT TYSONPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHER New York legends Living Colour delivered an unforgettable performance at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. With their unique fusion of funk, bass-driven rhythms, and hip-hop influences, they captivated the amazed audience from start Continue Reading
Live Review: Polaris – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: POLARISSUPPORTS: CURRENTS / KUBLAI KHAN TX / AUGUST BURNS REDVENUE: THE FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANEDATE: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023REVIEWER: DAYNA WESTPHOTOGRAPHER: DAYNA WEST CURRENTS: Connecticut metalcore band CURRENTS opened this huge night at the fortitude music hall this Friday, 15th of September. The energy at this rare all ages show Continue Reading
News: The Butterfly Effect New Shows Added For ‘Begins Here’ 20th Anniversary Tour Feb 2024. Play Begins Here Trivia!
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECTNew Shows Added For ‘Begins Here’ 20th Anniversary TourFebruary 2024Play Begins Here Trivia! Such is the legacy and impact of The Butterfly Effect that their shows in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Melbourne for the 20th Anniversary tour of their landmark debut album, Begins Here, have SOLD OUT! New Shows for Newcastle, Perth AND Hobart have been added Continue Reading
Tours: The Darkness Unleashes A “Let Their Be Rock” Spectacle Down Under
THE DARKNESS UNLEASHES A “LET THERE BE ROCK” SPECTACLEDOWN UNDER: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PERMISSION TO LAND ACROSS SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE! Get ready and prepare to rock! Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are returning to Australia in February 2024 to perform three very special “Let There Be Rock” Continue Reading
News: Plain White T’s Announce Self-Titled Album Due Out November 17 + Shares ‘Red Flags’ Video
PLAIN WHITE T’SANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED ALBUM RECORD WILL BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 17 BAND SHARES RED FLAGS VIDEO PLAIN WHITE T’S – Tom Higgenson (vocals), Tim Lopez (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Retondo (bass), and De’Mar Hamilton (drums) – have announced their new, self-titled album, out November 17 via Fearless Records. The band have also shared the video for new single Red FlagsWatch the video here: Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Announces 4th Melbourne Show Due To Huge Demand
EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS THIS SUMMER ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION RAISED TO BE DONATED TO XO HUMANITARIAN FUN THE GLOBAL TOUR IS POWERED BY BINANCE Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has added a fourth Melbourne stadium show to Continue Reading
Tours: Filter Announce 2024 Australian Tour. First Headline Tour In 2 Decades
FILTER TO TOUR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND FOR FIRST TIME IN 2 DECADES ASTHE BANDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TREK ROLLS ON Platinum-selling alternative-industrial rockers FILTER announces their first headline shows in Australia and New Zealand since 2000 as part of The Algorithm World Tour. The Australian tour, starting in April 2024, follows a 6-month-long trek that Continue Reading
Tours: Paramore Add 3rd + Final Show In Melbourne. New Ticket Release For Brisbane
PARAMORE ADD THIRD & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW TO NOVEMBER 2023 TOUR + New ticket release in Brisbane shows Responding to overwhelming demand and with a hotly anticipated, sold-out Australia and New Zealand tour on the horizon, Paramore today announce they will play a third and final show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 30 November. Additionally, to satisfy Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Chuck Garric From The Alice Cooper Band
In this episode we hang out with Chuck Garric Chuck, for the last 20 years has been the bass player for Alice Cooper. He has also been a member of Dio and the Eric Singer Project, as well as his own band Beasto Blanco. We spend some time talking about Continue Reading
News: Update For Those Purchasing Tickets To The Taylor Swift Era’s Tour
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Frontier Touring wish to advise that stories in the media today that Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour tickets will be available through the ACCOR Live Limitless program are incorrect. ACCOR is not approved for this activity and have confirmed they will be removing Continue Reading
News: The Rolling Stones Announce New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ And Unveil New Single ‘Angry’
The Rolling Stones, come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single ‘Angry”. It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and released on October 20th. The exciting news was shared today by Mick, Keith and Ronnie at a special Continue Reading
Tours: Mudvayne + Coal Chamber – Australian Tour February 2024
Mudvayne have sold more than six million albums worldwide with 3 Platinum albums in Australia alone. They were honoured with the first ever MTV2 Award and were heavily featured in the pages of Rolling Stone, Revolver, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Blender, Maxim, Spin, Guitar World, USA Today, and countless others media outlets where metal bands fear Continue Reading
Album Review: Empire State Bastard – Rivers Of Heresy
ARTIST: EMPIRE STATE BASTARDTITLE: RIVERS OF HERESYRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2023LABEL: ROADRUNNERREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Simon Neil and Mike Vennart first envisioned the idea of Empire State Bastard during downtime on tour with Biffy Clyro. They have stretched their legs in a super aggressive manner. With drumming from Dave Lombardo (/Slayer/Testament), Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Kyle Schaefer Of Fallujah
Welcome to the latest episode of Hanging With Hear 2 Zen Today we are joined by Kyle Schaefer, lead vocalist of Fallujah We chat about a range of topics, including the bands upcoming Australian Tour with Cattle Decapitation,How the band survives on the road, his fill in for Rivers Of Continue Reading
Check This! Sweden Keeps Delivering The Goods With “Self Deception”
Heavy and pulsating energy – that’s what we get on Self Deception’s new single “The Scandinavian Dream” – a completely logical follow-up to the recent “Fight Fire With Gasoline”. If you love high-octane rock music, you won’t be disappointed. During the European summer, the band hit the road and expanded Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Adds More Shows To Aussie Stadium Tour
THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES A FURTHER NEW STADIUM SHOW FOR AUSTRALIA AS EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND CONTINUES! TOTAL OF 7 STADIUM SHOWS NOW CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIAN LEG OF AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS Continue Reading
Tours: Kate Miller-Heidke Announces “Catching Diamonds Tour”
Kate Miller-Heidke has announced her Catching Diamonds national regional tour. Coming soon to towns across Australia in January-March 2024! She will perform 28 shows around the country, in beautiful locations and stunning theatres, playing in intimate, stripped-back duo mode with Keir Nuttall on guitar. “I’ll be playing songs from across Continue Reading
News: Palace Of The King Release New Single “Down On Your Luck”
Renowned Australian rock band PALACE OF THE KING are back with an electrifying new single titled “DOWN ON YOUR LUCK.” Penned by the talented duo Tim Henwood and Seany Johnston, the song marks a significant return to the band’s signature Americana/Blues rock sound that fans have come to love. Produced Continue Reading
Album Review: Polaris – Fatalism
ARTIST: POLARISALBUM: FATALISMRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2023LABEL: RESIST RECORDSREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Strength can be defined as the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure, or the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations. Next to the word strength should be Continue Reading
Tours: RNB Fridays (AU), ZM & Flava (NZ) presents Fridayz Live
RNB FRIDAYS (AU), ZM & FLAVA (NZ) PRESENTS FRIDAYZ LIVE Powered by Macca’s The hottest event in the Southern Hemisphere returns this November; that’s right your favourite party, Fridayz Live, is back! Fridayz Live is the global answer for quenching party lovers’ thirst with an unforgettable night of dance floor anthems and the Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Adam Biggs From Rivers Of Nihil
In this episode we are hanging with Adam from Rivers Of Nihil Rivers Of Nihil, known for their punishing assault of modern progressive death metal, are ready to take the stage once again support friends Neo Obliviscaris. Blending influences from electronica, jazz, alternative, and folk, their music transcends the boundaries Continue Reading
H2ZHW – Oli From Our Last Enemy
In this episode we are hanging with Oli from Aussie Industrial Titans, Our Last Enemy. The band EP released their new ‘As Within So Without’ on August 18, which includes the second single from the EP,the pummelling ‘Still Breathing’ featuring long time friend of the band and deathcore royalty, CJ Continue Reading
Live Review: Avatar – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: AVATARSUPPORT: KRAVEVENUE: THE TRIFFID, BRISBANEDATE: AUGUST 27TH 2023REVIEWER: MERT TYSONPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY Ladies and gentlemen, your hero has returned againEverything is going to be okay-ay-ay-ay! And it was ok! Well more than ok Swedish band Avatar blew the fucking roof off the Triffid on their final night of Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Adalita Talks The Rolling Stones Review
In this episode we are hanging out with Magic Dirt’s Adalita. Adalita has been quite busy of late, between shows with Magic Dirt, she has also toured in support of her third solo album Inland, released in 2022. Shimmering with introspection, the record benefits from a solid gestation period, and Continue Reading
Tours: Suicidal Tendencies Add More Shows To Aussie Tour
Prepare to have your mind Institutionalized Australia. The one and only Suicidal Tendencies will be bringing their ‘Still Cyco Punk After All These Years’ tour to our shores for the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, self titled debut. 1983’s Suicidal Tendencies!
Live Review: Dream On Dreamer – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: DREAM ON DREAMERSUPPORTS: INERTIA, WAYSIDE, ALTDATE: 25TH AUGUST 2023VENUE: THE TRIFFIDPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS Dream on Dreamer, the alternative metalcore band that seems to keep on coming back rocked the roof off of The Triffid with their Loveless 10-Year-Anniversary tour. Being joined by other fellow Aussie bands Inertia, Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Danny Worsnop Of Asking Alexandria
To celebrate the release of the new Asking Alexandria album “Where Do We Go From Here”which is out today August 25th, we are hanging with the bands lead singer Danny Worsnop. The 11-track album was produced and mixed by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, From First To Last),and mastered by Howie Continue Reading
Live Review: Evanescence – Brisbane 2023
HEADLINER: EVANESCENCESUPPORT: THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENTDATE: AUGUST 24TH 2023VENUE: RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANEREVIEWER: HAYLEY TREADWELLPHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY We arrived to a very packed Riverstage as The Beautiful Monument took the stage. How incredible are these guys! Fronted by powerhouse Lizi Blanco, this Australian band really know how to deliver with their high Continue Reading
Live Review: Spanish Love Songs – Gold Coast 2023
HEADLINER: SPANISH LOVE SONGSSUPPORTS: BAD NEIGHBOUR, AMENDSDATE: 23RD AUGUST 2023VENUE: VINNIE’S DIVE, GOLD COASTPHOTOGRAPHER: MAXINE THOMASREVIEWER: MAXINE THOMAS ‘Spanish Love Songs,’ a grouchrock band reigning from the shores of Los Angeles, California have travelled down under to bless us with their Australian Tour mere days before the release of their Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Jake From Chyra
In this episode we are hanging with Jake from Chyra.Founded by vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), CYHRA has gone from being reminiscent of the duo’s former bands to having an identity all its own. With the addition of lead guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING), and drummer Continue Reading
Tours: The Corrs 2023 Tour Announces Sydney Venue Upgrade
Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs will soon return to Australia for a seven date national tour. Joining them this October & November will be Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia the legendary Toni Childs and Adelaide trio, Germein.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Corrs Sydney venue has been upgraded to accommodate attendees with the show moving to Qudos Bank Arena.
News: Ella Hooper Announces Oh My Goddess! Single Tour Starting October 2023
Ella Hooper dug deep on her 2023 solo album, Small Town Temple, and the story is complete with the final single from the record, ‘Oh My Goddess!’. It is the sound of an artist coming to terms with her past – “shaking my demons out” – and asserting her independence.
News: Scott Stapp Releases New Single, Higher Power
One of the best-known voices in rock, SCOTT STAPP, reconnects with a “Higher Power” on his new single, from his forthcoming album with Napalm Records.
Born during the dark and difficult isolation of quarantine, “Higher Power” is a propulsive track that turns the singer’s own near-death experiences into an acknowledgement of grace.
Tours: Caroline Polachek Announces “The Spiraling Tour” For December 2023
CAROLINE POLACHEK (USA) ANNOUNCES THE SPIRALING TOUR | DECEMBER 2023 Performing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tickets on sale Thursday 24 August Avant-pop artist Caroline Polachek announces her first headline shows in Australia, with three theatre shows in Sydney, Melbourne (co-presented by ALWAYS LIVE) and Brisbane this December 2023 album Desire, I Want To Continue Reading
Tours: Jai Paul Announces Exclusive Debut Australian Shows This December!
JAI PAUL (UK) ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE DEBUT AUSTRALIAN SHOWS THIS DECEMBER! Performing as part of ALWAYS LIVE ALWAYS LIVE, I OH YOU, MG Live & Frontier Touring are excited to announce that enigmatic singer-songwriter and producer, Jai Paul will make his Australian debut this December. Heading down under as part of the Victorian Government’s ALWAYS LIVE, a Continue Reading
Tours: The Weeknd Announces 2023 Australian And New Zealand Dates
THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES 2023 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND DATES FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR EUROPEAN LEG TRIUMPHANTLY WRAPS WITH RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS IN LONDON, PARIS & MILAN WITH 1,600,000 ATTENDING THE REGIONS CONCERTS THIS SUMMER ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION RAISED TO BE DONATED TO XO HUMANITARIAN FUND THE Continue Reading
Tours: Joji Announces Debut Australian Tour
JOJI (US) ANNOUNCES DEBUT HEADLINE AU & NZ TOUR THIS NOVEMBER With Special Guests Sam Gellaitry & SavageRealm Frontier Touring are excited to announce US-based singer-songwriter and global sensation Joji will return to Australia and visit New Zealand for the first time ever, bringing his Pandemonium Tour to local audiences this November. In Australia earlier this year to headline Laneway Continue Reading
News: Live Nation’s Ones To Watch gears up for Bigsound edition this September!
LIVE NATION’S ONES TO WATCH gears up for BIGSOUND editionin Brisbane this September! Showcasing artists to receive $10,000 Live Nation Touring Grant as part of Live Nation’s commitment to supporting their careers It has been a huge year for Live Nation’s game-changing live music discovery series ONES TO WATCH, when it comes to the unearthing of Continue Reading
H2ZHW: Loveless
In this episode Rod hangs out with Loveless at BMG HQ in Sydney. Loveless, the Los Angeles rock duo comprised of vocalist/producer Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail, recently wrapped up the Sold-Out North American leg of their tour with shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The duo performed Continue Reading
Live Review: Teddy Swims – Brisbane
HEADLINER: TEDDY SWIMSSUPPORT: MIA WRAYDATE: AUGUST 18TH 2023VENUE: FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANEREVIEWER: GRACE HALLIDAY A beautiful and passionate performance is what fans of Teddy Swims were given at the Fortitude Music Hall on the 18th Of August. Starting off strong fans got to meet the talented and powerful Mia Wray, Continue Reading
Tours: Gracie Abrams Announces More Shows To Her Australian Tour
GRACIE ABRAMS (USA) – 2ND & FINAL SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE THE GOOD RIDDANCE TOUR – JANUARY 2024 Tickets on sale tomorrow! Tuesday 22 August US singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams to perform for the first time in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in January 2024 2nd and final shows added Continue Reading
