What's Going On in Melbourne and Surrounds
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Ben Leece Is Prepared To Do The Hard Work Required For His Art
The heartfelt voices of Ben Leece and Lachlan Bryan team up for their 'Friends And Acquaintances' tour that resumes in Brisbane later this month.
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Beastwars Are Back From The Grave, Kinda
With a sound that cascades from savage to tender and back again, NZ stoner metallers Beastwars return (with a new lease on life, literally) with their fourth album –
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Dylan Moran 2019 Australia Tour
Dylan Moran is bringing his undeniable talent and a swirling glass of wine to Australia with his show 'Dr Cosmos'.
The two-month tour is part of a massive... -
Right Here, Right Now: Channel 7 Remix The Classic Fatboy Slim Club Banger
Today's snippet of Internet gold comes courtesy of television reporter Paul Dowsley and Fatboy Slim.
Noticing the tendency of Channel 7 News presenters to say 'right... -
Russian Circles Melbourne Review @ Max Watt’s
An enormous line snaked out the door of Melbourne’s Max Watt’s (26 April) in anticipation of the night of post-metal ahead.
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Jamie Oehlers Only Comes Out At Night
The darker the night, the brighter the stars; and few stars shine as bright as renowned Australian jazz saxophonist Jamie Oehlers on his new album, 'Night
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A Fairy Tale In Red Times: Open Letter From NGV Senior Curator Simon Maidment
Works from 26 artists are being presented in A Fairy Tale In Red Times: Works From The White Rabbit Collection, at National Gallery Of Victoria (NGV).
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5 Favourite Music Books With Chelsea Wilson
Chelsea Wilson is back with her second album, 'Chasing Gold', her first long-play release since 2014’s 'I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me', which was named #2 Album Of
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This Week In Pop – 8 May, 2019
Welcome to This Week In Pop.
This week, P!nk's new album blasts to #1 as Rob Thomas, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Hillsong, Catfish And The Bottlemen, and... -
The Story So Far Melbourne Review @ Arrow On Swanston
Despite an ill-fitting venue, sound issues and a show-ending injury in the crowd, The Story So Far and Basement co-headlined a high-energy night (24 April) that had punters
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Thrice Offer Australia An Open Palm
Thrice will tour their latest album, 2018 release 'Palms', down under this month.
The US band has been around for 20 years, maintaining the same four members –... -
Cedric Burnside: A 'Sip Of Pure Blues
The storied legacy of Mississippi hill country blues lives on in Cedric Burnside – a legacy that is etched into his blood.
“I come from a very musical family,”... -
Detective Pikachu Review
The constant reinvention and resurgence of the Pokémon franchise is impressive, with the company finding ways over the years to remain relevant and appeal to its audience
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Ne Obliviscaris Paint The Town Prog
Melbourne progressive metal band Ne Obliviscaris don’t have casual fans.
Their fans are the kind who noticed the first image of a black hole resembled the cover of... -
Iggy Pop Melbourne Review @ Festival Hall
A back catalogue of classics and some Black Flag birthday action highlighted Iggy Pop's Melbourne concert on Easter Sunday (21 April).
“You guys are probably... -
Snow Patrol 2019 Australia Tour
Stop chasing cars, open your eyes and run because Irish rockers Snow Patrol return to Australia for an acoustic tour in August.
The band will be playing live and... -
Superheist Amp Things Up To 11 With Their New Studio Album
Since reforming in 2016 with new vocalist Ezekiel Ox (Mammal, Over-Reactor, Full Scale), Superheist have released the critically acclaimed album 'Ghosts Of The Social Dead'
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Premiere: Watch Yeti Ghetto's New Video 'Life's A Killer'
Ahead of the release tomorrow (8 May) of their catchy new single 'Life's A Killer', Brisbane DIY alt-rock three-piece band Yeti Ghetto have shared with scenestr the song's
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Open Letter From Guest Soprano Jane Sheldon: English Baroque With Circa
The stage will come alive with a collaboration between Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Brisbane contemporary circus ensemble, Circa.
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Jay Pharoah Has His Hands Full With Opportunities
Jay Pharoah is bringing his undeniable talent and years of experience as a cast member and writer on 'Saturday Night Live' ('SNL') to Australia.
As one of the ten...