Punk
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Review: Sleaford Mods @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
A single microphone stand stood centre stage at Brisbane's Princess Theatre (6 June).
Further to stage-right, a table held an open laptop. The setup was so... -
T.S.O.L. 2023 Australia Tour 20230606
American hardcore punks T.S.O.L. return to Australia for only the second time in 2023.
Part of the hardcore punk scene that emerged in the late '70s and... -
Paces Admits His Brain Has Hands As He Creates Music That Processes The Different Shades Of Depression
Australian artist Paces is using his own battle with depression and the task of maintaining a healthy mental well-being to fuel his continued exploration of hyper-pop, punk,
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DZ Deathrays 2023 Australia Tour
Australian noise-punk rockers DZ Deathrays complement the release today of their six studio album 'R.I.F.F.' with a massive national tour.
Shane, Simon and... -
Bodyjar & Gyroscope 2023 Australia Tour
It's a double bill to make the punk-rock OGs salivate with Melbourne stalwarts Bodyjar and Perth rock gurus Gyroscope joining forces for a bout of
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Introducing Punk-Grunge Band DOWNGIRL
Sydney punk-grunge band DOWNGIRL came to life during the pandemic, with the four-piece releasing two singles ('Beauty Queen', 'Manic') in 2022.
A politically... -
Review: Daydream @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne)
The inaugural Daydream music festival kicked off with a bang, and not one in a good way, with shoegaze icons Slowdive pulling out due to a back injury sustained by drummer
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WAAX Go On Hiatus But Not Before Farewelling Fans With 'The Parting Gift' Live Show
A decade together as a group, Brisbane's WAAX have revealed they're taking an extended break from recording music and performing live.
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Pulley 2023 Australia Tour
Old-timer skaters unite 'cause cult Californian skater-punks Pulley are headed to Australia almost two decades since they last toured down under.
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Review: Guitar Wolf @ The Bearded Lady (Brisbane)
How do you define rock & roll? A genre of music? A fashion? A lifestyle?
Since forming in 1987, rock & roll is everything for Japanese rocker Guitar... -
West Thebarton 2023 Australia Tour
Fresh from playing the recent Vintage Vibes in the Adelaide Hills, Aussie rockers West Thebarton return with new music and their own headline tour.
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Premiere: Stream Great Job!'s New Single 'Grot'
Sydney indie-punk band Great Job! have an EP and several singles under their belt, and now they present their latest track 'Grot’.
The group have landed support... -
VOIID 2023 Australia Tour
Mainstays of the punk, DIY underground since 2015, VOIID are nearing the release of their debut record, 'Watering Dead Flowers' (out 28 April).
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The Damned 2023 Australia Tour
One of the doyens of punk music, immortalised by Lemmy (RIP) who called them "the only real punk band", British icons The Damned return to Australia in
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Open Letter: Regurgitator's UNIT 25th Anniversary Recollections
To mark the 25th anniversary (last November) of their 'UNIT' album, ('Polyester Girl' is 25!), Regurgitator will tour nationally performing the record in all its pixelated
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5 Influential Albums Shared By Blake Cateris
A veteran punk musician who last year ventured down the indie folk singer-songwriter path, Sydneysider Blake Cateris continues his quest for gritty yet candid songwriting
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Review: Turnstile @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
After skyrocketing in popularity with the release of their fourth album 'Glow On', Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile made an explosive return to Australian shores,
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Review: Social Distortion & Bad Religion @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
Social Distortion and Bad Religion's co-headline Australian tour arrived at The Riverstage last Friday (17 February).
Yep. LA punk legends Bad Religion and... -
Frank Turner 2023 Australia Tour
Headed to Australia to play Bluesfest as well as joining the Counting Crows tour, English folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will also perform a trio of headline
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Cable Ties Are Grateful To Encounter 'Chance Moments' On Tour Once Again
As a musician, you know it's been too long since you've been on tour when you're packing your toiletries and have to scrap out the grime from your toothbrush holder – just as
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