Big Day Out Cancelled

Looks like there's a gap in the market for a new Australia Day festival.

I Used To Skate Once Celebrates Ten Years

Five Artists Who’ll Make You Think Differently About Aussie Hip Hop

We didn't get a Southern Cross tattoo while writing this article, but we'll consider it.

BIGSOUND Announces 80-Strong Local Lineup for 2014

With over 80 solid local artists on the bill, it's a good time to high-five Australian musicians.

Nick Cave Announces Solo Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Just you and Nick Cave in the dark.

NZ Folk Newcomer Aldous Harding Announces Debut Album and Australian Tour

New Zealand's answer to Julia Stone is killin' it across the Tasman.

Castlemaine’s D.D Dumbo Signed to 4AD, Touring with Tune-Yards in July

The Victorian native just became the fourth Australian to sign.

Realising the Festival Dream with Sonic Masala

Brendan Telford prepares to launch Sonic Masala's biggest incarnation yet.

Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour to Hit Australia

She can't stop and she won't stop.

Listen Out Festival Announces Dates for Spring

Australian dance music fans have a date to lock in.

Vivid LIVE Highlight: James Vincent McMorrow

McMorrow imbued the House with some higher love.

Thousands More Tickets Released for Splendour in the Grass

Your end of July plans just changed back.

Drunk Mums Bring Back Pub Rock with Plastic Tour

We chat to the band about Plastic, the tour and their visit to the home of the XXXX Bitter Angels.

Dune Rats Talk Pub Crawling, World Touring and Recording at Brett’s Mum’s House

"Mum would always be like, play as long as you fuckin' want, as loud as you fuckin' want, fuck everybody."

The Preatures Announce New Single, Debut Album and National Tour

Sydney's seriously bubbling fivesome have unleashed some big ol' news.

Seekae Announce Third Album and 2014 National Tour

Sydney's ambient electro darlings have dropped All The News.

Win Tickets to Wagons’ Acid Rain and Sugar Cane Tour

Frontmen rarely come as charismatic as Melbourne's Henry Wagons.

Penny Penny Talks South Africa, Yothu Yindi and Finally Kissing Australian Soil

From a poverty-stricken childhood to international stardom, cult South African musician Penny Penny has been dubbed "the next Rodriguez".

Bob Dylan Announces 2014 Tour of Australia and New Zealand

The legendary musician is gifting us with a month-long tour for his 73rd birthday.

St Vincent Talks Parallel Lives, Interpersonal Travel and Reading Up on Freud

Annie Clark talks transcending the conscious brain, overcoming self-delusion and resisting domestication.

Jonti Buries Himself Under an Avalanche of Tunes for Vivid LIVE

Ahead of his Vivid performance at the Opera House, Jonti took time out to discuss his love for The Avalanches and what to expect from the future.

Birthday Stats Show Australians Love to Stream Flume and Lorde on Spotify

Celebrating its second birthday in Australia, Spotify has released a bucketload of stats in one super scrollworthy infographic.

Siberia Records’ Top Five Jams To Psych You Up For Vivid LIVE

To psych you up for their Vivid LIVE Studio party, the dudes at Siberia have put together a playlist of weird and wonderful offerings

James Vincent McMorrow Talks Booting the Bottle, Post Tropical and Game of Thrones

The Irish native checked in from Dublin ahead of his highly-anticipated Australian tour.

R.I.P. Society’s Top Five Tracks to Start Your Week Loudly

R.I.P. Society founder Nic Warnock runs you through The Dead C, Holy Balm and Sydney newbies Feedtime.

Janelle Monae and Kimbra Postpone Golden Electric Show

Sudden illness has held up The ArchAndroid singer in Melbourne.

Astral People’s Top Five Tunes to Start Your Weekend

Crank up a spot o' Rainbow Chan, Phuture and The Avalanches this weekend.

Dustin Tebbutt Talks Roasting Coffee, Living in Sweden and Working with Oliver Tank

If it’s ethereal indie folk you’re after, Dustin Tebbutt is your man.

New York’s East Village Radio to Shut Down After 11 Years

Heavy licensing fees will see the independent online station forced to shut down, broadcasting its last show on May 23.

Gum Ball to Possibly Take a Break in 2014

Another bout of festival cancellation blues is about to go 'round.

Five Things You Can Expect From The Government’s Piracy Crackdown

Tony Abbott and George Brandis are going after your Game of Thrones.

The Holidays Announce Their Biggest Australian Shows Yet

Sydney yacht rock dudes are a long way from an actual holiday, with huge Australian dates locked in for June.

St. Vincent Has Created Her Own Signature Coffee Blend

The New York-based multi-instrumentalist joins James Murphy and David Lynch with her own cup o' joe.

The Secret New Wu-Tang Album Features Vocals From Cher

Cher ain't nuthing ta fuck wit.

Official Splendour Sideshows Announced

Missed out on a Splendour ticket? Don't despair yet.

Splendour Patrons Charged Thousands in Potential Ticketing Hack

As if the process of getting a ticket wasn't stressful enough.

Movement Celebrate EP Release with This Crisp Friday Playlist

The lads from Movement were kind enough to share their EP celebrations, fixing us up with a solid playlist of their go-to tracks right now.

Winemakers Want You to Skip the Pre-Drinks and See the Supports For Once

Ditch the pre-drinks and discover the next Arcade Fire.

Double J Starts Broadcasting at Midday

The simulcast begins at noon.

Laneway Festival Detroit Cancelled

Stateside fans won't see Laneway due to a lack of artists this year.

Cheated Hearts Is Getting Lucky

The queer party crew expand into an empire. Hear what they've got planned.

Sound Summit Announces 2014 Hiatus

Cue anxious collar pulling and angry pub rants about the end of festivals altogether.