ARIA Awards to go ahead in November with no live audience
Despite Covid-19 lockdown restrictions still in place in some states, the 2020 ARIA Awards will go ahead in November, with many of the nominees and winners…
The Rolling Stones unveil their first official physical merch outlet
First came the world domination. Then came the touring concerts and global exhibitions. Now, the Rolling Stones have opened up their very first official shop. The…
Triple J release vinyl recordings of ‘Like A Version’ tracks for Record Store Day 2020
Record Store Day takes place this Saturday 29 August, and in times like Covid there’s no better cosy thing to do at home than slap on…
Benjamin Keough – son of Lisa Marie Presley; grandson of Elvis – has died by suicide
Benjamin Keough – the son of Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of Elvis Presley – died yesterday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Keough was 27 and…
Grammys announce removal of the word ‘Urban’ from major category as it is “antiquated, overarching, and inappropriate”
In the wake of recent Black Lives Matter protests, organisers of the Grammy Awards have announced they will be changing the name of the category ‘Best…
Tones And I takes out the top prize in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition
The reputable US-based International Songwriting Competition (or ISC) has announced its 2019 winners, and Australian songwriters did extremely well this year, with Tones And I winning…
Second episode of ‘The State of Music’ boasts a ripper all-female line-up
As we notified you last week, The State Of Music is a new live stream created by Mushroom Group in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Victoria Together initiative. Episode…
Learn all about the music industry from the comfort of your couch…
‘Locked Down, Learn’ is a series of free, no-strings attached mentorship chat sessions happening weekly and hosted by music industry folk under the Vicious and Be Rich labels.…
New entertainment portal launched to help keep Aussie music and comedy alive
You may have noticed, over the past few weeks, social media posts from artists highlighting the importance of music and the art, especially in moments of…
DJ Andrew Weatherall has died, aged 56
British DJ Andrew (Andy) Weatherall suffered a pulmonary embolism and died this morning, aged 56. Doctors reported he died from a blockage in a pulmonary artery…
Billie Eilish scoops the Grammy Awards and tops Triple J’s Hottest 100 list
Her music is kooky, her lyrics are spooky, and she dyes her hair green more often than the Joker and occasionally blue like an Avatar character.…
Triple J announce a Hottest 100 of the Decade
Triple J’s annual Hottest 100 is more than just a music countdown. It’s become an institution. With the countdown just around the corner – scheduled for…
Tame Impala announce biggest tour yet of Oz & NZ
Lovers of local psych-rock will be thrilled to learn that Perth outfit Tame Impala will embark on their biggest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand,…
