News Spandau Ballet drops unreleased live version of ‘Glow’ alongside Compilation Album by Alex Cooper The band that defined the 80s club scene releases its most comprehensive early-years collection to date. A treasure has been unearthed from the archives of the New Romantic movement. In…
News Pro Audio Akai’s MPC Live III has landed – and it’s a DAWless dream by Tammy Moir Akai’s MPC Live III has landed: standalone production and performance, no computer needed. The next-gen Akai MPC Live III has officially landed, and it’s a serious contender for anyone over…
Live Music News Radiohead drop Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003–2009 by Tammy Moir This just made it to my list of BEST live recordings EVER Radiohead have cracked open the vaults for Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003–2009 — a blistering collection…
Music News For the first time in nearly a decade, Bob Dylan sang his iconic protest song live by Tammy Moir Bob Dylan has dusted off one of his fiercest protest anthems, performing “Masters of War” live for the first time in nearly a decade. The 1963 track — first unleashed…
News Time To Face The Music: Coldplay couple caught out by Happy KissCam turned to CatchCam Coldplay’s jumbotron moment at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts hit an unexpected sour note yesterday evening when a middle-aged couple in the balcony appeared to be caught…
Music sofabed’s Live EP – A Capturing of Jazz-Infused Post-Rock Brilliance by Alex Cooper sofabed’s new live EP is a jazz-drenched fever dream of glitch, groove, and genreless bliss Tokyo-based duo sofabed—comprising vocalist/synth player Masahiro and drummer Junnya—has long defied genre constraints, blending post-rock, alternative,…
Music News Deadmau5 issues Apology after Blackout cut short Coachella Set by Alex Cooper A whiskey-fuelled disaster leaves fans—and his cat—disappointed Electronic music superstar deadmau5 (real name Joel Zimmerman) has apologised after his alcohol-fuelled Coachella performance as Testpilot ended in chaos. The producer, playing…
Music News Venues Hotel Esplanade by Alex Cooper Where Melbourne’s Musical Soul Meets Timeless Charm On the fringe of Port Phillip Bay, where the salty breeze mingles with the hum of amplifiers, stands the Esplanade Hotel—affectionately known to…
Music News Venues Forum Melbourne by Alex Cooper Step inside Forum Melbourne on any given night, and you’ll find yourself transported—not just by the music, but by the venue itself Beneath a cerulean ceiling dotted with twinkling artificial…
Music Sean Sever Returns to Japan’s Hypnotic Techno Underground by Alex Cooper Experience the raw energy and precision of Sean Sever’s hypnotic techno sets across Japan’s most iconic underground venues Sean Sever, synonymous with hypnotic, cyber-infused techno, is currently touring some of…
Film and TV News Blue Demon: The Song CBS Didn’t Want You to Hear by Alex Cooper Julian Casablancas and The Voidz turn up the volume on a silenced conversation. Julian Casablancas + The Voidz brought their politically charged new single, Blue Demon, to The Late Show…
Live Music News Bigger, Bolder, BBQ-er: Adelaide Beer & BBQ Fest’s 10th Birthday Bash by Alex Cooper Celebrating 10 years of beer, BBQ, and unforgettable tunes with Tim Finn, Wolfmother, and The Chats. The Adelaide Beer & BBQ Fest (ABBF) is hitting a major milestone in 2025—its…
News Life of Roberta Flack Remembered by Stevie Wonder & Lauryn Hill by Alex Cooper The Killing Me Softly with His Song singer was heartwarmingly remembered at a public memorial The music world came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Roberta Flack, the…
