Music LOV3SICK’s ‘If They Knew’: A Post-Punk Lament from a Pet’s Perspective by Alex Cooper The Melbourne band delivers an upbeat track with a heartbreakingly unique take on love and loss. Emerging from Melbourne’s vibrant north side, the alternative rock ensemble LOV3SICK has spent the…
Music Aaron D’Arcy: From Yarraville to the World by Alex Cooper How a Melbourne suburb inspired an Americana star. From the quiet, community-focused streets of Yarraville to the world stage of the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Aaron D’Arcy is carving…
Books News Dave Rowntree brings No One You Know book tour to Sydney & Melbourne with Bassike by Tammy Moir Dave Rowntree brings No One You Know book tour to Sydney & Melbourne with Bassike As official media partners of BIGSOUND, we’ll be heading to Brisbane to catch Blur drummer…
Music ‘Jessie’s Girl’ meets Pop Punk in Danger Den’s irresistible ‘Daisy’ by Alex Cooper Melbourne’s rising punk stars deliver a love triangle banger with heart and hooks. Melbourne-based pop punk outfit Danger Den is back with their latest single, ‘Daisy’, a high-energy, emotionally charged track…
News Venues The Leadbeater Hotel by Alex Cooper Where live music finds its home Step into The Leadbeater Hotel, and you’re stepping into a Richmond institution where history and modern energy collide. Once the famed Hunchbax theatre restaurant and later the Eureka…
Music News Venues ‘Stolen, Not Saved’: Gasometer Hotel’s former owners blast ‘shady’ relaunch by Alex Cooper A bitter clash over legacy, debt, and the soul of Melbourne’s live music scene. The revival of Collingwood’s iconic Gasometer Hotel has sparked a bitter feud, with its former owners slamming the…
Arts News Spin, Create, Party: adidas Originals Hosts a Collingwood Soundwave by Alex Cooper Workshops by day, beats by night. Creativity is set to erupt in Collingwood this Saturday as adidas Originals Studio lands at Flower Club for a one-day-only cultural takeover. Merging the…
Music News Kingswood’s ‘Burning Holes’ (Live from Happy) is now on Spotify! by Alex Cooper Kingswood’s ‘Big Speak’ delivers timeless storytelling and genre-defying charm. Melbourne’s beloved rock outfit Kingswood has unveiled a spellbinding live performance of “Burning Holes.” Recorded at Noise Machines Studio, now streaming on Spotify. The stripped-back…
Arts Music The Sounds of Love. Home. & Heartbreak – Shéhan’s Soulful Ode to Life’s Deepest Emotions by Alex Cooper Heartfelt harmonies and genre-defying soul from Melbourne’s rising star. At just 21 years old, Melbourne-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shéhan Bodinagoda has already carved out an impressive musical journey. With Sri…
News Venues The Bergy Seltzer by Alex Cooper Brunswick’s Unpretentious Haven for Live Music and Late-Night Revelry The Bergy—short for The Bergy Seltzer—is Brunswick’s answer to Melbourne’s ever-gentrifying nightlife: a no-frills, all-vibe dive bar where the drinks are…
News Venues The Evelyn Hotel by Alex Cooper Just show up. The music—and the history—will do the rest. Step into The Evelyn Hotel, and you’re stepping into 50 years of Melbourne’s music history. This unassuming corner pub on…
Music News Venues Cactus Room by Alex Cooper Where garage punk thrives and creativity runs wild Step into Cactus Room, and you’ll instantly feel the pulse of Melbourne’s garage-punk heart. Founded by two Queensland transplants, Dave Houston and Neil…
Music News Venues Kindred Bandroom by Alex Cooper Where Music Feels Like Home There’s a certain magic in the air the moment you step into Kindred Bandroom. Tucked away in Footscray’s creative quarter, this intimate 250-capacity venue pulses…
