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photo credit :rahim fortune American post hardcore supergroup Fiddlehead have come together once more to bring us the emotionally charged 3 track ep "baby I'll change". the first new material from the band since 2023's " death is nothing to us". the ep is a product of catharsis and healing, as it was written in the wake of the loss of vocalist pat Flynn's mother, when guitarist Alex Henery and bassist Nick hinsch came to visit him to check in. “We went to Pat’s house just

2 for 1 deal people! we caught iprevail, imminence and invent animate on the violent nature tour in Sydney. let's dive in! invent animate texas metalcore this was my first time seeing invent animate live. the haunting intro with sounds of rain and thunder. it was theatrical and beautiful to say the least. the boys had colour coordinated outfits. all dressed in white. they looked incredible. the venue was quite full when they came on which is a rare sight to see but a good on

nothing beats going to a concert where two of the members think they're performing a comedy show (lol!) besides getting us jumping, dancing, singing and headbanging, the boys definitely had us laughing throughout the night. AND NO SORRY WE DONT KNOW HOW A SHOEY ORIGINATED (LOL!!) the crowd was buzzing with anticipation and excitement as IPREVAIL HIT THE STAGE. SEEING SO MANY PEOPLE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THEIR LATEST ALBUM, VIOLENT NATURE, WAS INCREDIBLE. W

If you’re looking for a song that perfectly encapsulates that nostalgic feel of 2000s alternative rock, while still feeling modern and relatable, Vinewood Rally have you covered with their brand new song ‘Lydia’. From the outskirts of Western Sydney, Vinewood Rally are a three-piece rock band that take inspiration from the rawness of post-grunge and the attitude of early 2000s alt-rock. With ‘Lydia’, these guys draw from the sounds of bands like Violent Soho, Grinspoon, Linki

After 3 long years, the band that helped raise a generation is back in Aus and we had the honor of capturing their Newcastle show at bar on the hill. I have a lot to say ...but tdlr best night eva!!! @moshcam18 not only is this tour hitting all capital cities and a couple of regionals too! (appreciated <3 ) This was such a great line up, with our Melbourne friends The Gloom In The Corner, Arizona's The Word Alive and Escape The Fate. You couldn't pick a better line up than th

Brisbane’s Bad Neighbour is an emo rock quartet made up of Cooper Riley (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Zoe Middleton (lead guitar/vocals), Liam Sumner (bass/vocals) and Jack Parkes (drums). The group has spent the last 2 years after their debut album ‘Millions’ curating a notable sound and image for themselves, which carries through their brand new album, ‘Burns From the X-rays’. The album takes influence from indie, rock and post hardcore elements that are blended seamlessly,

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After dropping a handful of singles in 2025, the Melbourne- based alt rock group, divedown finally released their debut EP, ‘Where They May’, and it was well worth the wait. The band is considered a super group, a clan of renowned musicians from the Melbourne alternative scene, with frontman Sam Bianco on vocals and guitar, guitarist Michael Romeo, bassist Josh Godwin, and drummer Tim Irwin all having a past in well loved Aussie bands. For fans of The Story So Far and Moveme

Jinjo are a four piece metalcore band, hailing from the Central Coast of NSW. These guys state that “some feelings must be screamed” and through ‘Bone Shovel’ they absolutely practice what they preach. ‘Bone Shovel’ is Jinjo at their ultimate form, with this track telling a story of survival and resistance in the face of overcoming personal battles. Grinding riffs, haunting guitar melodies, racing basslines and dynamic vocals form the backbone of this track, coming together w

The Aussie rockers from Arcade Stories are back with a new single ‘Descent’, and may just be their heaviest yet. The McKay based group have grown from a melodic, post hardcore sound, through heavy, video game inspired metalcore, into a full on metalcore sound. Their 2025 single ‘Opacity’ was our first taste of the heavier sound, but 'Descent' reached another level, unlocking screams and aggressive drumming merged with glitches and static effects, reminiscent of the technologi

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all photos by me (@__madstakesphotos__ )on ig Last Saturday, I went to last words for the first time since moving to its new home at bootleggers in newtown ,and while it may have changed venues, its stayed exactly the same as far as providing a fun safe space, and curating some of the coolest local shows ive been to in a hot minute. This lineup was like a love letter to 2005, hosting the sydney leg of Alera's “cruelty in the east coast” tour with Brisbane's nervous light, two

Time flies when you’re having fun! Ethan & Hayes hit up King St to see Liverpools finest, Loathe with special guest, Static Dress from Leeds. Yup. Just 2 bands on the bill. A rare thing for but also a good thing cause we were home before midnight (Thankya Geezus) STATIC DRESS Written by Hayes Static Dress was up first. Firstly, that was one of the shortest sets I’ve ever witnessed. 35 minutes! I was hoping for an encore or something cause these guys were sick! They played som

at just 16, Reece Mastin won the 2011 x factor competition. 2 platinum #1 albums. consecutive chart topping singles like 'Shout It Out', 'Good Night' and 'Rockstar' and a successful pop career under his belt. Reece has spent the last 5 years earning his place on the Aussie Rock circut. i have been wanting to see Reece live ever since x factor so you can imagine how excited i was. the venue was gorgeous and so fun! lots of seating for us disabled folk and very accesible too.

A split Review by Zoe Aitchison & Madisun Manyweathers I first heard about Basement a month or two ago while tuning in to FBI radio. The presenter broadcast their single ‘Covet’ from their 2012 Album "Colourmeinkindness". As soon as I heard it, I was eager for more and what a pleasure it is to find them at the perfect time with the drop of this absolute gem! It's been a long 8 years between drinks, but Basement are finally back with their brand new album “WIRED”, out now via

i'm just gonna get it out of the way. this gig was the funniest and most intimate show i've seen from the big dogs. bowling for soup x frank turner with special guests, brisbane's own Talk Heavy. the banter, the shit stirring, the cultural lessons. i wrote sooooo many notes. lets get cracking, shall we? t'was a cold Tuesday evening at the good ol bar on the hill. (thank god this was inside) the crowd was well behaved. no smug looks, no fighting about which generation is bette

right off the bat, this single is so much fun but it comes with a strong message so buckle up. let's dive deep with Melbourne's own Crispy Danger and their fresh single 'outta control' who is crispy danger? they're a fierce trio with siblings David rex on vocals and guitar and Michelle Maxx on bass and Frankie Demuru on the drums. formed in birmingham just last year, the trio comes from heavy metal heritage but they've added some rock and pop spice to the mix. let's face it,

'A TASTE OF CHAOS' is the latest chapter in Scott Middlin’s discography, demonstrating some of his heaviest and most self-assured music yet. Scott Middlin is a solo Australian artist previously known for his involvement with bands including Emecia, Emerald City, and Against the Atlantic. He has also published a book and works as a tattoo artist, which makes him just that much cooler. 'A TASTE OF CHAOS' seamlessly blends the sounds of modern metalcore, alternative rock, and di

it just keeps getting better. Brisbane hardcore group violent conflict dropped their new single 'silhouette of a saint' on April 1st and it goes hard. i'm about to take you on a journey. let's break this down. the song starts strong. like....really strong. you get thrown in to the abyss right away. the intro reminds me of alice falling down the rabbit hole and you can't make of your surroundings. you're confused and panicking. you feel like theres no escaping. then it hit's y

Cry About It Weekender There’s something about a small venue that takes me back to being a teenager, going to local gigs. The early head bops, the slow build of energy as each band takes the stage, and that one person fully committed in the pit, it all comes rushing back. That was exactly the vibe on Sunday night for The Beautiful Monument’s intimate weekender, celebrating their latest singles “Cry About It” and “Dancing with the Buried”. Starting the night, ULTRAVLT (Ultravi