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Messy, dirty, garage, noise, punk, ratbags from Mexico / Melbourne. Gang chants, noise epics, party anthems, no pedals.

Mercury Rev is an American rock band formed in 1989 in Buffalo, New York, with singer/guitarist Jonathan Donahue and guitarist/clarinetist/sound generator operator Sean “Grasshopper” Mackowiak as the only constant members.

The Stems are a garage punk band founded by Dom Mariani in Perth, Western Australia in late 1983. The group is heavily influenced by 1960s garage rock and 1970s power pop. They broke up in August 1987 and reformed in 2003, releasing a new album in 2007. Although the group disbanded in October 2009, as of 2013 The Stems are an ongoing live concern.

The release of ‘Late Developers’ coming hot off the heels of their 2022 album ‘A Bit Previous’, showcased Belle and Sebastian’s continued sense of artistic growth and songwriting talent. A band who has consistently remained in sync and rhythm with each other, and a core creative vision, Belle and Sebastian’s current oeuvre has been a joy for longtime and new fans alike to be absorbing.

Releasing his first album in ten years – ‘Banana Skin Shoes’– in 2020, Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) re-entered radars with a collection of material to remind new and old fans alike of his […]

During its original run as the Punters Club, it developed a reputation as one of the city’s premier live music venues, drawing comparisons to the likes of New York’s CBGB. It was also noted for its rough, alternative, yet casual atmosphere with audiences sometimes sitting on the floor while watching bands.

Presented at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre from 9 to 11 of August, the EXPO showcased the latest new releases of electric SUVs including BEVs, plug-in hybrids, utes and people movers including new auto brands to the Australian market.

Ride are Touring their new album INTERPLAY (March 2024) as well as classic catalogue across Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland. RIDE were responsible for one of the most important waves of British music through the ‘80s and ‘90s.

In the middle of Melbourne’s East End sits AC/DC Lane, a tribute to the prolific rock band by the same name. Originally called Corporation Lane, it was renamed in 2004 by the then Lord Mayor John So in honor of the band’s huge success internationally. Today AC/DC Lane holds many tributes to the band, as well as miscellaneous street art and graffiti. One specific piece stands out amongst the others, a sculpture built into the brick walls of the lane paying tribute to Ronald “Bon” Scott, the lead vocalist for AC/DC until his death in 1980.

Born in the Western Suburbs of Sydney in 1978, The Radiators are one of the few Australian bands still thrilling audiences week after week.