Australia

Speed – ‘Only One Mode’ review: uncompromising and undeniable

The Australian upstarts cement their status as hardcore’s most exciting band, with a debut album that stays true to their rapid-fire roots – with the odd twist and turn

Australia concerts in 2024: here’s a list of shows and tours coming up

Artists touring Down Under in 2024 include Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Hozier, Laufey, aespa, IVE and more

The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long

The Sydney rock band’s long-awaited first album showcases Zoe Catterall’s ability to fold punchy commentary into compact guitar rock

Maina Doe: reinventing the torch singer for a progressive R&B era

Part of an adventurous homegrown R&B movement, the Somali-Indonesian-Australian singer showcases songs of self-discovery on her debut EP ‘ODIWAMS’

Radio Free Alice: Melbourne rockers making the case for straight-up indie royalty

The five-piece create bittersweet, emotive tunes with enough nuance and substance to separate them from a saturated hometown scene

Here are all the biggest concerts, tours and festivals coming to Australia in 2025

Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish, NIKI and more are gearing up for shows in Australia

What you need to know about the Marshall Major V and Minor IV

An introduction to the brand’s everyday earbuds and iconic headphones

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

The Sydney five-piece never thought they’d release an album. Now, they gear up for debut full-length ‘Only One Mode’ – plus tour dates with Knocked Loose and huge festival slots

Australia’s Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled

The cancellation comes just two weeks after the festival announced its line-up

Great Southern Nights 2024: Gold Fang and Ruby Fields on the NSW live music extravaganza

The dancehall doyen and indie rocker are among the dozens of artists who’ve played this year’s NSW live music spectacular