Daft Punk didn’t turn up to Wee Waa but everyone had fun anyway
By Darren Levin 18th May, 2013
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter were always going to be no-shows at last night’s 'Random Access Memories' global launch in Wee Waa, but that certainly didn’t quell the speculation.
Weekend Listening: Scout Niblett, CSS, Seja
By Jody Macgregor 18th May, 2013
JODY MACGREGOR picks out the best bits of music this week, from Scout Niblett's plan for revenge to CSS planning for a hangover.
The National "definitely" not playing Laneway 2014
By Sarah Smith 17th May, 2013
You heard it here first: The National won’t be playing Laneway Festival next year.
Empire of the Sun to stream world premiere of new album
By Jesse Setaro 17th May, 2013
From the Opera House to your couch. Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore will be broadcasting the world premiere of their new album 'Ice on the Dune' live on YouTube.
Live from Wee Waa: Holograms, Daft Punk superfans, and more
By Faster Louder 17th May, 2013
FL reports on the ground from the most anticipated album launch is music history.
The Week in Music: “Daft Punk sounds like a coked up Austrian guy”
By Tom Mann 17th May, 2013
Nirvana was terrible, everyone at Groovin' The Moo was dressed as a cow, and Taylor Swift has been attacked by trolls. It has been a confusing week in music.
A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, Dream on Dreamer tour
By Tom Mann 17th May, 2013
“Pop-mosh lords” and “metalcore maverics” team up for a national tour.
Local news in brief: Smith Street, Frenzal Rhomb, Seja
By Jesse Setaro 17th May, 2013
Smith Street Band are back on the road, Frenzal Rhomb are touring (and tapeworm free) and The Jungle Giants have a new single – all this and more in our round-up of the week's local news.
Top 10 videos of the week
By Freya Jones 17th May, 2013
Victorias Secret models bouncing balls, Kendrick Lamar getting baptised and a furry purple monster that makes a surprise appearance on Wampire’s roadtrip – here are the top ten best music videos of the week.
Splendour announces scalper-proof ticket solution
By Sarah Smith 16th May, 2013
Splendour In The Grass have announced a “scalper-proof” ticket resale facility for people that can no longer attend the festival.
5 bands you need to hear: May
By Sarah Smith 16th May, 2013
A couple of "famous" sisters channeling Fleetwood Mac, a King Giz side-project and some sludge rock straight out Collingwood - here are five bands you need to listen to this month.
Mayor’s final push to save The Annandale: "We want music not Meriton”
By Darren Levin 16th May, 2013
As D-Day looms for The Annandale, Leichhardt mayor Darcy Byrne has launched a final push to help the iconic pub go into the right hands.
Laura Marling announces “Heavenly” Splendour sideshows
By Sarah Smith 16th May, 2013
Laura Marling will get in touch with her spiritual side this July, playing four "Heavenly Sounds" Splendour sideshows.
30 Seconds To Mars announce dates for 2013 Australian tour
By Tom Mann 16th May, 2013
Leto and co are heading back to Australia.
Promoter to online trolls: Don't mess with Taylor Swift
By Sarah Smith 15th May, 2013
“Picking on someone online is no different than picking on them in person"
Melbourne loves You Am I more than Sydney
By Sarah Smith 15th May, 2013
Due to some serious hometown love for Tim Rogers and Davey Lane *You Am I have been forced to announce yet another “classic albums” date in Melbourne.
Watch: Daft Punk robots invade Wee Waa
By Tom Mann 15th May, 2013
The farmers, school kids and scientists of Wee Waa have all become Daft Punk robots.