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Things we learnt from the 2013 APRA nominations

Things we learnt from the 2013 APRA nominations

By Tom Mann 23rd May, 2013

Kevin Parker is the best songwriter in Australia, Chris Cheney is a one-man rock machine and other things we've learnt from the 2013 APRA nominations.

Watch: Andrew Stockdale's 'Shed Sessions'5

Watch: Andrew Stockdale's 'Shed Sessions'

By Freya Jones 23rd May, 2013

Ahead of the release of his first solo effort, former Wolfmother frontman Andrew Stockdale has recorded an acoustic version of title track 'Keep Moving'.

The 10 greatest drummers of Australian alternative music120

The 10 greatest drummers of Australian alternative music

By Andrew P Street 23rd May, 2013

The inarguable and definitive 10 greatest stickspersons in Australian alternative music.

International tour wrap: Fat Freddy's Drop, Gomez, Klaxons, Beach Fossils

International tour wrap: Fat Freddy's Drop, Gomez, Klaxons, Beach Fossils

By Freya Jones 23rd May, 2013

There's plenty of music headed our way for the second half of this year, including tours from Fat Freddy's Drop, Gomez's Ben Ottewell, Beach Fossils and Klaxons.

It's official: Dave Grohl is the best (alternative) drummer ever122

It's official: Dave Grohl is the best (alternative) drummer ever

By Darren Levin 23rd May, 2013

SPIN Magazine has just confirmed what everyone has known for a long long time.

Fear Factory July tour, playing ‘Demanufature’ in full12

Fear Factory July tour, playing ‘Demanufature’ in full

By Tom Mann 23rd May, 2013

The live debut of one of metal's most loved albums.

Top 10 rock’n’roll moments from our Airbourne interview

Top 10 rock’n’roll moments from our Airbourne interview

By Faster Louder 22nd May, 2013

The Airbourne interview that won't get you drunk.

Nick Allbrook opens up on 11

Nick Allbrook opens up on "sentimental" Tame Impala departure

By Darren Levin 22nd May, 2013

"I’m not very good with jokes and brains."

First act announced for Thom Yorke's favourite Australian music festival: OutsideIn4

First act announced for Thom Yorke's favourite Australian music festival: OutsideIn

By Tom Mann 22nd May, 2013

The first act confirmed for OutsideIn festival 2013 has worked with Frank Ocean, Wu-Tang Clan, Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt and Booty Collins. So will we see another surprise guest in the crowd this year?

Free Converse gigs with King Khan, DZ Deathrays1

Free Converse gigs with King Khan, DZ Deathrays

By Tom Mann 22nd May, 2013

A shoe in for gig of the year? (*groan*)

Luke Steele breaks Sleepy Jackson silence: “I think Sleepy will have its time”

Luke Steele breaks Sleepy Jackson silence: “I think Sleepy will have its time”

By Darren Levin 22nd May, 2013

“I think Sleepy will have its time once we have toured this a bit."

Hits and Pits festival returns in November

Hits and Pits festival returns in November

By Tom Mann 22nd May, 2013

Hit and Pits festival just couldn't wait til next year to return with another dose of punk and post-hardcore shenanigans.

Jeff Buckley odds on to win triple j's Hottest 10016

Jeff Buckley odds on to win triple j's Hottest 100

By Tom Mann 22nd May, 2013

Jeff Buckley is the bookies' favourite to win the 20-year anniversary edition of triple j’s Hottest 100 ahead of Gotye, Oasis and Radiohead.

How to successfully replace your lead singer

How to successfully replace your lead singer

By Faster Louder 21st May, 2013

Stone Temple Pilots and System Of A Down take note.

Listen to Beyonce's new track 'Grown Woman'

Listen to Beyonce's new track 'Grown Woman'

By Sarah Smith 21st May, 2013

She can be a Naughty Girl, a Single Lady, Run The World or name her child Blue Ivy.

Changes afoot once again at triple j magazine6

Changes afoot once again at triple j magazine

By Darren Levin 21st May, 2013

News Custom Publishing has decided to drop triple j magazine – but the publication will continue as an annual under the auspices of the ABC.

Queens of the Stone Age tease us with gory 15 minute movie 22

Queens of the Stone Age tease us with gory 15 minute movie

By Sarah Smith 21st May, 2013

How much more of this can we possibly take?