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M83 CONTINUES SOLD-OUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS WEEK!
Following an outstanding weekend with performances at both Melbourne and Sydney Laneway festivals, French dream-pop artist M83 will continue his run of sold out shows as he visits Sydney this week. Closing the main stage at both festivals, M83’s performance – which featured Saxophonist Millie Hall of Sydney band Bridezilla – has already receive a wave of praise. Fasterlouder described it as a “‘how-to’ festival performance…the set
The Butterfly Effect singer Clint Boge to leave band
The Butterfly Effect wish to inform their fans and media that singer Clint Boge is officially leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining members of the band, Ben Hall, Kurt Goedhart and Glenn Esmond will continue to work together and will announce their intentions in the not too distant future. Clint's departure is an amicable one and the band are giving fans a chance to see them perform together for the last time on the club
Pear and the Awkward Orchestra Interview
AAA Backstage got to catch up with Pear (real name Steph Lees) of Pear and the Awkward Orchestra to discuss all things music, travel, vegan cooking and daschunds!  
Oliver Tank – February 3rd- The Bridge Club, Brisbane
Mingling and drinking with crowd members before his set in an oversized Hawaiian shirt, skinny jeans and Ned Kelly-esque beard; you would have not guessed that Oliver Tank was the 22 year-old producer/songwriter that had just astonished critics and fans alike with his EP release
Felicity Groom announced to tour alongside John Butler this March!
West Australian songstress Felicity Groom has been announced as the main support for a national tour with John Butler. Taking in capital cities and a host of regional areas, Groom will open and participate in these rare, intimate shows.
BROKEN STONE RECORDS ROADSHOW hits the road next week!
The Broken Stone Records (BSR) touring showcase of music and mixed media kicks off next week with shows in Bellingen, Byron Bay and Brisbane. The ten day east coast tour will feature live performances from Sister Jane, Caitlin Park, Magnetic Heads and The Maple Trail and will also visit Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney,  Kyneton, Clifton and
Soundbooka: Australia’s First Musician Marketplace
The launch of Soundbooka, Australia’s first online integrated booking platform for musicians, DJs and audio professionals, is set to revolutionise how artists are hired nationwide. Soundbooka is a multidimensional website that is designed to make life easy for event organisers, and more lucrative for musicians. The unique platform acts as a personal online booking agent, and allows artists and their managers greater exposure and control over
Elixir Feat Katie Noonan - Melbourne Sold Out, New Show Announced
As Katie Noonan and her jazz trio of 14 years Elixir prepare to launch into their national ‘Snapshot’ tour this week, tickets are moving fast. News just in is that their Fri Feb 24th performance @ The Famous Spiegeltent in Melbourne HAS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT and a new Melbourne show has been announced for Thu Feb 23rd @ The Regal Ballroom. Tickets for the 2nd show are available now from www.regalballroom.com.au but are also moving extremely
Seasons of Change - Autumn Graffiti wall and Exhibition
Brought to you by Revolver Upstairs in conjunction with GraffixCreative ‘Seasons of Change’ showcases local and international artists at Revolver internal and external art spaces. The elements of each event is dictated by the event's artists, however all will feature a large scale mural on outside wall lasting for three months and a one night only exhibition. Limited edition commemorative prints will also be produced for each exhibition.
Boogie Festival 6 announce 2nd round of acts, just for kicks!
Sadly POND have had to cancel so they can take advantage of a USA tour opportunity they have been offered. The good news is the riches that have not only replaced them, but take the Boogie 6 line up to a brand new high. The chosen ones are…. THE SUPERHOLICS. A super group of sorts comprising the unquestionable talents of Beau Campbell from Front End Loader, Jamie Cibej from Bluejuice, some chap called Kram and another guy about town called Dan
We Interview The Secret Whisper
We got to catch up with Brisbane rock band The Secret Whisper's Bass player Chris Stewart and talk about the ep, tour, history of the band and everything coming
Blackchords recording album #2 with Grammy Award nominated producer, David Odlum
It’s been a long road since the release of the band’s debut album in 2009 to where Blackchords are right now –in the midst of the creative process in a huge country shed transformed into a recording studio in regional Victoria, withMercury Prize and Grammy nominated producer/mixer, David Odlum (former guitarist with Irish band The Frames, producer- The Frames, Gemma Hayes, Luka Bloom, Josh Ritter among others) at the helm, steering them to a
Henry Rollins Adds New Shows To The Long March Tour
Tickets to Henry Rollins’  The Long March tour are selling fast with shows already sold out in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. However, not being one to let hard work get in the way of a good time our man Henry has agreed to additional shows to ensure no one misses out, unless you live in Canberra, looks like a road trip for you... Full revised dates and details
FUSE FESTIVAL announces Triple J Unearthed Winner
Fuse Festival 2012 will once again be closing with the main showcase on Friday 24th Feburary. This year’s event is proudly being sponsored by APRA and will be coinciding with the opening of The Adelaide Fringe Festival. APRA Presents: Fuse@Fringe plays host to a hand picked line up of export ready Australian acts, this year including Mission In Motion, Glass Towers, Sincerely Grizzly, Es Ist Super, The Shaolin Afronauts, Marcus Corowa &