ICEHOUSE and WSFM 101.7’s Jonesy & Amanda have announced the release of the first “Backyard JAM” live recording with all proceeds going to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. On 25 September this year, Iva Davies and the band performed an exclusive set for Nicky Evans, and her closest friends, at her home in Baulkham Hills. The day was sweltering – …

Following on from the release of his new single, Reckless Desires, earlier this week, Andrew Swift has dropped the video clip for the lead track from his forthcoming album, Call Out For The Cavalry, slated for release on Friday, 2 March, 2018 and available for pre-order now. Reckless Desires was filmed by Swift’s friend and independent director, Arlo Cook.  Shot at the back of Swift’s …

The ‘last stand’ of the Sydney Entertainment Centre – The Live Tapes – Vol 4 out tomorrow!   Legendary Australian rock band, Cold Chisel, release their biggest ever live album package, an almost-3 hour concert event called The ‘Last Stand’ of the Sydney Entertainment Centre – The Live Tapes – Vol 4 tomorrow ahead of their only 2017 shows at Wrest Point Lawns in Hobart on …

Let the Christmas countdown begin! Train’s  ‘Christmas In Tahoe’ featuring the single “Shake Up Christmas” is now available to stream & download everywhere for the first time ever! It includes some originals, some classics, and even 5 new Christmas favorites! Spread the holiday cheer by gifting it to yourself or someone else. Watch the video for “Shake Up Christmas.”   …

Release Date: 3/11/2017 Video Link THE PROJECT One in Seven is a charity musical project aimed at raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer charities. The project features a Melbourne rock and roll supergroup formed from members of legendary and up–and–coming bands including Baby Animals, TheScreaming Jets, Electric Mary, Massive, Tequila Mockingbyrd, The Naysayers, Peta Evans-Taylor and many more. Local musician Josie O’Toole (drummer in Tequila Mockingbyrd) was inspired to launch the project following her father’s recent battle with thedisease.             Prostate cancer affects one in seven Australian men during their lives. It is currently the second highest cause of male cancer death yet it is one of the most survivable cancers if detected early (92% chance of survival past 5 years). What many don‘t know is that asimple blood test at age 50 (age 40 if family history) could show warning signs years before any symptoms develop.   THE SONG ONE IN SEVEN have recorded a rocked up version of Pete Seger’s “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, a hit for The Byrds in 1965,  at Lighthill studios with producer Ricki Rae (X–factor, Taxiride) at the helm to raise funds for and awareness of the cause.  An accompanying video was shot on location by Dan Armstrong and Rom Anthonis (Strongman Productions).   It is an upbeat song for the times featuring over 20 vocalists, six drummers, six guitarists and three bassists. It is also the only known version of this song to feature a didgeridoo! The track is led by the dulcet tones of Rusty Brown (Electric Mary), backed up by anall–star cast of vocalists including Peta–Evans Taylor (The Voice), Brad Marr (Massive), Shay Liza (Sonic Citizen), Dellacoma Rio (Dellacoma), Kristy Jinx, Danny Slaviero (Ablaze) and Rosie Conforto (Rosie & The Mighty Kings).   Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) takes things up a notch thanks to a tasty guitar solo with additional licks provided by none other than Jimi Hocking (Screaming Jets) and Ben Laguda (Massive). Rhythm guitar by Aaron Schembri, Shane Rae (Tame The Sun) and JarrodMedwin (Massive). Holding down the fort is Tequila Mockingbyrd‘s Josie O‘Toole on drums complemented by the booming bass line of Paul Woseen (Screaming Jets), Alex Raunjak (Electric Mary, Dirt River Radio) and Don Giovinazzo (The Mighty Kings). The trackclimaxes with a group singalong courtesy of members of The Naysayers, Shewolf, Figures, Cicadastone and many more before ripping into a beautifully chaotic six–way drum–off at the end featuring some of Melbourne‘s finest beat–makers including Dayne Lawless(ex–Lady Gaga), Ricki Rae (Sonic Citizen, ex–Taxiride), Venom, Paul “Spyda” Marret (Electric Mary), Jarrod Medwin (Massive) and Josie O‘Toole (Tequila Mockingbyrd).    Turn! Turn! Turn! just got turned upside down and inside out and brought into the 21st century …

All shows selling fast! #FierceMercy   “He’s a hardworking renaissance man with music in his fingers and a fire in his soul, which made for a unique, ferociously entertaining concert” – AXS Colin Hay has today announced a 2nd and final show on his Fierce Mercy Tour has been added at the Melbourne Recital Centre commencing at 5.00pm on Sunday, …

With only 6 shows left on their epic 40 Years Live Tour, ICEHOUSE have announced today that they will be releasing the full concert video from their Red Hot Summer Tour show Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley in March, 2017 on their YouTube channel. The concert footage will be released over the next 6 weeks with three songs, including interviews …

After cutting his teeth in the live pub rock scene in the 70s, singer-songwriter Michael Rose is now gearing up for the release of his anticipated debut album, Give Back The Night. A raw, unapologetic exploration into Michael’s past, the debut release is refreshing in its organic production, lyricism and vocals, delving deep into issues and moments close to his …

  Throughout the eighties, Mondo Rock consistently poured out hit after hit and amassed a catalogue of perfect pop and rock tunes, among them some that became Australian pop music anthems. ‘Come Said the Boy’ is one of those beloved songs that has stood the test of time over the past 30 odd years and is still a favourite ‘live’ …

NEW SINGLE, SUMMERTIME SOUNDTRACK, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW OUT NOVEMBER 6   Albury-born and bred, Sydney based songbird Hayley Jensen, has joined with independent record label, Social Family Records, for the release of her brand new single, Summertime Soundtrack, which was co-written by Hayley and produced in Nashville by Grammy award winning producer, Jamie Tate. Having wowed audiences for well over a decade, Hayley …