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Singer, songwriter and internet personality Oliver Tree has died aged 32 following a helicopter crash in Brazil. Tree – born Oliver Tree Nickell – was identified as one of six people killed after two helicopters collided mid-air over Recreio dos Bandeirantes in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning local time. Authorities in Brazil have confirmed an investigation into the incident is now underway. Instagram: Oliver Tree Posts From Brazil Just Hours Before The Fatal Crash According t

Skindred are officially heading back down under for their biggest ever Australian headline tour. The Welsh ragga-metal heavyweights will kick things off in Perth on Tuesday 1 September before tearing through Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, wrapping up the run in Brisbane on Sunday 6 September. Skindred – ‘If I Could’ Formed in Newport in the late ‘90s, Skindred have built a global rep as one of the most electrifying live bands on the planet, blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu m

CONTENT WARNING: The following article discusses the death of a teenage girl UK punk festival mainstay Slam Dunk has confirmed one of its directors has stepped down following serious allegations that surfaced earlier this week. While the individual wasn’t named in the official statement, reports have pointed to founder Ben Ray, after a woman publicly accused him of sexual assault on April 23 via social media. The claims were accompanied by what’s alleged to be a screenshot of a conversat

Alright pop gremlins, assemble – Slayyyter is officially bringing the chaos Down Under. Fresh off tearing up the Mojave Stage at Coachella, the self-proclaimed pop disruptor has announced her long-awaited return to Australia with the gloriously unhinged WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR, set to hit the east coast this August. Slayyyter – ‘BROKE BITCH FREE$TYLE’ It’ll mark her first Aussie shows in three years, and she’s not exactly easing back into it – we’re talking five headline d

If your May plans don’t already involve getting your face melted by desert riffs in a sweaty room… here’s your sign. Norwegian stoner rock heavyweights Slomosa are officially touching down in Australia this month for their first-ever headline tour – and they’re bringing their self-coined “Tundra Rock” chaos with them. Slomosa – ‘Battling Guns’ Yep, after years of building a global rep as one of the most exciting names in modern heavy rock, the Bergen quartet are finally giving

After taking out the inaugural NSW Music Prize last November – and pocketing a very real $80,000 – SPEED have announced they’re putting that money straight back where it belongs: into Sydney’s hardcore community. Rather than sitting on the cash or blowing it on something flashy, the band have launched Dynasty Of Style – a brand new, free, all-ages hardcore matinee series designed to give the next generation of hardcore kids a proper place to belong. “THE SYDNEY HARDCORE SCENE NEEDS A REG

This one’s a bit of a heartbreaker for the ‘90s kids. US alt-rock staples Spin Doctors have officially pulled the plug on their long-awaited Australian return, cancelling their upcoming Pocket Full Of Kryptonite anniversary tour just weeks before it was set to kick off. Spin Doctors – ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’ In a message to ticketholders, promoters Destroy All Lines confirmed the May run has been scrapped due to “unexpected logistical shifts & circumstances.” The band

Reports emerging from the United States have sent shockwaves through the film and music worlds, with multiple outlets claiming that acclaimed director, actor and This Is Spinal Tap mastermind Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner have been found dead at their Los Angeles home. According to CNN, citing law enforcement sources, a family member discovered two bodies at Reiner’s residence on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response around 3:30pm local time. Authorities reportedly fou

Stand Atlantic have officially announced their fifth studio album, GODBREATH, arriving Friday, 23 October via Virgin Music Group. Alongside the news, the Sydney alternative favourites have unleashed new single LUCID – an explosive cut exploring self-sabotage, inner conflict and the uncomfortable clarity that comes with finally seeing your own patterns for what they are. Stand Atlantic – ‘LUCID’ The album marks the latest evolution for a band that has spent more than a decade g

Stand Atlantic’s ‘Lovergirl Era’ has officially entered the chat. After a decade of heartbreak anthems, emotional bangers and expertly weaponised pop-punk catharsis, the Sydney alt-rock heavyweights have today kicked off a bold new era with their brand new single Velcro, a bright, hook-loaded release that marks a pretty major shift for the band – pairing their trademark punchy chaos with a level of emotional openness we haven’t really seen from them before. Velcro leans all the way into magn

The Sting setlist for “The Last Ship 2026 Tour” has been revealed. Sting is known for a more quiet, story-led style in his live shows, especially when he’s performing music from The Last Ship. His concerts don’t really chase big, loud moments all the time. Instead, they lean into the lyrics, the mood, and how each song connects to the next. That’s what gives the whole show a steady, almost reflective feel as it goes on. The 2026 tour is expected to follow that same approach, with the set built m

Thirty years later and still absolutely flooring it… US punk-metal lifers Strung Out are heading back to Australia this September to celebrate three decades of their cult-classic album Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues – and yep, they’re bringing the whole high-speed chaos with them. Strung Out – ‘Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues’ Originally dropping in 1996, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is one of those records that didn’t just age well — it straight-up refuses to slow down.

Strap in, because Gold Coast heavy royalty Sunk Loto are back on their bullshit – and they’re bringing fresh tunes with them. After lighting the fuse on their long-awaited comeback in 2022 (and promptly selling out tours like they’d never left), the early-2000s alt-metal icons have just announced a run of intimate headline shows this August… alongside news of a brand new single, Dead Shadows, landing May 8. Sunk Loto – ‘Sunken Eyes’ Yep. New Sunk Loto. In this economy. For

Another light just went out on Australia’s live music map. Beloved Sunshine Coast venue The Station has announced it will close its doors for good, with its final show taking place last night, January 2nd, with Pete Murray – a bittersweet send-off for a space that became a genuine lifeline for touring artists in the region. “We are over $2 million in investment and yet to actually pay ourselves a cent.” For punters north of Brisbane, The Station wasn’t just another room with a

Swedish theatrical metal maniacs Avatar are officially heading back to Australia this August – and if their last visit taught us anything, it’s that this is not your average night in the pit. Returning off the back of their 2023 run, Avatar are bringing their full-blown gothic circus back down under in support of their upcoming tenth studio album Don’t Go In The Forest. Expect the usual chaos: razor-sharp riffs, massive singalongs, and frontman Johannes Eckerström in full ringmaster mode – s

In today’s edition of sentences nobody expected to type in 2026: Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett appears to have accidentally started a minor internet war with Swifties. During Metallica’s recent show in Budapest on Friday 13 June, fans noticed Hammett sporting a shirt featuring a blank-eyed image of Taylor Swift alongside the words: “Taylor Swift Is A CIA Psyop.” And look… if you’ve spent literally any time online in the last five years, you’ll probably recognise the vibe immedia

Fresh out of Eora/Sydney and firmly in their feels, indie up-and-comers The Sooks are back with a new single that feels like a deep breath you didn’t realise you were holding. Their latest track, ‘Take It Slow’, is a breezy, sun-drenched gem produced by Jack Nigro (The Terrys, Pacific Avenue, Mid Drift) – and it’s all shimmering guitars, laid-back percussion and frontman Corey Fitzsimons’ soaring, heart-on-sleeve vocals. It’s reflective without being mopey, hopeful without being cheesy – the

Emerging Eora/Sydney indie outfit The Sooks have officially dropped their brand new EP Wasting All My Time – a heartfelt, coming-of-age release that captures the messy, hopeful chaos of figuring life out in real time. Produced by Jack Nigro (The Terrys, Pacific Avenue, Mid Drift), the six-track collection leans into ambition, uncertainty, self-doubt and personal growth – all wrapped up in the band’s signature sun-soaked indie sound. Featuring recent singles Take It Slow, Kickstarter and Sobe

If you’ve been wandering Sydney at 2am, wondering where all the feral, riff-loving, stage-hugging weirdos are meant to congregate now that Frankie’s Pizza is gone… good news: we’ve found your new spiritual home. On January 30, a brand-new subterranean hard rock den called DEAD SET will open deep beneath Kinselas Hotel at Taylor Square – and it looks like exactly the kind of sweat-soaked, late-night chaos this city desperately needs. DEAD SET: launching Friday, 30th January Tuck

Sydney metalheads, consider this your official pre-game. The spirit of Wacken Open Air – the biggest metal festival on Earth – is landing at Crowbar this April as part of a global 35th anniversary celebration connecting heavy scenes across the planet. On April 18, 35 official Wacken Warm-Up shows will take place across 35 countries on the same day – from Europe and the UK to Asia, the Americas and right here in Australia. Sydney is hosting one of only a handful of Southern Hemisphere events,

Melbourne emos, your long weekend plans are officially sorted. Sydney’s favourite alt-party instigators Last Words are officially bringing their chaos south of the border for the very first time, launching their debut Melbourne party at Bergy Bandroom this Saturday – and yep, they’ve very deliberately picked the long weekend so your hangover can be Monday’s (or Tuesday’s) problem. “Melbourne, we’re finally doing this.” In their own words: You’ve been warned. For the

Tame Impala are officially coming home. Following the release of Kevin Parker’s acclaimed fifth studio album Deadbeat, the Tame Impala mastermind has announced a major Australian arena run set to hit Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth this October. Tame Impala – ‘Dracula’ The newly announced Deadbeat Tour marks Parker’s first Aussie headline shows of this era – and they arrive after an absolutely massive global rollout. Tame Impala have already stormed North America with a s

With Taylor Acorn locked in to return to Australia in March of 2026, armed with her razor-sharp new album Poster Child and a live show built for maximum scream-therapy, the timing couldn’t be better to dig into what really makes her set tick. After winning over Aussie crowds on previous visits – and now stepping into her full pop-punk main character era – Acorn’s upcoming four-date run promises bigger feelings, louder singalongs and at least one collective emotional spiral per night. Ahead o

The Tedeschi Trucks Band setlist for the “Future Soul 2026 Tour” has been revealed. Tedeschi Trucks Band is a large blues-rock group led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. They are known for rich live instrumentation, long guitar sections, and songs that often feel even stronger on stage than in studio recordings. Their music blends blues, soul, rock, and a little jazz, which gives their concerts a warm and very live feel. The Future Soul 2026 Tour brings that same style back on the road, with

Regional Aussies – Amity are coming to rumble your local. The Amity Affliction are coming to your doorstep in 2026, and they’re bringing In Hearts Wake, RedHook and Headwreck along for one hell of a heavy road trip. Fresh off last week’s shock cancellation of Park Waves festival, Amity have rallied, announcing a whopping 21-date run across Queensland, NSW, Tassie, Victoria and South Australia this February. If you live even remotely near a pub, a hall, or a tin shed with power, there’s a dec