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Meg Washinton Drops Second Song from Upcoming Album

2 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Singer-songwriter Meg Washington has announced a brand new album is on the horizon and released its second track. The four-time ARIA Award winner will release her fifth studio album, GEM, on August 8 through Batflower Records via ORiGiN Recordings. It comes after a three-year break since her last album, Hot Fuss. During that time, Washington wrote and produced the 2024 film How to Make Gravy and, in addition, starred as Calypso in the hit children’s series Bluey.
Grinspoon Announced as Live Act for The Rock 2000

2 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

The Rock 2000 has added Aussie rock heavyweights Grinspoon to this year’s lineup. The legendary Lismore rockers weren’t the only surprise, with recently reformed Kiwi rock band Tadpole also announced. They’ll perform alongside alternative metal band Blindspott and a 30-piece Philharmonic Orchestra at Auckland’s Spark Arena on September 26th. Grinspoon’s appearance falls in the midst of an Australia tour celebrating the band’s 30th birthday.
Tim Minchin Drops Third Song from Upcoming Album

2 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Australian musician and comic Tim Minchin has released “I Wouldn’t Like You”, the latest track off of his forthcoming album. Beginning with just Minchin’s vocals and a gentle piano, the tender ballot builds on an alt-rock inspired guitar riff toward a crescendo of Minchin repeating “I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t you”. It’s the third release from Minchin’s upcoming album TimMinchinTimeMachine, following singles “Ruby” and “The Song of The Masochist”.
Strawberry Fields Open Ticket Ballot for 2025 Event

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Strawberry fields have opened a ticket ballot with thousands hoping to attend the beloved festival. The electronic music and arts festival is returning to the banks of the Murray River from November 21-25 for its 16th anniversary. But with the early-bird sale selling out over a year in advance, organisers have introduced a ballot system to distribute the remaining tickets. Hopeful attendees can register for the ballot before it closes at 11:59pm on June 30th.
Dashville Skyline Announce Huge 2025 Lineup

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Country music festival Dashville Skyline has revealed part of a massive lineup for it’s 11th edition. Headlined by Sydney-based band The Cruel Sea, Dashville Skyline are promising a collection of Aussie and international artists at the Dashville bushland venue in the Hunter Valley between October 3rd-5th,Among the announced international acts are US-born Nikki Lane and Her Band, Cordovas, Vincent Neil Emerson, Laidback Country Picker, and Swimming Bell.
Ocean Alley Release Title Track from Anticipated Fifth Album

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Ocean Alley have dropped their latest single “Love Balloon”, the uplifting title track from a newly-announced album. “Love Balloon” offers a brief glimpse into the creative direction taken by the indie-rock heavyweights on the upcoming LP. Oozing with character, the track echoes the feel of prior releases “Tangerine” and “Left of the Dealer”.
Last Words Finds new Home for Weekly Alt Music Nights

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Sydney’s weekly alt music night, Last Words, has been handed a lifeline by the Landsdowne Hotel. Held every Saturday at the Agincourt Hotel, Last Words featured both live and DJ sets of punk, emo, metal, and party music. But last Saturday’s event and all future live music had been abruptly cancelled, leaving its future in the balance. Just days later, Last Words announced the Landsdowne Hotel had swooped in to keep the event alive starting June 7th.
One Street One Day

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Hilltop Hoods are set to headline One Street One Day, a brand-new street-style festival kicking off its national rollout in Townsville on Saturday, July 26th. It marks the Adelaide trio’s return to North Queensland just days before they jet off to Europe for a run of summer shows. They’ll be joined by a stacked all-Aussie lineup featuring DMA’s, Meg Mac, In Hearts Wake, Coterie, Brad Cox, Mia Wray and more—plus a spotlight on local Townsville talent.
Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Are Working on New Music

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Lars Brandle

The wild boys are calling. While the rest of us put up our feet, poured one out, watched the tele and nabbed some overdue sleep, Duran Duran hunkered down for sessions with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road, the world’s most famous recording studios. “Working with our good friend Nile at Abbey Road Studios this weekend. Stay tuned…”, reads a social post shared by Duran Duran.
Singer Led Marcie And The Cookies

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Lars Brandle

Tributes are flowing for Marcie Jones, the vocalist who led the pioneering 1960s “girl group” Marcie And The Cookies, and who, as a solo artist, toured with the likes of The Seekers, The Monkees, Cliff Richard. and Tom Jones. The veteran Australian artist died Saturday, May 31st, following a battle with cancer, aged 79. “It’s with great sadness to let you all know that my beautiful mother-in-law, Marcie Jones, passed away yesterday evening,” reads a message posted Sunday, June 1 from Lisa Asta.