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  • King Social Is The Big Man On Tour

    2015 is shaping up to be a huge year for Townsville band King Social, following the success of their second EP 'Big Man'.


    After playing sell-out shows in North...
  • Introducing Shifting Sands

    Brisbane’s Shifting Sands first staggered bleary eyed into the down-light two years ago and quickly burnt dive bars like bridges with their beautiful, downbeat alco-core

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  • Kasey Chambers @ The Tivoli Review

    Valentine’s Day might have been a tough night to sell a gig, but the dimly-lit, velvety embrace of The Tivoli made a kismet setting for a small audience to cosy up and

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  • Five Country Albums Of All Time With Lee Kernaghan

    He's the boy from the bush, and he's back in town.


    Country music King, Australian of the year (2008) and Golden Guitar-winner – 28 times over – Lee Kernaghan rode...
  • Kinky Friedman’s Bringing His Texan Spirit To Oz

    Up in the hill country, deep in the heart of Texas, Kinky Friedman is settling down for a night on his ranch.


    Surrounded by a family of animals, his four dogs and...
  • Get Lost In Light With Tim Chaisson

    Tim Chaisson is bringing his Celtic-infused, country-pop to Australia to support the release of his latest album, 'Lost In Light'.


    Tim comes from a musical family...
  • Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival

    Country music is back in the Snowys with an impressive line-up of talent at The Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival.


    The festival will include the main stage...
  • C.W. Stoneking @ The Hi-Fi [BNE] Review

    During the recent Halloween weekend, The Hi-Fi in West End hosted in style our own homegrown hoodlam of blues – C.W. Stoneking.


    Playing his only Brisbane show – and...
  • Enjoy A Game Of Lawn Bowls With Busby Marou At G20

    What’s in a name, eh? Busby Marou might seem like a curious title for a band, but the inspiration behind it is rather straightforward.


    See, it’s derived from the...
  • Dozzi Are Giving Country A Good Name

    After a triumphant return from Nashville armed with their new single ‘Weakness’, Brisbane trio Dozzi are feeling stronger than ever.


    Backed by the team behind P!nk,...
  • Gympie Music Muster Review 2014

    The campfires have been put out, the tent pegs pulled and a whole host of happy campers have returned home from their journey to the Amamoor Creek State Forest, with fond

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  • Jared Porter: Country Music’s New Star In Waiting

    There are plenty of up and coming musicians searching for their big break.


    But for emerging country artist Jared Porter, winning the 35th Toyota Star Maker has set...
  • Going On A Muster With The Adam Eckersley Band

    For Australian musician Adam Eckersley, living in his car when starting his career wasn't “hard”, it was just part of the lifestyle.


    The country-rock artist has...
  • Country Living With Melody Pool

    She may be the classic example of a country girl turned country star, but Melody Pool is far from stock standard.


    You'll generally find people in their early-20s...
  • The McClymonts Are Back

    Brooke, Sam and Mollie McClymont return with their fourth album, ‘Here’s To You & I’, and once again, it’s filled with heartfelt stories, irresistible tunes and that

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  • The Family Jordan: Heathen Chemistry

    Blink and you’ll miss ‘em; hit up the Heathen Hoedown at The Bearded Lady to catch newcomers The Family Jordan.


    The Family Jordan, a six-piece cult country band...
  • Introducing King

    Townsville-based band, King, are headed south for a Brisbane date next week. Fronted by Angus Milne, let's meet the five-piece.


    Who is King... We...
  • Australian Country Music Gets Heated

    Pick your gang colours — things are getting heated in the Australian country music landscape.


    The drama began when former Country Music Association of Australia...