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The Rhythms Readers Poll for 2023 is here! VOTE HERE: READERS POLL Have your say in choosing the best albums, gigs, music books and films of the year. Democracy in action. We would love your […]

Shane MacGowan, the lead singer and songwriter of genre-breaking Irish band The Pogues has died aged 65 following a long period of ill health. A statement issued by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister […]

Following a successful run of shows this spring and summer in both Australia, Europe and North America in support of his critically acclaimed album Spanish Villager No. 3, and the release of new single “Winter […]

Ireland’s Lisa O’Neill is one of the most striking folk singers performing today has announced an Australian tour for early 2024. Lisa will be joined by fellow Irish musician Brian Leach playing hammer dulcimer. A […]

WOMADelaide today announced an additional 38 artists for its 2024 festival – a celebration of music, arts and dance presented in the glorious Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, in the heart of Adelaide, from 8-11 March. The program […]

Adventuring Australia with Nashville’s Courtney Marie Andrews in December off the back of his new release Yesterday’s News, ROBERT ELLIS has announced an intimate, standalone solo show in Brisbane, at Stranded on Friday December 15. […]

Dori Freeman is set to release her fifth studio album, Do You Recall, this Friday, November 17. The 11-track collection was recorded at her home studio in the historic Southern music town of Galax, VA […]

Renowned for their epic live performances, The Dandy Warhols will return once again to Australia and New Zealand in April 2024. Boasting the same line up since 1998, Vocalist/guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor, keyboardist Zia McCabe, guitarist […]

Port Fairy Folk Festival have announced even more artists for its March long weekend event, which will see tens of thousands of music lovers descend upon the stunning coastal village of Port Fairy in South […]

Bluesfest Tours today announced headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney for three of the acts to feature on the Bluesfest 2024 bill next Easter. Grammy winning jazz, funk fusion collective Snarky Puppy will perform: Monday […]