World Music Blog

Following on from a string of acclaimed EPs, Bondi’s longed-for debut album ‘Space Logic’ is eventually seeing the light of day. Composed with an array of versatile voices and talents by...

Blonde Revolver are the type of quality Melbourne punk band the city snorts out a remarkable rate. Comprised of six musicians gathered from across the local music scene – members of the equally excellent Body Maintenance, Carpet Burn, Delivery, Future Suck and Gutter Girls all feature – the six-piece released their debut album today, and it’s proof that punk...

One of the most dynamic live acts in electronic music today, the musical creativity and artistic vision that embodies GHEIST is quite remarkable. Following the global success of their opening two...

Image: Oversimplified Complications Belle Haven are in a hurry. After being absent since 2021’s well-received EP Time Changes Nothing, the alternative rockers have come flying out of the traps today with their first single of the year.Yet for all of their burning desire to make up for lost time and make 2023 a big one, their new...

Federico Fenu, commonly known as OverSky started mixing music when he was only 12 and has been mixing music ever since. Music is a universal language and that is why he...

To call the year King Stingray had in 2022 a success would be an understatement: almost overnight, the self-styled Yolŋu surf rock outfit became one of the most celebrated bands in the country.Their self-titled debut album reached number six on the ARIA Albums Chart, and earned King Stingray the 2022 Breakthrough Artist Award at last year’s ARIAs.Already beloved in...

Iconic Dutch producers and longtime friends R3HAB and Afrojack once again team up on a new collaborative release, “Shockwave,” their next festival gem that follows their 2022’s hit and Tomorrowland‘s official anthem – “Worlds On Fire,” featuring Au/Ra. With...

The Melbourne-based underground artist V has an inscrutable name – try searching for their esoteric music online – but it’s wholly befitting their mesmerisingly undefinable sound.Their upcoming album, Faithless, is a stirring post-industrial collection, filled with stunning synths, yearning voices, vintage electronics, and enthralling tape manipulation.It’s also one of the most fascinatingly-produced local albums for another reason, with...

The countdown to the summer festival season is on! Tomorrowland now releases the full line-up for the 17th edition of the iconic Belgian festival, which will revolve around this year’s theme ‘Adscendo’. Set to welcome more than 600 of the world’s best electronic music artists across 14 mesmerizing...

Rock legend Dave Grohl is teaming up with Canadian Whiskey brand, Crown Royal, for a Super Bowl commercial that is sure to bring the heat to the big game.The Foo Fighters frontman is no stranger to big events, and this latest venture is sure to be a touchdown for both Grohl and Crown Royal.The ad itself, which was...

ELUOZO releases the sparkling and uplifting dance-pop single “FLY AWAY ANTHEM” via 3 Shots Productions, which is the perfect feel-good tonic as we approach the warmer months, just in time for this summer...

Triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown has wrapped for another year, with Aussie artist Flume taking the top spot for “Say Nothing”, a collaboration with fellow Aussie MAY-A.The Sydney producer’s track was named the number-one song of 2022 in the annual countdown as voted by triple j listeners, beating the likes of Spacey Jane, Ball Park Music, and Gang...

Straight from Germany, we present you today a very promising talent Brownie and his newest vocal progressive house gem called “Weight Of The World“! Close your eyes and imagine yourself...

It’s finally time! The annual triple j Hottest 100 countdown of the Australian public’s favourite tracks for 2022 has kicked off – and we will be here all day to keep you updated.It’s set to be a hell of a nailbiter, with the “most accurate” predictor of the Hottest 100 hinting that it could be a huge year...

20 million record selling music icon DJ Sammy is back to help sweep those January cobwebs away with his incredible new track ‘Oxygen’, featuring the beautiful vocals and melody of the...

Rick Astley is coming in hot with a legal rick-roll against rising rapper Yung Gravy.As per TMZ, the ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ singer has filed a lawsuit against Gravy and his producers, claiming they used an imitation of his voice in ‘Betty (Get Money)’ without his permission.In the legal documents filed in Los Angeles yesterday, Astley claims that ‘Betty (Get Money)’ uses an...

On April 7, 8 and 9, DGTL’s flagship edition in Amsterdam will kick off the 2023 Festival Season with a very special collaboration. For its upcoming 10th anniversary in Amsterdam, DGTL have invited Boiler Room to exclusively takeover one of its 8 stages during the upcoming Easter...

PBS Drive Live is returning for the first time in three years.An impressive lineup of local Melbourne artists will take to Music Market at Collingwood Yards from Monday, February 20th until Friday, February 24th, between 5pm and 7pm.It’s the radio station’s way of celebrating the vast amount of talent in Melbourne’s rich music community, and the ideal way...

Dutch hotshot Oliver Heldens continues to impress, dropping the radiant new single “Oops.” Featuring the ear catching vocals of singer and songwriter Karen Harding, the new release is an exercise in...

With the 2022 triple j Hottest 100 set to take place on January 228th, 2023, we’ve decided to take a stroll down memory lane, recapping the countdowns of yesteryear in the lead-up to the latest edition of musical democracy. Today, we’re taking a look back at the Hottest 100 of 2002.After three years of Aussies winning the countdown, the tenth...