Australian Music Festivals

Music festivals are an adventure in themselves. Australian music festivals, though not in comparison to Coachella Or Glatsonbury, are still very capable when it comes to music, sun, and dance. We're lucky to have year-long music bashes for all kinds of genres. 



Homebake: An annual Australian rock festival. Usually an all-Australian line up, but 2012 saw a 'global' aspect, predominately Australasian.  




Melbourne International Jazz Festival: The name says it all. "...with over 500 international and Australian artists performing and collaborating at over 20 of Melbourne’s iconic venues"






Parklife: Is a spring festival, held in September/October, and features world renowned, and local, artists and DJ's - For example Calvin Harris, Goyte, & Tiga




Soundwave Festival: Rock, metal, and punk. This annual music festival, held in most major cities in Australia, is the usually one of the most anticipated event of the year. 2014's line up includes Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn and Alice In Chains.



Big Day Out: Usually held during late January, this music event has consisted of  popular contemporary rock music, electronic music, mainstream international acts and local acts. Bringing together a huge audience and many unforgettable memories. 





Splendor in the Grass: Awarded favourite line-up 2009, Splendor in the Grass is annually held near Byron Bay, as a three day event. Due to it's growing popularity, throughout the years, this music event has continued to grow in artist line-up, and audience. 

The Satanist Review

The Satanist is Behemoth's 10th studio album, and the first released in 5 years after front man Nergal was diagnosed with leukemia. The blackened death metal album reflects the band's sound by opening with an evil, heavy riff, a great bass tone and of course fast drumming. "The Satanist" track is a stand out, reminding me of "Lucifer" on the album Evangelion. "Messe Noire" finishes with a slower and amazing guitar solo and another stand out is "O Father O Satan O Sun". Below you can watch the opening track, "Blow your Trumpets, Gabriel" and hear for yourself how Behemoth have not disappointed with this release.

For anyone who will listen I urge you to buy this album. Since it's release it has been number 1 in several top metal album lists, even reaching the mainstream billboards. It is definitely a favorite of 2014, even competing with the likes of Carcass's "Surgical Steel".

Metal Injection have done a sound album review you can view here.

Katy perry’s ‘The Prismatic World Tour’

The gorgeous superstar is all set to kick off on the 7^th of November 2014 in Australia to perform her smash hit album ‘PRISM’. 

‘Prism’ was debuted number 1 in Australia and has been certified triple platinum since then. Katy perry is one of Australia’s most loved US best-selling superstars.

The tour will be first starting in Perth and then head off to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and then Brisbane. Tickets are already up for grabs! 

PRISM tour dates:

Friday 7^th November - Perth Arena

Tuesday 11^th  November- Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Friday 14^th  & Saturday 15^th  November- Melbourne Rod Laver Arena

Friday 21^st  & Saturday 22^nd  November- Sydney Allphones Arena

Thursday 27^th  November- Brisbane Entertainment Centre

SYDNEY'S FLUME DROPS A HOT NEW REMIX & ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES!

Sydney's own Flume (real name Harley Streten) has been kicking up a storm with his popularity burning hotter than ever! This young producer and DJ at only 22 years of age, is known for having a unique style and feel to his songs and remixes. He started out small, from producing in his room to now playing at world staged events such as Coachella!

Flume surprised everyone at Coachella 2014 last month by dropping a phenomenal remix to his friends' song 'Tennis Court' by Lorde. 
He has now officially released the full track which you can listen to down below!


Also released are his worldwide tour dates for 2014. Look for your city and purchase your tickets here and now! You won't want to miss out! 

Flume is also the one half of the dynamic duo in 'What So Not'. The half includes producer Emoh Instead, and together, WSN have also had success, becoming quickly affiliated with dupstep artist Skrillex who had them guest DJ at his shows in America! Popular songs include 'Jaguar' and 'Touched'. 

After appearing at Groovin the Moo in Maitland last week, WSN are now again ready to rip it up in Sydney. Want to see them play live? 

Who: What So Not (Headlining)
Where: Pacha Sydney, Ivy
When: 17th of May 2014, 7:30pm 
Tickets: Buy now! 



Keep updated with these artists below!

Flume
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What So Not 
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Emoh Instead 
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Summer Slaughter 2014!

The anticipated Summer Slaughter line up was recently announced and it does not disappoint. This year the rather extreme bands will be:

Morbid Angel,

Dying Fetus,
The Faceless,
Thy Art Is Murder,
Goatwhore,
Origin,
Decrepit Birth,
Within The Ruins
Fallujah

For the list of cities (sadly, in North America), visit the Summer Slaughter's official webpage, as well for tickets which are on sale from May 9.
David Vincent (vocals/bass) of Morbid Angel has said "Summer Slaughter will be the ultimate, extreme music festival this year and we look foreword to headlining this special touring event. It will be great to see our long-time fans and also to expose a new generation to Morbid Angel"

Iggy Azalea's debut album tops US charts

Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea has released her debut album, The New Classic, which has immediately hit the top 5 on the US Charts. The blonde bombshell currently sits at number 3, ahead of Pharrell Williams, GIRL, and Lorde, Pure Heroine. The album includes her hit songs 'Work' and 'Fancy' and is the highest charting album by a female rapper since Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded from 2012.

This is a huge achievement for the 23 year old with many Australian rappers failing to be able to make a dent in US market.

Azalea has also found success on the singles chart with her duet with Ariana Grande in 'Problem' breaking Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' record by becoming the fastest hit to reach number 1 on the iTunes chart in just 37 minutes.

Flea is working on an Autobiography

Flea (Michael Balzary), the bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame has begun to follow suit with Anthony Kiedis, who wrote the famous Scar Tissue autobiography.

Although there is no current book title or release date, the book has been picked up by Grand Central Publishing.

The book is expected to be less of a bean spill and more a chronicle of Flea's upbringing in Melbourne, Australia and his move to California, where he broke loose and became immersed in music and a bohemian lifestyle. “I love literature deeply. I view books as sacred things, and in writing my story, I’m going to do my best to honor the form that has played such a huge part in shaping who I am,” Flea said.

On that note, perhaps the book will reveal a bit less than Flea's live performances in the 90s did.

It's been a good week for Metal

Michael Akerfeldt reveals deails of new Opeth album

"Pale Communion" is to be released in June via Roadrunner Records, being produced by front man, Michael Akerfeldt. In recent interviews Akerfeldt has revealed the sound of the album is to be similar to 'Heritage' , although heavier and stronger melodies. He talks about the influences of the sound having roots in Black Sabbath and Queen, having a 70s/80s feel.

"Pale Communion" track listing:

01. Eternal Rains Will Come
02. Cusp Of Eternity
03. Moon Above, Sun Below
04. Elysian Woes
05. Goblin
06. River
07. Voice Of Treason
08. Faith In Others

 Read a very detailed track-by-track review by Greg Kennetly:
 http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/first-impressions-of-the-new-untitled-opeth-album-a-track-by-track-review

Janelle Monáe with Kimbra - The Golden Electric Tour

Pop, soul, urban-rap or R'n'B.... whatever floats your boat, these beautiful ladies have it all.
The Kiwi starlet, Kimbra, is making it big with pop-star Janelle Manáe. The equally talented and funky pair will be seen together, and with their  respective bands, collaborating at the Hordern Pavilion, 19th May. 

For tickets, and more information visit The Golden Electric Tour

Sydney: Upcoming Blockbuster Concerts 2014 Part(1)

Michael Bublé: 

Michael Steven Bublé, a Canadian songer, songwriter and actor. He has won four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. 

Tickets from $99.90 - $159.90

Performing at:
Allphones Arena. May 9, 10 & 16.
Sydney Olympic Park
Olympic Blvd
Sydney Olympic Park
2127

 Kanye West: 

 Kanye Omari West, an American hip hop artist,  songwriter,  record producer, film director  and  fashion designer from Chicago

 Tickets from $99.99 - $149.99

 Performing at:
 Entertainment Centre. May 10-11.
 35 Harbour Street

 Haymarket
 2000

Vivid Music (Vivid Sydney 2014):

Vivid Music is starting soon (From 23 May- 8 June) this year there will be more exciting performance. As Vivid Music is the biggest part of Vivid Sydney, make sure you don't miss it.

For more information and ticketing, please visit:

The Vivid Music webpage