Live reviews
LIVE: I Prevail – Perth | Boorloo, 14 June 2026
LIVE: I Prevail – Perth | Boorloo, 14 June 2026 With Invent Animate & Imminence Metro City Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Melanie Scrafton & Ayla Simpson Photography by Luke Baker A venue change from Red Hill to Metro City meant the club had a full house for this much-anticipated show, despite it no longer […]
LIVE: SOUTHERN RIVER BAND – Perth | Boorloo, 13 June 2026
LIVE: SOUTHERN RIVER BAND – Perth | Boorloo, 13 June 2026 With Cosmic Psychos, Dallas Crane & Grub The Ice Cream Factory, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar with Shane Pinnegar (supports) Photography by De Williams If there’s one thing I know about Southern River Band, it’s that these guys love rock n’ roll […]
LIVE: HAUTE & FREDDY – Nashville, TN, USA – June 7, 2026
Venue: Exit/In City: Nashville, TN Date: June 7th, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) This evening was nothing short of spectacular. I had high hopes coming into this show for a great time and was not disappointed. The majority of the crowd came dressed up for the night of baroque circus meets Cyndi […]
Interviews
A Dirty Dozen with gracie – June 2026
According to a recent press release: “Tooth & Nail Records is thrilled to welcome gracie to the roster! She will release her new album Miss Misfortunately on June 26. Today, she shares the lyric video for new single “Vendetta.” Shimmering keys set the tone for the snappy and sharp song, which gracie dubs “another feminine rage anthem.” The bright melody belies the […]
Almost A Dirty Dozen with FAULT OF THE PEOPLE – June 2026
According to a recent press release: “Fault of the People – Lexi (Vocals), Richard (Lead Guitar), Stina (Rhythm Guitar), Emily (Vocals & Bass), and Joe (Drums) – is a hard-hitting metalcore band rising out of Athens, Michigan, delivering an explosive blend of brutal screams, beautiful clean vocals and layered harmonies, driving bass lines, and soaring melodic riffs. Known for their high-energy performances and genuine connection with fans, the band has built […]
A Dirty Dozen with J NOIRE – June 2026
According to a recent press release: “Nashville-based modern rock artist J NOIRE has officially signed to Vaux Records, one of the first acts to join the newly formed label created by former Rise Records founder and owner Craig Ericson. Blending elements of modern rock, pop, metal, and industrial influences, J NOIRE crafts a sound that is both emotionally resonant and sonically commanding. Drawing inspiration […]
Music reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS Independent May 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% From opener You Ain’t Foolin’ Me it’s patently clear that The Rose Carleo Band are on the level. Like the protagonist of this song, we can usually smell anything fake a mile off, and what we have here is […]
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MUSIC REVIEW: PHILIP SHOUSE – Side 1 [EP]
Label: Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution Release Date: February 27, 2026 Rating: 94% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur While I have listened to Philip Shouse for a long time without realizing it, his roles in bands with John Corabi, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Accept kept him in my line of vision. With 2026, he steps […]
MUSIC REVIEW: LEAH MARTIN-BROWN – Love & Other Crimes
Label: Frontier Records s.r.l. Release Date: October 24, 2025 Rating: 94% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur It’s as if Leah Martin-Brown has been lurking in the shadows for years. Having worked through a Dirty Dozen interview with her in 2022 when she was fronting Evol Walks, I have been waiting for new music and it was delivered […]
News
INFINITY SONG New York soft-rock outfit announce 2026 Australian and NZ tour
INFINITY SONG New York soft-rock outfit announce 2026 Australian and NZ tour The ethereal harmonies of New York’s soft-rock outfit, INFINITY SONG, are returning to the Southern Hemisphere. Following an incredible, sold-out debut run that left audiences mesmerized, the sibling quartet: Abraham, Angel, Israel and Momo Boyd are set to embark on their most ambitious […]
The Velvet Club announce national album tour for August
The Velvet Club announce national album tour for August With the release of their long-awaited debut album Are You Falling In Love? (out July 10) on the horizon, rising Naarm indie rockers The Velvet Club are today proud to announce a national tour in support of the record, taking place in August. The four-date run […]
LUKE SEVEREID – 2026 AU/NZ TOUR
LUKE SEVEREID – 2026 AU/NZ TOUR “I am VERY excited to return to Australia. I had a blast last year when I came out as part of Knotfest and I’m beyond stoked to be coming back. Aussie crowds are far and away some of the best crowds I’ve ever performed in front of. It’s like […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors Genesis Publications via New South Books, May 2025 Hard cover, rrp AUD$115 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 83% The story of The Doors as told through quotes from the band members, producers, record label people and many more is a fascinating trip through […]
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf Titan Comics via New South Publishers Paperback, $34.99, August 2025 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 88% Conan the Barbarian may have been Robert E Howard’s most famous and enduring character, but he was far from his only memorable hero. Howard, […]
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner Simon & Schuster Australia, September 2025 Paperback, rrp AU$36.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 110% (Eleven-ty percent) In my recent book ROCKSPLOITATION – Celebrating 69 Hits, Flops & Cult Favourite Rock n’ Roll Movies, I devote a considerable number of pages to This Is […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
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The absolute best of Air Supply – Australia 2026
The absolute best of Air Supply – Australia 2026 “We love coming back to Australia to where it all started” Russell Hitchcock. After five sold out shows across Australia last year, Air Supply are returning to bring the Air Supply love to the cities that missed out. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met on 12 […]
JUSTIN DAVIES RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘THE LIBRARY’
JUSTIN DAVIES RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘THE LIBRARY’ West Australian country-blues songwriter Justin Davies returns with his new single, The Library, released on June 19 — a warm, reflective song about memory, missed moments and the quiet intimacy of a connection that never quite became something more. The Library was written by the Donnybrook-raised Fremantle-based artist […]
US FOLK STARS BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM – THE DOWN UNDER TOUR 2026
US FOLK STARS BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM – THE DOWN UNDER TOUR 2026 Fremantle show added to meet huge demand Due to overwhelming demand and with all previously announced dates now sold out, Live Nation has today announced a new Fremantle show for breakout Montana folk duo Buffalo Traffic Jam on their Down Under Tour 2026. […]
CAT POWER ANNOUNCES THE GREATEST AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
CAT POWER ANNOUNCES THE GREATEST AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR Twenty years on, Cat Power’s The Greatest is still one of the most astounding records ever to be heard – a late night classic that still feels as intimate two decades after it first blew our minds and broke our hearts. This summer, Love Police […]
LEGENDARY JAPANESE QUARTET MONO TOURING AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2027
LEGENDARY JAPANESE QUARTET MONO TOURING AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2027 UNVEIL THEIR 13TH STUDIO ALBUM, SNOWDROP OUT NOW VIA TEMPORARY RESIDENCE “Intense instrumentals that run the gamut of emotions from deepest sorrow to supernal euphoria.” – Uncut 8/10 “MONO have taken grief and pain and poured it into something so powerful that it astounds and all […]
TIGERS JAW ANNOUNCE FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN THREE YEARS THIS NOVEMBER
TIGERS JAW ANNOUNCE FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN THREE YEARS THIS NOVEMBER Beloved Scranton, Pennsylvania emo-rock icons Tigers Jaw have announced an Australian headline tour this November. The tour surrounds their appearance supporting Touché Amoré for one exclusive show at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre celebrating the 10th anniversary of the seminal album Stage Four. A band whose […]
HONESTAV ANNOUNCES SWEET AMERICAN BOY TOUR, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2027
HONESTAV ANNOUNCES SWEET AMERICAN BOY TOUR, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2027 honestav returns following a massive tour as special guest of mgk earlier this year Genre-blending singer songwriter honestav will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2027 with string of club shows, following his standout support slot on mgk’s tour earlier this year. […]
THE DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE featuring Chris White Australian tour 2026
THE DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE featuring Chris White Australian tour 2026 The World’s Greatest Dire Straits Show Returns to Australia for four shows only in August 2026 The celebrated and critically acclaimed The Dire Straits Experience is returning to Australia as part of their ‘Long Highway’ 2026 World Tour. The tour will include performances in Perth—marking […]
HOODOO GURUS CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2026
HOODOO GURUS CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2026 HOODOO GURUS CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY WITH REWIND TOUR – ALL KILLER, NO FILLER FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2026 + Very special guests RATCAT and THE STEMS + Tickets on sale Tue 23 Jun Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s most […]
Germany’s HALF ME Announce First Ever Headline Tour Of Australia – Oct 2026
Germany’s HALF ME Announce First Ever Headline Tour Of Australia – Oct 2026 Off the back of last year’s fully sold-out Australian tour supporting thrown, Germany’s fastest-rising heavy exports Half Me will return to Australia in October for their ever first Headline tour of the country. Combining modern metalcore precision with the raw intensity that […]
