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
YOU ASK, DIESEL PLAYS: BY REQUEST TOUR EXPANDS WITH 22 NEW 2026 SHOWS
Following overwhelming demand and a string of sold-out performances, beloved singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso, Diesel has announced a brand new spring edition of his acclaimed BY REQUEST tour, taking his uniquely audience-driven live experience to 22 venues across New South Wales and Victoria this September, October and November. Returning to regional stages after the enormous […]
HUGE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR FOR OCT/NOV 2026
HUGE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR FOR OCT/NOV 2026 The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR will create history in 2026 and is thrilled to announce for the first time in 40 years, Australian Crawl will take to the stage, alongside the iconic Men At Work. They will be joined by an all-star Aussie line-up featuring Birds of […]
Thelma Plum ‘I Don’t Play That Song Anymore’ Tour
Thelma Plum ‘I Don’t Play That Song Anymore’ Tour Performing acoustic shows across the country this July and August ARIA-Award winning Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum is hitting the road this July and August, performing stripped-back sets across the country for the ‘I Don’t Play That Song Anymore’ Tour. Marking her first ever national acoustic tour, […]
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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HOLDING ABSENCE ADD STEPSON AS NATIONAL OPENERS FOR AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR THIS AUGUST
HOLDING ABSENCE ADD STEPSON AS NATIONAL OPENERS FOR AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR THIS AUGUST WITH KINGDOM OF GIANTS (US) Welsh rock trio Holding Absence have announced Brisbane emo trailblazers, Stepson, as national opening supports for their first ever Australian headline tour this August, alongside California metalcore outfit Kingdom of Giants. Tickets on sale now via Destroy […]
SWERVEDRIVER RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN SEPTEMBER FOR RAISE AT 35
SWERVEDRIVER RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN SEPTEMBER FOR RAISE AT 35 ALL PERFORMANCES WILL FEATURE ENTIRE CLASSIC DEBUT ALBUM RAISE IN SEQUENCE PLUS MORE SPACE TRAVEL ROCK’N ROLL… can only mean one thing; the Return of SWERVEDRIVER. This time playing their classic debut RAISE in its entirety, plus an extended set of SWERVEDRIVER classics. Sydney power-duo […]
PRINCE DADDY & THE HYENA (US) + MACSEAL (US) ADD SUZI AS NATIONAL SUPPORT TO AUS CO-HEADLINE TOUR
PRINCE DADDY & THE HYENA (US) + MACSEAL (US) ADD SUZI AS NATIONAL SUPPORT TO AUS CO-HEADLINE TOUR New York punk and indie rock acts Prince Daddy & the Hyena and Macseal have added Melbourne indie rock star Suzi as national support to their Australian co-headline tour this July. Tickets on sale now via Destroy […]
JACK JOHNSON SURFILMUSIC 2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
JACK JOHNSON SURFILMUSIC 2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS BEN HARPER & JOHN BUTLER Live Nation is excited to announce the return of multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson, who brings his SURFILMUSIC tour to Australia & New Zealand this coming November. For the very first time, Jack will be joined by both […]
DERMOT KENNEDY ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES ACROSS NOVEMBER
DERMOT KENNEDY ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES ACROSS NOVEMBER Dermot Kennedy, the much-loved singer/songwriter will embark on a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand this November, following his powerful appearance at last year’s MISNEACH Festival in Sydney. This tour announcement follows the release of his new album, The Weight of the […]
DAYA: AUSTRALIAN TOUR – JULY/AUGUST 2026
DAYA: AUSTRALIAN TOUR – JULY/AUGUST 2026 US pop powerhouse, singer/songwriter Daya is set to make her return this July and August for her debut Australian headline tour, bringing her bold new era to stages in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Touring in support of her long-awaited second album Til Every Petal Drops, Daya will perform […]
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS RELEASE EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘AN ENDING IN ITSELF’ – OUT TODAY
Acclaimed post-hardcore trailblazers Sleeping With Sirens have today unveiled their highly anticipated eighth studio album, An Ending In Itself, available now. Marking the band’s first full-length release since 2022’s Complete Collapse, An Ending In Itself sees Sleeping With Sirens return with renewed purpose, balancing the emotional intensity and explosive energy that defined their early years […]
SIMPLE MINDS & GARY NUMAN AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND ARENA TOUR 2027
SIMPLE MINDS & GARY NUMAN AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND ARENA TOUR 2027 Celebrating Five Decades of Music With very special guest GARY NUMAN One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands, SIMPLE MINDS return to Australia this February as part of their V Tour 2027, celebrating five decades of music. Saturday 13 February […]
EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 2027 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARENA TOUR
EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 2027 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARENA TOUR In celebration of the band’s vast catalogue and new album Sanctuary, out now Tickets on sale Friday 12 June Live Nation has announced today that iconic rock band Evanescence will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027, for a huge […]
SIENNA SPIRO ANNOUNCES ANTICIPATED AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND DATES FOR JANUARY 2027
SIENNA SPIRO ANNOUNCES ANTICIPATED AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND DATES FOR JANUARY 2027 DEBUT ALBUM VISITOR OUT JULY 3 ON CAPITOL RECORDS ALL THREE SINGLES SO FAR HAVE CHARTED ON THE ARIA SINGLES CHART & BILLBOARD HOT 100: ‘DIE ON THIS HILL’, ‘THE VISITOR’ & ‘YOU STOLE THE SHOW’ “SIENNA SPIRO [is] the world’s next […]
