Author: Amanda Collins

The boss of Norway’s Øyafestivalen has admitted that it was “strange” to find her festival on the receiving end of a boycott campaign led by pro-Palestine groups this year, because “Øya has a proud history of supporting progressive causes” and a clear stance expressing “solidarity with Palestine”. Campaigners have targeted the event because of its sponsors and the fact it is ultimately owned by private equity firm KKR, which has investments in Israel. Speaking to IQ, Øya CEO Tonje Kaada says that – while the festival’s organisers share the campaigners’ position on the situation in Gaza – “I believe it should be…

Australian indie-rock outfit The Temper Trap have made a grand return, sharing “Lucky Dimes” as their first original single in nine years. Released on Thursday (Aug. 14), the new track is described as something of a step forward for the Melbourne quartet, with a heavier edge being made present thanks to frenetic guitarwork and thumping percussion. Paired with a video directed by Melbourne-based creative Joey Clough, the new single was crafted alongside Grammy-nominated producer Styalz Fuego, who has previously worked with the likes of Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Good to know that…

One of the most exciting things to hear in music is a big time record. A song that you hear and know it was meant for the world to hear, with a mastery in its approach that separates it in a real way, from the songs you consume on the daily. When you get a song like that its impossible to ignore and that is what you get from KiiiKiii on her new song “DANCING ALONE”. A major big time record that you know the world is meant to hear. It has such mastery in the approach that helps each element stand…

Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry claims he’s unsure of what the future holds for the band, noting Steven Tyler lacks the desire and ability to head out on tour. The co-founding guitarist made his comments while speaking to Boston’s WBUR, affirming his belief that the veteran rockers may take to the stage once more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I would bet that there’s an Aerosmith show left,” Perry explained. Questions about the band’s future have swirled since the announcement of their 2023 farewell tour. While performing in Elmont, NY on Sept. 9 of that year, Tyler fractured his larynx,…

GUITARWORKS II is the captivating new album from Mortal Prophets, the New York-based project of composer and visual artist John Beckmann. The first GUITARWORKS album caught our ears in early 2024 with its gorgeously dynamic atmospherics — and GUITARWORKS II continues to immerse with its integration of ambient and guitar-led beauty. A number of influences, from Brian Eno’s ambient experimentation to Robert Fripp’s loop-based minimalism and Jon DeRosa’s ambient noir, pair with Beckmann’s soundscape-crafting inventiveness for a fantastic listening experience. A texturally impactful minimalism flows throughout the production, embracing spaciousness and track-by-track sonic uniqueness, while sharing thematically in several facets.…

Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Speaking to Vulture, Yankovic was asked to share his pitch to the Rock Hall to “do the right thing and induct” him, though the musical parodist seemed somewhat resigned to never being inducted when he replied, “The Rock Hall is going to do what they’re going to do.” “They’re obviously expanding the boundaries of what constitutes rock and roll…

Palm Springs has formally announced its second studio album, entitled Turning Yr Back On The Dolphin. The eight-track album is set for release next month on Friday, September 26th via Poison City Records. It marks the project’s first full-length LP of new material since 2018’s Palm Springs & Friends, as well as its first new release overall since the fittingly-titled compilation A Collection Of Songs from 2021. Project figurehead Erica Dunn – also of the bands Tropical Fuck Storm and Mod Con – recorded the album with fellow Melbourne musician Michael Beach, directly to tape. To coincide with the album’s…

Meredith Music Festival has announced the line-up for its 33rd year, returning once again to the Supernatural Amphitheatre – affectionately known as The Sup’ – in regional Victoria over the first weekend of December. Heading up the announcement are TV On The Radio, the experimental Brooklyn indie-rock band who will headline on Saturday night as part of their first Australian visit in over a decade. The full line-up announcement, as well as ticketing information, can be found below. Joining TVOTR on the bill as international visitors are J-pop girl group Atarashii Gakko!, baroque pop singer-songwriter Perfume Genius, soul-funk trio Thee…

Holly Humberstone has expanded her return to Australia in November 2025 with a trio of headlining shows. The English indie-pop singer-songwriter and her band will now play additional shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane while she is in the country supporting Sam Fender on his Hypersonic Missiles tour. Humberstone’s complete updated tour itinerary can be found below. “I’ve been dying to play shows again, so the thought of November is seriously keeping me going whilst we finish the album,” said Humberstone in a statement shared to her social media accounts. “Can’t wait to see some of you there.” Indeed, Humberstone…

Music is something people go to not only to hear something good but to truly be entertained. Being able to come to a record and be able to feel the fresh life from it just from hitting play. That type of exciting experience of music can make a fan out of anyone who listens and when you hear Auncor’s new song “Joyride” you know you are listening to something special. A stand out release that does everything right to make an electrifying EDM/dubstep anthem. Pulsating with energy, the track delivers an adrenaline-fueled sonic experience that ignites dancefloors worldwide for every second. Seamlessly blending…