He frequently flies solo, so it’s no real surprise to hear Tim Freedman will go it alone for his next album. The Whitlams frontman, who has just inked a deal with Sony, is currently penning his first solo release. But Tim assures us The Whitlams will still play “when we’re asked and bribed accordingly.” That includes a very special show at the Opera House on December 5. The band will team up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to perform Eternal Nightcap from start to finish. The band will do... Read Full Story

Guitar legend Zakk Wylde is winging his way to Sydney, and he wants to meet his fans. Thanks to Gibson, Zakk will appear at Allans Music store in Pitt Street on December 3. Be there from 4 pm to have all your Black Label Society merch signed. Zakk’s appearance will coincide with the launch of three new guitar models: Les Paul BFG Bullseye, Buzzsaw, and the Graveyard Disciple. Zakk won’t be performing, but the afternoon is promising to be pretty special anyway. To attend, pre-register your i... Read Full Story

We’re just one day away from the Australian Idol grand final, so it’s exciting to look back and see the success of past contestants. Jacob Butler’s track “Coma” has just been nominated for the prestigious International Independent Singer Songwriter Association Song Contest. “Coma” received a nod in the Adult Contemporary category. This comes after the song debuted at number nine on the AIR Independent chart earlier this year. The most exciting thing is that there’s more where that came fro... Read Full Story

It’s been one hell of a week for Amy Meredith. The Sydney quintet performed an energetic set at the Day in the Park festival, and a special secret show for their home-town fans at Cronulla Beach. The band has worked hard to build up a strong fanbase online, so it seemed right to announce details of their special guerilla gig on the web. It took just two days for the news to go viral across MySpace, Tiwtter, and Facebook. Fans packed out a tiny café on the beach to see the boys strip back th... Read Full Story

Last night the G-SHOCK: Shock the World Tour made a pit stop in Sydney. Fashion guru Jonathan Pease hosted the event which celebrated the evolution of Casio’s famous G-SHOCK watch. The night featured musical performances by Australian DMC champion DJ Dexter, hometown girls HOOPS DJs, and Melbourne’s MAFIA. While his set was killer, the highlight of DJ MAFIA’s night was the invitation to design his very own G-SHOCK watch. “G-SHOCK is the only piece of jewellery I wear and I feel naked without ... Read Full Story

Gibson Guitars are releasing the ultimate collector’s item for AC/DC fans: the Angus Young signature model. The axe is based on the guitarist’s 1968 Gibson SG. Like all guitars of the period, it’s crafted in solid mahogany. This medium-dense wood creates a rich, round, warm tone, and looks gorgeous. If you want to get your hands on one you’ll need $3617 US for the standard version, $6115 US for the Vintage Original Spec version and $9409 for the aged one. What a way to take advantage of t... Read Full Story

Grab your poodle skirts and Brylcreem and get set for the 50s extravaganza, The Big Bopper Presents Elvis Meets Buddy! I saw Doug Parkinson play The Big Bopper in the original run of Buddy way back in 1991. How incredible that 18 years later he’s still singing “Chantilly Lace” in that trademark baritone! Doug will be joined on the tour by Scott Cameron, who starred as Buddy Holly in the recent Australian production of Buddy. While Richie Valens completed the original trio, this tour features... Read Full Story

Lisa Mitchell has followed up “Coin Laundry” with another perfect slice of indie pop. The bubbly “Clean White Love” makes me think of lazy summer days, despite the film clip being shot in the colder climes of the United Kingdom. Lisa’s currently there on tour, but hopefully we’ll see her back out here really soon. Post from: Oz Music Scene Read Full Story

Sorry to alarm you all, but Christmas is just five weeks away. I braved the local shopping centre last week and was annoyed before even leaving my car. Driving half an hour looking for a park will do that to you. Then there were the crowds inside, the bored sales assistants, and the stores which didn’t have the items I wanted anyway. And we all know it’s going to get worse in the coming weeks. These days, I don’t know why I bother. It’s much easier to shop online, and awesome Aussie retailer... Read Full Story

There are no casual Tori Amos fans. She is one of those rare performers who inspires passion, whether it’s negative or positive. Love her or loathe her, there’s no ignoring this flame-haired goddess. Her Sinful Attraction tour winged its way to Sydney’s Opera House last night, and I was thrilled to go along for the ride. The night opened up with the soulful sounds of Ray Mann. This young man with the old-school soul sensibility and his electric guitar was a strange choice for supporting Tori... Read Full Story