As Death Cab For Cutie release their eleventh album, 'I Built You A Tower', founder Ben Gibbard reflects on decades spent as the reigning king of indie rock royalty.

Insofar as it’s possible for success to be both hard-won and accidental, Perth musician Ethan French has managed to walk that line perfectly with his Idea A Day series, a raw and real expression of creative processes that has managed to break the internet.

Enter now to win tickets to Shady Nasty performing at Open Season!

BIGBANG return to Australia after more than a decade this October for one night only.

Jewel Owusu took to the foyer stage at the glorious Palais Theatre in St Kilda, as part of the venue and Live Nation’s Next On series.

“This year’s program is packed with artists pushing boundaries, building real momentum, and creating the kind of moments BIGSOUND is known for,” said programmers Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne.

Cat Power will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 'The Greatest' in Australia and New Zealand later this year.

Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, G Flip, Violent Soho and many others will perform at Rolling Sets this year.

The musician, producer, and viral performance artist was due to visit Australia in October as part of a 70-date world tour.

Bluesfest’s debts reportedly exceed $10 million, with $7.4 million owed to unsecured creditors – mainly ticket holders and suppliers.

Other performers include Savage Garden's Darren Hayes, Heart's Ann Wilson, Sheppard, and Natalie Imbruglia.

“I listen to a lot of '90s," Bates admits. "That's what I was raised on, and that's what I've continued to love throughout my whole musical life and career."