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READING A celebration of soul, hip hop and funk is going down as part of Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 13.07.2021 A celebration of soul, hip hop and funk is going down as part of Leaps and Bounds Music Festival Words by Kate Streader A Grassroots Gathering features a belter lineup of local bands and DJs. Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is partnering with local not-for-profit organisation Grassroots Gatherings to host a gig showcasing soul, jazz, R&B, hip hop, and funk as part of this year’s festival. Going down at Collingwood Town Hall later this month, A Gra...

Words by Kate Streader New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based solo artist Kerryn Fields returns with a stunning new LP. Titled Water, the record is an exploration of human emotion, prompted by the end of a relationship. What you need to know Kerryn Fields has just released her new album, Water She’ll also celebrate release day with a livestream performance tonight Keep up with all the latest music interviews, news and reviews  . Drawing comparisons with the likes of Townes Van Zandt and Joan Baez, Fields’ stirring storytelling and compelling melodies conjure a visceral response. Recorded li...

Things Take Time, Take Time is out on November 12 via Milk! Records/Remote Control Records The record marks Courtney Barnett’s first studio album since 2018 Barnett has revealed the first single lifted from the album, ‘Rae Street’ Keep up with all the latest music interviews, news and reviews here. Her most adventurous body of work yet,  Things Take Time, Take Time, marks a new chapter for Barnett. An introspective and intimate release, the record documents her musings on love, patience, healing, and self-discovery. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the first single ...

RAW Comedy returns to Melbourne this month Photo by Jim Lee Australia’s most prestigious comedy competition is back. After its schedule was disrupted by COVID-19, RAW Comedy will kick off its search for the next big names in comedy this winter, with heats starting on Saturday July 10. What you need to know The RAW Comedy 2021 dates and venues have been announced Heats will run from Saturday July 10 – Sunday July 25 Finals will be held in August, with dates and venues TBC Keep up with all the fresh comedy news, reviews and interviews here. Having launched t...

Words by Kate Streader Metropolitan Melbourne will ease restrictions to align with the current COVIDSafe settings in regional Victoria. After recording zero new local cases of COVID-19 over seven consecutive days, the Victorian government will relax restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne. The new COVIDSafe settings will come into effect from 11:59pm on Thursday July 8 and will align with those already in place in regional Victoria. What you need to know The new restrictions will come into effect at 11:59pm on Thursday July 8 The restrictions are expected to remain in place for 14 days The ne...