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Four years after “Neanderthal Jam”, Australia's kings of retro boogie-psych, Datura4, are returning with their sixth album, “High on the Low Brow”, on US label Alive Naturalsound.
Recorded in their hometown of Fremantle, Western Australia, Datura 4 are led by Aussie legend Dom Mariani (The Stems) and “High On The Low Brow” delivers a trademark blend of blues-rock, boogie, and psychedelia. It's due out on June 19.
Datura4’s records have built a devoted following, celebrated for their authentic throwback to a time when Australian rock was loud and loose.
They're all anchored by Mariani’s unmistakable guitar work and his knack for crafting tunes that really stick.
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They’re back and they’re not the S*x P*stols.
Public Image Ltd (did you know they are led by John Lydon?) have announced a series of Australian and New Zealand shows as part of their global “This Is Not… The Final PiL Tour.”
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Here’s something special: Three founding members of The Masters Apprentices, Rick Morrison, Mick Bower and Brian Vaughton, catching up in Glenelg, South Australia, last week, as uploaded to their Facebook page. .
The Masters Apprentices are still playing live. Obviously without late singer, Jim Keays. As the band explained while announcing three shows: “More than 60 years on from where it all began, the bond is still there. And the music certainly is too.
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The debut album from Los Revelators, the Spanishg band for ex-Radio Birdman, Hitmen, Screaming Tribesmen and New Christs guitarist Chris Klondike Masuak, is out on vinyl on May 15 and its title is “Spectacular”.
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Former Died Pretty drummer Chris Welsh has suffered a setback in his battle against cancer. Tests have revealed the scourge has returned and he’ll consider his treatment later options this week.
“Fucking cancer. Just when you think you're getting on top of it, it bites you on the arse once again,” Chris posted online on April 21.
“Yes folks, the cancer has returned in the middle of my left lung and there is a new small nodule which has grown on the right lower lobe of the lung. And to top it off, there is a new lymph node growing near my liver.
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“Constance” is the second digital single from Sydney, power pop kings The On and Ons from their new Jem Records album “Luminary”. The accompanying video was made by Libby Blainey with additional live footage from Vic Zubenko.
“Luminary” is The On and Ons’ second album for Jem Records after last year’s compilation “Come On In”. It’s available from all the usual outlets or directly from the band here.
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Japanese duo Sister Paul are playing Austraian shows this month. With roots firmly in the New York strand of late ‘70s and early ‘80s punk and post-punk scene, these Tokyo underground legends pump out a sound way beyond their means.
The Tokyo band consists Susumu on bass and vocals and Mackii on drums, vocals and kazoo.
They’ve toured Europe, playing London’s esteemed 100 Club, and travelled through Europe as backing band for a reformed Doctors Of Madness, themselves a seminal UK proto-punk band that influenced many.
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Beloved Melbourne band The Huxton Creepers have announced a vinyl re-issue of their debut album, “12 Days To Paris”, ahead of national tour dates. Cheersquad Records & Tapes will issue the LP on June 5 to mark its 40th anniversary and pre-orders are open here.
The Huxton Creepers were one of Australia's most popular and hardest working guitar bands of the '80s, emerging as a teenaged version of both Sunnyboys and Hoodoo Gurus with a bit of Chris Bailey Saints thrown in for good measure.
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The Saints ’73-'78 will return to the UK this November-December - as special guests to The Damned on their "Final Damnation Tour".
The bands will play seven dates together including one at the new London venue, the 3,800 capacity British Airways ARC, as well as a series of 2,500-people regional dates.
Tickets for The Saints ’73-’78 with The Damned are on-sale from 10am (AEST) on Friday May 1 via thesaints73-78.com
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The Living Eye
I-94 Bar presents
Chris Masuak’s Dog Soldier
“The Shiny Side Tour”
OCT
8 - La La La’s, Wollongong, NSW
+ The Sugar Beats
+ Buzz Wagon
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9 - Smith’s Alternative, Canberra, ACT
+ ZZG
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10 - Shotkickers, Thornbury, VIC
+ Grindhouse
+ The Girlies
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11 - Trash Cult, Bendigo, VIC
+ Trip Hazard
(matinee)
Tickets
15 - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
+ SPLODGE
(free)
16 - Federal Hotel, Bellingen, NSW
+ Love City Radio
(free)
17 - The Cave Inn, Brisbane, QLD
+ Mick Medew & The Ursula 4
+ The Spivs
Tickets
18 - Vinnies Dive, Southport, Gold Coast, QLD
+ Mick Medew & The Ursula 4
+ The Spivs
Tickets
23 - Link & Pin, Woy Woy, NSW
+ The Dunhill Blues
Tickets
24 - Marrickville Bowlo, Marrickville, NSW
+ Fuck The Neighbours
+ The Stallers
Tickets
Negative Approach (US)
Australian Tour
OCT
21 - Lynott’s Lounge, Perth, WA
22 - Ed Castle, Adelaide, SA
23 - The Tote, Melbourne, VIC
24 - Singing Bird Studios, Frankston, VIC
29 - The Baso, Canberra, ACT
30 - La La La’s, Wollongong, NSW
31 - The Chippo, Sydney, NSW
NOV
6 - Vinnies Dive Bar, Southport, QLD
7 - The Brightside, Brisbane, QLD
8 - Black Box Theatre, Nambour, QLD
Tickets
Joeys Coop
SEP
18 - Tap Room, Castlemaine, VIC
19 - Painted Lady, Ballarat, VIC
+ Cold Irons Bound + Neutron Flow
20 - Union Hotel, Brunswick, VIC
NOV
28 - Blah Bar, Lismore, NSW
29 - Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD (arvo)
Swervedriver Australian Tour
SEPT
14 - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club
with Fancy Weapon
15 - Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
with Chimers
Tickets
The Cribs (UK)
"Selling A Vibe" Australian Tour
OCT
4 - 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
5 - Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
6 - The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
8 - Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Mudhoney
Australia-NZ 2026
OCT
16 - The Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC
17 - Torquay Hotel, Torquay VIC
18 - Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC
20 - Volta, Ballarat VIC
21- Felons Barrel Room, Manly NSW
22 - Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
23 - King Street, Newcastle NSW
24 - ZED 51, Brisbane QLD
25 - The Northern, Byron Bay NSW
28 - Blue Smoke, Christchurch NZ
29 - Meow, Wellington NZ
30 - Totara St, Tauranga NZ -
31 - Harbour Hotel, Raglan NZ
NOV
1 - Double Whammy, Auckland NZ
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
Ed Kuepper 50 Years Retrospective
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OCT
29 - Avoca Theatre, NSW
30 - Canberra, The Street Theatre, ACT
31 - Wombarra Bowlo, NSW
NOV
4 - Adelaide, The Gov, SA
5 - Melbourne, National Theatre, VIC
6 – Geelong, Barwon Heads Hotel, VIC
7 - Sydney, Factory Theatre, NSW
(matinee & evening shows)
13 - Fremantle, Freo Social, WA
15 - Brisbane, Princess Theatre, QLD
Tickets
New Christs
NOV
21 - The Brightside, Brisbane, QLD
+ Suicide Country Hour
+ Mick Medew & The Ursula 4
Reverend Horton Heat (US)
Australian Tour
NOV
11 - Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD
+ The Linelockers
+ Jake & The Cadillacs
+ DJ Lori Lee
12 - The Gov, Adelaide, SA
+ The Satellites
13 - Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
+ The Johnnys
+ Pat Capocci
14 - Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, VIC
+ The Johnnys
+ Ezra Lee & Jumpin' Jethro
15 - Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
+ The Johnnys
Hoodoo Gurus
"Rewind Tour - All Killer, No Filler"
+ Ratcat
+ The Stems
NOV
28 - Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
DEC
1 - Ice Cream Factory, Perth, WA
5 - Tumbalong Park, Sydney, NSW
6 - Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
11 - Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
16 - Odeon Theatre, Hobart, TAS
The Saints 73-78
UK Tour with The Damned
2026
NOV
25 - Brighton, Dome
27 - London, British Airways ARC
28 - Bristol, Beacon
30 - Manchester, Academy
DEC
1 - Newcastle, O2 City Hall
2 - Derby, Vaillant Live Derby
5 - Birmingham, O2 Academy
The Saints 73-78
Australian Tour
2027
JAN
21 - Newcastle, King St
+ Chimers
22 - Sydney, Metro
+ Antenna
23 - Wollongong, Waves
+ The New Christs
29 - Brisbane, Tivoli
+ Tape / Off
30 - Gold Coast, Miami Marketta
+ Mick Medew & The Ursula 4
FEB
2 - Perth, Astor
+ Last Quokka
4 - Barwon Heads, Barwon Heads Hotel
+ dB4
5 - Melbourne, Croxton
+ Public Figures
Public Image Ltd
Australia and NZ
JAN
20 - Auckland, Powerstation
22 - Brisbane, The Tivoli
23 - Sydney, Enmore Theatre
24 - Melbourne, The Forum
26 – Adelaide, The Gov
28 - Perth, The Astor
"Superpussy 2"
The Supersuckers
+ Nashville Pussy
+ Nine Pound Hammer
FEB 2027
18 - Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD
19 - Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, QLD
20 - Crowbar, Sydney, NSW
24 - Ed Castle, Adelaide, SA
26 - Barwon Club, Geelong, VIC
27 - Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, VIC
28 - Young Street Tavern, Frankston, VIC
Respect The Rock Australian Tour
The Hellacopters + Gluecifier
MARCH
17 – Brisbane, The Triffid
18 – Sydney, Manning Bar
19 – Melbourne, The Croxton
20 – Adelaide, Ed Castle
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