Brandon John

Editor of Tone Deaf until 2017, Brandon then wrote gaming and music news for The Brag Media. He now leaves the writing to the next wave of journos, but you'll still find him in the shadows of his favourite Melbourne venues.

Dune Rats Are Trolling Random Americans With Their New Track

Unsuspecting Americans have just become the unsuspecting victims of a cheeky marketing campaign by renowned weed connoisseurs Dune Rats. Currently on tour in the US and...

Hit Or Shit? Metallica’s ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’

After eight long years of anticipation from many rock, hardcore and punk fans alike, thrash metal pioneers Metallica return with their tenth studio album, Hardwired…...

Track By Track: UK Talent Laurel Chats Her Exciting New EP ‘Park’

Park is the new EP from 22-year-old London singer-songwriter and producer Laurel, produced entirely on her own in her East London bedroom studio. Having gained a...

Premiere: ‘Malaika’ Is The Gorgeous Theatrical Debut From Perth Outfit Wonderchild

Today we have a gorgeous new clip for ‘Malaika’ by Perth indie pop outfit Wonderchild, taken from their forthcoming EP. Starring a pony named Merrylegs, it’s...

Kerser: “I Proved You Can Make It Even If You’re Shunned By The Australian Industry”

Love him or hate him, Campbelltown-born and bred emcee and stalwart of controversy Kerser is chasing legacy with today’s release of his sixth album Tradition,...

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2016 Was One Hell Of A Party

In its 11th year, The Age Victoria Music Awards was another resounding success, held at 170 Russell to a packed house last night where a mixed crowd...

Aussie Roadies Have It Tough, But Here’s A Way We Can All Help

Mental health in the music industry has been on the agenda a lot of late, with artists from Tired Lion to 360 speaking out about their personal struggles, and...

Metallica band members wearing black clothes standing in front of a white background

We Rank Metallica’s Albums From Worst To Best

Metallica have what is undoubtedly one of the most important discographies in rock music and particularly heavy metal. When they were robbed of a Grammy...

D.D. Dumbo, Tash Sultana and King Gizzard Score Big At The J Awards

D.D. Dumbo, Tash Sultana and King Gizzard are among the many winners at the 2016 J Awards, the crown jewel of triple j’s Ausmusic Month....

The Age Get Their King Gizz Members Mixed Up

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had a great result at last night’s The Age Music Victoria Awards, taking on all comers to nab the ‘Best...

Roland Tings Celebrates His Cascine Signing With New Single ‘Eyes Closed’

Melbourne producer Roland Tings has just dropped a new banger, timed with his signing with his new record label Cascine. One of the most exciting new...

Premiere: Fuck The Fitzroy Doom Scene Drop Nightmarish Rocker ‘Dead Forever After’

Melbourne hard-rockers Fuck The Fitzroy Doom Scene may have just missed the Halloween window with this one, their horrific new video for single ‘Dead Forever After’....

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