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.

Lime Cordiale’s ‘Permanent Vacation’ is the debut album we were hoping for

After a string of promising EPs, the Sydney brothers finally deliver a full-length gem.

Australian bands Two Steps on the Water, Peter Bibby and Hachiku

The 8 incredible Australian bands you need to hear this week

Aeron Clark from Edge Radio in Hobart picks out the local acts that definitely deserve a listen.

Chester Bennington and Linkin park laugh with ken Jeong on Carpool Karaoke

It feels strange watching Chester Bennington’s Carpool Karaoke with Linkin Park

The lighthearted episode was one of the last things Chester filmed before he took his own life.

The Living End’s music video history

From the frosted tips of their breakout clip 'Prisoner Of Society' almost two decades back, we've been hooked.

The White Stripes first three albums on cassette

Jack White releases The White Stripes’ LPs on cassette for the first time

The renowned vinyl lover has some special releases for anyone still using the tape deck in their '82 Honda Civic.

Marilyn Manson tears a bloody dollar bill

Marilyn Manson recruits Johnny Depp for a hellish, sex-fuelled music video

The creepiest thing Johnny Depp has done since... the last thing Johnny Depp did.

Dave Grohl wanted Kyuss’ producer to make ‘In Utero’ instead

Nirvana's third and final album could have sounded very different if their drummer had his way.

Noel Gallagher finally hits back at Liam: “He needs to see a psychiatrist”

“I don’t say that as a joke," the elder brother says. "Because young Mancunians were slaughtered, and he takes it somewhere to be about him."

Foo Fighters join Liam Gallagher and Joe Perry for a killer Beatles cover

A pack of rock legends come together at the Foo Fighters' own festival, CalJam, for a pretty special moment.

For Matt Boylan-Smith, one moment turned music from a passion to a fearless pursuit

If you want to reach your potential as a musician, you need to throw yourself into it completely.

2005 Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo

Australian Idol winner to plead guilty to drug and weapons charges

2005 Idol Kate DeAraugo has faced court over possession of ice and various weapons, following two arrests in the space of a week.

INXS’ remastered version of ‘Kick’ makes you feel like you’re in the studio

30 years on from the seminal album's release, INXS have produced a new mix in Abbey Road Studios that lets you hear the record in a whole new light.

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