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.

Premiere: Colours Fly Over Edward Vanzet’s Hazy ‘I Wish it Were True’

Edward Vanzet’s latest track ‘I Wish It Were True’, taken from his latest EP Everyday, is a wonderful dive into slow, hazy, funk-infused pop. The clip,...

The Guitar Gear Bob Evans Couldn’t Live Without

ARIA Award-winner (and Jebediah frontman in another life) Bob Evans has just released his fifth studio album, Car Boot Sale, recorded with Tony Buchen (The Preatures, Montaigne,...

This Week’s 9 Best Local Gigs For Under $15

Loving live music isn’t just about attending music festivals and seeing an international artist’s massive arena show. Even the biggest of big-name headliners started in...

Premiere: Abraham Tilbury’s Soaring Slow Jam ‘Morphine’

Abraham Tilbury (who previously recorded under the name Allthingslost) has just released his delicate new slow jam ‘Morphine’, taken from his upcoming EP, Knife. Having recently moved...

Premiere: Canary Take Us Through Their Lovely And Forlorn New Album ‘I Am Lion’

We’re happy to premiere in full the new album from Melbourne alt five-piece Canary, title I Am Lion, and get the band’s insight into each of its...

THIS THAT Festival Returns To Newcastle’s Foreshore In 2016

After selling out the first time around in 2015, THIS THAT festival is returning to the Newcastle Foreshore on Saturday November 15 for a second...

Face The Music Will Feature Live Music For The First Time

Annual industry summit Face The Music is back for 2016, and the team have just announced the first details of what we can expect this...

Forget Nickelback: Here Are Canada’s 9 Best Rock Bands

“Part of the general attitude in Canada is, unfortunately, the people coming out to see you – some of them go ‘Well they’re a local...

3 Gigs And 2 Cities In 24 Hours With Magic Bones And Radio Birdman

Melbourne garage punks Magic Bones recently had a dream come true when they were offered a support slot with their punk rock heroes Radio Birdman. They...

Premiere: Smoke Rings Deliver Some Killer Drawling Rock With ‘Feelin’ Tired’

Simultaneously lethargic but infectiously upbeat, the new one from Melbourne rock five-piece Smoke Rings is a beauty. ‘Feelin’ Tired’ captures a hazy, delirious state of nocturnal giddiness...

This Week’s 9 Awesome Jobs In Music That Could Be Yours

Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music fan to...

Premiere: Luxurious RnB From Sydney Duo Huon Kind

Here we have a smooth, leisurely new single from Sydney duo Huon Kind. ‘Easy For You’ is a cosy RnB number warmed by the glow of vapourwave and disco, and...

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