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.

Watch AC/DC’s Brian Johnson join Muse to cover ‘Back In Black’

The legendary vocalist teams up with Muse during their set at Reading Festival, ending the performance by giving Matt Bellamy a big bear hug.

Live Music

Live Music

Which Australian city has the best music festivals?

Australia is getting spoiled for great music festivals, but where are the best ones? Here are our picks for the best ones from every capital city.

Electronic

A dodgy CGI grim reaper beckons from iron Maiden's 'Dance of Death' cover

Electronic

7 of the absolute worst album covers of all time

Look, it's the music that counts, but when your album art looks this awful, it really makes us question how much effort you put into the rest of the record.

King Gizzard reveal a killer first lineup for Gizzfest 2017

Check out the monstrous list of bands heading to Gizzfest in Melbourne this year, from local talent to some of Gizz's mates from Japan and the U.S.

Gang of Youths frontman David Le'aupepe looks shocked onstage

Watch Gang of Youths and Gordi answer a tonne of questions from fans

GoY frontman David Le’aupepe and songwriter Gordi chat with fans about life and music, and offer advice to other aspiring artists.

Foo Fighters Dave Grohl pointing fiercely

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl is making his own movie

Fresh off directing the band's new video clip, the frontman reveals his plans for a new movie, which will apparently feature some "big names" in the cast.

The Killers say modern rock bands are “just not good enough” to break through

Read Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vernucci Jr.'s thoughts on why modern rock bands aren't finding the same success as earlier bands.

Dave Grohl's daughter read a story book in the new Foo Fighters clip

Dave Grohl stars alongside his daughters in the new Foo Fighters video

Watch the the Foos' impressive new video clip, as rock star dad Dave opens up about his relationship with his two daughters.

QOTSA stand in front of a huge 'QUEENS' sign

QOTSA just revealed a bunch of unheard ‘Villains’ songs

Watch as QOTSA reveal a handful of unheard songs from their new album in an intimate studio performance, as well as some old favourites.

Members of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot

Fighting words with Pussy Riot’s Masha Alyokhina

Masha Alyokhina of the Russian political punk group Pussy Riot talks about political theatre, feminism and revolution in Russia.

Peppermint Showers, POW Negro and Emma Russack

This week’s best new Australian music you haven’t already heard

Listen to seven brand new tracks by emerging local artists, curated by RTRFM's resident Music Director and song hunter Will Backler.

Camp Cope, Totally Mild & more play a special gig for vulnerable Aussie youth

Check out all the details of the special one-off gig in Melbourne next month, with all money raised helping female, trans and gender-diverse youth.

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