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.

Krist Novoselic hints at what a Nirvana reunion could look like

Many Nirvana fans say there can't be a 'reunion' without legendary frontman Kurt Cobain, but the band's bassist thinks at least one lineup might work.

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington performs for a large crowd

Linkin Park announce a special event for fans to remember Chester Bennington

The band have revealed plans for a huge public gathering for fans to pay their respects to the late frontman, following his death by suicide last month.

Watch Josh Homme’s hilarious comedy sketch about QOTSA’s old albums

The QOTSA frontman plays the role of each of the band's previous albums as they all mouth off about the new one, 'Villains'.

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary in royal garb

A Brisbane venue refuses entry to Denmark’s Prince Frederik over his I.D.

Whether it's foreign dignitaries, or just your standard group of backpackers, Brisbane's new I.D. laws are already proving a "nightmare" for venue owners.

Prince could soon be revived as a hologram, his family says

The Purple One may be the latest music icon to be brought back from the grave as a ghost, if his family have any say in the matter.

Liam Gallagher poses for a photo with DMA'S' Tommy O'Dell

Liam Gallagher shouts out Sydney’s DMA’s, but disses Aussie drugs and beer

Heading to Australia for Falls Festival, the ex-Oasis frontman gave our music the thumbs up, but our party culture got a huge thumbs down.

Divinyls are playing a one-off reunion show with The Preatures’ singer

Check out all the details as the Aussie legends' return for the first time in almost a decade, with Izzi Manfredi taking Chrissy Amphlett's vocal duties.

Jimmy Barnes appears as a cowboy floating in the sky

Jimmy Barnes stars in a genuinely epic music video for Kirin J Callinan

Barnesy's turn as a Mufasa-like cowboy in the sky needs to be seen to be believed, and is already a lock for the best music video you'll see all year.