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.

Neil deGrasse Tyson with Pink Floyd's album artwork

Neil deGrasse Tyson blames Pink Floyd for nobody knowing how the moon works

Watch as the acclaimed astrophysicist explains why the band's iconic album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' has caused him countless hours of extra work.

Beyond the Valley festival announces its first lineup for 2017

Check out all the artists announced for the NYE fest so far, from massive names in rap like Stormzy and Schoolboy Q, to Mura Masa and Little Dragon.

James Hetfield gives the metal horns on Carpool Karaoke

Watch Metallica play the metal version of ‘Never Have I Ever’

Watch as Metallica fess up to a few embarrassing questions on Carpool Karaoke, covering everything from dick pics to frozen yoghurt.

King Gizzard go shopping at Amoeba Music

Watch King Gizzard go vinyl hunting at Amoeba Music

Check out the obscure albums from all sorts of eras and genres that King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have picked out on their record store shopping spree.

Saskwatch frontwoman Nkechi Anele, photographed by Lisa Businovski

Australian music has an important role to play in fighting racism

Saskwatch frontwoman N'Kechi Anele is just one of many Australians who have had to find their own ways to deal with our country's issues with colour.

Soundgarden’s break-up seemingly confirmed by a fan’s heartbreaking story

A short story from a fan makes it clear the band have no intention of carrying on without their departed frontman Chris Cornell.

Kurt Cobain live onstage, with angel wings behind him

Nirvana’s sound engineer reckons ‘In Utero’ is a “Meh” album

Check out some pretty divisive opinions from Nirvana's engineer, who doesn't really rate their third and final album at all, claiming it's "recycled".

Britney Spears' pink vinyl reissue of '...Baby One More Time'

The vinyl trend peaks with Britney Spears’ ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’

You know you want this pink and white vinyl reissue of Britney's stone-cold classic debut album sitting in your collection.

The xx announce their Australian tour dates for 2018

Check out the tour dates and venues for the three big shows next year, to quench the thirst of anyone who missed out at Splendour in the Grass.

Norway punks Sløtface have made the perfect introverts anthem

Listen to their new single 'Pitted', a pop-punk call to arms to fight those urges to leave your mates hanging, and chill with Jon Snow & Co. instead.

Alison Wonderland puts a sexist wannabe producer in his place

A hint to all of the aspiring producers / sexist pigs out there: it takes more to make it in the music industry than "tits and blowjobs".

Today’s rock bands “should be ashamed of the shit they put out” Liam Gallagher reckons

As one of the veterans of the rock scene, the singer clearly doesn't think today's rock bands will be capable of flying the flag when he's gone.

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