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.

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Herbie Hancock took Sydney on a breathtaking journey through the past and future of jazz

A master of jazz who has shaped the genre for over half a century, Herbie Hancock’s visit to the Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney...

UK legends Underworld played one of the best Vivid shows you’ll ever see

This year’s Vivid lineup is teeming with fantastic talent, but they’ll all have their work cut out for them to follow the one-two punch of...

Even after retirement, George Clinton will continue to reign as music’s most vibrant voice

With George Clinton making his way to Australia for his very last time this month - to celebrate, we sat down with the legendary musician

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Phil Collins’ Australian tour shows he’s a giant of a performer – even if he’s sitting down

With a cane in hand and a swivel chair beneath him, Phil Collins still proves how incredible a live musician he's always been.

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The story behind one of the most ambitious Australian music docos of all time: Now Sound

There's never been an Aussie music documentary quite like this before.

Aussie legends Motor Ace just announced a 20th anniversary reunion tour

Cult Australian alt-rockers Motor Ace have just announced an Australian tour this morning, marking 20 years as a band. The band leapt to popularity at...

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Frances Bean explains why she always quotes Kurt Cobain’s suicide note

Frances Bean Cobain has opened up in a new interview with The Independent ahead of a new exhibition being curated by Kurt Cobain's mother and sister, describing how she's still trying to process his passing decades on - and why she still references his suicide note to this day.

The unique, unusual and unmissable gigs of Vivid Sydney 2018

This yer's Vivid Sydney is doing things a little differently, heading out of the CBD and taking over the entire city.

What will Led Zeppelin’s legacy be?

A coda.

Jason Bonham sums up why Led Zeppelin were better than any other band

The son of a legend speaks out.

Beloved Melbourne music venue Howler has been saved from developers

Apartment blocked.

Def Leppard announce a 2018 Australian tour playing ‘Hysteria’ in full

Celebrating 30 years of their biggest album, with German legends Scorpions along for the ride, Def Leppard's 2018 Australian tour is going to be huge.

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