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.

5 highlights QOTSA fans can look forward to at Splendour

After seeing them play a completely sold-out Hordern Pavilion last night, here are five highlights guaranteed to leave the Byron crowd in tatters.

Client Liaison are touring Australia next month – and then the world!

Melbourne's favourite synth-pop talents Client Liaison have just announced their first ever world tour in typical style, along with dates in Aus/NZ.

Rock just lost its place as America’s favourite music genre for the first time

Other genres like hip hop and RnB have finally knocked rock music out of the number one spot in America's hearts (and wallets).

Metallica fans will get a kick from this seriously impressive infographic

Every band has dedicated fans, but it takes a serious passion to put together something as ridiculously detailed as this together.

Jimmy Barnes’ daughter slams QANTAS for damaging her band’s gear

The airline is coming under fire for leaving Mahalia Barnes and her band with damaged gear on their way from Sydney to Auckland.

James Van Der Beek holds a sign saying "Yep it's me Diplo"

Diplo is getting the piss taken out of him by the actor playing him on TV

"EDM used to stand for Essential Diplo Music back in 2002 when I was the only one doing it" says the very convincing fake.

Royal Blood announce more Aussie shows after their Splendour sellout

The band only played a single Splendour sideshow this year, which sold out in an instant, but thankfully they'll be back for everyone else.

One of the biggest Aussie rock supergroups ever is heading on tour

We've seen plenty of Aussie supergroups take shape over the decades - but this is without a doubt one of the biggest to ever squeeze onto a stage.

Sharon Osbourne says she and Ozzy used to ‘beat the shit out of each other’

Sharon Osbourne “shafted” Ozzy’s former bandmates, his producer says

Max Norman has detailed how he feels that Sharon cut Ozzy's former bandmates off in an effort to rob them of future earnings.

10 unforgettable Splendour moments, with Mansionair

You know you've had an amazing Splendour when Julian Casablancas tells you off for being too rowdy - or you meet your new bandmates there.

Dune Rats add new dates after their first gigs sell out instantly

Dune Rats tour with Wavves, WAAX and Hockey Dad sold out in record time, but Melbourne and Brissy fans can grab more tickets if you're quick.

Violent Soho onstage, shot by Mitch Lowe

Violent Soho are back to headline another massive gig in October

For a band who were taking a year-long break from playing live, Violent Soho sure are playing a stack of shows during the second half of the year.

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