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.

Advice for aspiring musicians: Ainslie Wills pens a letter to her younger self

As anyone in music will tell you, the long road of a musician can be fraught with self-doubt, and Ainslie Wills has some sage advice for those starting out.

Premiere: Saskwatch unveil ‘Gemini’, the latest gorgeous peek at their upcoming LP ‘Manual Override’

Melbourne's resident indie-soul champs Saskwatch have just given us a tease of what's to come on their upcoming fourth album.

Vance Joy is back with new single ‘Lay It On Me’, and a tour with Gretta Ray

The 'Riptide' singer is back with new music just in time for his appearance at Splendour, and a tour with one of Australia's best emerging songwriters.

A group shot of Live when they were younger

Live’s original lineup is touring Australia for the first time in over a decade

Australia can catch the multi-platinum outfit as they announce a three-date run this November as part of their worldwide reunion tour.

8 albums we can’t wait to hear in the second half of 2017

Some have been guaranteed, others have been rumoured, but all of these records have us salivating for the back half of the year.

Premiere: Sydney folk-rockers Wilder reveal their pristine debut single ‘Ghosts’

Sydney folk-rock outfit Wilder have just released the first enticing taste of their upcoming debut EP, set for release later on in the year.

Meredith announces its first act for 2017, and the ballot is officially OPEN

It's still a long way off on the horizon, but with the dates announced, it's time to put your name in the ballot and start praying.

Tash Sultana spills her guts on the lessons she’s learnt so far

Tash Sultana was without a doubt the Australian music success story of 2016, having shot to global stardom in record time.

Premiere: A perfect collision of Melbourne talent on Pregnancy’s debut LP ‘Urgency’

The Ocean Party and Totally Mild will be familiar names to many, and their members join forces on a sharp debut effort from new project Pregnancy.

The 6 Aussie songs you need to hear this week, with FBi Radio’s Amelia Jenner

A selection of new tracks from some of Australia's best emerging acts, as picked by the expert at FBi Radio, Amelia Jenner.

Sigur Rós slam Margaret Court with new merch promoting marriage equality

Sigur Rós have joined the likes of Grinspoon in gently protesting Margaret Court and the arena that still bears her name.

Apparently 37 is the age when you’re too old to go clubbing

Most of us will agree that there is probably a time when we'll hang up the phat pants and decide that we're officially "too old" for clubbing.

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