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.

The 7 best Aussie songs you haven’t heard, with Koori Radio Music Coordinator Emily Nicol

In this special edition for NAIDOC Week (2-9th July), Emily Nicol from Koori Radio contributes a selection of tracks making waves on community radio.

King Gizzard fans create plenty of amazing fan art

Crowd surfing, harmonicas, and upside-down guitars: The joys of being a Gizzhead

Fans describe the electric feeling that coursed through their bodies when they first encountered a King Gizz song as a kind of love - we find out why.

Ozzie Osbourne has picked the 10 best metal albums of all time

Ozzy Osbourne is no stranger to lists of the top metal albums of all time, having recently taken out the #1 spot on Rolling Stone's own top 100 countdown.

Tool have pissed a bunch of their hardcore fans off with their hometown set

A portion of the band's most passionate fans were left thoroughly disappointed by the band following their tour-closing show in San Bernadino.

Watch as You Am I and Kevin Mitchell belt out ‘I Sucked A Lot Of Cock To Get Where I Am’

Double J brought together a stack of the best Aussie artists of the ’90s earlier this month as they packed You Am I, Killing Heidi,...

“Get the F up!” – Hip hop icon Pharaohe Monch is touring Australia and NZ

Grammy Award-winning hip hop legend Pharoahe Monch heads over for a seven-date tour in September, his first local tour since 2014.

West Thebarton Brothel Party have changed their name, and their lineup

Adelaide rock outfit West Thebarton Brothel Party have changed their unique name in a move that coincides with some big news for the emerging band.

BV, friendships, HABITS and more make for one of the can’t-miss gigs of the year

It's no secret that we love all of the bands on this lineup, making this Leaps and Bounds gig without a doubt a show you need to see.

Premiere: Poet and rapper Luka Lesson delivers a vital cultural message with The Medics’ Kahl Wallis

The new track by one of the country's foremost slam poets, writers and hip-hop artists Luka Lesson, and featuring vocals from Kahl Wallis of The Medics.

Don’t judge a band by its covers: How Furnace and the Fundamentals are bringing cool back to cover bands

Sydney's Furnace and the Fundamentals have built an impressive career out of taking the humble 'cover version' to the next level.

Dave Grohl spots a naked guy in the crowd, dedicates ‘My Hero’ to him

Watch one Glastonbury punter give Dave Grohl a bit of a surprise, and earn himself a priceless song dedication in the process.

Sad news Stone Roses fans – looks like they’ve broken up again

The reunion seems to be over, with frontman Ian Brown reportedly announcing the band's split to a 90,000 strong Glasgow crowd.

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