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.

Download Festival stage

Download Festival Australia 2018 announces date, location and more

The huge heavy music fest is finally here.

A rooftop view of New York City shot by Kingswood

Shot in NYC, Kingswood’s clip for ‘Big City’ is bloody awesome

Filmed and edited entirely by the band, it perfectly capture alt-country longing in the busiest urban setting.

Image of some of the best backing bands, including The Bad Seeds, The New Power Generation, and The Wailers

Exploring music history’s biggest myths and most unbelievable tales

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Watch Dave Grohl and Kristen Bell perform a mashup of Metallica and Frozen

Grohl was joined by Kristen Bell for an unexpected performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Terra Lightfoot holds her Gibson SG

One of North America’s best new rock talents tours Australia this week

Singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot takes her brilliant new LP across the country with local troubadour William Crighton.

Matt Mondanile of Ducktails

Ducktails’ music pulled from Spotify following sexual assault allegations

Matt Mondanile's solo records have been removed from the streaming service as seven women accuse him of predatory behaviour.

Female Australian DJs Jnett, Tigerlily and Nina Las Vegas

11 of the biggest and best female DJs in Australia

Around the world, electronic music can sometimes seem like a boys club - but not on home soil.

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl is about to host a late night TV show

The most likeable guy in rock gives live television another crack this week.

Jordie Ireland watches the Sydney skyline

Sydney producer Jordie Ireland’s ‘Take Cover’ is a seriously impressive debut

The 20-year-old DJ and producer flies out of the gates with a slick EDM jam and a gorgeous video clip.

The Easybeats

Daniel Johns and more are making an Easybeats tribute record

Some of Australia's best modern artists honour one our all-time greats.

A caricature of Polish Club

Why the hell would any rock band be a two piece?

Bands like Polish Club are getting pretty sick of being asked.

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Download Festival Australia might have Korn and Limp Bizkit on the lineup

A stray interview answer may have just outed the first two bands on the lineup.