The San Diego song man returns to tour Australia this August with a shiny new record in his pocket, and a full band on stage.
Review of 'The King is Dead', the first single of The Herd's 2008 release 'Summerland'.
One of the most moving and politically charged writers, Michael Franti and his band Spearhead, return with their eagerly-awaited album, All Rebel Rockers, on September 9, via Liberator Music. 
Best-selling Australian singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd is set to release his seventh album, Dark Shades of Blue, on August 19th. Confirmed appearances at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass and Bumbershoot festivals in August and the Austin City Limits festival in September will bookend a headlining tour that will find Xav bringing his world-renowned live performance to cities across the U.S.
Brisbane musician Dan Parsons' debut release Old Brown Shoe.
Melbourne and Albury based rock band Star Assassin are exploding onto the scene with the announcement of their national debut single 'Hey Kid', lifted from their forthcoming debut album 'Bleeding To The Circle'. 'Hey Kid' is set to be one of the biggest songs this spring 08 with its highly addictive youthful rock hook offering the nation that carefree 'rock till you drop' song, the likes of which marks a moment in your lifetime.
Mat McHugh is best known as the front man and creative force behind The Beautiful Girls, September sees him releasing his debut solo album under the guise Mat Mchugh & The Black Bird. Seperatista! will be out September 20th, 2008….and yes, The Beautiful Girls are still alive and well, just having a short break.
‘...And Then Tomorrow Came’ is the career defining, highly anticipated 3rd full-length album from acclaimed Melbourne duo Muph & Plutonic, released on OBESE Records July 19, 2008. 
It was clear from the outset these guys are the real deal and have all the tools to be the next big thing in WA rock.
The second single of Finn's debut album 'I'll Be Lightning' lives up to all expectations of songwriting finesse.
WOMAD New Zealand is held in the province of Taranaki on the west coast of the North Island. Overshadowed by Mt Taranaki, the town of New Plymouth wakes from its usual laid-back combination of rural and surf life to become a hive of colour and activity for one big weekend in March…. WOMAD weekend!
With her new album 'A Loud Call' due for release on Spunk!/EMI on July 12, Holly Throsby takes to the road to preview some of the tunes that feature on said record.
With their unique blend of hip hop, jazz and contemporary beats, True Live definitely made this music lover’s sun shine again.
Riding high on the freewheeling success of their recently released Cease To Begin album, Band of Horses return to Australia this August for a series of east coast shows. 
Acclaimed Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter Jeff Lang released his new studio album Half Seas Over on May 10th through ABC Music, and will showcase his new material when he hits the road on a national tour throughout May and June.