Maple’s Pet Dinosaur is stepping onto the Groovin The Moo stage.
From bedroom demos to viral moments with ‘lego’, the Newcastle artist is riding a wild wave into 2026. With a debut EP, a stacked festival slot, and a live show packed with big riffs (and a mysterious puppet 👀).
We caught up with MPD to talk GTM, the Newy scene, and what’s next.
Hit the link in bio to read the full interview.
🏄️ Next Wave at Pleasure Club - May 🌊
A massive double-header this May with NZ indie-rock standouts PARK RD landing in Sydney, joined by a stacked local lineup.
🔴🎸 May 14 - Headliner: PARK RD
🕚 PARK RD 11:00 – 11:45
🕘 KCH 9:45 – 10:30
🟡🎸 May 28 - Headliner: PARK RD
🕚 PARK RD 11:00 – 11:45
🕘 Cruise Baby 9:45 – 10:30
PARK RD - five-piece indie-rock band from Auckland blending guitar-driven energy with pop sensibilities. Fresh off major festivals and tours alongside Spacey Jane and The Rions, their debut album The Novel has cemented them as one of the most exciting bands coming out of New Zealand right now.
KCH (Kyle Charles Hall) - Sydney-based artist and producer crafting introspective indie-pop with lush textures and raw lyricism. His debut EP my head is a jungle in a deforestation way showcases a deeply personal, self-made sound shaped by collaboration and community.
Cruise Baby - North West Sydney indie-rock outfit bringing high-energy, sun-soaked tunes built for road trips and packed rooms. With a string of releases and a fast-growing following, they’re quickly becoming a live act to watch.
@parkrdmusic
@kylecharleshall
@cruisebabyband
@alwaysapleasure.club
📍 Pleasure Club, Sydney
Part of the Next Wave residency
RATSALAD. are stepping into a huge new chapter 🌍🔥
From the introspective chaos of Tune In / Zone Out to hometown shows in WA and a massive European run, the band are riding that fine line between self-doubt and full-throttle momentum.
We caught up with them to talk headspace, Geraldton roots, and what it really means to take their sound global.
Read the full interview — link in bio 🎤
Upcoming Shows
Australia
11 April – Wintersun Hotel – Geraldton, WA
2 May – Kalbarri Open Air Festival – Kalbarri, WA
22 May – Foreshore Hangout – Geraldton, WA (Album Launch)
23 May – Milk Bar – Perth, WA (Album Launch)
Europe – June 2026
4 June – Freak Valley Festival – Netphen, DE (Sold Out)
5 June – Alte Hackerei – Karlsruhe, DE
6 June – SBÄM Fest – Wels, AT
7 June – Mad One Springbreak – Casalmaggiore, IT
8 June – Dynamo Werk21 – Zürich, CH
9 June – Supersonic – Paris, FR (supporting The Smith Street Band)
11 June – Bilbao, ES
12 June – Le Whare – Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, FR
13 June – Relache Fest – Bordeaux, FR
14 June – L’Aéronef – Lille, FR (supporting Dune Rats)
15 June – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton, UK
16 June – New Cross Inn – London, UK
17 June – Djingel Djangel – Antwerp, BE
18 June – Bei Chez Heinz – Hannover, DE
19 June – Balarock Fest – Bad Laasphe, DE
20 June – Roter Stern Open Air – Leipzig, DE
21 June – Farewell Youth Fest – Dresden, DE (Sold Out)
Spacey Jane are heading back down under 🌏
The Fremantle band have announced their new EP ‘Exit Wounds’ arriving June 12, alongside soaring new single ‘I Never See Her’ out now. Produced by Day Wave and mixed by Lars Stalfors, the track continues the momentum from their acclaimed album ‘If That Makes Sense’.
To celebrate, they’re hitting the road this summer with support from Melbourne favourites Telenova, plus opening sets from Armlock.
Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, this one’s going to be massive.
Tickets on sale Thursday 21 May 🎟️
Link in bio. @spacey_jane
@ponderers share the dreamy and melancholic new single ‘Through The Heather’ ahead of their upcoming album ‘Terrestrials’, landing June 19 via Mangovision / Secretly Distribution 🌊✨
Born in hotel rooms, tour vans, spring reverb thunderclaps and late-night Ableton experiments, the track captures that uniquely Australian mix of beauty, chaos and heat-haze nostalgia.
Described by the band as “Goths at the pub”, ‘Terrestrials’ draws from classic Aussie rock, post-punk and new wave influences while exploring themes of place, identity, inequality and survival on a planet pushed to the brink.
Pond will also hit the US this July-September for headline dates alongside shows supporting Djo, with more Australian shows still to come.
‘Through The Heather’ is out now. Link in bio for the new video 🎥
Duel Native turned Pleasure Club into part of the performance for this special live rendition of ‘Clouds’.
Stripping the song back to guitar, vocals, and audience percussion, the performance became a shared experience between artist and crowd.
Unpredictable, intimate, and completely alive in the moment.
We also caught up with Duel Native to talk about Always Imperfect, AI in music, creativity, and the process behind their recent work.
Watch the live session and read the interview via the link in bio.
🎥 Captured by Tsk Tsk Magazine at Pleasure Club.
From New Belgrade to the sticky floors of Aussie pub rock 🍻
Beyond The Grip are proving that great rock ’n’ roll knows no borders. Channeling that raw, full-throttle pub energy into their new record Quencher ⚡️
We caught up with the band to talk creative chaos, storytelling, and why Aussie rock has such a grip on their sound.
Hit the link in bio to read the full interview.
Brazen Barbie is in her statement era 💥
We caught up with Brazen Barbie to talk about her bold new single ‘Say What?’, working with Chandler Jewels, and taking things global with her first European tour.
Raw, direct and unapologetic, this is just the beginning.
Read the full interview via the link in bio.
Mister Chorister is tapping into something deeper ✨
From songs written as internal conversations to a track 30 years in the making, ‘Spark’ is all about reconnecting with the source of inspiration within.
Alongside the release, he’s unveiling the official animated video, a visual journey through memory, identity, and rediscovery.
Hit the link in bio to read the full interview + watch the premiere 🔗
Heatin’ up your summer plans 🔥
DMA’S are back in a big way with the announcement of their brand new self-titled album, landing August 7, alongside a huge run of Australian shows this November + December.
Expect stops in Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney, plus a special Hills End 10-year anniversary set after overwhelming demand from their sold out Sydney celebration earlier this year. 🙌
New single “Heatin Park” is out now, giving fans the first taste of album number five.
📍 Tour Dates
Fri Nov 27 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Sat Nov 28 – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Thu Dec 3 – Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
Tickets on sale Friday May 1, 1pm local time
Hit the link in bio for tickets + full tour info.
Who’s going? 👀
#DMAS #AustralianMusic #LiveMusicAustralia #SydneyMusic #MelbourneMusic #BrisbaneMusic #IndieRock #AussieMusic #ConcertsAustralia #NewMusic
Terror Parade aren’t just playing horror rock they’re confronting something deeper 🩸
In our latest interview, the band unpack ‘The Exorcist’, a track years in the making that explores the darkness we carry and why some things can never be erased. From revisiting old riffs to re-recording vocals multiple times to get it right, this one’s been a journey.
Plus, we dive into the raw, no holds barred energy behind their latest video 👁️
Catch them live at @greaserbar on the 1st of May to get this Exorcism happening!
@twistedlullaby
@flamboyant_nightmare
@graveyardclub.band
Hit the link in bio to read the full interview.
Javier & The Wave are here to bring the light. Their new album Notas de Aire is more than just a record — it’s a message of hope, love and connection wrapped in a rich blend of reggae, rock, R&B and Latin influences.
From a chance coffee shop meeting to sold-out shows and a growing global audience, the band are building something truly special.
We caught up with them to dive into the story behind the album, their unique chemistry, and their mission to spread good energy through music.
Read the full interview — link in bio. 🔗
