30 January 2017
It’s been just over a year since we lost the Thin White Duke and to this day, we are still reeling over the news. It came as a shock on that fateful day in January 2016, and everyone is getting amongst the extensive back catalogue that he has left us. This year, he would have been 70 and to mark the occasion, the No Plan EP dropped.
29 January 2017
There is a new book out about Brian Wilson and it is fantastic.
29 January 2017
The legend of the Twelve Foot Ninja is one that stems from over a decade ago. Seemingly stealthlike, the Melbourne-based unit are masters of the sneak attack. Between dropping their highly anticipated album Outlier last year, smashing some Australian headline shows and supporting Disturbed in November, the men behind the myth are more than set up for the year.
29 January 2017
Since Mosquito Coast first popped up on the radar after their 2015 win of triple j Unearthed High, there’s been no stopping the Perth band. After becoming a four-piece, they have since been smashing the summer festival circuit and playing shows all over the country, all whilst the two founding members are still at the ripe age of 18.
28 January 2017
You just know that if a tour is named after ice cream, it’s going to be a pretty sweet time. And that is what indie-folk duo Winterbourne is all about.
28 January 2017
Is there a better way to spend a balmy summer evening than by heading to a night festival? With bustling crowds, great street food, urban culture, local designers and musicians, night festivals create a real unique, spirited and lively atmosphere.
27 January 2017
The internet is an echo chamber, filled with voices all trying to speak louder than the other, all the while holding the power to simply log off. It’s this common lack of constructive discussion that disillusioned notorious activist and frontwoman of White Lung, Mish Barber-Way, and pushed along a shift in her life.
27 January 2017
During the hot summer months of January and February, Werribee Open Range Zoo are hosting the Rhythm of Africa on Saturday evenings. These African infused nights, are now in it’s twentieth year and host an evening of animal viewing, live African music, African-inspired food and activities for the kids.
26 January 2017
Brace yourselves.
26 January 2017
The sun has been shining and the people of Ballarat are enjoying the wonderful summer the weather Gods have given us thus far. One can’t help but feel that there is a hiatus and people swarm to the coast during the school holiday period. Getting around the town at those ‘school times’ seems to be so much easier.
26 January 2017
Set in the rolling hills of small country town Beechworth in Victoria, Beechworth Music Festival is a summer favourite for music lovers. We came up with a quick guide to prepare you for this regional treasure.
26 January 2017
With a few changes following the band since their 2014 release, Let the Ocean Take Me, most notably the departing of lead guitarist Troy Brady, the band will be bringing a slightly altered sound, new line-up and some spanking new merch when they hit Geelong next month.
25 January 2017
After a spot of top-notch, free live music? You’re in luck.
25 January 2017
Whilst 90’s music is often reflected upon as the age of new wave music, it also confirmed that pop music was here to stay with some of the biggest pop bands – often hailing from UK – dominating the global charts. Acts like B*Witched, S Club 7 and Atomic Kitten were and are still a household name, with most still being able to recall popular songs.
25 January 2017
My Echo have just premiered an absolute cracker of a video, throwing back to the golden age of Australia where mullets reigned supreme.
25 January 2017
The XX are back once again with I See You, and as you would expect, it’s a bloody ripper. Five years in the making, I See You takes inspiration from Jamie XX’s solo debut debut In Colour in the opening track ‘Dangerous’.
25 January 2017
With the festival less than two months away, things are really ramping up for Port Fairy Folk Festival – the event that sees the town come alive with music, arts and culture.
24 January 2017
Aussie singer-songwriter Jeff Lang will be releasing his new album, Alone In Bad Company, next month with a national tour to celebrate through March, April, May and June.
24 January 2017
We chat to Cookin’ on 3 Burners about sweating out in tennis outfits and Kung’s remix of their iconic song…
24 January 2017
By the Meadow returns for the fourth year running and has come up the goods with its first announcement.
23 January 2017
Already slated for a whirlwind tour off the back of his 2016 book, Jimmy Barnes has just gone and added more shows to everyone’s delight.
23 January 2017
Who needs to walk when you can Segway around the Waterfront, admiring the bay views as you glide along the concrete?
23 January 2017
There is no time to waste as the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival gets down to business right away with their first showcase/fundraiser of the year.
23 January 2017
With the Great Australia Beer Festival edging closer (February 18 – save the date!), we at Forté thought we would put together some quick beer tasting tips to prepare you for the day and make sure you get the most out of your beer festival experience.
