Harts announces 2017 tour

Darren Hart, the Prince-blessed songman better known as Harts, has been one of the hottest names in Australian music in 2016.

Gold Class: Festivals, Awards And Album Number Two

Melbourne band Gold Class are in a league of their own. Their debut album It’s You blazed the trail back in September 2015, and then the boys had their recent scorching single. ‘Kids On Fire’ sees Gold Class exploding with an even bigger sound, serving as a taste tester for their forthcoming second LP.

Alex Williamson on celebs, bogans and the C-word

The C-word isn’t one that you’ll hear too often. That is, unless you watch a lot of Alex “Shooter” Williamson’s comedy, in which he champions Australian boganism in various skits via YouTube.

Mcrobin releases ‘Concrete Feet’

‘Concrete Feet’ is the new single from James McGuffie, an alt-folk singer-songwriter who travels by the name of Mcrobin.

A little bit of vintage comes to Geelong

In 2010 when the world of Facebook was still unfamiliar territory, Katie Perkins and Jai Spence took what started as a market stall and turned it into a thriving online business – all by posting a couple of vintage items on their page.

3350 Street Party is heading for Ballarat this month

Karova Lounge are known for throwing some pretty decent parties over the years, more than a decade’s worth, and this month they’ll perhaps throw their biggest yet as they take things to the street with the return of Yacht Club DJs.

Music to a Tee wraps up for 2016

As we begin to reflect on the year that was, the final Music to a Tee concert for 2016 will take place at the 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads on Saturday, December 16.

NaranaFest

While the weather couldn’t seem to make up its mind ranging from cloudy with cold swirling winds broken by calm, sunny patches. The skies miraculously cleared the minute the Welcome to Country & Official Opening Ceremony signalled the start of the days’ events.

A new free festival is coming to Melbourne for Australia Day

Come soak up the heat with food and fun on Australia Day weekend at Melbourne’s latest cultural precinct.

Violent Femmes announce 2017 Geelong show

Violent Femmes are heading off on their biggest tour since 2005.

Don’t Poke the Bear

Don’t Poke the Bear is a full service musicians hub in Geelong, providing world-class recording studios, acoustically designed rehearsal studios and sound hire. Forté chat with Don’t Poke the Bear about the artist hub.

The Bennies announce Xmas ‘Spliffmas’ Show

The Bennies are planning on ending the year just as big as they started it.

PSA: Workplaces of Geelong and Torquay, you can win a slab with Blackman’s Brewery this month

Perfect for those Friday night knock off drinks!

Meredith Arrives

Oh joyous time, Meredith has arrived. Going to a festival can be pretty tough work, what with organising your time and making sure your friend Ryan doesn’t forget the sleeping bags.

Dorsal Fins drop new video, announce album tour dates

Dorsal Fins have emerged with their brand new video ahead of hitting the road for a string of shows.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard: The Most Productive Band In Australian Music

Melbourne-via-Torquay septet King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard have always had a thing for out-of-the-ordinary album titles. Past example
s include I’m In Your Mind Fuzz, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon and even their most recent LP, April’s endlessly looping Nonagon Infinity. With the announcement of their ninth album, however, it seemed as though the Gizz had truly outdone themselves with the mouthful that is Flying Microtonal Banana. Just try saying that three times fast.

Sunday Summer Sessions on the Lawn

Sunday afternoons are never easy. Maybe you’ve spent the morning out and about, or you’re nursing a hangover from a big Saturday night, and as the time goes on, it looms on you that soon it will be the dreaded return to work with a full week ahead.

The Jezabels on the Excitement of Returning

Diving head-first into a crowd of people while screaming the high notes of a brooding track sounds like a rare feat. But for Hayley Mary, lead vocalist of Sydney’s beloved four piece The Jezabels, it doesn’t even require a second thought.

By the Meadow returns for fourth year, ft Banoffee, Jaala, The Pretty Littles + more

Tickets are limited, with only 700 available

Kingswood set for Torquay show armed with new album

Kingswood have emerged from hibernation with a new album under their arm, ready to take on Australia with a national tour.

Boogie Reveals First 2017 Lineup

Boogie festival has lifted the veil off their first acts for 2017.

Pulp 101 652

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Pulp, your home of all things comic books! Now that I’ve gotten uni out of the way for another year, I’ve actually got a bit of free time to dive back into some of my favourite books; in addition to re-reading Preacher – and what a thrill that was!

Avenged Sevenfold: The Stage

After Avenged Sevenfold released their somewhat hollow sixth album, 2013’s Hail to the King where the band paid homage to their inspirations to the point of imitation, no one knew what the future could possibly hold for the band.

Glass Animals: On a more in-your-face and up-front album

Life couldn’t be better for UK game changers Glass Animals. Since the release of their highly anticipated follow up album, How to Be a Human Being, the mild-manner quartet from Oxford have become the toast of the town, in almost every city in the world, including the city of love – and this is where Forté Mag found drummer Joe Seaward strolling along the canals.

 

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