Bendigo is Hosting a Pokemon Go Pub Crawl

If you’re not playing Pokemon Go while at work, driving to the supermarket or while you’re on your daily jog, you’re way behind the game and you’re due for a catch up.

Seth Sentry

From the moment that Seth Sentry dropped The Waiter Minute EP back in 2008, there was never any doubt that he would rise to the forefront of the Australian hip hop Scene. Over the past eight years Sentry has released two full length albums, both to critical acclaim, and toured extensively, even breaking the record for the largest ever rap/hip-hop tour in Australia with a whopping 50 national tour that was played out last year.

LISTEN OUT For….Jake George

Why a bass of all instruments? I don’t know, but I think seeing the guy at the music shop who played the Seinfeld theme won me over.

Benny Walker

After looking at several pictures in catalogues and online to the moment he popped the locks on the case, Benny Walker has always had a love for the Fender Stratocaster.

Karova Lounge’s 12th Birthday

July 23, 2004 was the date the venue opened its doors to the public. It was a year in which Usher would have the highest-selling album of the year. Music legend Ray Charles would pass away at the age of 73. Jet would write their place in the annals of Australian rock by cleaning up at the ARIAs.

The Geelong Artist Coining Thought-Provoking Phrases

While it might seem like Melbourne is the breeding ground for all good street art, there’s a Geelong artist (who goes by the name Jaesus) who’s giving us all something to think about with her work. With pieces in the streets and at cafes in town, Jaesus has just put together an exhibition on the concept of ‘binge-thinking’.

Greenthief

Melbourne psychedelic rockers Greenthief have just released their second album, Tremors. After a long and arduous process, frontman Julian Schweitzer admits to feeling a strong sense of relief now the record is finally completed and out there in the world.

Josh Wade for PM

It is officially the eve of destruction – 2016. The year where Donald Trump has the most chance of becoming President of The United States, only to be challenged by Kanye West after his first term. And on our side of the equator, we once again have the exciting challenge of choosing between two steamy bits of shit.

UK Comedian Bill Bailey Is Coming to Geelong

We would never lie to you, especially about such a comic genius as Bill Bailey. But in fact, the comedian best known for his role on Black Books, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI is coming to Geelong.

SPEED DATE WITH… The High Learys

The High Learys are a Psych Pop band from Perth Western Australia. Our sound has been described as a fearlessly modern take on a retro inspired sound. We’re always looking to engage with new fans who are up for nothing short of a good time.

Too Heavy to Hug #642

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Claude Hay

Claude Hay is heralded for his talents of making instruments (usually from common household items), making even greater music and for getting everyone off their feet. We spoke with Claude ahead of his new album out later this year, a performance at Echuca-Moama Winter Blues and being home for the winter.

Chris Cavill & the Prospectors: All That You Got

Chris Cavill’s 2015 album ‘Know Your Destiny’ was a fine collection of alt-folk roots with a side-order of rock. With a new band line-up for EP ‘All That You Got’, the balance tips well over to the electrified side. And like a run of new local releases, there’s a surprising echo from the ’70s anchoring the punchy rhythms and riffs.

Rory Ellis

Rory Ellis is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. The Americana icon has released seven albums since 2000, toured the world playing an illustrious list of festivals, and shared a stage with the likes of Canned Heat and Richie Havens – all whilst being a family man. He’s now back with a new five-track EP ‘Rah Rah’ blending his soulful voice into a vibrant and unique release.

Forte’s top picks for Tastes of Central Geelong: Week One

Tastes of Central Geelong officially kicked off last Friday (July 1) and with so many events day in, day out, we’ve picked a few of our favourites to help you decide.

Ziggy Marley: Self-titled

Carrying the Marley name on with pride, son of Bob, Ziggy Marley, has released his sixth solo studio album with this newest self-titled release. Also a double threat, Ziggy will be appearing (alongside his music) in the action series Hawaii Five-O later this year.

Spiderbait

On Sunday evening in May 1990 before another week of work began, Spiderbait played their first gig at the Tote alongside the Throwaways and Effect. The next 100 gigs saw the band, made up of drummer/vocalist Mark “Kram” Maher, bass player and co-singer Janet English and guitarist Damien Whitty, play more than 20 gigs at The Tote and have their first gig with soon-to-be lifelong friends, the Meanies, in June of 1991.

Popped

A little-known producer recently suggested perhaps Adele wasn’t much of a vocalist, and relied on studio trickery to enhance her talents. Her response? An invitation to suck her d**k.

Too Heavy to Hug

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Surfbeat: Endless Summer in the Big Apple

Musicians have always had a strange fascination with surfing. Surf culture exploded into the mainstream in the late fifties after the publication of the book GIDGET and subsequent movie featuring Sandra Dee in the main role. GIDGET was based on the real life experiences of Kathy Kohner and her surfing friends on the beach in Malibu.

The Binge_ | 23rd of June

Yes, I accidentally read a MAJOR spoiler and yes, I want to cry because of that, but is that going to stop me from devouring four eps a night? Hell. No. I’m dedicated like that.

Ghost Stories

What do over half a million people worldwide have in common? They have all been scared senseless by the theatrical spectacle ‘Ghost Stories’. The show which was written by childhood best friends Jeremy Dyson (The League of Gentlemen) and Andy Nyman (Star of ‘Death at a Funeral’) first showed in late 2010 and broke every box office record at the Liverpool Playhouse before moving to the West End for a successful 13 month run. It has since received rave reviews from critics and fans alike.

Good Music Neighbours

In the last couple of weeks, the news has come to light that another of Melbourne’s most beloved music venues, Shebeen has been forced to close due to noise complaints from a neighbouring property. Sure, the property backs onto the sleeping quarters of the Melbourne Police Station, however noise complaints and residential encroachment keeps popping up as a high priority issue throughout big and small venues in metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Chopped Festival 2016 Reveals First Round Lineup

Chopped is back for 2016, bringing three days of dirt drags, hot rods, choppers and a slew of live acts.

 

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