28 January 2016
Hold onto your pants, folks – this week Pulp’s going back to its roots! Waaay, way back when this column began, there was originally a horror/pulp fiction theme interwoven with the comic-y goodness, and there was another guy hanging around (Hi Cam!).
28 January 2016
I think it would be fair to say that some people might call me a fashion snob. I dislike trends, I describe my personal style as ‘classic’, and I exclusively wear black, grey, white, camel and khaki – with the exception of the occasional blue denim jean.
28 January 2016
We hate to say it, but there’s a glaring omission in this year’s line up: Shannon Noll. Though, let’s get ahead with the stellar line up regardless of any Nollsy appearances.
27 January 2016
Further proof of Geelong’s improving and constantly diversifying nightlife, Analogue Academy (the hidden cafe popular for its ability to develop film, tasty hotdogs and New York City loft feel) has gained a liquor license for Friday and Saturday nights.
27 January 2016
The morning after the Hottest 100 countdown is a day for reflection: why did I drink so much when I knew I had work today? Why didn’t I call in sick today not Monday? And most importantly, was the hottest 100 really a reflection of the best of the best last year?
27 January 2016
Hardcore really is one of those genres that I feel is really, really hard to stand out in. Realistically, hardcore bands need to work a lot harder to make themselves appealing to more than just your average hardcore fan, and more often than not I’ve found that one band tends to blur into another.
27 January 2016
There are few pubs around quite like The Royal Hotel Meredith. As Damian Kelly (or Damo as he’s affectionately known by regulars) chats to me in between pouring pots, it’s clear the connection the venue has with its customers.
26 January 2016
Within two weeks of losing Lemmy we now say goodbye to glitter pop legend David Bowie; also to cancer. It’s not the best start to the new year, but these things happen.
26 January 2016
Aside from playing record after record, it’s rare that we get to relive the wonder of music legends form the past. Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and Johnny Cash are some of the icons we often miss, but they’ll all be coming together in tribute show: the Sun Records All-Stars.
25 January 2016
Better known for his adventures with the Melbourne-based ska/jazz/alt-rock cornucopia The Cat Empire, Felix Riebl is most definitely an accomplished musician in his own right.
25 January 2016
All Our Exes Live In Texas are an all female group known for bringing their harmonic vocals to folk music, but let’s get one thing straight: they’re no girlband.
24 January 2016
There is nothing more painful than reading reviews of performances you didn’t make it to – I hate it, and that’s exactly what I am about to do. But don’t fret, there’ll be a lot of “to come” sessions mentioned as well.
24 January 2016
Oscar Lalor has been surfing and performing along the Surf Coast for over 10 years. His smooth guitar and vocal style takes influence from a range of many different artists – a few include; Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer.
24 January 2016
Travellers can be such a huge a mix of different personalities and interesting quirks. And as we take on this world, one trip at a time, we notice that we tend to develop certain characteristics, or suit a certain group of traveller.
24 January 2016
British post-punk band Savages have returned with their new album ‘Adore Life’, delivering a sharp garage sound that has flashbacks to the likes of the classic, old school rock era.
24 January 2016
Currently indulging in the beer, food and good times of Germany, we had a chat to Joel Havea who’s set to make his way back to Australia for a few shows – bringing his unique and worldly sound along with him.
23 January 2016
I hope that whatever way you saw 2015 out in and whichever way you saw fit to bring in the New Year, it was a hoot. You know what the new year means though……NEW MUSIC!
23 January 2016
Santa has parked the sleigh and reindeers for another year and the locals in the Rat have had a blast with The Ballarat Beer Festival rolling through town in mid January.
22 January 2016
According to a claim made by Dr Steve Phillips, Bluesfest (the blues festival located in Byron Bay) is responsible for the deaths of various koalas around the region.
22 January 2016
After powering through 12 new songs since the New Year, Andrew “Higgsy” Higgs took some time away from songwriting to answer this here Forte questionnaire, oh, and tell us how good the Australian audience is.
22 January 2016
John Flanagan may be a Melbourne native, but he’s also quite familiar with the regional festival scene. After growing up going to Port Fairy Folk Festival, John is taking his new trio to Newstead Live! In a matter of days.
22 January 2016
It’s not exactly a cliché to say that musicians make for bad actors – David Bowie died on the same day that Lady Gaga won a Golden Globe for American Horror Story: Hotel, if anyone considers the Golden Globes a reputable judge of quality – but generally speaking being famous for your musical ability doesn’t always translate into being a good actor.
22 January 2016
Catch up with what’s going on in the world of Pop – the glitz and glam and the B.S.
22 January 2016
Straight off the festival circuit from Falls Festival, dance trio RÜFÜS have returned with their sophomore album Bloom – a follow up to chart topping debut Atlas.
