15 May 2015
“We’ve always had a principle where we have 100 per cent freedom and zero support. So if you go out on a limb, and the limb breaks, you better learn how to fly – I spend most of my time in free-fall,” Tim Ferguson says.
15 May 2015
Five years ago they had their last gig, or so we though. Ballarat band Epicure are back for a few strictly limited shows in support of the re-release of their hit album The Goodbye Girl on vinyl. We had a chat to Juan Alban [guitar/vocals] on what the band has been up to since their last good-byes.
15 May 2015
Whether you’re a closeted T-Swift fan or out and proud, chances are you’ll love Residual’s cover mash-up of ‘Shake It Off’ and Chet Faker’s ‘Talk Is Cheap’ – we certainly do! We had a chat to Josh Carter on how exactly they came up with the idea and naturally of Taylor Swift.
15 May 2015
Not many people would associate a form of public transport as a place for a live gig, though lately these unique performance spaces seem to be increasing every day. Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival Treasurer Julius Porlai was onto the idea and had suggested the stunning Bendigo trams as the perfect setting for a live music venue.
15 May 2015
As a young, unsettled teen, Ruby Boots hitched her way up to Broome where she worked for a number of years as a deckhand. The hands that once scrubbed the boats surface, now make beautiful music. We had a chat to the musician on her journey and the release of her new album.
15 May 2015
If you haven’t played a prank, you’re not a true Aussie larrikin. Dylan and Mitchell are as Aussie as it gets as they’ve garnered a massive following from pissing off their Dad and posting it on YouTube. We had a chat to the pranksters about their clips, the fame and just how angry their Dad really is.
14 May 2015
Kevin Bloody Wilson may be infamous – but he’s ours. He’s regarded as a national treasure and an icon to many comedians of the new generation. Over a career spanning more than 30 years he has sold millions of albums and continues to push the boundaries of musical comedy, armed with only his acoustic guitar and his trademark grin.
14 May 2015
It’s hard to believe Reece Mastin is just 20 years of age, having been so active on the Australian music scene since taking out the top prize in Australia’s third season of X Factor in 2011 at the age of just 16. Since then he has released two platinum selling albums, with his debut release hitting number one in the ARIA charts.
13 May 2015
The announcement of Infected Mushroom as the headliner was reason enough to head down to the music, lifestyle, culture and arts experience that is Earthcore. Now with the international line up completed, we’re surprised you haven’t got tickets yet!
10 May 2015
The sunny sugar-pop sounds of opening track ‘American Dream’ roll in and with eyes closed scenes of a roadtrip along Route 66 instantly spring to mind. There’s an infectious happiness and it’s the kind of track you can’t help but feel delighted to listen to.
9 May 2015
These might be the last few shows for a little while, but Agent 37 will soon be back on stage bringing us the good times. We had a chat with Dave, guitarist and singer, on the band’s best moments and their final last words (well, final for now).
8 May 2015
Bam Margera is a man of many talents and has done plenty in his 35 years, from his pro-skateboarding career to his TV shows and movies including Jackass, Viva La Bam, Haggard and Minghags, to name just a few. His current musical project, Fuckface Unstoppable lands in Australia next month and will play nine shows all around the county.
8 May 2015
So remember how Tame Impala were being super secretive of their upcoming album? That was until there were leaks about its release via Japanese iTunes. Well the questioning is put to rest as their newest album Currents, will be released worldwide on July 17. If you pre-order now you can get yourself four extra singles (‘Let It Happen’, ‘Disciples’, ‘Cause I’m a Man’ and ‘Eventually’).
8 May 2015
There’s an instant darkness that envelops you as ‘Killer’ begins. The song is layered with synth beats rolling over each other and it isn’t until about two minutes into this track when Sarah Blasko’s haunting vocals come in. The two minute mark is the same moment you realise this is possibly one of the best collaborations ever.
6 May 2015
They Might Be Giants have been around since 1982, but there’s been talk that 2015 is the big year for the band. I can see the appeal of these guys, I really can, but I can’t say that I’m now a massive fan after listening to Glean. Their genre is classed as rock but I’m not too sure about that, as it’s not the rock I’m used to, it’s more alternative pop, laced with rock.
6 May 2015
There are certain songs that set of a fire in your belly, spark an uncontrollable urge to dance and really make you think. Ash Grunwald’s new track ‘River’ is one such song, as it forces us to realise that we all live together and we all live downstream.
6 May 2015
Holy Holy’s new single has taken a new direction from their sombre, sweet tunes of before. This time around ‘You Cannot Call For Love Like a Dog’ takes a darker turn with a driving bass, atmospheric swells and sharp guitar breaks. We likey, we likey a lot.
6 May 2015
Remember all those times where you’ve wished and prayed to be able to relive that brilliant moment at a festival? Well the Earthcore gods (or should we say organisers) have listened to your prayers and Infected Mushroom will make their triumphant return as the headliners for this years festival, on November 26-30.
5 May 2015
There must be something in the air down in Bendigo as they’ve put out yet another stellar band. We had a chat to Jack Kennedy from Jack and the Kids about why bigger is better, breaking tendons and what it’s like musically growing up in regional Victoria.
4 May 2015
“I’ve been surfing since I was a kid; my dad had always been in love with the ocean. He was into spear fishing, surfing and scuba diving so I was always the kid who grew up in the western suburbs and everyone would be playing football or going out partying in high school and I’d be down surfing at the beach or playing guitar at night. So I’m a bit of a black sheep in that respect.”
4 May 2015
As the days are getting cooler, it’s only natural for us to seek comfort in the meals we eat. Our stomachs crave the warmth found in hearty winter meals of slow-cooked lamb, healthy soups and the rich butterscotch sauce of a sticky date pudding. These are all items found at the Darriwill Farm Café and meals that head chef Josh Beaumont loves to cook.
4 May 2015
The Max Hotel has undergone several refurbishments since its establishment in 1854 and the venue we see today is a true credit to its visionaries both in the past and the present. With three amazing spaces that cater to various needs The Max has solidified itself as one of Geelong’s premier function venues.
4 May 2015
You’d know his voice if you heard it but chances are you wouldn’t be intimite with the jokes his penis is involved in – jokes that Tom will kindly be sharing with audiences as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. We had a chat to Tom about what he’s been up to post-triple j and general funny stuff.
4 May 2015
The likeness is uncanny, simply looking at Tom Stevens and Tony Lewis and you can instantly see the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in them. Hear their jokes and witness their chemistry on stage and it’s a whole other story, it’s as if the original show has been pulled from the TV and brought back to life. We had a chat to the performers about how they got together as the infamous duo.
