13 November 2014
Even the most successful of bands still have a thing or two to learn about the industry, and it seems the Living End are taking a few lessons while doing some shows with Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes. “The thing that really amazes me about him, I mean obviously he’s a great performer, but when we’re in the studio and tracking a song hearing his voice come through the headphones,” double bass player Scott Owen says.
13 November 2014
Busby Marou are quite possibly one of the hardest working bands in Australia at the moment. To finish off the year, after supporting James Blunt and multiple laps of the country, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou are playing a stack of shows through November. Each show will be both an intimate and surreal experience, which sees the band heading back to their roots.
13 November 2014
I first started listening to Josh Pyke after his track ‘Lighthouse Song’ appeared in volume 16 (2008) of triple j’s annual Hottest 100 count down. I remember the song being stuck in my head for days on end and I’ve followed his music ever since. Currently, he’s on the final stretch of The Last of the Lone Wolf tour, which essentially consists of him playing solo renditions of his songs, with only himself and his guitar to keep him company.
13 November 2014
New Summer arrivals instore and online now! It’s fun, fresh and full of humour. Ghanda, the apparel and accessories brand born out of the coastal town of Torquay, effortlessly merges beach and lifestyle wear for all ages.
13 November 2014
Tex Miller oozes a quiet confidence beyond his years. “Greg Arnold from Things of Stone and Wood once told me that song writing is a life sentence,” he says rather nonchalantly, but I can tell he comprehends the gravity of his statement more than he lets on. His new EP aptly titled Prisoner to the Blues tells you enough to know Tex is in it for the long haul. He lives, breathes and writes about music every day.
13 November 2014
Nai Palm by no means had an average upbringing. Though everything she’s been through has helped shape her into the unique, humble and passionate musician that she is now. Even through the phone, as she told me of her parrot Charlie Parker, I could sense the honesty in every word she said. Growing up as an orphan, who for a long time didn’t have a place to truly call home, enabled Nai to channel that pain into something much more beautiful: music.
13 November 2014
Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal. Wayne Static of Static X has passed away at age 48. At time of writing this the cause hasn’t been confirmed but the internet and his colleagues, in their public outpouring, have mentioned a drug overdose. A hurried press release some hours later stated he died in his sleep.
13 November 2014
Lagwagon’s newie, Hang, is finally out, and boy howdy, it’s a corker – easily the best thing they’ve recorded in years. Have you got your copy yet? And most importantly, will you be seeing these bad bitches at Soundwave? You better be, because they’re one of the very few punk bands on the bill, alongside the incredible live powerhouse that is New Found Glory!
13 November 2014
Originally from Tasmania, Eloise decided that at nine years of age she was going to be a musician. “I was performing on stage as a nine-year-old, and at around 14, 15 and 16 I was writing my own stuff and composing original music. I just knew that was where my heart was.” In May of 2013 Heloise released a self-funded EP and has since been entering competitions and doing little projects, working hard so that one day her work might pay off, and hasn’t it just.
13 November 2014
We caught up with the always friendly Sam Lockwood, guitarist for The Jezabels, at sunny Maroubra Beach on a picture perfect spring day and what he had to say was music to our ears. “We’re starting work on our third album while we have a little time off over summer,” he revealed happily.
13 November 2014
Many years ago – too many for me really to admit and probably not long enough ago for the Wollongong Chamber of Commerce – there was a character on TV called Norman Gunston, one of Garry McDonald’s alter egos. I particularly remember his segment What’s on in Wollongong.
12 November 2014
A bunch of Aussie acts have been added to the colourful lineup that is Rainbow Serpent Festival. Local legends Opiuo join the bill along with Staunch, Mr Bill, OKA, Gangsta Girl, Boog$, Tornado Wallace, Tetrameth Vs Shadow Fx, FREq, Jamie Stevens, Spoonbill, Steve Law, Interpulse, Otologic Whitebear.
12 November 2014
So maybe you can’t go to St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival for whatever reason but you’re still dying to see some bands. If Mac DeMarco is on your list, then you’re in luck. Break open the piggy bank because he’s announced a second, and most likely final, show in Melbourne after the first sold out in rapid speed.
12 November 2014
Maddee Brown is someone we feel you should get to know. Influenced by artists including Regina Spektor and Paramore, Brown treads happily across pop music with a slight rock edge. It may have taken her a little while to step out from her bathroom, but she is making up for lost time now.
11 November 2014
“…I am definitely a nerd. I love anime, manga and video games. I love going to arcades. I love to cosplay. I love attending conventions. Some of the fondest memories from my childhood are from attending cons … Actually, my first professional gig was at a pop culture con.”
7 November 2014
The first time I ever saw The Preatures play was way back in 2013 when they opened for Hungry Kids of Hungary on their You’re a Shadow tour. Admittedly, I had absolutely no clue who they were as a band, but I instantaneously knew that I was picking up what they were putting down and I’ve been following them ever since – waiting, and praying, for an album.
7 November 2014
“We’re really looking forward to polishing off 20 years with this summer festival. Can’t wait!” There aren’t too many bands…
7 November 2014
Shattered fans all over Victoria today, due to a throat infection The Rolling Stones have been forced to cancel their show at Hanging Rock, which was set to take place tomorrow, Saturday November 8. The future of the remaining Australian dates is unconfirmed and it is not yet known if the Hanging Rock show will be rescheduled.
6 November 2014
Do you like your music loud, emotional and a little bit in-your-face? Because that’s exactly what The Smith Street Band specialise in, and their latest effort, Throw Me in the River, is no exception. The opening track, ‘Something I Can Hold in My Hands’, is something of an emotional rollercoaster – vocalist Wil Wagner effortlessly alternates between a soft croon and full-on shouting. It sounds excellent.
6 November 2014
It wasn’t all that long ago that Lauren Grazer found herself trekking through India. As travel can often do, her heart and soul was opened to a calling. For Lauren, that was music. Come with us now and share in her journey.
5 November 2014
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a band is either eccentric or attempting to cover up poor musical ability when they use “off kilter is on point” as a guiding mantra, right? When it comes to The Infants, it’s definitely the former. Their music is most definitely off-kilter – but that doesn’t mean that it’s sub-par.
5 November 2014
Modern Capitalism Gets Things Done is The Bon Scotts’ latest album. The Melbourne band are no strangers to the folk scene with this being their third album.
5 November 2014
Packing, I’ve written about it numerous times. For me, I like to think I generally have it down pat. Between that and being generally prepared when I venture off on a new adventure, with all of my vouchers printed out and my passport in a special travel wallet, I imagine I’ll be walking into the airport, hours early, with a fresh blow wave with not a care in the world.
5 November 2014
“NOFX fans are a special breed. They have a sense of humour and willingness to accept that nobody’s perfect. They don’t even seem to mind that Fat Mike isn’t the best singer in the world and that things can get a little sloppy at our shows!” laughed NOFX co-founder/guitarist/accordion player Eric Melvin. We caught up with the punk rock legend one fateful Friday ahead of their upcoming Australian tour.
