The wholesome, humble Little Quirks

See Little Quirks at National Folk Festival over the Easter long weekend, 18-22 April 2019 in Exhibition Park, Canberra.

All Up Hill For Hilltop Hoods

Hilltop Hoods are still sitting pretty on the top on the urban music world in Australia.

There’s a Superfuzz Minishow happening at the Courthouse

Superfuzz are hosting Milk Records’ LOOSE TOOTH at the Courthouse.

Autism Superheroes: The Spark Within

We sit down with author Niki Humm.

Five minutes with Butterfunked

Butterfunked is a 9 piece funk-fusion that’s sure to have you up dancing! With our versatile vocals, hectic horns, groovy guitars, killer keys and driving drums, who could resist?

Matt Corby: “It’s really against my personality to get up on stage and perform”

Following the release of his stunning sophomore album, Rainbow Valley, Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby discusses his experiences on tour, the incredible mash of music he’s influenced by, and how being a performing musician completely contrasts his personality type.

The Kite Machine have dropped their debut album

With the release of their debut record, Geelong’s The Kite Machine are deftly evading expectations and continuing to boldly carve out their own unique sound.

Melbourne DJ duo Donald’s House are heading to Geelong

A family affair with their own productions and body music for your Friday night, these guys will have the party going wild!

Aurelia and Deutsch Duke catch fire on Battleground II

To celebrate the track, we sit down with Deutsch Duke.

We chat to Xavier Rudd ahead of his show at Leura Park this weekend

I’d say Torquay’s second biggest export, trailing closely behind Ripcurl, would have to be Xavier Rudd.

Blues Boot Camp 2019

Forté chat to Wayne Jury, the man behind the program.

The Hills Are Alive with laughter

With some of the most Hill-arious, notorious and down-right legendary comedians in Australia will be having punters LOLing around all weekend, we are most excited for award-winning comedian Marcus Ryan

Day By The Bay is the new festival celebrating Port Phillip Bay

Have you ever stopped, realised and appreciated about the diverse and unique marine environment that’s right under our noses here in Victoria? Well, say hello to the brand-new festival that aims to do just that.

Get to know Santa Fe Driving Range

Santa Fe Driving Range are a brand spanking new act comprising of a few friends that have played together for a long, long time, with a couple of fresh faces thrown in the mix!

Mansionair fight the real fight

With their first headlining North America tour coming up this year, as well as a spot on the Coachella bill, Mansionair are finding their feet as trans-Pacific transplants.

The Hollow Majors have unveiled their debut album

The Hollow Majors have forged a name for themselves as the rock ‘n’ roll lads of Geelong, from starting as a covers band back in 2016 to last year transitioning to an originals act, and their story of how it all started is as old school rock ‘n’ roll as you can get.

Kurt Vile and the Violators are coming

The man, the denim jacket, and the hair, are all returning to Australia soon with his touring band The Violators, and I was lucky enough to have a chat with him about all this stuff, and a bit more.

Five minutes with The Rank Outsiders

These four seasoned musos love nothing more than the sound of vintage guitars played through fine amplification, a little denim and a smattering of facial hair…

HOLD//FIRE are ready to drop their debut single

Geelong alt-rock outfit Hold//Fire are keen to show the world their debut single ‘Safety in Numbers’ this Friday.

The Jungle Giants are dropping in

The band are returning to the Victorian coast, on April 20th as a part of The Drop festival in Torquay, alongside a list of huge Aussie acts including Angus & Julia Stone, Client Liaison, Hockey Dad and Alex the Astronaut.

The Aussie icon that just keeps on giving

Ian Moss has come a long way from his early days as a boy born and raised in Australia’s Red Centre.

Geelong’s Zuma have dropped their debut EP

To find out more about the release, we caught up with the groups bass player, Jimmy Barjasic, to have a chat about all things Zuma.

Five minutes with Skyscraper Stan

‘On Your Corner’ is his latest single.

It’s the end of an era as the Warrnambool Loft closes its doors

It’s sad news for live music acts and punters alike as renowned Warrnambool venue The Loft is set to close its doors for the last time in June.

 

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