Five minutes with Teischa

We sit down with Teischa to talk all things music, travels and what’s next.

Melbourne’s HAVE/HOLD are reinvigorated, wide-eyed and raring to thrive with their sophomore album

To celebrate, we sit down with HAVE/HOLD for a few minutes to get the low down on the top five artists that inspired the record.

Japan’s ministers of superheavy funk Osaka Monaurail return

As the late Marva Whitney once described them as, Osaka Monaurail are ‘one of the hottest funk bands on the planet’.

Five minutes with Josh Lee Hamilton

Josh is an indie folk/ singer songwriter from the small yet vibrant surf town of Byron Bay.

The Biographer's Lover

We sit down with author Ruby J. Murray for an in depth chat about the book.

The Wonder Years are onto a Good Thing

Firstly, Sister Cities, the sixth studio album from The Wonder Years, is like a great big hug.

Alice Ivy riding that wave of love for craft

What’s not to love about Alice Ivy?

Rice Is Nice Celebrate 10 Years at Melbourne Music Week

And you’re all invited!

Last Dinosaurs are en route to Loch Hart

We sit down with Sean Caskey to chat about their release Yumeno Garden.

Review your plans, RocKwiz is coming to Geelong

Put your trivia hats on, freshen up your rock music knowledge, and practice your go-to karaoke jam.

Scrambling with Crooked Colours

The trio make music that is both menacing and upbeat – imagine, if you can, Donkey Kong finding himself stuck in Doom.

China Bowls is making her debut Aussie festival performance at Queenscliff Music Festival

At only 26 years old, you’d be forgiven for believing China Bowls has lived her life ten times over.

Sleepy West unpack their Americana sound and the influences that made them

Sleepy West may be the most all-American group ever to come out of Bendigo.

Judah Kelly is having a real good time

We chat to Judah about the album, his shows and what’s next.

The Wombats… A Riesling to be cheerful

Sometimes we all need a Riesling to be cheerful – and if news of our favourite furry friends The Wombats returning down under this November isn’t reason enough, I’m not quite sure what is.

The Maldon Folk Festival celebrates 45 years

One particular performance we are excited about is Melbourne folk outfit Rich Davies & The Low Road.

You know Gonzo and U-Bahn, but who's Moth?

Being the drummer in both U-Bahn and Gonzo, two of the hottest acts in the Melbourne gig scene at the moment, I genuinely don’t know how Darcy Berry has found the time for his own solo project.

Baked Beans are babbling into the BC

I remember coming home from school and eagerly looking in the pantry for some goodies and hearing my mum say, “Oh, there’s Baked Beans…” A statement to which my response was “piss off, mum.”

Let the good times roll on The Blues Tram

There’s a unique way to enjoy live music this year as part of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival and that is aboard The Blues Tram.

Geelong's first ever heavy and alternative day is coming

Ever heard a riff so heavy it felt like it would melt your face off? Well prepare for a whole day of it with Melted; Geelong’s first ever heavy and alternative day and night festival.

Alpha Female, Kailei Ginman, Launches Female and LGBTQI+ Inclusive Booking Agency

We love a good female empowerment story, so when we heard about a lone booking agent shaking up the music industry by establishing a female only and LGBTQI+ inclusive agency, we had to find out more!

The Living End on taking a leap of faith

It may have been 20 years since The Living End were talking about being a brat that talks back, but god damn, they haven’t lost the punk.

The Little Lord Street Band

Perth’s The Little Lord Street Band recently released their new music video for single ‘Waking Up Next To You’ and now performing as a duo, both Natasha Shanks and James Rogers go on tour.

Step back in time with Astroman

A delightfully charming play, Astroman explores the highs and lows of growing up in Geelong, the exhilaration of learning and what it means to be truly courageous.

 

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