Mr Wilson on his new album To The Lost

We chat to Aussie rapper about his album, his influences and the Geelong scene.

TesseracT on their return to Australia this September

They’ve played festivals and toured in the northern hemisphere all summer so by the time they come Down Under, visiting musos are pumped and ready to rock with us – UK progressive metal masters Tesseract are no exception to this fact.

Sydney's Airports has released the perfect track for your Friday

The soundtrack for a night out featuring an up-tempo party jam.

Aleyce Simmonds is bringing her country sounds to Pistol Pete's

We chat with the seven times Golden Guitar winner ahead of her upcoming performance in Geelong.

Our local musicians discuss KAIJU! KRUSH

This issue we decided to let our local muso’s do the talking. We lured five musicians whose work we’re digging right now into the office to sit back and enjoy a can so we could pick their brains.

Phaedo

One to watch in the Geelong scene…

Jen Cloher is heading out for a run of intimate solo shows

Having brought out her first full-length LP ‘Dead Wood Falls’ in 2006, Jen Cloher’s career has been a long time in the making.

The Pine Company

Backed by 22 year old Geelong-by-Melbourne entrepreneur Jordan Di Paolo, The Pine Co. was simply born through the love of design.

Five minutes with Anti-Fade Records’ Billy Gardner

We chat about New Centre Of The Universe Volume 3 is the latest installation from Anti-Fade Records featuring a stack of local artists.

Things Are About To Get Messy as Skegss Release Debut Album and National Tour

‘My Own Mess’ is anything but a mess. It feels familiar yet entirely fresh all at once perhaps due to the mix of classic surf rock and stoner rock that is has been showcased throughout Skegss discography.

The Paper Kites: On the Corner Where You Live

The Paper Kites are enjoying a short break at home after returning from recording in the U.S.

In The Mood with Bud Forrest

“We are coming back to Geelong again and I can’t wait!”

Satyricon… the one and only black metal legend

Satyricon have always pushed metal in one direction or another throughout their 25 year career, and that’s what keeps the band going and that’s what keeps their fans going.

The Kooks are redefined and heading to Beyond The Valley

Colour palettes, intricate storylines and subtle emotion are just some of the particularities which make a Wes Anderson film, well, a Wes Anderson film.

Lushious Australia is now open in Geelong

Bath bomb lovers rejoice

F*ckboys the Musical is heading to Melbourne

A show written by women – for women (or men who aren’t f*ckboys)

Melbourne blackened death metal band Ame Noire have delivered a seriously heavy debut

We chat to drummer Aaron Hernyak.

Kennedys Creek celebrates 10 years

One artist heading to the boutique festival is prolific Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Emma Russack, who is thrilled to be making her debut appearance at this year’s edition of Kennedys Creek.

The Audreys are Australian music at its best

The Audreys have blown Australia away since their formation in 2004, pulling in a haul of three ARIAs and releasing four records.

BIN, the Ocean Grove outfit making waves in the local scene

Featuring Lachie Baulch from The Laughing Leaves, Sugar Ghouls and Marmalade; and Cal from The Murlocs, it’s no surprise that Bin have been making traction in the gig scene this early on in their career, but for other members such as Lys Mac, Tim Fluker and Will Bowers playing gigs is a previously uncharted territory – a territory they have loved exploring

Ella Hooper Releases Bone-afide Banger

The line between pop and rock has never run parallel for noughties Australian music icon, Ella Hooper.

Munchbox Meals

Vegan meals delivered to your doorstep.

Daniel Aaron; regional’s version of Tash Sultana

Daniel Aaron; if you don’t know the name, now is the time to start paying attention.

Good Mood Alert: Ball Park Music Bring Co-Headline Tour To Ballarat

This is their only regional Victorian show on the tour.

 

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