Charlie Cole Drops Debut

We chat to Charlie in celebration of the release.

All about that jazz

The City Of Stonnington Cordially Invite You To The Stonnington Jazz Festival This May

Ruby Fields on opening festivals, awkward handshakes, recording hungover and never shitting in port-a-loo again

We caught up with indie punk rocker Ruby Fields following her opening slot at the first ever The Drop festival, in Torquay.

In Capital launch their debut album 'Human Is'

Human Is bridges the space between ambitious studio project and dance floor masterpiece with effortless stride, fuelled with ’80s synthpop hooks and irresistible beats.

Red Fang are bringing a stoner sludge avalanche in all its Rock-n-Roll glory to Geelong

We chat to vocalist/bassist Aaron Beam about the upcoming tour supporting their latest album Only Ghosts.

Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie are celebrating their debut album Hoodoo Hipshake

After sharing stages with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ray Charles in the ’90s, Steve Boyd took a lengthy hiatus before returning to the music world with Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie, a self-described “big, bold and brassy” number.

Parkway Drive on their most sonically adventurous album yet

With album number six now approaching, it seems the Parkway lads are continuing to push the boundaries of their sound, as elaborated by Winston McCall, the groups lead vocalist.

Healthier, stronger, fitter and happier women

We chat to Melanie Turnley, the brains behind Minc Fitness

Lee Kernaghan on continuing his sell-out 25th anniversary tour Boys From The Bush

It’s not uncommon to hear country songs that feature anecdotes of hittin’ the road in a Ute or ‘Chevy’. But for Lee Kernaghan, it’s more than just a story; instead, it’s being a big part of his life since he was a child.

Tal Lemmens; the local photographer turning energy into art

Finding himself up close and personal with the sea and its power, the last few years have seen Tal hone in on photographing the ocean, taking breathtakingly beautiful photos from within powerful waves.

Cousin Tonys Brand New Firebird are hitting the regional road

We chat to singer-songwriter Lachlan Rose ahead of the gigs.

Australia’s most loveable Guy

We chat to Guy Sebastian about his upcoming Then and Now tour and what life is like fifteen years after his Australian Idol victory

Luke Biscan releases stunning video for Jaws Of The Jungle

Much-loved Geelong muso Luke Biscan has spread his wings and released a stunning new video for “Jaws Of The Jungle”, premiered via YouTube and VEVO.

Cascada set to take us on a nostalgic journey through the biggest dance anthems

You all know the songs: ‘Everytime We Touch’, ‘Evacuate the Dancefloor’ and ‘What Hurts the Most’ – they’re our favourite dance anthems of the noughties.

Five minutes with Winston Surfshirt

They’re on their way to Bendigo’s Groovin The Moo with their debut album Sponge Cake in tow. We have a quick chat with frontman Winston.

Dropping in with San Cisco

We dropped in on San Cisco, who were dropping in on Torquay’s first ever The Drop festival, which was dropping in on the Rip Curl Pro. I hear you – that’s a lot of dropping in, man.

Simple Plan's triumphant return to Australia as part of their 15th anniversary tour

This album is full of SP’s pop-punk classics and we are loving the fact they are bringing it back in its entirety, 15 years later, which vocalist Pierre Bouvier explains.

Marcel Lucont brings Whine List to Melbourne

An Intimate Evening with France’s Premier Misanthrope & Lover

Alison Ferrier on What She Knows

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Alison Ferrier is as humble as she is kind, a trait instantly recognisable as soon as she begins to speak.

Vera Blue celebrates Lady Powers

Harnessing the multifaceted nature of ‘Lady Powers,’ one of Australia’s most exciting breakthrough artists Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) is about to unleash a formidable Lady Powers.

The Hard Aches are putting focus on mental health in a hopeful and positive light

After last year’s release of the standalone single Brain Drain and a sold-out tour, Adelaide’s indie-punk duo, The Hard Aches are releasing their sophomore album.

Child Bite are joining King Parrot on a regional rampage

We chat to Child Bite’s vocalist Shawn Knight.

PURE returns for its third year

We chat to Australia’s own Eric Powell ahead of the event.

BEKKA MAY: The Makeup Bag That Fits It All

Bringing style and functionality to the cosmetic bag, BEKKA MAY is your new travel essential designed by Geelong flight attendant, Cat Sceney.

 

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