7 November 2016
As an interviewer, you tend to only encounter dodgy phone lines when speaking to musicians in the very upper echelon of commercial success – bands that you have to dial a phone card to chat to, only to then muddle your way through a conversation plagued by static, muffled responses and a god-awful time delay. Take the poor reception that dogs Julia Jacklin’s call as a sign of her meteoric shot to fame then.
6 November 2016
Face The Music is back for 2016. This time around though there is a whole new look to it – a new logo, new programming and new ideals. Recently Forté got the opportunity chat with Zac Abroms, one of the curators for this year’s program (alongside Ashley Sambrooks). As you would expect, it’s been a busy time with the recent launch of this year’s massive program.
5 November 2016
Splitting her time between Australia and Jamaica, since relocating to the home of reggae in mid-2014, the energetic and engaging Nattali Rize of Blue King Brown has found a splendid balance between touring and creating, and just two of her many proclaimed homes.
4 November 2016
If there’s one guilty pleasure we can’t help but have, it’s singing along to classic ‘girl power’ anthems. Think Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Run The World’. Admit it… we know you do it too. One song that has us particularly enthused and standing up on our desks is from Melbourne-based songstress Ali Barter.
3 November 2016
Just like the theme behind Holy Holy’s newest single, ‘Darwinism’, the band’s music has evolved since the 2015 debut LP, When the Storms Would Come. Where marine life may grow legs and leave their watery confines, Holy Holy’s Timothy Carroll has stepped significantly away from playing guitar, instead adding in horns and streamlining the band’s overall sound.
2 November 2016
With the warm weather well on its way, there’s no better time for a street festival. Next month, Sunbury StreetLife Festival is back with more than 100 stalls featuring local businesses, an abundance of food, kids activities, live performances on stage and hands-on workshops – including African drumming! Forté chat with festival organiser Sharyn Snook.
1 November 2016
Melbourne four-piece rockers Society Of Beggars have announced their first ever tour, ‘A Tour Called Night’, taking place across venues in Australia throughout November. Forté chat to the band.
1 November 2016
Forte chat to Fall and Resist, a metal band from Ballarat who have just booked their 10th gig and finished recording their first EP (the launch will be at Karova Lounge on November 4th).
31 October 2016
Hailing from the sunshine coast, Jimmy Davis is a humble storyteller beaming with passion and determination through his honest melodies and expressive guitar pieces. Forté chat to the alternative rock, blues and folk singer and songwriter.
31 October 2016
Along with sunny days and shivery winds, Spring is best for fresh produce and seasonal flavoured dishes to match, especially for Cafe Narana, currently in the midst of celebrating their new Spring menu.
30 October 2016
Loose Tooth are the garage pop three-piece band crafting sweet guitar pop with frayed edges who will be performing at the new festival Radfest. Forté chat to the band’s drummer and vocalist Etta Curry.
29 October 2016
For Rone, the internationally renowned street artist, his work isn’t just about painting large portraits of women. It’s about recreating public spaces.
28 October 2016
Nick Barker has had an extensive music career, playing with bands such as The Curse, Beachouse, Reptile Smile, Freak Power, The Wreckery and later, the blues-rock outfit Nick Barker and The Reptiles in the late ’80s before deciding to go solo. Now, Barker has found his place alongside long-time friend Justin Garner with The Heartache State. Forté have a chat to the accomplished Melbourne singer-songwriter and guitarist.
28 October 2016
Despite connecting with rappers like Tupac, Snoop Dog, and Ice T growing up, for Briggs and Trials (who make up A.B. Original) there wasn’t really an artist that resonated with them 100 per cent and who captured what it was like growing up indigenous in Australia. And that’s exactly what their new record, Reclaim Australia, is doing for the younger generations.
27 October 2016
Purveyor of his self-described “disturbed folk” style, Australian songwriter, singer and slide guitarist Jeff Lang is a leading performer in the Aussie roots music scene. Forté chat to Jeff ahead of his upcoming performances at the two-day non for profit event, One for the Otways this month.
27 October 2016
Following an explosion of new styles, collaborations and experiments, the Australian craft beer scene is creating more enticing brews than ever. With craft beer on the rise, the couple behind Torquay’s Blackman’s Brewery, Renn and Jess Blackman, have bought their beloved brew to the heart of Geelong with their very own brewery bar.
27 October 2016
Here are the final four Melbourne Music Bank finalists. We have a chat to the artists in the last stage of competing for the chance to break into the music industry.
27 October 2016
Oxygen College has long offered the opportunity to study photography right here in Geelong. In 2017, they are embarking on offering a brand new Professional Photography Program which will give students the chance to do complete a full time, two year photography course.
25 October 2016
With a barn and a dream Emma Tatnall has brought a new exciting music festival to life. RadFest is a music festival coming to Toolleen (near Bendigo) on November 5-6 for the first time.
25 October 2016
US-based supergroup The Monkeywrench featuring members of Mudhoney, U-Men, Gas Huffer, Big Boys, Poison 13 & Lubricated Goat, are set to make their Australian debut next month.
24 October 2016
Anthony Fantano, also known as ‘The Needle Drop’ and ‘The world’s busiest music nerd’, will be gracing down under yet again to deliver a speech at this year’s leg of Face The Music – Melbourne’s annual music industry conference.
22 October 2016
At the end of the month, Salmon Guts will be playing a handful of shows to raise money for the devastating loss of the Otways’ bushfires and landslides that occurred over the last 12 months.
20 October 2016
A lot has happened to get Missy Higgins to where she is now. And there was a very good chance the Missy we’ve been reacquainted with, wasn’t going to make her return to the industry.
