1 September 2016
When it comes to a film about living life in reverse, British writer and director Cris Jones says to remember one thing: “Nothing is ever lost. No one is ever lost. While we will never experience them again, moments are still unfolding somewhere in time.”
31 August 2016
There are moments in a musician’s career when the idea of ‘I’ve made it’ can be thought of in earnest. Leaving a reliable source of income is one of them. It’s a decision that completely throws you into your music career and it’s one that Alex Lahey has just come to experience.
30 August 2016
It’s winter, so there’s really no finer excuse to light a fire, make coffee, curl up with a good book, and instantly dismiss it in favour of a computer game. Even Montaigne, AKA Jessica Cerro, agrees.
28 August 2016
Lying back on a banana lounge in sunny Byron Bay post Splendour in the Grass, Bobby Alu is cool, calm and collected as we begin to chat about the upcoming run of festival dates throughout October and November.
28 August 2016
“What if I sing a song at the EP launch?” – Adam 2K16
(Let’s just say there is probably a good reason why drummers usually don’t sing).
27 August 2016
If David Chisholm, director and founder of Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music had to describe the festival in one word, it would be unique.
26 August 2016
While enjoying a rare period of down time in Berlin recently, Aussie theatre performer and writer Tessa Waters sat down with Forte Magazine to talk clowning, confidence and life on the road as a touring comedian.
26 August 2016
Over the past few decades, Deborah Conway has taken on many forms.
24 August 2016
In moving forward to the new age and developing the talent of local musicians, Royal South Street Society are celebrating 125 years as an organisation by introducing a brand new initiative – Mi Sound.
24 August 2016
While Adelaide plays host to the popular world music festival, WOMADelaide, The Shaolin Afronauts are the only afrobeat band in town. “I don’t think there are any other afrobeat bands in Adelaide,” bassist Ross McHenry says with a laugh.
24 August 2016
When it comes to kicking an unwanted tag West Thebarton Brothel Party have been described as, why not write a song about it? ‘Dolewave’ is the newest release from the band, and a title they have unwantingly been labelled with.
23 August 2016
Max Pellicano is sitting in his hotel room at the Holiday Inn at Potts Point when I am connected to his hotel room’s phone. Having landed in Australia early last week and starting his tour at the one and only Rooty Hill RSL last Friday, Pellicano is exceptionally excited as he begins to chat with Forte magazine.
22 August 2016
Eager to rejuvenate the live hip-hop scene, Geelong hip-hop and rap artist Klirx chats to Forte.
21 August 2016
When Australia’s celestial artist Vera Blue isn’t listening to iconic musicians like Montaigne, Jack Garrett or James Blake, there is one album she can’t get off her mind.
19 August 2016
Rockabilly fans are in for a treat with an evening of blues-infused old-school rock’n’roll music, attitude and fashion at the annual Rat’s, Tatt’s and Pinup’s Social Club night.
19 August 2016
Progressive-metal band, Toxicon, have just released their debut album, Purge. We can gather from reading the band’s bio – “Serious about Metal: Not Much Else,” the group of five are passionate about not only their music, but enjoying themselves in the process.
19 August 2016
Famous last words? *When asked to the renounce the devil on deathbed* – “This is no time to be making enemies.” Fuck. I don’t know…
18 August 2016
Has Forte found Chuck E Cheese’s number one fan? Whilst chatting to the former My Chemical Romance guitarist, Frank Iero, the multi-faceted artist let it slip that most of his downtime is spent at the American chain family restaurant.
18 August 2016
“Picture it: we’re a little cafe tucked away in Jan Juc, and Jan Juc is just a little suburb tucked away in the corner of a little coastal town that is tucked away in the corner of Australia. But there’s more to it than that, we can be more.”
18 August 2016
In a world where we’re ruled by 150 characters and 30 second clips, staying relevant and keeping attention is harder than ever.
16 August 2016
If you haven’t heard Kylie Auldist before, it’s fair to say that your life has been missing a whole lot of funk.
11 August 2016
Melbourne alt-pop singer Ella Hooper and indie rock songstress Gena Rose Bruce have joined forces.
11 August 2016
Tom Gleeson is one of Australia’s most well-known comedians, a father and a fan of test cricket. He’s also a man who doesn’t believe in ghosts.
10 August 2016
Cheryl Strayed once said, ‘the best thing you can do about life is to tackle the mother-fucking shit out of it.’
