21 August 2015
If there’s one thing in common Forte shares with Moses Gunn Collective, it’s a penchant for shiny things and a love for good quality music. As they’ve just released their new album Mercy Mountain we thought it was only fitting we took some time out for a chat.
21 August 2015
This year marks the first time Anklepants, AKA Dr Reecard Farché, will head to Earthcore and he’s bound to put on a good show, as there’s a saying, ‘one you go Anklepants, you never go back’.
21 August 2015
Even with quite an extensive break in their career, the Chantoozies have returned and brought with them an extensive amount of personal experience to the band. We had a chat with Eve Von Bibra about new music, Geelong and their adoring fans.
20 August 2015
She is a timeless beauty and an exceptional talent, and while she’s been hibernating of late working on her next album, Leah Flanagan is planning a special show at the Lorne Arts Festival to welcome in the springtime and showcase her new tunes.
20 August 2015
“Music saved my life many, many times,” drummer and lyricist Vinnie Fiorello admits. “Not to be melodramatic, but it has….
18 August 2015
A gold coin doesn’t get you all that much in life anymore, but in the Birregurra Festival and Art Show world it gains you access to the whole weekend of entertainment on October 11 and 12. Last year up to 10,000 attenders enjoyed the weekend of top quality live music performances, a carefully selected food and wine precinct, art and much more.
14 August 2015
Winning $20 on a scratchie seems like an incredible achievement, but just think how it would feel winning $15,000 worth of opportunities to further your musical career? Loren Kate was luckily one of the few to find out after entering the Telstra Road to Discovery, a brilliant opportunity for musicians open now.
14 August 2015
Listening to music in the car wouldn’t be quite the same without Triple R blaring through the speakers. In honour of the station’s annual ‘Radiothon’ subscription drive we had a chat to host of Tuesday drive show ‘Round & Round’, Sarah Smith.
14 August 2015
While the story goes around that I OH YOU originated out of a need to pay some gas bills, at least the promotion side of the business, the label actually came from the need to help out some friends. “We just had a bunch of friends that were really struggling to find labels and I think Johann [Ponniah] was helping them out with life and to book gigs,” Scott Armstrong of I OH YOU says.
14 August 2015
It seems that everything for Holy Holy has been a natural progression. First to Oscar Dawson and Timothy Carroll’s volunteer trip together, to forming the band – the two first worked together on Tim’s solo project – to now releasing their debut, When the Storms Would Come.
13 August 2015
The band’s name and imagery (the use of a swan) is a bit of an oxymoron, but we can’t help but love what they represent. Champions of the psych rock scene, Fierce Mild are heading our way for a few shows and you should give them some time. After all, they just gave you some pretty sound advice on potatoes in this interview.
11 August 2015
Opening your doors to a stranger is a hard task, but Cinnamon Stephens is opening the doors to her studio as part of the Surf Coast Arts Trail, giving an insight into the artists living in our community. We had a chat with her ahead of the event next weekend.
10 August 2015
It may be a few weeks since Splendour in the Grass, but with a set like SAFIA had you’d easily be reliving it for weeks, even years, and that’s just what Ben Woolner and the boys have been doing.
10 August 2015
Many of you would have seen the thrill and skill required in a Roller Derby game thanks to the film ‘Whip It’, but while Ellen Page is entertaining to watch on screen, the real deal is so much better. The Battle for the Bay competition has come around again and we had a chat to Genevieve from the league on what to expect (and not the Hollywood version).
9 August 2015
Geoff Achison is the name and for anyone familiar with the blues scene in Geelong and surrounds he needs no introduction. Time for some words from the man himself…
8 August 2015
Being able to demonstrate and instruct music and sound production, you need the full gamut of experience and the teachers at Bendigo TAFE have it. These teachers inject the local music scene with knowledge and experience; having run their own production companies and performed as professional musicians. In total they have over 100 years’ of involvement in the industry; with an enthusiasm that reflects in the successes of their students.
7 August 2015
“I come alive in winter, my god, my nipples are hard just thinking about it.” Intrigued? Gang of Youth’s front man Dave Le’aupepe answered the phone during production rehearsals and within seconds I had learnt unfortunately I was missing out on the ‘full’ experience, confessing he usually does phone interviews in his underwear…alone…at home… in his bed. Luckily for me the weirdness didn’t stop there.
7 August 2015
If you were looking for a recipe to feed your soul and light a fire in your belly, look no further than Melbourne seven-piece Sol Nation. Their blend of reggae, East Timorese folk, Cuban salsa, Latin dance, Afro-beat, Calypso and Brazilian samba will have you up on your feet, while their social message calling for peace, tolerance and understanding will linger long after the party is over. “We don’t want to hit people over the head with politics, but there’s always a little bit of social comment in our songs,” smiles guitarist Colin Badger.
7 August 2015
There are few music festival who just get it right. They know exactly who their audience is and as a result have nailed the vibe, got a killer line up and worked out a map that just makes life a breeze. Kennedys Creek Music Festival is one of them, and they’ve been recognised by Tonedeaf for being one of the best boutique Aussie festivals. We had a chat to Rhys Britnell from Kennedys Creek about this year’s event.
6 August 2015
It’s been a long time coming but an all mighty Rockpocalypse is imminent. Those soul-shaking rock ‘n’ roll rebels The BellRays will touch down in Oz this week to make good on a promise after they were forced to cancel a run of dates scheduled for May this year. “No matter what – these shows are going to be kick-ass!” says their formidable front woman Lisa Kekaula.
6 August 2015
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with the icons of American metal, King Parrot are back on home soil and ready to begin their Dead Set Regional Rampage tour of the East Coast and Tassie. “We can’t wait to play our new songs for the people in Ballarat and Geelong,” front man Matt ‘Youngy’ Young says with a smile.
6 August 2015
Chris Russell is back. It may have taken a couple of years for it to happen but he’s about to head out on the road in support of his latest single ‘Swimsuit’ and unleash new tunes thanks to the new fire in his belly. Although ‘Swimsuit’ is the latest single and the reason for this promotional tour before Ride the third studio album is released in September, it is a track that has been around in the live set for a few years now.
6 August 2015
Don’t let the name fool you, Dave the Drummer is about much more than drumming. In fact, he was one of the key producers behind the acid techno sound from London in the ’90s. We had a chat to the legend on the industries progression, what’s keeping him busy and performing at Earthcore and around the world.
6 August 2015
Amber Lawrence is one of the leading ladies when it comes to Australian country music, and it’s only fitting that she take her music on a ‘Girls of Country’ tour alongside fellow country singers Aleyce Simmonds and Christie Lamb.
