11 November 2014
“…I am definitely a nerd. I love anime, manga and video games. I love going to arcades. I love to cosplay. I love attending conventions. Some of the fondest memories from my childhood are from attending cons … Actually, my first professional gig was at a pop culture con.”
9 November 2014
Not many in the music industry can say that they started out working with names as big as Yoko Ono, but Marshall Betts can … and it was just the start he needed to increase his passion for the industry. “The biggest surprise I guess is really understanding how to deal with artists,” Marshall adds with a laugh.
7 November 2014
The first time I ever saw The Preatures play was way back in 2013 when they opened for Hungry Kids of Hungary on their You’re a Shadow tour. Admittedly, I had absolutely no clue who they were as a band, but I instantaneously knew that I was picking up what they were putting down and I’ve been following them ever since – waiting, and praying, for an album.
7 November 2014
“We’re really looking forward to polishing off 20 years with this summer festival. Can’t wait!” There aren’t too many bands…
6 November 2014
It wasn’t all that long ago that Lauren Grazer found herself trekking through India. As travel can often do, her heart and soul was opened to a calling. For Lauren, that was music. Come with us now and share in her journey.
5 November 2014
Emma Watson’s UN speech might have sparked conversations about equality, and while this was a one-off for the actress, advocating change is something Clementine Ford does on a daily basis. While Emma’s speech was created for a specific event, everything Clementine does originated from a much more organic process. Once she was aware of the inequality in Australia, she began calling herself a feminist and advocating for social change.
5 November 2014
“NOFX fans are a special breed. They have a sense of humour and willingness to accept that nobody’s perfect. They don’t even seem to mind that Fat Mike isn’t the best singer in the world and that things can get a little sloppy at our shows!” laughed NOFX co-founder/guitarist/accordion player Eric Melvin. We caught up with the punk rock legend one fateful Friday ahead of their upcoming Australian tour.
5 November 2014
Many may recognise Nicky Bomba as the ex-drummer for high energy roots band John Butler Trio, but since then he’s stepped out into a solo career, formed a duo called Bustamento and conducts the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
4 November 2014
Listening to Tkay Maidza’s track ‘Brontosaurus’ it’s hard not to fall in love with our scaly friends of the past, but for Tkay watching dinosaurs in Jurassic Park wasn’t such a pleasant experience for her. “I was actually scared of those movies … They kind of seemed like horror movies when I was younger,” Tkay adds with a laugh.
4 November 2014
“When they asked me to play a Surrealists show I was like ‘Oh really!? That’s out of the blue’. It’s been nearly thirty years since we first made a record,” Kim laughed warmly. To many he’s the godfather of grunge, to his students at JMC Academy in South Melbourne he’s the cool teacher, and he’s Dad to his four kids – Kim Salmon may be a lot of things, but self-righteous is not one of them.
4 November 2014
Electro-pop, for lack of a better term, has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades and as a result there has been a massive influx of musicians who decide to pursue that genre of music. However it’s very rare that you find artists who do it quite as well as Bag Raiders.
3 November 2014
“Well I think when you work so hard on something, especially recording you’re kind of in a tunnel vision – it’s been beautiful to step out and see how supported I am – it’s a wonderful feeling. The process of raising funds for the album – of contacting friends and fans was an eye-opener. I don’t think I’d realised that people actually dig what I do, and really value it – it’s been very encouraging.”
2 November 2014
It’s been three years since we’ve last seen a full album from Shannon Noll, and for good reason. The former Idol contestant has had a lot on his plate, including his second appearance on our TV screens during his time on Dancing with the Stars, but a brand new album is finally on the horizon.
2 November 2014
With over 1600 sites and 39 years in experience, there’s no denying that the Bendigo National Swap Meet know what they’re doing. Always one for a good meet, we had a chat to Mark Godwill about the long running event and the goodies on offer.
2 November 2014
Aside from being one talented musician, Fiona Bevan is simply a lovely person to chat to. Despite suffering from jet lag from her recent flight to Australia, Fiona remained bubbly and upbeat, albeit the early morning swim helped wake her up.
1 November 2014
Unlike her namesake, a sweet slice of Thelma Plum can be enjoyed all year round, so to celebrate the release of her second EP Monsters, Thelma is hitting the road with a few friends in tow. Destined to be all treat no trick, Thelma says she’s planning to get into the spirit and show us her spooky side.
1 November 2014
Rural Victorian students are getting the chance to shine through the Farmed & Dangerous Film Festival, run as part of the official amateur film section of the St Kilda Film Festival and open to all Victorian students (VCAL). That’s the business side of things, now let’s get creative. To help us out, meet event manager, Blake Freeman.
31 October 2014
DEAD is about to converge on yet another lap of the country with their punk-infused rock and roll show, and to celebrate they are about to release yet another album. Talking about their 2013 (and most recent) release, Idiots, at the start of the interview, it is quite a surprise to learn that Captains of Industry is going to be released at the upcoming Geelong show at the Barwon Club.
31 October 2014
Joshua Maxwell de Hoog’s artworks instantly catch your eye. Shades of red sit comfortably on top of splotches of green and it’s as if Joshua has reinterpreted the colour spectrum into the characters in his paintings. When I met with Joshua late one afternoon, I imagined his fashion would reflect the objects he paints.
31 October 2014
Over the next six months, Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows will visit Geelong twice in support of their latest album Certified Blue. A couple of weeks ago, the album went to number two on the ARIA Jazz and Blues charts, second only to Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s latest offering. Initially Camilleri doesn’t know whether the album fits on the chart, but is impressed with the accolade none the less.
31 October 2014
Following in the footsteps of The Waifs by packing up the van and trekking around to every music festival in Australia, Siskin River is carving out their own success story and is quickly developing into a must-see act on the acoustic/folk circuit. Comprising sisters Shalane and Tullara, with the music that Siskin River has been releasing, it’s hard to believe that they are just a duo.
30 October 2014
Have you ever thought there might be something missing from your experience at the cinemas? You walk in, popcorn in hand, and sit down to watch the movie. You might laugh or cry, but once the credits roll you lift yourself out of the seat and head back home. While this is pretty much the peak of what your movie experience will be, a few times a year we’re graced with the film festival: several days of events, socialisation and, of course, good films.
30 October 2014
In the past a gig for Jack Carty involved getting shoeless and losing himself so much in the music that he wriggled his toes. While Jack now plays with his feet covered, the passion is still there – and he’s taking it with him in a national tour.
30 October 2014
Beards are majestical love rugs for your face. You may see it as just unkempt facial hair, but in reality it is awesomeness on your face. One man that knows all about beards is Brayden Dorney of Barber’s Choice Beard and Moustache Tonic, and we cornered him for a little chat.
