16 October 2014
Melbourne rock and roll veteran Brad Martin is behind the appropriately named Brad Martin Project. Described as “the love child of the Dirty Three and the Hendrix Experience after a real heavy night”, the band is an emotive ride down the rock and roll highway. We just couldn’t pass up the chance to chat with this love child.
16 October 2014
All the way from merry old England, Monuments have been dubbed “brainy” metal musicians by the good folk at Soundwave Touring. Using instrumental gymnastics, they’ve left cynics speechless with their musical prowess and are a must-see at Soundwave 2015.
16 October 2014
Try calling the average Joe on the street a logophile, and chances are you’ll get slapped. Drop that baby around Husky Gawenda, and odds are you’ll make a friend. By definition logophiles are lovers of words; they can’t get enough. As the offspring of a well-respected Melbourne newsman and high school English teacher, genetically Husky is the perfect specimen. “Books, poetry and music were a big part of my upbringing … I think they’ve become part of my DNA.”
13 October 2014
“I’d like to think we’re the best looking band in show business!” joked Blag Dahlia (aka Blag the Ripper), the insouciant frontman of legendary punk/thrash outfit Dwarves. “It’s a teenage girl thing – they’re attracted to the pin-up pictures of the Dwarves,” his voice dripped with sarcasm. (Those who own a Dwarves album will know that their covers and shelves are always controversial and often crude.) “We also try to deliver some hardcore punk rock for people to enjoy – that’s part of the game as well.”
12 October 2014
During Em Rusciano’s career she has been described as exceeding all expectations, sharp and hilarious and an irrepressible force of nature. While this is true for Em’s shows, it’s also a pretty accurate way to define her life.
10 October 2014
After joining forces with Elana Stone, Katie Wighton and Hannah Crofts, we had a chat with Georgia Mooney on what it’s like playing in a band and their super fun clip for ‘Tell Me’ featuring Jake Stone (Bluejuice) and Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon).
10 October 2014
Have you been looking for a chance to slap on some red lippy, throw on a leather jacket and dance until your feet get sore? We had a chat to Camperdown Cruise festival director Arthur on the best spot to do just that.
8 October 2014
“Music is in our blood, it connects us up with our family. When we sing it’s like we’re calling our ancestors.” Meet Yirrmal Marika, a leader in the new generation of Indigenous artists. He is an inspiring young musician and singer-songwriter performing as a solo artist and within a group, Yirrmal & the Yolngu Boys. “When we sing, we sing with our hearts,” Yirrmal affirms.
8 October 2014
We have been having a blast getting to know some of Earthcore’s players a little better, and Victor Ruiz is no exception. With a passion that is equal across music, life and love, our time with the electronic music maestro was as inspiring as it was a pleasure.
8 October 2014
The weather’s warming up and there’s simply no better time to be outside enjoying it. The Bell St Fiesta is one place where you can do just that, and all for a great price. Forte had a chat to the team about where the idea came from and how you can get involved.
6 October 2014
Seen as one of the most exciting metal bands to come out of L.A. in the past five years, these babies are ready to butcher the masses at Soundwave 2015. The dual frontwomen, Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey, command the stage while channeling the spirit of the late great Wendy O. Williams, backed all the way by brothers-in-arms, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein and drummer Chris Warner.
6 October 2014
Let me start off by saying that I hadn’t heard of Enrico Rava until this interview came about, so I madly googled the hell out of him, and I’m a little disappointed that it took me this long to discover such an amazing jazz musician. I must admit I consider myself a bit of a music novice, so I felt a tad guilty – until I read that Enrico himself had no idea who Michael Jackson was prior to his death! (For the record, Enrico is now a massive fan).
5 October 2014
“It feels like it’s been a long pregnancy!” laughed Adam Gresty, the charmingly soft-spoken frontman of indie rock three-piece Slow Chase. From the fruit of their collective loins comes ‘Exorcism’, a new single with the rock ’n’ roll swagger you’ve come to expect from these seasoned musicians.
4 October 2014
Life is all about taking chances – something Melbourne’s Rachel Costanzo knows all about. She took the phrase ‘carpe diem’ to the next level. After hearing that radio station FOX FM was in the midst of a complete computer melt-down, resulting in dead air, quick-thinking Rachel called the station offering to play her single ‘Blindside’ down the line.
4 October 2014
All About Eve has been around since 2003, established by an all-Australian design team aimed at “girls who like to live young, wild and free”. All About Eve has grown rapidly over the last few years, having their products stocked in stores not only Australia-wide, but internationally, branching out all the way to South Africa and Canada, with more plans to branch out to other areas of the world as well.
4 October 2014
While everyone was enjoying the grand final celebrations Jake Doyle and Adam Ritchie, of five-piece the Drunk Mums, were stuck at the airport waiting for a flight to Hobart. After several delays the duo finally landed in Tasmania and were able to talk before they rushed off to another gig.
3 October 2014
Steve Smyth is one of the most unique and interesting talents currently touring the country. His amazing vocal range sees him transition seamlessly from growling Tom Waits-like vocals to beautiful and melodic tones reminiscent of the late Jeff Buckley – all of which is present in all its glory on his latest record, Exits.
3 October 2014
“The first photo I remember taking was of my parents at the beach when the sunset was behind them, so real corny. I remembered taking that photo and I just thought it was so cool that I’d captured this moment … that it was forever,” Cessiah gushes. “From then on it was pretty much always like I want to be a photographer, I’m going to be a photographer – and I’d be trying to take the camera off dad all the time.”
3 October 2014
“For me comedy was always the main thing and the music came secondly,” says Sammy J. “I realised at school that I could get away with more if I put stuff into songs, so I’ve always treated it like a tool. I treat myself as a thief in the musical world. I just scuttle in and do my thing and then run back out.”
3 October 2014
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello. Chances are if you were born post-1984 the first thing that springs to mind isn’t Italian Renaissance artists. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turned 30 this year and in celebration one of the co-creators, Kevin Eastman, has been attending Comic Conventions all around the world, which will include a first-time visit to Australia for the Melbourne Armageddon.
3 October 2014
One is good, two is better seems to be the motto of The Acfields. The songwriting partnership of brother and sister Dan and Hannah Acfield, The Acfields’ colourful blend of folk-pop and alt-country is hitting all the right notes.
2 October 2014
When it comes to Geelong’s live music scene, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a man with as much passion and drive for it as Hugo T Armstrong. Aside from being the proprietor and creator of The Blues Train, which just celebrated their 20th year, he’s also the man behind Motor City Music Festival, which is running for the second time in 2015. The Motor City Music Festival has managed to overcome the toughest hurdle of entering the festival scene: being unknown.
2 October 2014
If you’re going to celebrate Halloween in Australia, you may as well celebrate it the right way. Raveolution is coming up at the end of the month, so we asked the team behind it to take off their masks and give us a treat.
2 October 2014
A little while ago you may remember reading about a competition to, well basically, break into the music industry. The competition has now closed and after sifting through hundreds upon hundreds of submissions from Victorian musicians, the 12 finalists have now been chosen.
