Watty Thompson is living his dream with affirming, joyous and inspiring debut album
13 April 2023
When reviewing an album, the first listen is normally quite a manic process. Half the time your mind’s racing with…
13 April 2023
When reviewing an album, the first listen is normally quite a manic process. Half the time your mind’s racing with…
12 April 2023
There’s just something so magical about Coda Chroma. From the breathtaking vocals of Kate Lucas to the swirling layers of…
7 April 2023
Flushed with charming introspective, unique and captivating lyrics and indie-folk soundscapes (a la Bon Iver), Melbourne-based Singer/Songwriter Coconut Shy (the…
6 April 2023
Released on 4 April 2023, ‘Cruel’ is the stunning cinematic and mournful synth-pop offering from producer and songwriter Ben Siva’s…
24 March 2023
For the last print issue of Forte, I compiled a list of Victorian up-and-comers worth keeping an eye on. After…
15 March 2023
Ocean Grove’s Andrea Robertson is the singer and songwriter whose name is now synonymous with passion, honesty and integrity. When…
10 March 2023
Having spent the latter half of 2010’s performing backing vocals for prominent Australian artists 30/70; Sampa The Great and Harmony…
7 March 2023
Following an appearance at Dark Mofo last year and guest contribution on Hugo Race’s latest album, Melbourne musician Georgia Knight…
6 March 2023
At a point in time, if you were to hear the word ‘line’ and Tim Rogers in the same sentence,…
3 March 2023
Direct from the music capital of Victoria, Melbourne-based acoustic singer-songwriter, actor and performer Tim Allan has just unveiled his new…
1 March 2023
Over the last few years neo-jazz, nu-soul has gradually been creeping into the Melbourne scene, establishing a rather rapid following…
17 February 2023
CIVIC are without a doubt one of Australia’s most exciting acts at the moment. If that’s a statement that you…
14 February 2023
In late 2022, 15-year-old Cookie Robinson released her captivating second single, ‘Out of Time’ — a comforting take on soul…
13 February 2023
With an eclectic sound that’s as equally suited for commercial radio as it is for nightclubs, genre-melders Huntly continues to…
3 February 2023
It’s been about almost a decade now since Darcy Fox came into our world with her debut single ‘I’m Here’,…
3 February 2023
If you happen to be plugged into the Australian music scene of the 70s, there’s a good chance you’ve heard…
27 January 2023
A record of raw energy and intimate emotion, the new self-titled album from Geelong singer-songwriter Luke Beavis roars with a…
22 December 2022
As an artist who is tirelessly working away behind the scenes, Robertson’s output is absolutely prolific, with the Melbourne-based rocker’s…
21 December 2022
It’s pretty easy to see why Gordon Koang and collaborator Paul Biel have become such darlings of the Melbourne music…
21 December 2022
For almost two decades now, Ella Hooper has been an absolute force within the Australian music industry. First blasting onto…
19 December 2022
It can be relatively easy for artists to break through and cash in on the pop market. On the other…
16 December 2022
A landmark moment in his creative journey and a solidified introduction to a new era, Beautiful Hopeless is the new…
14 December 2022
There’s something about Bird Machine’s debut self-titled EP that is so wholesome yet poignant at the same time. From the…
2 December 2022
There are a lot of artists out there who spend effort trying to convey a certain image; formidable Australian rock…
