Good Boy and Melbourne quartet Jarrow have teamed up for a few shows

Queenslanders Good Boy and Melbourne quartet Jarrow have teamed up for a few shows in support of their new singles – Good Boy with ‘Braap’ and Jarrow with ‘Cody’.

How By the Meadow are sticking true to their humble beginnings

A truly authentic boutique music experience, By The Meadow is returning for its fourth year. With a focus on locally sourced talent, the picturesque setting will play host to a stellar lineup of up-and-coming Aussie acts as well as those firmly cemented in their individual, thriving scenes.

The One for the Otways Album is Here

In October last year a team of musicians, businesses and venues teamed up to produce several gigs titled ‘One for the Otways’ under the guidance of Dean Krueger. Krueger, who also performed as his band Salmon Guts on the day, felt he had to give back in such a way.

Things of Stone and Wood soon play Geelong

It’s not too late to bag yourself a ticket to Things of Stone and Wood’s upcoming show at Geelong’s Workers Club on March 31.

Prehistoric Sounds: The new and improved

The formally known humble record store Sweet Little Hi-Fi has undergone some serious changes, now operating under the new title Prehistoric Records, along with a brand new Warrnambool location. Forté chat to owner Shane Godfrey.

Wrapped Up Festival: Something new and a little different

Presented by The Eastern and Athletic Club Brewery, Wrapped Up Festival will be bringing the likes of the Cannanes, The Ocean Party, Angie (SYD), Constant Mongrel, School Damage amongst a slew of other acts to Ballarat for an afternoon revelry. Forté chat to organiser James Donovan about the new event.

City at Midnight are launching their new EP, Space Cadet 101, tomorrow night

Doors open at 8pm with Jorja and Dangerous Curves as supports for the night.

Music Victoria Membership Drive: With more members, comes more power.

The voice for the Victorian contemporary music industry is working towards supporting the development of the music community, with a passion of advocacy across the state in protecting local venues, assisting artists in maintaining sustainable careers, as well as ensuring there’s an abundance of music offerings all year around.

Client Liaison: The many-limbed and fully functioning art piece

To Client Liaison, their art is a multi-sensory, multi-faceted being. Not only a carefully crafted, sonically fluid sound, but an array of eclectic colour, loud fashion choices, striking theatrics and quirky business pursuits.

Music Victoria have kicked off their membership drive with a killer video

Melbourne’s live music scene is one of the greatest this little world of ours has to offer. Let’s keep it that way.

This State We’re In #660

Industry updates from Music Victoria

Jerkfest III: Celebrating all things punk, shoegaze and psych

There is a common misconception that Geelong lacks a local live music scene. The biggest testament to this statement being inaccurate is the upcoming third anniversary of ‘Jerkfest.’

Ali Barter on sticking to what she believes in

In a bookstore in New York City in 2012, Ali Barter squeezed her way into the shop to hear Patti Smith speak. She couldn’t see the artist, but simply listening to her talk inspired Barter to write.

Geelong band set for album release

Garage-rock four piece, Vintage Crop, are set to unveil their debut album TV Organs on April 14.

HOLA Fest for Easter

Rounding out the Easter weekend with a bang is HOLA Fest, a musical celebration that makes other musical celebrations green with envy.

Fun Times with Peking Duk

Peking Duk used some slang from their inner circle for the title of their upcoming tour, ‘Clowntown’.

Tim Rogers Announces National Tour For New Album and Releases First Single

You Am I frontman Tim Rogers has announced a 2017 national tour for his upcoming solo album An Actor Repairs, which he’ll take around Australia and to Geelong.

Wrapped Up Festival

The Wrapped Up festival is like a nice big, fluffy musical blanket and it is taking place at The Eastern, Ballarat on April 1.

Felix Riebl goes regional

The charming and talented Felix Riebl, he of The Cat Empire and he who released his second solo album, Paper Doors, to rave reviews in September last year, is heading out for the ‘In Your Arms’ tour.

Polish Club Are Alright

As you have probably heard by now, Polish Club are setting forth on a tour in support of their forthcoming debut album Alright Already (March 31).

Two decades after MMMbop Hanson are touring Australia

’90s pop phenomenon Hanson are coming to Australia as part of their world tour.

White Bleaches launch their 7″ tonight at Kubu Studio

The 7″ was recorded and mixed by Stu Mackenzie and mastered by Mikey Young and features the singles Mystery Child and In the Night.

The Living End Tix Still Available

Tickets are still floating around for The Living End’s March 30 show at Geelong’s Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex as part of their ‘Staring Down the Highway’ tour.

Declan McKinnon on adult perspectives and a debut album

“As you get older you start to stop writing about ‘my life’s hard’ and ‘fuck the man’, and start writing about real things and real problems, which is great. It’s always refreshing when you’re listening back to your music and not cringe at what you are singing about.”

 

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