Mcrobin releases ‘Concrete Feet’

‘Concrete Feet’ is the new single from James McGuffie, an alt-folk singer-songwriter who travels by the name of Mcrobin.

3350 Street Party is heading for Ballarat this month

Karova Lounge are known for throwing some pretty decent parties over the years, more than a decade’s worth, and this month they’ll perhaps throw their biggest yet as they take things to the street with the return of Yacht Club DJs.

Music to a Tee wraps up for 2016

As we begin to reflect on the year that was, the final Music to a Tee concert for 2016 will take place at the 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads on Saturday, December 16.

A new free festival is coming to Melbourne for Australia Day

Come soak up the heat with food and fun on Australia Day weekend at Melbourne’s latest cultural precinct.

Violent Femmes announce 2017 Geelong show

Violent Femmes are heading off on their biggest tour since 2005.

Don’t Poke the Bear

Don’t Poke the Bear is a full service musicians hub in Geelong, providing world-class recording studios, acoustically designed rehearsal studios and sound hire. Forté chat with Don’t Poke the Bear about the artist hub.

The Bennies announce Xmas ‘Spliffmas’ Show

The Bennies are planning on ending the year just as big as they started it.

Piknic Électronik reveals 2017 artist lineup

Piknic Électronik has unleashed their first round of acts for 2017, slated to hit their new digs of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Meredith Arrives

Oh joyous time, Meredith has arrived. Going to a festival can be pretty tough work, what with organising your time and making sure your friend Ryan doesn’t forget the sleeping bags.

Dorsal Fins drop new video, announce album tour dates

Dorsal Fins have emerged with their brand new video ahead of hitting the road for a string of shows.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard: The Most Productive Band In Australian Music

Melbourne-via-Torquay septet King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard have always had a thing for out-of-the-ordinary album titles. Past example
s include I’m In Your Mind Fuzz, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon and even their most recent LP, April’s endlessly looping Nonagon Infinity. With the announcement of their ninth album, however, it seemed as though the Gizz had truly outdone themselves with the mouthful that is Flying Microtonal Banana. Just try saying that three times fast.

Sunday Summer Sessions on the Lawn

Sunday afternoons are never easy. Maybe you’ve spent the morning out and about, or you’re nursing a hangover from a big Saturday night, and as the time goes on, it looms on you that soon it will be the dreaded return to work with a full week ahead.

The Jezabels on the Excitement of Returning

Diving head-first into a crowd of people while screaming the high notes of a brooding track sounds like a rare feat. But for Hayley Mary, lead vocalist of Sydney’s beloved four piece The Jezabels, it doesn’t even require a second thought.

By the Meadow returns for fourth year, ft Banoffee, Jaala, The Pretty Littles + more

Tickets are limited, with only 700 available

Kingswood set for Torquay show armed with new album

Kingswood have emerged from hibernation with a new album under their arm, ready to take on Australia with a national tour.

Boogie Reveals First 2017 Lineup

Boogie festival has lifted the veil off their first acts for 2017.

Glass Animals: On a more in-your-face and up-front album

Life couldn’t be better for UK game changers Glass Animals. Since the release of their highly anticipated follow up album, How to Be a Human Being, the mild-manner quartet from Oxford have become the toast of the town, in almost every city in the world, including the city of love – and this is where Forté Mag found drummer Joe Seaward strolling along the canals.

Camp Cope, The Nation Blue and more are headlining a mini-festival on a boat

Get your sea legs ready, Melbourne.

Spotlight: Bozza

Brenden Boslem aka Bozza is an upcoming Indigenous hip-hop artist from Cardwell in far north Queensland.

Bush Gothic: The outfit changing the face of classic Australian folklore songs

What do artists such as Moby, Fatboy Slim and Led Zeppelin all have in common? At some point in their career they all covered or interpreted classic folklore songs to create something genuinely unique to their own style. In terms of current acts that still provide this focus on freshly interpreted folk songs, Australia’s own Bush Gothic is incomparable.

Bluestone Blues Festival: Entering the New Year with Andy Layfield

Andy Layfield is a blues guitarist, harmonica, singer and songwriter, exploring his passion for music through both solo performances and with his four piece band The Andy Layfield Sound. Forté chat to Andy about his sound, upcoming performances and a future album.

Phoenix Avenue

Forté chat to vocalist and guitarist Joshua Peasley from the Geelong’s pop/punk band Phoenix Avenue.

The Veeped JERKmas party returns to the Barwon Club, with more than 13 bands performing

One of the parties of the year that leads into the holiday season is the Veeped JERK-mas party.

Great Australian Beer Festival: A massive day of beer tasting, cider and appreciation

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival is back this summer at Geelong’s Racecourse for its fifth, and set to be the biggest year yet, according to festival director Michael Ward.

 

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