The Courage to Tell A Lie
7 October 2015
With a reputation for delivering the kind of roots music that unites traditionalists and newcomers, Mustered Courage recently released their third album, White Lies & Melodies.
7 October 2015
With a reputation for delivering the kind of roots music that unites traditionalists and newcomers, Mustered Courage recently released their third album, White Lies & Melodies.
7 October 2015
If you’ve been thinking of the leafy things in life lately, make sure you head down to Geelong’s newest florist and print shop, The Jungle Room. The new store is officially open at 50 Malop St, Geelong.
6 October 2015
Attention all budding filmmakers (and those who haven’t yet tapped into their potential) the Gateways Film Festival of Amazing Shorts is here, and they need your work.
6 October 2015
You may well know that Drunk Mums’ new album Gone Troppo is out now. You may have even played it as you were driving in your car. It’s not quite a Jaguar. The album, recorded and mixed by Nick Hoare (ESC, Absolute Boys, Scotdrakula), is the band’s second full-length album.
6 October 2015
Corona love lookin’ out for their mates, whether it’s through a nice bev or free gigs during summer (that’s right, free) they’re all good in our books. Last year they got Portugal. The Man on for a free run of shows and this time The Preatures have been thrown into the mix.
5 October 2015
Blank Nights is the debut EP from Ballarat’s Horris Green, and they’re launching it at local haunt The Karova on October 10. Featuring Lachlan Murphy and James McDougall, their sound is a combination of Lachie’s blues rock influences and the hardcore/metal roots of James. Melbourne two-piece The Hunted Crows and fellow Ballarat outfit Tsugnarly will join them on the night.
5 October 2015
Earthcore are well known as one of the pioneers for a music festival that gives an experience just as much as some great sounding tunes. If for some reason you can’t get your hands on a ticket, the official earthcore sideshows have been announced.
5 October 2015
Aesthesis, the new album from Brisbane’s Dead Letter Circus, is now available for everyone to enjoy. With more than a few credits in the bank, the band was able to assemble the team of Matt Bartlem, Zach Hylton (The Getaway Plan, Jarryd James) and Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Occupants) for their third release.
5 October 2015
The Check your Bum For Grubs Tour had finally reached Geelong and it was pretty obvious from the turn out at the Barwon Club that night that there had been a lot of anticipation for the show to hit Geelong.
5 October 2015
Geelong’s newest exciting business venture is officially opening its doors today. The part cafe and part creative studio, Craft Space, opens from 11am-3pm with the first 60 customers to receive a bag of goodies and everyone else able to purchase some damn tasty treats.
5 October 2015
Kicking into the first set of the evening with Fuck White Pride, Newcastle punks Local Resident Failure had the crowd moving as the venue filled with fans in anticipation to last night’s second Melbourne show at 170 Russell.
4 October 2015
Blackwood Jack, Kashmere Club, James Moloney & the Mad Dog Harrisons, Destrends and Red Eagle will show what they’re all about at The Loft, Warrnambool on Sunday, October 4.
4 October 2015
In 2013, Metal-Roos was founded as a way to promote Australia’s metal scene. They’re behind Metal United Down Under, an event which unites a stack of promoters, 16 Australian cities, eight Australian states/territories and 14 media partners on the same night.
4 October 2015
In Black Diva Power, the acclaimed powerhouse singer/actor Ruth Rogers-Wright is set to take on the roles of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. Backed by a three-piece band, the show is set to enlighten, mesmerise and give one hell of an entertaining time.
3 October 2015
It looks like the slow-release line up is set to continue. The eighth addition was announced recently and Devil You Know are the newest band to be added to the line up. Having won the Best New Artist award at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards in 2014, it looks like it’s a fine addition to the line up.
3 October 2015
In between listening to some mind-altering music, spare some time for some mind-altering films. The official Muffplex Cinema program is out (curated by Richard Wolstencroft and the Melbourne Underground Film Festival) and features some cult classics, strange clips and local indy movie gems. We’ve got our popcorn ready for It Came From Outer Space.
3 October 2015
Founded out of Melbourne in 2009, The Laudanum Project is a small troupe of travellers, collectors and bon vivants. Taking inspiration from the likes of Poe, Dickens and Bradbury, the collective weaves intricate and powerful stories.
3 October 2015
In support of album number three, Partum Vita Mortem, heavy-hitters Orpheus Omega have been busy playing shows since the end of July. Originally called Orpheus, the band was formed in 2008 as the side project of Chris Themelco and Joao Gancalves.
2 October 2015
After viewing the Takaya Solomon vehicle Finding Joe, multi-instrumentalist roots machine AKoVA set about introducing the film to as many people as possible. For those unfamiliar, Finding Joe takes the viewer on the ultimate journey – that of self-discovery.
2 October 2015
Colour and texture are beautiful things, especially when put together. In her newest exhibition, Leah Grant will explore these two elements through various mediums of photography, ink, gouache and resin. Opening night is tomorrow night (October 2) from 6pm at Analogue Academy in Geelong.
1 October 2015
As part of the Australian International Tea Expo there are a series of workshops and classes where you can expand your knowledge on the delicious liquid and daily ritual. Classes include; Oolong Sommelier, Green Teas of China, Hands-On Tea Blending, Starting a Tea Business, Aroma Training and Tea and Food Pairing and much more. Visit australianteaexpo.com.au for more information on the event (held on October 17-18).
1 October 2015
Songman Mat McHugh kicks off a new touring adventure at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge, tonight, October 1. The reason behind the tour is new album Waves, which Mat is offering up as a free download. You may recall he did the same thing with his previous solo effort, Love Come Save Me.
1 October 2015
The Basics, Thirsty Merc, Kisschasy and Little Birdy were among the bands to form out of Australia in 2002. So, too, did The Go Set. Fusing the undertones of folk punk and Celtic punk, the Melbourne outfit was formed by Justin Keenan following the disbanding of his previous outfit, Eddie Would Go.
