play/ pause / play is an Adelaide music blog and podcast committed to exposing and showcasing some of the finest bands this city has to offer. The sites director and straight up bo$$, Luke Penman has put together an interesting and eclectic all-Adelaide compilation, “Best of Adelaide 2012.” The album features a whole range of genres and bands that are hot in Adelaide at the moment. Some you may not have been exposed to and other more popular local bands; (Sincerley, Grizzly, The Salvadors, The Honey Pies.)

The Queenscliff Music Festival has set its sights on achieving something like an Olympic Gold status with their second line up announcement! The festival will feature 55 artists and 150 performances over five stages this year, with tickets already on sale and selling quite well! For all ticketing details, visit www.qmf.net.au.

Check out the recent additions to the festival's line up here:

Mia Dyson
The Fauves
Jordie Lane
Loon Lake