Music

If the first thing you hear when you walk into a venue is Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman”, chances are you’re in for a pretty good time. That’s exactly what happened when Walk The Moon, supported by The Griswolds, hit Melbourne’s Forum Theatre for a night of dancing, bright lights, and genuinely…

Sitting down with Larry at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie near the end of 2015, the ladies of Alpine reflected on their year of touring, releasing Yuck and how their round of overseas touring affected them all individually as musicians. “We did have quite a while away,” Lou says. “We were touring the…

In case you were on a radio/social media black out yesterday or simply didn’t pay enough mind to tap into every conversation surrounding the formation of the 2015 Hottest 100, some boys from Menangle beat Kendrick Lamar to the top spot. With their tune “Hoops”, The Rubens were named #1 in the poll that saw…

In This Issue: We have all the indie, rock, electronic and even pirate sea shanties for you this week. Check out the little six track gift from Courtney Barnett’s Milk! Records as well as some excellent local and international releases. Milk! Records Good For You is six brand new songs from six Milk! Records artists,…

The full Groovin’ the Moo line up dropped this morning, with a great spread of international and locals ready to turn up out in some excellent regional sites around the country in a few months. ‘Marshalled’ by The Meeting Tree (enough reason to head along in itself) and with Alex Dyson and Danny Clayton on…

Festival of the Sun 2015 was a little bit of a bittersweet show for Sydney’s sleepmakeswaves, as they wind down time with original guitarist, Kid Khor. Backstage, Larry was joined by Alex Wilson and Otto Wicks-Green to chat about the band’s final gig with their brother, touring overseas and where the band is headed in…

The Jezabels recently dropped their latest film clip, this time for “Pleasure Drive”, and it’s a slice of pure gothic pop goodness. Hayley Mary has always reminded me of Chrissie Hynde in the way she exudes a powerful confidence on stage; she’s simply captivating. Her role in the “Pleasure Drive” film clip goes above and…

On a Saturday night in Adelaide, The Gov played host to two bands who have, over the past year, formed a bromance that has taken them right throughout the United States and now, to Australia. Walk The Moon and The Griswolds have a dynamic that clicks so well together and when you see both bands…

Easily one of the most well-known and important producers in pop and rock music, Tony Visconti will be heading to Austin in March to deliver a no doubt must see keynote speech at SXSW Music. For the first time in its history, the music conference will be offering multiple keynote speakers and today, Visconti’s spot…

Spent too much money on coffee and cigarettes, I’ve never felt so far away… It’s a catchy as fuck line that will get into your head just off the first listen of Ali Barter‘s new single “Far Away” – a definite highlight of my week of listening to new music this week, that’s for sure….

Sydney’s Carriageworks 2016 program is currently underway, presenting contemporary multi-arts performances. It is Carriageworks most ambitious program showcasing a diverse range of projects spanning visual arts, dance, performance, film, talks and music. With over 740 artists on show, we’ve done the hard work for you and scoured the program for acts not to miss. K-Pop Party…

This alternative/prog rock track from Melbourne outfit Figures screams of Dead Letter Circus influences, although that’s certainly not a bad thing. “Filter” is the band’s debut single and for a first effort, it’s not bad at all. Production on the track is right up there courtesy of Forrester Savell (who has worked with Dead Letter…

Kate Tempest wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. She raps, spits soliloquies and slams poetry. As an artist, she isn’t going to smash commercial radio. Even independent community radios mightn’t play her. And for an artist like her, I’m sure she’d be perfectly fine with that. But based on the performance I viewed as part…

  In our 103rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Toronto’s Fresh Snow, chat about happy accidents, Aussie band love, getting back into the swing of things and get a sneak peak at their latest release, “Don’t Fuck A Gift Horse In The Mouth (with Damian Abraham)”. Name: Fresh Snow Website / Social Media: freshsnowmusic.com…

St. Lucia are on a roll. Since releasing two EPs in 2012, they’ve gone on to release an album (featuring one of the catchiest songs in recent years), play the iconic Coachella Festival and, most recently, appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. We caught up with frontman Jean-Philip Grobler to discuss the forthcoming…

2015 was a good year for hometown hero Courtney Barnett, who went from an indie darling into a huge success story and Grammy nominee. 2015 was also kind to the label she started, Milk! Records, when a year of growth and huge sales of Courtney’s debut album was rewarded with an AIR award for Best Independent…

Kicking off her music career as both a drummer and front-woman for punk bands, Le Pie has evolved into an act that is equal parts intense and reserved. Le Pie’s new single “Up All Night” has the intensity of punk blended with the stunning vocal hooks of pop music. It’s a rad combination which you…

Hot Chip are the latest to get behind the WA Bushfire Appeal, with the Brits announcing that they will be donating $20 from each ticket sold to their upcoming gig in Perth next week to the cause. The band performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on January 29th, supported by Touch Sensitive and Empress Of…

With Australia Day now hours away, today’s Music Video of the Day couldn’t have come at a better time. Mia Dyson, who is spending the public holiday abroad, has released her new clip for “Tearing Up the Lawn” – a nostalgic throwback to spending teen years skipping school, hitting the beach with mates and getting…

Montreal artist Elliot Maginot performs his track “Monsters at War” off the record Young/Old/Everything.In.Between in Sydney, Australia as part of the AU sessions – Live and Acoustic web series! You can catch Elliot on the road with his new album through into February, don’t miss your opportunity to see him roll out the new material!…

Sydney has a new record label as of this week, with FBi’s Cassandra Wilkinson launching Lazy Thinking Records! Co-founded alongside Jim Flanagan, Paul Mcleay and Chrissy Flanagan, the label (one for ‘innovative music’) will celebrate its launch with an official party at Red Rattler on February 11th, showcasing the talented Rita Revell, Greenwave Beth, JaysWays…

It won’t be long before Illinois artist William Fitzsimmons will be in Australia with his captivating live show and latest record Pittsburgh and we’re even more excited to find out that the talented Krista Polvere has now been added to shows in Melbourne and Sydney! Having opened for the likes of Ryan Adams and Steve…

As many of us spend Australia Day enjoying time off work, tuning into the Hottest 100, celebrating the public holiday with family and mates, many will also be acknowledging the darker historical element of January 26th, a chapter of Australian history that cannot be ignored yet still is by a large percentage of Australians. The…

Guilty Simpson remains one of the quintessential figures in Detroit hip hop, standing alongside the likes of J Dilla, Phat Kat, Royce Da 5’9 and Slum Village as one of the most consistent artists to come from the city. He has been known for his sharp dedication to every aspect of The D, mainly sticking…

Announcing their tour for early 2016, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy claimed “only the most dedicated [fans] will get a ticket”. After seeing their sold-out show on Thursday night, I agree with him – there was a line stretching long into the street hours before the gig started, with some people arriving at 6am to…

This week’s Sydney Festival performance from Joanna Newsom marked the third time the acclaimed US artist has performed in the iconic Sydney Opera House, and her first time on our shores in five years. Her first ever performance in the Concert Hall was back in 2008, when she performed her second record Ys in full…

**Editorial Note: Since publishing, Papa Bilko and the Binrats have had to pull out of the event, being replaced by JOSEPH LIDDY AND THE SKELETON HORSE. Sydney musicians are hosting a celebration of the talent continuing to thrive within the city in the face of recent venue shutdowns, licensing restrictions and the general calls of the music…

In what’s expected to be a huge event for K-Pop fans this February, both Boyfriend and JJCC will be performing for the first time in Sydney at Carriageworks, opening the 2016 Sydney Chinese New Year Festival! It’s going to two massive nights of K-Pop boyband goodness, with SBS PopAsia’s Jamaica dela Cruz and Andy Trieu…

If you’ve got any passing interest in the quality crop of bands emerging out of Adelaide over the past few years, chances are you’ll know of Horror My Friend. The trio have been establishing themselves as a rock band to be aware of in the last two years especially and today, they celebrate the release…

Holly Fletcher (AKA Låpsley) is only 19 years old, yet the Londoner is producing content with quality that beggars belief. “Love Is Blind” excels on all levels, featuring a voice that sounds years beyond that of a teenager over a gorgeously layered pop mix. You really do need to hear it for yourself. ———- This…