On Friday July 26, we had the pleasure of seeing one of Australia’s favourite Freo bands, San Cisco, where they played at the UC Refectory as part of their regional tour. It’s always a treat to have a band stop by to say hello in Canberra: especially when it’s to do with a new studio…
Read MoreAussie indie-rock darlings San Cisco are about to kick off the second part of their massive regional tour, and in what is great news, today they have announced that those of us in the big smoke are also getting the chance to catch them live later this year. Yes, they’ve announced a tour hitting Adelaide,…
Read MoreFreemantle’s San Cisco are on the tail end of a two-week blast around Europe, touring their fabulous new album, Under The Light. They’ve hit Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, followed up by a handful of shows in England. I caught them last night in Manchester, and they were on top form. It was a packed…
Read MoreWest Australian legends San Cisco took over Northcote Theatre on Saturday. With fans lining up around the busy block well before the doors opened, Melbourne was ready to show that the best days of the long-standing indie/pop trio are well ahead of them. Fellow west-sider Noah Dillon joined for the support slot. The night was…
Read MoreWe have added a further ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one single we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. This week our Track of the Week is “Honeycomb” from West Australian legends San Cisco. San Cisco have been hard at work on their fifth studio album, and…
Read MoreTomich Winery in the Adelaide Hills hosted what was the first of hopefully many more Vintage Vine festivals. Over the first weekend of April, the likes of Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard rocked the crowd. The first day, Saturday, was slightly cloudy and cool. However, it was still…
Read MoreFor the final time this month we have updated our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including a song we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our Track of the Week is “Story”, the brand new single from Dan Sultan. According to Sultan, “Story” is a piece of work he’s been…
Read MoreFrom all accounts, New Year’s Eve 2022 will go down as one of the biggest in Sydney history. Nothing particularly shocking or unconventional happened, but that pent-up lust for celebration that has remained so tight-packed and anxious during pandemic-sanctioned (and necessary) lockdowns, resulted in some truly spectacular events throughout every corner of Sydney. And Victoria…
Read MoreIt couldn’t have been a better day for a music festival. The warm weather was appreciated by all after a slow start to normal summer weather. Serafino winery in the southern McLaren Vale wine country was the perfect venue for an afternoon of music and wine. There was plenty of space to spread a blanket…
Read MoreSan Cisco came to Sydney-town last night, as part of their Between You and Me tour. It was a joyous affair, the crowd were up for a good old sing-a-long from the get-go. They were supported by Jaguar Jonze, who well and truly got the party started, singing a few songs off her most recent…
Read MoreIn 2020, San Cisco released their strongest album to date, but with travel off the cards, the band was restricted to playing Between You and Me solely around Western Australia. The album debuted at the number five spot on the ARIA Album Charts and features hits such as “Reasons” and “When I Dream” which have…
Read MoreIt’s only been two months since Fremantle indie-poppers San Cisco released their fourth studio album Between You And Me and for the past fortnight they’ve been making hay while the sun shines with WA’s relaxed restrictions with a series of the shows, the latest on Saturday night at Freo Social. Saturday night’s gig was actually…
Read MoreSan Cisco are staples in the Australian music industry – you’d be hard-pressed to find an Aussie music lover who hasn’t come across this three-piece Western Australia band. Their latest full-length album, Between You and Me, follows the recent release of their Flaws EP which housed singles ‘Reasons’, ‘Skin’ and their most vulnerable song to…
Read MoreAfter more than a decade together, San Cisco (Jordi Davieson on vocals and guitar, Scarlett Stevens on drums, and Josh Biondillo on guitar) are now at a point where they know what they are capable of making and very comfortable in doing so. After albums two and three (Gracetown and The Water) left things a…
Read MoreEveryone knows these days, “how Australian you are” comes down to how many Ball Park Music concerts you’ve seen. After five albums and a gazillion national tours it’s only fair that this Australian icon makes its way on to our $100 dollar note . Embodying everything we love about Australia and just being an all round…
Read MoreIt’s not always that bands manage to get the ideal opener for a tour, but headliners San Cisco and Ball Park Music hit the winning ticket with Ruby Fields. The pocket rocket of a musician had it all for her sadly short opening set, with failed jokes, rocking guitars and her usual Aussie charm. Ruby’s…
Read MoreBall Park Music and San Cisco kicked off their two-month national tour in Melbourne on Friday night, accompanied by Ruby Fields. Daniel Hanssen was there and brings back these photos from the electrifying night at Festival Hall. To find out more about the tour, head HERE.
Read MoreJumping in amongst the waves of the Aussie leg of the World Surf League Championship Tour, a new festival makes its debut this March and April in The Drop. Combining live music with surfing, this new touring festival is coming to the shores of Margaret River, Torquay and D’Bah, featuring the likes of SAFIA, Dune Rats and more…
Read MoreLast Friday, The Easybeats were celebrated on record with the release of a tribut EP entitled REBEAT. Bringing the music of the iconic Australian band into 2017 and the hands of some of the country’s favourite soul, indie and dance/electro artists, the work of the Sydney rock group has been reworked to excellent effect. But what has…
Read MoreOn Saturday, the 25th of November, the Spilt Milk festival brought its A game with the weather, location and acts. Commonwealth Park in Canberra was beautiful with the lush green gardens in the sunshine with everyone’s sunny outfits to match. Starting early was Mallrat looking super cute in a green baby dress with the moves to…
Read MoreAs far as New Year’s festivals go, Beyond the Valley is bringing out the big guns and making itself a proper contender for one of the best going, unveiling their line up for 2017 today. When you see the likes of ScHoolboy Q, The Presets and Stormzy on the top line of the bill, you know it’s going to be great. An…
Read MoreThe sky is clear, the sun is shining, and a giant replica of Kanye West‘s head is beaming in front of an enormous rainbow. The first full day of Splendour in the Grass 2017 is upon us, packing North Byron Parklands with the kind of life and energy that only comes with one of this…
Read MoreSan Cisco have captured Australian audiences with their quirky, bright hooks and unique bouncy sound. Their carefree energy and irresistible charm make them one hell of a fun band to see live, and their set on Saturday night at The Village Green Hotel in Mulgrave was no exception. The night began with Perth based artist…
Read MoreRecently the best former member of One Direction, Harry Styles, came out in support of the strength and undying enthusiasm that young fans have for the artists they like. “Teenage-girl fans – they don’t lie. If they like you, they’re there. They don’t act ‘too cool’. They like you, and they tell you. Which is…
Read MoreThe coolest kids on the block and possibly the sweetest kids of the bunch – Western Australian band San Cisco are back with The Water, a serenade of rich insistent pop tunes. Lets dive in. The band began their string of melodic love dedications back in 2010, with their first EP Golden Revolver. Led by storyteller Jordi Davieson on vocals, Scarlett Stevens, Josh Biondillo and Nick Gardner were…
Read MoreIt’s here. After much speculation and #fakenews, the 2017 Splendour in the Grass line up has been revealed, with Queens of the Stone Age, LCD Soundsystem, The xx, ScHoolboy Q and more set to head to Byron Bay this winter. Splendour exclusives sit with Schoolboy Q and Future Islands, while returning 2016 artists Sigur Ros are also lined up to make a special appearance. The…
Read MoreYesterday, Matt Okine and Alex Dyson announced that their time as hosts of triple j’s breakfast show would be coming to an end this December; for Dyson, the end of a 10 year-long career at the broadcaster. Okine of course, came on board in 2014 to replace former host Tom Ballard. For both, it’s been years of early mornings, memorable…
Read MoreThis week in the music industry, APRA AMCOS joins forces with the RECOGNISE campaign to raise awareness for the need for change in the Australian constitution, and the City of Sydney partnered up with MusicNSW to create the brand new “All Ages Access Grants” program. APRA AMCOS joins the RECOGNISE campaign Earlier this week, APRA AMCOS announced that they will be joining…
Read MoreThis week we’ve got news from camps Jai Wolf, San Cisco and Lewis Cancut – all talented artists finally gifting us with mint new teasers ahead of some highly anticipated releases – plus word from the A$AP Mob and Sydney’s Pepperhead! JAI WOLF Jai has a lot to be grinning about lately; he’s recently signed…
Read MorePack your bags and head West this December, because Southbound has come in hot with a brand new artist announcement for their three day/night festival! Along with some great homegrown talent in San Cisco, Tired Lion, LUMBERJACK and Kučka, Southbound has dropped the news that some international visitors including Catfish and The Bottlemen, MSTRKRFT, Phantogram and more will also be hitting the stages in…
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