HOOKS is an intriguing new electronic project and the release of ‘Forever’ (via XELON Entertainment) serves as the perfect introduction. In the style of virtual band Gorillaz and duo Daft Punk – HOOKS music asks its audience to focus on the art and allow mystery and intrigue to surround the creatives themselves. In order to lift the lid on the mystery slightly we spoke to HOOKS about ‘Forever’, the creative vision behind the project and the hopes of a Winston Surfshirt collab.
Read MoreTHIS THAT Sandstone Point happening on Saturday the 5th of March and THIS THAT Newcastle, on Saturday the 12th of March are 100% approved to go ahead and we don’t know who’s more excited, the punters or the artists themselves. Four piece garage rock band, Pacific Avenue are set to hit the THIS stage at both shows and their so glad to be back performing to live audiences especially in the festival environment they love so much. We chucked some questions at Pacific Avenue about THIS THAT, the preparation needed for a festival like THIS THAT and who they would like to Colab with from the awesome lineup.
Read MoreMulti-disciplinary artist Driftwood has released his new single ‘Bremfields’, featuring British rapper Still Greedy. The creative track is a perfect addition to Driftwood’s already impressive independent catalogue of music, and the accompanying self-directed, and self-edited music video can only be described as visually amazing. We sat down with Driftwood to talk about the meaning behind ‘Bremfields’, the highs and lows of being an unsigned artist and the possibility of a new album this year.
Read MoreMontana Sharp has released her new single Way Of The Whiffler, off her highly-anticipated debut EP, Blood Moon. A clever exploration of the Old English word whiffler as it pertains to the confusion and ever-changing opinions of youth. With Blood Moon set for release on the 11th of February we took time out with Montana to ask about being labelled a ‘musician’s musician’ , closing a chapter and her new genre Epic Pop.
Read MoreAustralian Indie rockers Maison Hall have released their newest offering, Montreux is their first release since their debut album It Was Never About Me in 2017 and is the precursor to the lads east coast tour in February. The duo, made up of Ben Byron and Joe Kneipp, have also created a colourful, eccentric video that accompanies the track beautifully. We sat down with Joe to ask him about the reformation of Maison Hall, Montreux and about their first show at Ric’s Bar.
Read MoreYANZO is one of Australia’s brightest rising techno DJ’s . Her fun and evolving approach has landed her a slot on the lineup of a brand new event for Melbourne, SHELTER. SHELTER is set to take place in the Seaworks Precinct in a purpose renovated building, which will hopefully be home of many more SHELTER’s to come. We spoke to YANZO about the opportunity of playing SHELTER, what can fans expect from her set and her hopes to learn how to program UMEK’s signature kick.
Read MoreMarvell are a band that is engaging, funny and passionate, and if you haven’t given the Sydney rockers a listen you need to.. it’s refreshing. Their journey so far is a sad but determined one with one of their mates and former band members battling cancer, they have used the struggle to inspire others and show their support to all going through the same fight. Just before the holidays we got the chance to ask the Marvell Boys a few questions about their song ‘Needle’ and the ‘Comfort is King’ EP, the band’s history and how a Patrick Swayzee pillow can make or break a tour.
Read MoreBoo Seeka, the man, the myth, the legend has a big year ahead of him with a string of festival performances to start it off, a new album and fingers crossed a tour. His new single ‘Dream’ is the first taste of what’s to come from Boo and it’s a song he is incredibly proud of, with it encompassing beautiful floaty lyrics paired with classic electronic production. We got the chance to talk to Boo Seeka about the writing of the new album, the essentials for touring and what fans can look forward to in 2022.
Read MoreA brand-new electronic music festival, “Mi Casa Su Casa” has been confirmed to take place in the gorgeous beachside town of Port Macquarie NSW on the 29th of January. The festival was originally inspired by the All Day I Dream events and will feature a lineup of some of the regions finest deep, tech and progressive DJ/Producers. We sat down to talk to Jamie Green, event organiser to ask him about the festival, what attendees can expect on the day and what they need to know about the location and facilities.
Read MoreDr Mann is the solo project from Sunshine Coast based artist Danny Mann and his first single, ‘Stubborn Mule’ has a beautifully cosmic psychedelic country sound and is lyrically a song in which most of us can relate to, with up front and honest lyrics about coming to terms and the realisation of being stubborn and hard headed in a relationship at times. We caught up with Danny to ask him about his new musical direction, his first tour with AWOLNATION and his McHappy Days beginnings.
Read MoreOutta The House, a celebration of Melbourne’s freedom after one of the biggest lockdown periods in the world, is happening on the 1st of January. DJ AK will feature on the indoor stage and will be joined by a range of RNB, HipHop, Funk, Afrobeat & Reggae artists gracing this multi stage festival in Port Melbourne so when we jumped at the opportunity to ask her about the Outta The House event, ego’s at festivals and her love for Tupac, Mariah and Michael Bolton.
Read MorePerth six-piece, Mal de Mer are inspired by a wide range of genres, so their music can also cross ‘funk, disco, pop and jazz’ divide. Their new single ‘Do You See Me?’, is a perfect example of their unique sound. We got to ask band member, Saskia Fleming about the new song and it’s Spotlight inspired video and her hopes of the featuring on a Parcels track one day.
Read MoreLUNAR ELECTRIC’s one and only Newcastle show is happening on the !8th December, after several attempts to bring the people of N.S.W a Lunar Electric experience again it is finally happening. With the event just days away we were lucky enough to talk to Katrina Hunt, one of the organisers of L.E. about the Newcastle event, what it takes to produce a festival in the age of Covid and what punters can look forward to in 2022. .
Read MoreAussie group Sheppard have released for the festive season, ’Christmas Without You’. The new single is a poignant track for the Xmas season that will hit home for all those who are missing a loved or special someone this Christmas. Sheppard are also taking part in Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Christmas Carols this Saturday. We took time out of their preparations to ask them about the new song, performing at the carols in their home town and what they hope is under the tree come Christmas morning.
Read MoreWildflower, a music festival that will bring together some of Australia’s most prized female singer songwriters at some of the country’s most exquisite locations In a celebration of women in music,. Wildflower will feature the talents of Missy Higgins, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, ThornBird (Vikki Thorn of The Waifs), Deborah Conway and Alice Skye in the ultimate show of girl power. We spoke to the winner of the ‘First Peoples Emerging Artist’ award, Alice Skye about being a part of Wildflower and performing with her idols, Equal Opportunity in Music and what she really thinks about managers.
Read MoreIt’s been a big year for the August River Band, releasing their first two singles ‘Crazy’ and ‘In These Arms’, followed by the debut album ‘Thank You Pain’. With the band playing at the Updraft Music Festival on the 4th of December, we squeezed in a quick chat with the guys, were we asked them about the new album, the bands unique configuration and self description of their sound as if “Roy Orbison was fronting an unplugged Faith No More”
Read MoreLucid Safari is just what summer called for, a ‘smooth and beautifully crafted, melodic’ sound that suits the warm and relaxed season perfectly, and the band’s latest offering, ‘Lady’ is a perfect representation. We got the lowdown on everything from the new song, the pros and cons of touring as well as getting back to playing festivals soon.
Read MoreYaKnow?Check! is a Czech Rapping, Vinyl DJing and passionate MC, carving his own path in the Australian Hip-Hop world. We sat down to talk to the focused and driven Musician about the local Hip-Hop scene, his part in the international Beat Around The World project and his involvement in Sydney’s underground label Rah! Records.
Read MoreToday is a big day for St Christoph & Shaade, with the release of their debut EP, ‘No Pressure’. The duo who are traveling in ‘their own lane’ have taken a collaborative approach to produce a sound that crosses through ‘hip hop, RnB, Neo soul, G funk and even some downtempo French house’ and lands on this EP. We talked to Shaade about the EP and its making, celebrating with burgers and his thoughts on streaming services.
Read MoreNewcomers DEAR SUNDAY released their psychedelic new single Teleport in October and now the boys are set to release their debut EP, Draw 4, which drops November 12th. As the Dear Sunday boys prepare to hit the road with shows moving through WA in November and December we grilled them about their start in the industry, what the song and EP means to them and their hopes to collab with Ocean Alley and Flume one day.
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