Tim Wheatley has a music pedigree most artists would only dream about, so it’s no surprise he became a successful musician, with a career spanning 20 years so far. April has seen Tim release the single ‘Shiny Tacoma’ of his forthcoming Ep of the same name which is out on the 19th of May via His father, Glenn’s, Wheatley Records label. We spoke to Tim about the making of Shiny Tacoma in Byron Bay, playing The Americana Festival in Nashville and being the support act for Humphrey B Bear.
Sam Shinazzi’s DAYS I WON’T FORGET features the single Closing Time (with Katie Brianna) and is his 6th full-length album. Sam’s music has taken him across Australia and made multiple tours of the U.S. Whilst ‘Days I Won’t Forget’ is a definite step forward in the evolution of Sam’s music, there’s certainly advantages to be gained by looking back. We caught up with Sam to ask him about the new album, what it’s like to have your music in a feature film and the Travelling Medicine Show he is doing for Stanley Records.
The Multi-platinum Australian singer-songwriter VASSY is well known for her global hits: ‘Bad’ & ‘Secrets,’ with Dance Music icons, David Guetta & Tiësto. With the singles earning her multiple number #1s in over 30 countries, 17 platinum certifications and over 2 billion streams, the Darwin Native can expect those statistics to soar with the release of her new hit TUFF and fistful of remixes on the 29th of April. We had a chat to VASSY about being home, TUFF and her festival future.
As Sam Buckingham began pre-production for her third album ‘Dear John’, it became clear to her that she had to start again. The Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter had 12 tracks written for the album in May 2020 but after the end of a toxic, long-term relationship, Sam knew she needed a clean slate, both personally and creatively. Now the new album is out and Sam has embarked on a national tour to show everyone her “It's not a break up album, It's a wake up album”. We spoke to Sam about her latest song release ‘Run’, the ‘Dear John’ journey and how excited she is to be out on the road again.
After talking to Harper Bloom it becomes clear quickly, this is a musician we will have the pleasure of listening to for a long time, one of those artists who will have a longevity that comes with talent. She is a musician, a singer, a songwriter and she has developed her own production skills, allowing her to forecast the end product in her head and then bring that entire vision to life. We sat down to chat to Harper about her latest release ‘Red Rocket’, its accompanying video, and her desire to collab with Adam Newling
Eric Powell is a ground breaking, edge pushing DJ who’s not afraid to try new things in his efforts to create a journey for the listener. For Eric, the journey is the important part in delivering music to an audience, whether it’s in Australia, Ibiza or New York. With the Rosebud Hot Sauce event and the PURE series running through April we thought it was a great time to ask the electronic music icon some questions about Hot Sauce, Mobile Disco & PURE, working with Carl Cox and some of those pinch yourself moments from his long standing career.
The Journey , made up of Tom Evans & Jacob Malmo are no newcomers to the House and Techno scene and their rising profile has seen them score a slot on the lineup of a brand new event for Melbourne, SHELTER. SHELTER is set to take place at the Seaworks Precinct in a purpose renovated building, which will hopefully be the home of many more SHELTER’s to come. We took the opportunity to speak to The Journey lads about the opportunity of playing SHELTER, what ticket holders can expect from their set and who they would most like to collab with off the SHELTER line-up.
Psychedelic, indie soul band NECTAR have released their new single ‘Waiting On The World (Won’t Work)’. NECTAR will celebrate the release of ‘Waiting On The World (Won’t Work)’, with a launch show at Mojo’s Fremantle on Saturday, April 2, so before the lads get super busy we took the chance to ask them a few questions about the new song, signing to Sam Ford’s Tone City Records and being influenced by the great Mac Miller.
Rory Marshall is one of Australia’s most popular rising techno DJs and is known for his unique style of infused house music and killer sets. His evolving and original approach has landed him a slot on the lineup of a brand new event for both Sydney & Melbourne, SHELTER. We spoke to Rory about the opportunity of playing SHELTER, what punters can expect from his sets and who he is excited to see off the SHELTER line-up.
This Saturday sees the second installment of the Wildflower concert series, a celebration of women in music. Brisbane will get to experience some of the best female talent this country has ever produced including the amazing Vikki Thorn, who not only has had success in her band The Waifs but in her solo career as Thornbird. We spoke to Vikki about what fans can expect to see at the Wildflower shows, equality for women in the Australian music scene and the essentials she needs for going on tour.
Rich Webb has released his new single ‘Love Someone’, a heartfelt song inspired by the poor treatment of asylum seekers in Australia, the accompanying animated video also illustrates the plight of those affected by war, seeking a safe place to start their lives over. We caught up with Rich to ask him about his powerful song, the soon to be released album and the fun he had hiring a set of Ringo StarrLudwigs.
FRIENDLESS’s latest offering of ‘Left 2 Right’ is already proving to be a crowd pleaser for old and new fans as well as radio stations across the country. Filled with his signature catchy melodies and quirky fun, BIANCA’s hypnotic vocals and FRIENDLESS’ perfectly executed production they are keeping the Summer vibes rolling on. We got the opportunity to ask FRIENDLESS about ‘Left 2 Right’ , the collaboration with BIANCA and his one of a kind Chuck Taylor’s.
Western Australian, singer-songwriter Helen Shanahan is patiently counting down to the drop of the latest edition to her discography, Canvas, the follow up to her 2017 debut album ‘Every Little Sting’. With the album set for release on the 4th of March and the special launch show at Night Owl Studio in Morley, WA to debut ‘Canvas’ to her local loyal fanbase on the 5th Helen is in for a big month, so before she gets super busy, we took the chance to talk to Helen about the new ‘Canvas’ album, her desire to tour the East Coast and playing with Missy Higgins at a Perth Prison.
The countdown is officially on for THIS THAT Sandstone Point (5th of March) , and THIS THAT Newcastle ( 12th of March) with both events hosting two stagesfull of the best Electronica , Hip Hop , Pop and Rock in the country. Singer - Songwriter and “pop prodigy”', Kota Banks is ecstatic to be back performing to live audiences especially in the outdoor festival environment she loves so much. Kota is set to hit the THAT stage at both shows so we jumped at the chance to ask Kota Banks some questions about THIS THAT, the preparation needed for a festival like THIS THAT and who else’s sets she is excited to see from the awesome lineup.
In March Under The Southern Stars kicks off and will see the international tour play 12 shows in regional towns and capital cities across the country. The man responsible for bringing us the first national tour with international acts since Covid began is long time promoter and event organiser, Andrew McManus, a man that like the rest of the world wasn’t prepared for what was to come when boarders shut, lockdowns were put in place and the mass cancelation of events. Jump forward to 2022 and we are only weeks away from Bush, Stone Temple Pilots, Cheap Trick and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Rose Tattoo & Electric Mary being on stage, and Andrew can mark it off as another successful tour completed. MFA were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to ask Andrew a few questions about the Under The Southern Stars, the issues Covid created for his tour and the opportunity to join Adelaide’s Fringe Festival.
FALSE LONDON is a band born out of necessity during the midst of a pandemic, established as a four piece from all corners of Greater Sydney and described as '“outspoken, unafraid and radically honest’ the band work hard to make sure their music is in sync with those labels and is demonstrated perfectly by their latest single ‘Solid Gold’. MFA wanted to know more about this new band with the blindingly bright future so we asked the False London boys a few questions about the bands formation, what festivals they would like to be rostered on for and the ultimate collab request…. Elton John.
Dubbel Drop have followed up their previous releases: ‘Mighty Knight’ & ‘Ecstasy’ with the brand new Disco-House track, ‘BACK 2 U’. The Melbourne duo have been gaining momentum since their summer campaign with food giants, McDonalds, and they have no plans to reign that in any time soon, so we had a chat to the Dubbel Drop boys about the “fuzzy feels” ‘Back 2 U’ gives out, the fun they have remixing other peoples songs and the pressures behind big name support.
CoreyTopp has been an event king from an early age, so REMINISCE doesn’t come as any surprise to those who know him. 2022 sees REMINISCE celebrate it’s tenth year and wow do they have a party planned to mark the milestone. The March 19th event, will see the iconic festival countdown the top 50 in it’s iconic home of The Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne with Artists such as Armand Van Helden , Example, John Course & bunch of brilliant local talent. Naturally we jumped at the chance to pick the brain of the man, the myth , the legend himself to ask him about the achievement of REMINISCE - 10Years, the journey from “Backyard to the Bowl” and what the future looks like for one of Australia’s most loved events.
Music Festivals Australia caught up with Jeff Gutt via. Zoom meeting from L.A. to discuss Stone Temple Pilots, the weigh in on Core vs. Purple and what it means to carry on the great STP legacy.
These days a party isn’t a party with out Australia’s favourite Larrikins/Party Starters, Bread Gang being on site. From their crazy interviews in the search for the country’s “Loosest Town” to the release of their singles ‘Rockstar’ & ‘Bang Bang’, the Bread Gang are definitely the “It” people of the moment and we wanted to find out a little more about the lads so we sat down with half the pair and hit Juzzy with some questions about the bands music, their love of festivals and what they have planned for the rest of 2022.
