Our very own Tom Thum’s unique approach to performance is world-renowned and now the sonic phenomenon is about to start another new chapter in his career, with the announcement of his official BASICS 2 BASSES beatboxing masterclass. With no other instruments needed, the BASICS 2 BASSES masterclass is an inspiring and engaging digital resource that Tom has created to pass on the skills to future beatboxers around the world. We had the privilege to catch up with Tom to ask him about his craft, what inspired him to create the masterclass and the challenges of making a beatboxing course for an online market.
GOODTHANKYOU, the solo project from Melbourne band The Stiffys’ frontman Jason John Leigh, has released his brand new song ‘Pray At Your Alter’. The new single comes from GOODTHANKYOU’s debut album ‘THE KENNARDS SESSIONS’, which was recorded in a sweaty solo effort in a storage bay in Sydney. We caught up with the very funny GOODTHANKYOU to ask him about his ode to women, the new direction he’s taking and how he dines the genre ‘storage container music’.
Australian duo Indigo Starlight have burst on to the Electronic Music scene with the release of their debut song ‘Can You Hear Me’. The track has been recorded and released via MaRLo’s Reaching ALTITUDE record label and comprises luscious vocals and emotive breakdowns, slamming kicks and banging basslines, making this track one you’re sure to hear in clubs around the country. We caught up with the ladies to chat about the conception of Indigo Starlight, ‘Can You Hear Me’, and find out how they made that career-changing connection with Reaching Altitude
Tasmania-based alt-rocker Marcus Wynwood has released his new EP titled ‘Killerbites’ and the EP’s first single ‘Simulation’ is already generating a lot of attention for the former Captives band member. We caught up with Marcus recently to chat about his 25-plus years in the industry, the EP and his journey making ‘Killerbites’.
Dan Keyes is back with a new band, The New Rides, a new label and a brand new track, ‘London’. The debut release ‘London’ comes accompanied by a captivating music video, and marks the first release from the resurrected Wheatley Records, first established in 1980 by the late Australian music icon Glenn Wheatley. We caught up with Dan to chat about the new track, commuting between Los Angeles and Australia and why he is now classed as an Australian.
Perth Artist, CHISEKO has released his new single ‘Outside’, an alternative dance-fuelled track that is also accompanied with its own music video. ‘Outside’ sees CHISEKO fusing elements of hip hop, rap and house into his own addictive style, with lyrics that capture the feeling of exhilaration on a night out as the world passes you by in an intoxicating blur. We caught up with CHISEKO to chat about the new track, his time at this year’s BIGSOUND and what his 2024 is looking like.
UK-based multi-talented musician Youngr is heading to Australia for a string of headline shows next month and we can’t wait. Since his break-through in 2016 with his self-released debut solo single ‘Out of My System,’ Aussie fans have been desperate for a chance to see this musical wizard live and now the highly anticipated tour is here we took the opportunity to ask Youngr about it, what he is looking forward to and about that cover of ‘Horses’
Through adversity, heroes are born, and Matt James, the talented musician behind Mashd N Kutcher is not only fighting the battle of his life with his recent diagnosis of Myeloma Cancer but he is doing what he can to not only make people aware of this virtually unknown cancer but he is giving back finically to Myeloma Australia, the organisation supporting him on his journey with the release of Mashd N Kutcher’s new track ‘It’s Alright’. We caught up with Matt to ask him about the new song, how he is doing and how we can help.
This will be the 10th anniversary of Australia’s Largest African Festival is happening this weekend in Melbourne’s Federation Square. The AMCF is a free, family-friendly event that will feature live music, art, dance, fashion, African Drumming, traditional street food and lots more. We caught up with the festival Chairman Fred Alale AM to chat with him about the festival and what attendees can look forward to over the 3 days.
2023 has been a milestone year for the young Adelaide-based, Darwin performer J-MILLA, who has earned national attention through his spirited tracks ‘NICEST’ and the hugely successful ‘On My Soul’, with the latter propelling J-MILLA further onto national and international radars, attracting Australian industry-wide praise via triple j, Triple J Unearthed and Acclaim, as well as a co-sign from U.S. hip hop DJ and radio personality Ebro Darden, via his Apple Music 1 show, The Ebro Show. Now the Australian hip-hop and R&B artist has released his new track ‘Gammon’ and we caught up with him to ask about the new track, his experience at Big Sound and what is next for this rising star.
The Mark of Cain need no introduction to avid Metal Fans in Australia, with an impressive career spanning nearly 40 years in the music industry, and a multitude of albums and accolades. Generated in South Australia in the early 80’s, The Mark of Cain are hitting the road once again to bring us all the Ill At Ease Live tour in ‘23/24. The return has been well awaited by fans following the postponement at Off The Rails shows across the country earlier this year, citing serious injuries bassist Kim Scott’s sustained in a road cycling accident.
Sydney will usher in 2024 with an iconic line-up for NYD ‘Day One’ Reverence at The Greenwood Hotel & Bar Four Hundred. In a mini-festival celebration, we come one for ‘Day One.’ Rodd Richards Presents, TMRW Events & Ministry of Sound Australia present an intimate affair, headlined by Electronic pioneers Faithless, legendary duo Basement Jaxx, artists LTJ Bukem, Dillinja and breakbeat co-creators Plump DJ’s.
Irish band The Coronas have a new album coming out ‘The Best Of The Early Days’, a collection of the band’s favourite tacks from their first three albums and a special song titled ‘One Last Time’ which has never before been released. Australian fans will get the chance to see The Coronas showcase the album live when they begin their national tour here next month. We got the opportunity to ask lead singer Danny O’Reily about the ‘One Last Time’, the new album and what fans can look forward to experiencing at The Coronas live shows.
The Molesworth Bluegrass & Country Music Festival is running from the 3rd -5th of November in picture-perfect Molesworth, Victoria, delivering the best musical acts across the Bluegrass and Country genres in a safe family-friendly environment. Headliners, The Davidson Brothers are set to hit the stage on Saturday night and their excited to be performing to live audiences, especially in the festival environment they love so much. We caught up with Hamish Davidson to ask him some questions about Molesworth, the preparation needed for a festival and who they are excited to see from the three-day lineup.
It’s going to be a big couple of months for DJ/Singer Havana Brown, she has released her first track under her newly established label Havana Brown Entertainment (HBE), ‘Forever Young’, while also preparing for a nationwide tour as part of the ‘Fridayz Live’ National Tour which is happening this November. We caught up with one of Australia’s favourite female DJ’s to chat about ‘Forever Young’, her new label and what she has in store for Fridayz Live attendees.
TMRW Music’s Ministry of Sound Classical is an acclaimed orchestral event series that has become a much-loved part of Australia’s EDM soundscape, expanding from its original one-show event to a multi-state tour. The first of this year’s Classical events will take place on the 14th of October in Brisbane, followed by two shows in Perth and another in Melbourne to follow in December. We caught up with MOS Classical day oner Groove Terminator to ask him all about the evolution of this incredible event series, his highlights from over the years and what attendees can look forward to experiencing at MoS Classical.
Californian underground punk rockers Lagwagon return to our shores later this month, bringing with them a back catalogue of old school sounds, curated by fans themselves! The Australia and New Zealand ‘By Request’ tour has drawn on the pending audience to administer a playlist which has seen marked surprise ahead of the upcoming Lagwagon down under voyage. Voting polls closed in September for fans to nominate songs on the setlist for their city, kicking off at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, from October 27th.
Brisbane metalcore band Revoid have released their new single, ‘Blood Petals’ featuring Julian Latouche of Inertia, ahead of their October East Coast headline tour. The heavy ballad explores the themes of heartache and remorse felt for a love lost and is our second taste of Revoid’s new collection of music which is set for release next year. We caught up with the band to ask them about the new song, the collaboration with Julian and what ticket holders can expect from the live shows.
The 2024 edition of CHI WOW WAH TOWN kicks off in February, with a massive roster of International and Local artists and bands from a variety of genres. Set to take place in the tranquil setting of Winton’s Wetlands over three days this festival has a jam-packed program of Music, Art Installations, Workshops, market stalls and local food trucks. Headlining the festival will be European juggernauts STAVROZ . We caught up with the electronic musical wizards to ask them about what can fans look forward to from their CWWT set, where their planning to visit while in the country and the history & highlights of STAVROZ.
Melbourne-Native, Trè Samuels has been working relentlessly on his music career over the last few years, and that includes his latest offering ‘Change You’. Trè Samuels oozes with a confidence that will no doubt lead him to the next level in an industry that devours the weak. With dynamic, vocal licks that flow effortlessly over an impressively sleek production; ‘Change You’ reflects on the period Samuels spent in LA during Covid, turning dark lyrical themes into a fun dance-floor anthem. Take a peek at Trè’s Diary from his time in the studio making ‘Change You’
