Eves Karydas is a force to be reckoned with. In just a few short months the Australian singer has added a number of achievements to an already extensive and impressive musical resume. Now she has a new album dropping later this month which is bound to impress both existing and new fans. Girl at a Rock … Continue reading On The Eves of Something Big
An inspirational young blues singer is turning the world on it's head and launching audiences to their feet. Girl at a Rock Show's India Marx spoke with American phenomenon Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxton about what it truly means to sing the blues. At just 28 years of age, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton has cemented … Continue reading Blind Boy Paxton Explores New Music Horizons
For the last 10 years, Aussie band Caravãna Sun have forged a musical career out of upbeat, feel-good sometimes frenetic songs. However, the release of their latest single, ‘Beauty and the Pain’ challenges their signature sound as the band explores new musical territory. Girl at a Rock Show's India Marx had a chat with singer-songwriter Ant … Continue reading Caravãna Sun’s Beauty, Pain and Creative New Direction
If you were to ask some casual music fans on the East Coast, West Australian stalwarts Eskimo Joe all but disappeared following 2011’s commercial radio hit Love Is A Drug. But, indeed, the guys are all still gigging together, working on new projects and, as lead vocalist Kav Temperley explained to Girl this week, gearing … Continue reading Eskimo Joe Preparing Their Party Pants (and shoes) For 21st Year
As a teenager growing up watching summer festivals like Livid and Homebake, with Aussie bands taking the main stages with gusto, women fronting bands like The Superjesus’ Sarah McLeod were held by yours truly in the same regard as Chrissie Amphlett, Stevie Nicks, Blondie and Joan Jett: revered as true rock n roll heroes. To … Continue reading A Super(jesus) Summer Festival Ahead
It’s no secret that Matt Colwell, aka 360, has had his share of close calls. In fact, the Melbourne native may just be the proverbial cat of the rap world. From an eye disease claiming part of his vision and ending his basketball dreams, to massive injuries caused by a go-karting accident, to convulsing on … Continue reading How 360 has turned his life around
There's a new band on Townsville's music scene, and they're not here to sit back quietly. The Wayward Franklins only emerged as a complete outfit earlier this year, but the individually seasoned musicians (some may recognise drummer Damien McCluskey as the former frontman of Three Mile Road) have brought together an eclectic mix of inspiration … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To: The Wayward Franklins
The Tea Party is without a doubt the best thing to come out of Canada, with the exception maybe of Terrance and Phillip. Maybe. Vocalist Jeff Martin has since based himself on the East Coast of Australia, whilst band mates Jeff Burrows and Stuart Chatwood still call Canada home. The band is embarking on a tour … Continue reading The Tea Party 20 Years Into Transmission
Aussie singer-songwriter Josh Pyke has been the darling of the Aus music scene since his track Middle of the Hill hit number 19 on Triple J's Hottest 100 back in 2005. His debut album Memories & Dust debuted at number four on the ARIA Album Chart in March, 2007. In celebration of the album's 10th … Continue reading Josh Pyke’s Memories & Dust
After hearing more about Cairns-based act The Taste and their upcoming album launch in Townsville, we thought it was about time to learn more about this awesome act, and introduce you to them... Girl caught up with band member and manager Mitch Sullivan to get the down low. Who is The Taste? "The Taste are a musical … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To: The Taste
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