From fronting rock band The Superjesus to her successful solo career, Aussie powerhouse Sarah McLeod is as inspiring as she is humble. One of the hardest-working women in the music industry, McLeod is hitting the road with her trusty sidekicks for a national tour celebrating her latest release, Rocky's Diner. Girl interrupted her tour preparations … Continue reading Sarah McLeod – Still Dining On Solo Success
Brisbane's most original hip hop export is undoubtedly Butterfingers, led by frontman 'Evil' Eddie Jacobson. Whilst their lyrical content keeps them off commercial radio, for the most part, they've enjoyed a successful career of ARIA nominations and Hottest 100 nods spanning over 15 years (including several years' hiatus from 2009) and re-emerged better than ever … Continue reading Butterfingers Back For More Than One Big Night
"Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you..." I bet you sang that line in your head. If you live anywhere near a pub, or frequent any public or private space in which people perform other people's songs, there is a very good chance you've heard (more than) your … Continue reading Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Brisbane trio Good Boy have been having a killer year. The guys have enjoyed airplay on Triple J, performed at Splendour in the Grass, are currently touring with Grinspoon and Hockey Dad, and will soon perform at Bigsound and Yours & Owls Festival alongside At The Drive In, The Presets, Illy, Northlane, Dune Rats and … Continue reading Who’s A Good Boy?
The beautiful thing about music is it’s ability to transport you back to a particular point in time: a kiss, a meeting, a holiday, a fun night out, that really shitty birthday when you spent half the night crying in a toilet stall… For me, Grinspoon’s Guide to Better Living transports me back to high … Continue reading Album Review: Grinspoon
After enjoyed a well-earned break from tour buses and recording studios, Grinspoon's dummer Kris Hopes sounded refreshed, happy and excited for things to come when we caught up a few weeks into the band’s Guide to Better Living tour. “All the shows have been sold out and all that sort of stuff so yeah, it’s … Continue reading 20 Years Of Better Living… And Then Some
Townsville punkabilly band The Koffin Rockers is gearing up for one hell of a hectic rock star weekend, playing two shows with Aus rock legends The Screaming Jets as well as flying to Brisbane to perform at the annual Greazefest Kustom Kulture Festival. We caught up with lead singer Michael Hegarty for a quick chat … Continue reading The Koffin Rockers Roll Into Massive Weekend With Aus Music Legends
One could almost be forgiven for thinking that after nearly 30 years on the road playing stages across the country, The Screaming Jets' frontman Dave Gleeson would be over it. Nothing could be further from the truth. Edging ever-closer to the big 5-0, Gleeson maintains that music would be his lifeblood, even if he wasn’t on … Continue reading How The Screaming Jets Just Keep Getting Better
National youth radio network Triple J is inviting listeners to have their say on whether the hugely popular Hottest 100 countdown should continue to be held on January 26 or not. One of Australia's cultural institutions, the Hottest 100 is traditionally held on January 26 because that is the national Australia Day holiday - a … Continue reading Should Triple J’s Hottest 100 Change Dates?
Brisbane legends The Butterfly Effect will reunite early next year for a string of shows around Australia. The 'original' lineup of Ben Hall, Clint Boge, Kurt Goedhart and Glenn Esmond (technically the band's second but longest-serving bassist) will perform together for the first time since 2012. The band replaced vocalist Clint Boge with Paul Galagher … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect OG Announce New Shows
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