Yolandi Visser, the diminutive yet outspoken blonde half of South African duo Die Antwoord, has fired shots at anti-hero blockbuster Suicide Squad's director, David Ayer, accusing him of stealing the band's aesthetic for his film's Joker (played by Jared Leto). "Yes David Ayer you jockin our style," the post began. "callin ninja up before your … Continue reading Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
A historic three-day concert has been announced in California for this October, with a stellar lineup of acts including Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. The event is the result of over a year of careful negotiations and secret squirrel meetings between Goldenvoice CEO Paul Tollett and various music industry heavyweights. Desert Trip will kick off … Continue reading Coachella Organisers Announce Mega Festival
Words: Nikki May Photos: Jade Kennedy At 28 years old I can sadly say I have never attended a music but I was determined to change that this year so I attended Groovin The Moo in Townsville. GTM featured an impressive line up including headliners such as Alison Wonderland, Boy & Bear, Illy and Ratatat … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Townsville
Last year, Iceland's Secret Solstice Festival blew everyone's freakin' minds with a party inside a glacier. It also made news headlines after Bam Margera got beaten up backstage. This year, the festival is going one better. Not only has their lineup expanded to include the likes of Radiohead, Deftones, Die Antwoord, Action Bronson and more... … Continue reading Party on an Endless Night in a Volcano
Townsville country/rock band Three Mile Road is set to launch another EP this weekend, so Girl caught up with lead vocalist Damien McCluskey to get all the info. Last time we spoke, you were about to launch I Know A Girl. How did the launch go? "Yeah last year's launch went really well, there was … Continue reading The Three Mile Road to Newcastle
Groovin the Moo has announced it's local lineups around the country. Full details here: MAITLAND – Saturday April 23 (ANZAC Day long weekend) Opening the first GTM leg in Maitland will be triple j Unearthed winners Eat Your Heart Out, a five-piece from Newcastle who pulled together some impressive alt/pop punk tunes on last year's debut … Continue reading Groovin the Moo Local Lineups Announced
With the Lukasz Gottwald, better known as his producer pseudonym Dr. Luke, was going to be dropped by Sony Music a year before the expiration of his contract, according to TheWrap.com. The web site reported: "Sony Music is expected to end its working relationship with controversial producer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald a year ahead of his … Continue reading Dr Luke to be dropped by Sony… or is he?
Aussie muso/entrepreneur/philanthropist Ben Lee is heading back to Aussie shores this month for a run of shows and workshops, culminating in a headline set at the Bleach Festival on the Gold Coast on 20 March. Girl caught up with Lee for a quick chat as he prepared to fly out from his home in the … Continue reading Ben Lee: From Songwriting to Self-Awareness
The Foo Fighters have finally made their 'big announcement' after tonnes of speculation via various media outlets of a hiatus/breakup following Dave Grohl's recent solo performances... via a video on YouTube. Check it out:
It's safe to say Cairns band Jobstopper has been around for a circus or two... or created it. Their enigmatic and energetic stage performances have seen them win the hearts of audiences around North Queensland. Girl caught up with lead vocalist Wil Carroll ahead of their support gig with USA bands Strung Out and PEARS … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To… Jobstopper
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