Good Things Happening For The Butterfly Effect

Aussie rockers The Butterfly Effect will join the likes of Parkway Drive, A Day To Remember, Simple Plan, Karnivool, Violent Soho and heaps more at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney next month. The announcement comes straight off the back of a triumphant return to the stage with a sold-out Australian tour and … Continue reading Good Things Happening For The Butterfly Effect

Scene & Heard Festival Drops Killer Nostalgic Lineup

Last year saw the debut of Newcastle festival Scene & Heard, which was basically a mini resurrection of Homebake or Livid festival featuring some of their best alumni - The Living End, Spiderbait, Something For Kate, Killing Heidi, Skunkhour, Dallas Crane, Sneaky Sound System and Front End Loader. This year's festival already promised to be … Continue reading Scene & Heard Festival Drops Killer Nostalgic Lineup

Aussie Rapper Zheani Sparkes Accuses Die Antwoord of Sex Trafficking & Rape, Releases Video of ‘Evidence’

*  DISCLAIMER: at this point we have spoken to neither party involved with this case, and are merely reporting from publicly available references. As always, we remain unbiased. We will attempt to get in contact with both parties for direct statements. Never believe everything you read on the internet. *A Brisbane-based rapper called Zheani Sparkes … Continue reading Aussie Rapper Zheani Sparkes Accuses Die Antwoord of Sex Trafficking & Rape, Releases Video of ‘Evidence’

Live Review: Gang Of Youths at Riverstage Brisbane

words: India Marx photos: Emma D'Anna When Gang of Youths announced their Brisbane mini-festival ‘A More Perfect Union’, they were met with something that well and truly surpassed excitement. After announcing support acts Publique, Charlie Collins, Thelma Plum, Luca Brasi AND Jack River, Brisbanites were fast to jump on tickets as soon as they were … Continue reading Live Review: Gang Of Youths at Riverstage Brisbane

Live Review: IVEY at Black Bear Lodge Brisbane

words: India Marx Indie-pop group IVEY recently stopped by Black Bear Lodge to treat Brisbane fans to a night of fresh, groovy tracks. Easing into the evening, the band started off slightly shy, however it wasn’t long before they unleashed their energy through a repertoire of crowd-pleasing numbers. The group bounced around on stage with … Continue reading Live Review: IVEY at Black Bear Lodge Brisbane

On The Eves of Something Big

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

Live Review: Caravãna Sun Beauty & The Pain Tour Brisbane

words: India Marx photos: Ash McGregor   Rounding out their Australian tour, Caravãna Sun treated Brisbane fans to an incredible show on Friday night. The final leg of the indie rocker’s national tour took place in the Fortitude Valley’s intimate Black Bear Lodge. The small, whiskey bar-themed venue housed a sold-out show and it was … Continue reading Live Review: Caravãna Sun Beauty & The Pain Tour Brisbane

Butterfingers Back For More Than One Big Night

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