Australian Idol alum Shannon Noll is one of few reality show contestants still releasing new music and slogging it out on Australian stages week in, week out. Although his career hasn’t been without controversy, Noll is still a laid back family man and all-round good bloke. Jade Kennedy caught up with him this week as … Continue reading No Rest For Nollsie
Country music darling and all-round legend Kasey Chambers announced a 20th Anniversary tour for her groundbreaking album The Captain this week. In celebration of the album, Chambers will reform her original band and take them around the country through September and October, playing the album in full as well as a 'best of' set. The … Continue reading The Captain’s 20th Anniversary Tour
Here it is... Part TWO of our breakdown of the acts playing GTM this year. Crooked Colours: They're from Perth. They're electro-indie-cool. They've played St. Jerome's Laneway Festival and they're doing a huge national tour in support of their second album Laganta. These guys got some huge attention from triple j back in 2013, with glowing … Continue reading The Who’s Who of Groovin The Moo PT II
When this year's Groovin The Moo lineup was announced, a lot of people were posting the same thing across social media: who? "I don't even know these people," seemed to be a common sentiment, particularly amongst those aged over 22. So to help you out, we're going to go through the line up and let … Continue reading The Who’s Who of Groovin The Moo (and why you should see them) PT I
Get your glitter ready, folks! Groovin The Moo has just announced it's 2019 lineup and damn, it's a doozy! This year the regional touring festival will bring a feast of international and Aussie acts to the masses, with rising stars and crazy throwbacks aplenty. The 2019 festival will feature, in alphabetical order: A$AP Twelvyy (USA), Angie … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Announces National Lineup
Aussie rockers Magic Dirt made nostalgic fans very happy earlier this year when they announced they were getting the band 'back together' (not that they ever officially split) for a string of shows, commencing with Hotter Than Hell - which kicks off in Townsville this weekend. Earlier this month the band announced it was republishing … Continue reading Magic Dirt Prepares to get Hotter Than Hell
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
Britain’s rocking roots trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are bringing their infectious energy and nostalgia-soaked fusion of rockabilly, vintage country and first-generation rhythm and blues to Sydney and Melbourne in February next year. Delivering their fourth studio album Superscope to Australian audiences for the very first time, featuring Black Van and Down on My Knees, the siblings from North London have been inspiring audiences and gathering an impressive … Continue reading UK Siblings Heading Down Under
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