The first time Regurgitator’s lead vocalist Quan Yeomans heard of the ‘90s referred to as an “era” he cringed. “I was like, oh, okay – we’re at that stage in the career now,” he laughs. “There’s some hard realities to learn and accept.”
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TOUR ALERT: Amy Shark
Fresh off her 'Cry Forever' arena tour, AMY SHARK has announced a mammoth 42-date regional tour. With one show still remaining on her national run (Perth’s RAC Arena on May 13), Amy Shark will now bring her critically acclaimed Cry Forever and Love Monster albums to regional fans right across Australia on her See U Somewhere tour.Kicking off at Bunbury's Regional … Continue reading TOUR ALERT: Amy Shark
Opinion: Don’t Pour Sugar On This -Sexual Harassment at Shows is Still Harassment
words: Jade Kennedy Australia: we need to do better. In case you missed the news earlier this week, three female musicians were harassed or assaulted at their gigs last weekend. Three different women, three different states, three incidents in which someone was made to feel uncomfortable at their place of work, in the course of … Continue reading Opinion: Don’t Pour Sugar On This -Sexual Harassment at Shows is Still Harassment
Live Gallery: Hotter Than Hell Townsville
Photos: Nikki May
Townsville Ready to Rock for Oztober
What better way to see out October than with Diesel, Birds of Tokyo, Ian Moss and The Screaming Jets? Townsville will play host next week to Queensland's only Oztober Garage Session, thanks to Triple M Townsville. The legendary lineup will perform exclusively for Triple M listeners at Quayside Terminal on Wednesday, 31 October. Visit the … Continue reading Townsville Ready to Rock for Oztober
Townsville Rock Fest Goes Country
Townsville Rock Fest has a new look and new format for 2018 – it has Gone Country. The event will feature headline acts The McClymonts and Troy Cassar-Daley, alongside last year’s winner of The Voice, Judah Kelly; contestants from this year’s Team Jonas, Homegrown; Charters Towers country musician Tony Cook; Townsville’s Brook ‘Josie’ Roberts, and … Continue reading Townsville Rock Fest Goes Country
A Super(jesus) Summer Festival Ahead
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
Five Minute Intro To: The Wayward Franklins
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
Realm City Here To Save You
After a three-year hiatus, North Queensland hip hop outfit Realm City is back with a new video for Save You. The trio has been somewhat quiet since the departure of Johnny Row, with a slow build up of gigs this year culminating in a support slot with Butterfingers in September, and now the release of … Continue reading Realm City Here To Save You
Five Minute Intro To: The Taste
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