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
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
Melbourne rockers The Living End rolled through North Queensland right before Tropical Cyclone Debbie, bringing with them "psychedelic reggae ska doom metal punk rock from hell" support The Bennies. Having never seen The Bennies before, I have to say their act was... AWESOME. Vocalist Anty Horgan's smile is infectious - you can tell he's genuinely … Continue reading The Living End Staring Down The Highway Tour Hits Townsville
Sydney dance duo PNAU has joined the lineup for this year's Groovin The Moo. Their current single Chameleon has been ripping through the Aus music charts, with rumours of a new album on the horizon. The festival - sold out in Bendigo, Maitland and Canberra in it's first week of ticket sales - will tour regional … Continue reading PNAU Joins GTM Lineup
... the ones with arms, not blades. Late last week, the Dalrymple Hotel hosted The Amity Affliction's Death To Misery tour, with Ocean Grove, Hellions and local act Ghosts Over Japan. GOJ drummer Justin Fimmel took to Facebook following the show to address an issue fans had had with the venue's dress code: "Just a little … Continue reading Dalrymple Hotel Apologises To Metal Fans
This morning's announcement about the fate of iconic Townsville music/function space The Venue and it's future incarnation as a fitness centre has sent shockwaves through the local community and music scene. Comments from the public on social media range from, "because that's what Townsville needs - more gyms," to, "another one bites the dust!" and, … Continue reading Follow up: Fall out from The Venue announcement
The only drink anyone will be shaking up at Townsville's live music venue The Venue (formerly Bombay Rock and The Playpen) in the future will be protein shakes, not cocktails. The property, which has been "unofficially officially" on the market for several years, has been sold to local Strand Fitness owner Dean Bodle, who plans … Continue reading Townsville live music venue to become new fitness hub
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
They've been likened to 'Townsville's answer to The Living End' (and, in some drunk punters' cases, "I thought they were The Living End...") so Girl caught up with the frontman of local rockabilly/punkabilly band The Koffin Rockers, Michael Hegarty, to find out a little bit more about the trio. First things first - who are you, … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To… The Koffin Rockers
North Queensland band King Social literally caused jaws to drop on the auditions of Australia's Got Talent last night, moving them through to the semi finals. The 2015 Queensland Music Award nominees have been performing in and around North Queensland for three years, recently taking their unique fusion of country, rock, pop and hip hop to … Continue reading Townsville’s King Social Nails AGT Audition
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