Awarding the most exciting new voices across music, arts, and culture, FBi’s SMAC Awards (FBi Sydney Music, Arts & Culture) have today announced nominees for 2015. 11 categories will be carefully chosen from, and we don’t doubt that the judging process will be incredibly difficult, seeing as these shortlists are full of names which have…
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The Cutting Edge, the latest release in Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series, is well named – it covers material recorded in 1965-6, when Dylan was at the forefront of rock and roll, and it also describes his songwriting at the time, which was so sharp and on point as to be cutting. The Bootleg Series was…
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Sydney’s Gang of Youths, currently away in the US focusing on their next lot of new music, haven’t forgotten about their Australian fans – today the band has dropped a new round of national tour dates for next year! When they return home, they return home for the ARIA Awards, where they’re currently grasping a…
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Brisbane’s Love Like Hate have been further developing their current exploration of some gorgeous and dark pop balladry with “List”, part of their fascinating Unnoticed EP. Recorded with Lachlan Mitchell, the EP has seen the duo really sink their teeth into some exciting blends of post-punk licked guitars and darker pop melodies, a fusion which…
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Playing one of the venue’s last shows ever. English rock band Def Leppard hit the Qantas Credit Union Arena this Tuesday, accompanied by openers Baby Animals and Live. Aussie rock outfit Baby Animals kicked off the night, starting off with limited energy that picked up as more and more fans trickled in for their early…
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In our 93rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Taipan Tiger Girls from Melbourne, and chat about their debut release, 1, new material and upcoming shows. Band Name: Taipan Tiger Girls Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Electronic Members & their roles: Ollie Olsen – synthesiser Mat Watson – drums / percussion Lisa MacKinney –…
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It’s hard to come up with a better way to spend a weekend than in the Whitsundays listening to an exciting and eclectic mix of bands, while also getting to sample all that the beautiful coastal town of Airlie Beach has to offer. Held from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November, the brilliant Airlie Beach…
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The 80s vibes are strong with this new track from Sarah Blasko. “I’d Be Lost” is swimming in synth pulses, moving alongside the ghostly falsetto vocals throughout the verses and convincing choruses. The video is a one-shot take of Blasko with a blurred highway background, and while it could be considered simple it’s definitely effective….
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Chris Cresswell and his Flatliners brothers are soon to be in Australia for the first time in a little while, touring with Lagwagon. It’s been a decent minute in between drinks and the enthusiasm is clear when the Ontario frontman chats with me about the upcoming run of tour dates (set to kick off next…
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The producer of Maleficient and Alice in Wonderland Joe Roth has brought The Huntsman: Winter’s War to life as it reveals how the fates of Huntsman Eric, played by Chris Hemsworth, and Queen Ravenna, played by Charlize Theron, are intertwined. Actress Emily Blunt is also part of the cast, playing the Queen’s sister, Freya, having…
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Christopher Judge would easily have to be one of the most recognisable faces from sci-fi TV if you’ve had any passing interest in Stargate over the years. As Teal’c, Judge’s presence within the Stargate universe has been one that has traversed SG:1 and from there, the actor has gone on to flex that creative muscle…
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North Bondi Fish is at the head of North Bondi beach just below the RSL, a casual eatery looking out over that iconic beach scene with a breezy, playful interior. There’s little surprise as to why this extended from a six month pop-up into a permanent venue back in 2013; there’s something about fresh, clean…
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Let’s just say trying to explain how a partnership between connoisseurs of fine gelato and a major air fragrance company may work to anyone elicits some pretty intriguing reactions. However, given Gelato Messina’s rather unique and quirky approach to producing their flavours, it makes sense they’d take inspiration from Airwick’s new Life Scents range, don…
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Yes, yes, YES! After seeing Hayley Mary make an appearance and present at the Independent Music Awards last month, thoughts immediately turned to when The Jezabels would be releasing some new music. Today, we have that answer. The Sydney band will be releasing their new album Synthia via MGM Distribution next February following 18 months…
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US based Hangout Music Festival has announced its 2016 lineup earlier than ever before, with The Weeknd and Calvin Harris joining Florence + the Machine revealed as headliners of a long list of musical acts, with a slew of Australian talents coming along for the ride. Australia will be well represented with Aussie acts Flume, Courtney Barnett, The Griswolds, Alison Wonderland…
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In This Issue: A slew of EP’s and Debut’s are coming your way from the likes of the dark and raw R. W. Grace and the seemingly unknown Fantastic Modern to live recordings and covers from Placebo and Natalie Prass. R.W.Grace Perth-via-Sydney songstress R.W.Grace’s debut EP Love It Need It Miss It Want It is…
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Adelaide’s Max Savage presents his latest effort in new single, “Baby Don’t Cry”, an earnest and gorgeous track that sees the songwriter pursue a more intimate and stripped back vibe – just vocals and the aid of an electric guitar. Fans will be aware of the raucous rock and roll type shows and music Savage…
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A huge round of names have been added to SXSW Music program, featuring artists from all corners of the globe. The Australian contingent continues to become a well-rounded and diverse one for the festival next year, with alt-country, rock, electro and more being represented. Amid the new round of artists being announced today, SXSW Music…
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Monday night gigs are a strange anomaly. Personally, I like them. They kind of take your mind off the working week to come, and allow you to ease yourself into the next four days of working for the man, or woman. One thing about this particular Monday night was that Matt Corby was gracing the…
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On Saturday night, as storms blew across the city and with lighting carving across the sky, C.W. Stoneking’s national tour came to close with a sold out show at Fremantle Arts Centre. To me it seemed a fitting prelude for an artist as idiosyncratic and otherworldly as Stoneking. Listening to Stoneking is like listening to…
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Tonight, the inaugural Australian Music Week kicks off in Cronulla, NSW, for some four days of conferences and showcases. As with any event of this nature – be it BIGSOUND, SXSW or the recent WAM Festival in Perth – there are dozens upon dozens of incredible acts out there for you to discover. It’s almost…
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At the core of Indie Dance and Deep House music, Swiss based Nora En Pure created her own unique style, connecting epic melodies with punchy basslines. The vivid South African, has already proven to be quite productive, what resulted in deep and funky works of audible engineering for the label Enormous Tunes and Tokenish since…
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In This Issue: APRA AMCOS Boards has a new member join the ranks, Melbourne musicians start new project to connect the community and High Tension welcomes their new drummer as well as the updated ARIA Charts. New talent joins APRA AMCOS Boards Amanda Brown was welcomed for the first time to the 12-member APRA Board…
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Feeling a strong connection to the USA, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Krista Polvere decided to return to New York and San Fransisco, and absolutely fell in love with the countryside of Wyoming after visiting it for the first time ever! Join her as she reminisces about her favourite moments and favourite people to play music with. Get to know her a…
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Praise has been coming in thick and fast for Beach Slang’s debut album The Things We Do To Find People Like Us, and based on lead single “Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas” it’s not hard to see why. The track strikes a perfect blend of punk rock and melodic alternative with a fantastic video to…
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This year has seen The Maccabees release the long awaited follow up album to 2012’s Given to the Wild in the acclaimed Marks to Prove It. A continued development of the Londoners’ striking and confident musicianship, The Maccabees’ latest offering sees the five-piece taking a further step out and really dive into the creative fire…
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Suzanne Collins’ trilogy of novels was finally adapted onto the big screen in 2012, with Collins herself writing the screenplay alongside Director Gary Ross, both of whom gave us a version of The Hunger Games which expanded and retooled the first novel into a powerful, effective, and affecting viewing experience, one which quickly saw the…
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Absolutely Anything may be one of those laugh out loud type of comedies, but it’s also a subtle satire about the state of the world and the people populating it courtesy of Terry Jones, one of the original Monty Python crew. The premise is a bit like Hitchiker’s Guide To The Galaxy meets Bruce Almighty. When…
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In news that surprises absolutely nobody, Spectre, the 24th James Bond film has effortlessly shot to top spot both here and in The States. Helmed by Sam Mendes and once again starring Daniel Craig as the suave agent 007, Spectre made AU$11.3 million down under and with that I’d like to throw some facts at…
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Now that all of the initial dissension and trivial things like loved ones are out of the way, our trio finally embark on a journey that will see them fighting the manifestation of evil the best way they know how: following Ash’s tenuous connections and single vision. Books From Beyond puts our crew on the road, explores how deep…
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