Interview with folk rock poet William Crighton.
Within a short time William Crighton has established himself as one of Australia’s finest new singer-songwriters. Interestingly, he is often described as a troubadour, a poet who writes verse to […]
I’m still head over feet for Alanis Morrissette.
Some of my closest friends occasionally still ask me why I listen to Alanis nowadays. “Come on Rob, she made one outstanding album, that’s it!” Even more frustrating is how […]
’80s music nostalgia: The Thompson Twins.
More than ever it seems, ’80s music is an enduring fixture for music enthusiast, longing for the days of old. But it’s not just enthusiasts who find inspiration from an […]
Quick Music Reviews: Latest Releases March 2018
Jack White – Boarding House Reach (Third Man Records) Back in his heyday, Jack White almost single-handedly reinvented the rock wheel with his minimalistic approach to instrumentation and recording. To […]
Interview: Alex Gow talks about Oh Mercy’s new release Café Oblivion.
In 2015, Alex Gow walked away with an ARIA Music Award, for his album When We Talk About Love. Somewhere in between then and now, he said he had nothing […]
Interview with Robert Goodge on I’m Talking and their long awaited re-release of Bear Witness.
It’s fair to say the Australian music scene was about to go through another cyclical change during the early to mid 1980’s. Part of that was a popular funk pop […]
The rise and rise of The Regrettes: Interview with frontwoman Lydia Night.
The Regrettes are a LA-based punk rock band that the world should be paying close attention to. As self-assertive Gen-Zers they are not frightened or bound by the expectations placed […]
Interview with Canadian Singer Songwriter Terra Lightfoot.
Canadian alternative/indie rocker Terra Lightfoot has been strutting her stuff musically speaking since the early 2010’s. She draws heavily from her love of rock, soul and blues to create her […]
In-depth fan review: Veruca Salt live in Melbourne.
Back in the mid ‘90’s, Veruca Salt was one of the hottest acts. Two headstrong young women, Louise Post and Nina Gordon, with Gordon’s brother Jim Shapiro on drums and […]
Interview: Glenn Richards talks about Augie March’s new album Bootikins and their upcoming tour.
It is true what they say, there is nothing like Augie March. This is a band that has created a distinct sound and loyal following worthy of any Australian band […]
“Music can travel, music has no borders”: Interview with Michal Elia Kamal of Light in Babylon.
It’s probably safe to say Turkey’s culture has its roots in Istanbul. And if you’re looking for world music to listen to and some of the most incredible and eclectic […]
Quick Music Reviews: Latest Releases February 2018
Ruby Boots – Don’t Talk About It (Universal) Something new pops up on my music radar almost every week. Most of the time I dismiss a lot of what I hear, […]
On my stereo this week: Veruca Salt, Sarah Blasko & Crowded House.
Veruca Salt – Shutterbug (1997). Veruca Salt has been on my mind of late, especially because I am seeing them play live in Melbourne next month. The last time they […]
Review: David Duchovny live in Melbourne.
David Duchovny is a man of many talents. For most of my life I have known him as agent Fox Mulder from the X-Files. But more recently I’ve enjoyed his […]
The Beat Keeps Coming: Interview with Ellee Ven.
You’d be hard pressed to find a music artist as chameleon-like as Lexington, Kentucky-based, Ellee Ven. From her R&B beginnings to her self described “groovetonics”, a fusion of pop, rock […]
Austin’s rising musician Megan Flechaus discusses her journey behind establishing her music career.
One of the things that strike you immediately about Austin is its vibrant music scene. It honestly to the outsider seems to be an intrinsic part of most Austinites daily […]
