The Verses are taking their new album Seasons on the road with a handful of dates to complement their performances at the Taste of Lilith Festival shows this October. After seeing these guys live when they launched the album last month, I have no doubt that fans in Sydney and Melbourne are in for a…
If you love the musical stylings of Perth’s resident king of swing Earl Cole, make sure you get to Bouchon Bistro on October 20. Earl will team up with Perth’s own Chelsea J Gibson for his final dinner show of the year, a night celebrating the music of Michael Buble and Norah Jones. The night…
The axe fell for the first time on The X Factor tonight, with Chris Doe being eliminated after the public vote. It was a close one, with Luke and Joel and Chris splitting the judges’ votes, leaving it to the viewers at home to make the final verdict. I was in two minds about the…
Congratulations to Renee Hermansen and Stephen Fairbank. They’re the lucky winners of a copy of Juke Kartel’s new album Levolution. Keep an eye on your mail box guys, because the CDs will be heading your way really soon. I’ve been listening to my copy this morning, and it’s really good stuff which takes me back…
I was a bit critical of The X Factor due to some questionable judging choices last week, but I approached tonight’s first live show with an open mind. Here’s how it all went down. Luke and Joel kicked the night off with Good Charlotte’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous.” I thought Guy had…
If you were one of the punters disappointed by the power failure at Princess 1.5’s Brisbane album launch last week fear not. The band will make it up to their disappointed fans with a What Doesn’t Kill You album re-launch next weekend at The Powerhouse. Princess 1.5 will take to the stage on Sunday arvo…
Aussie urban act Mutu has gained a steady following with support slots with Flo Rida, Jason Derulo, Akon, Pitbull, and Kelly Rowland. Now this promising young talent is stepping into the spotlight with his debut single “Familiar.” The tracks been developed by some of the best in the business. Home grown producer Styalz Fuego (Snoop…
Gee those Kellys are a talented lot. Dan Kelly, nephew of Paul, has stepped away from his Alpha Males band mates to record his new album Dream. The solo disc features the track “Hold On, I’m Coming On” which is a great slice of cruisy summery pop-rock. This is the kind of tune that lodges…
Adelaide’s own City Riots have earned the coveted support slot for the Smashing Pumpkins upcoming Aussie tour. The indie act were handpicked by lead singer Billy Corgan to support the iconic rock band at dates around the country. No doubt City Riots will be a well oiled machine by the time the October tour rolls…
Queensland’s Ghostboy with Golden Virtues are preparing to unleash their unique brand of punk cabaret on Sydney audiences for the first time this month.I caught up with the band ahead of these historic performances to chat about their new album, their love of theatre, and pushing musical boundaries. You’ve got a really interesting band name….