The line-up for this year’s Funk n Grooves festival, which will hit the new site at 1882 Broke Road, Pokolbin on September 11, has been announced. The bill features an eclectic mix of acts including Spiderbait, Gyroscope, British India, Bertie Blackman, Urthboy, Washington, Resin Dogs, The Bamboos, and Skipping Girl Vinegar. This festival is really…
The folks at Coaster have pulled off a massive get this year, securing Cypress Hill to headline the 2010 festival. As a Central Coast girl myself, it’s pretty amazing to think that the old school American hip hoppers will be at Gosford Showgrounds on September 25. But who will join them? All will be revealed…
The release of Skarlet Blue’s Simple Shades of Grey sees the band’s transformation from Aussie pub act to sophisticated pop rockers complete. After years spent refining their sound, in just five tracks this Melbourne four-piece tells us what they’re all about. This is a diverse collection of tracks; the first half is light, made up…
Washington, the thinly veiled alter ego of Vanda and Young songwriting competition victor Megan Washington, will play dates to support the release of her debut album, cheekily titled I Believe You, Liar. The shows are a mix of full band shows and solo dates, including a swag of concerts supporting Beautiful Girls. If you like…
Guy Sebastian may be based in the Big Apple these days, but with the original Australian Idol announcing another string of local shows this June and July you’d hardly know he was living abroad! If you’re a Guy Sebastian fan, you want to get yourself to one of these gigs as they’ll be his last…
Sydney experimental act Sienna Skies are having a bumper year, with the release of their debut album Truest of Colors and endorsement deals with SJC Drums, Schecter Guitars, and The Guitar Factory. To cap all that off, the band will support Melbourne progressive rock act Closure in Moscow on their Sydney dates later this month….
After support slots with Stereophonics and Cobra Starship, Amy Meredith are stepping into the spotlight. Following the success of singles “Pornstar” and “Lying,” the band is preparing to release its debut album Restless on June 4. Today lead singer and keyboardist Christian Lo Russo took time out from the band’s current tour to chat to…
Canadian crooner Michael Buble is making things really easy for men hoping to ingratiate themselves next Valentine’s Day. He’s announced an Aussie tour for next February and March. It seems fitting for Mickey to return to Oz, a country he clearly loves, for his Crazy Love tour, at a time when everyone’s thinking about love….
The album’s still some time away, but this video from Thirsty Merc’s forthcoming release Mousetrap Heart has me wanting more. The classic grooves and quirky lyrics of the title track seem like a bit of a return for the Aussie lads, although even in this raw mode I can tell we’re in for something a…
These days John Mayer is more famous for making headlines than playing guitar. It’s a sad state of affairs, but one he seems to be taking on the chin these days. On Saturday night he reminded us of the skills that made him famous when he played the Sydney Entertainment Centre. I considered writing that…