When it comes to making a name for yourself, Fractures has gone about it in a pretty interesting fashion. Internet success, and a sold out debut gig seemed incredibly promising for the Melbourne producer, when it all came crashing down due to an unfortunate accident resulting in a fractured (yes, really) neck, and six months […]
With Australia’s favourite existing music festival (sorry BDO) Splendour in the Grass only a few weeks away, Scenewave brings you ten acts to look out for on this year’s bill – from a couple of rising local chaps to some established global superstars. Darkside Shrouded in mystery and smoke machines, Darkside make long, sprawling opuses […]
Kicking off Splendour in the Grass this year is a pre-party not likely to disappoint. On Thursday the 24th of July, the night before the huge Byron Bay festival officially commences, Secret Sounds are hosting a hell of a warm up gig for those punters who just can’t wait the extra day. Appearing at The […]
By Billie-Jean Bullard Seattle indie-folk band The Head and the Heart have come a long way since meeting at an open mic night. Their songs have been featured on How I Met Your Mother and Silver Linings Playbook, and they’ve been selling out tours and playing to full festivals crowds throughout the world. We’ll be lucky […]
By Cameron Nicholls Teenage Irish rock band The Strypes sound as if they are from a different era. Recalling the 1960’s and 1970’s blues and rock boom, the four-piece band are making waves around the world – receiving praise from the likes of Elton John, and even appearing on the David Letterman show. I spoke […]
Words by Cameron Nicholls The fantastically outspoken Lily Allen is finally on her way to Australia after a five-year hiatus from music. Her new album Sheezus has already topped the UK charts, and for good reason. Brutal opinions encased in beautifully sweet vocals are what has made Allen famous, and Sheezus is no exception. Marriage […]
Electropop wizards Metronomy released their fourth album, Love Letters, earlier this year, and are in the midst of a world tour in support of it. Recorded on eight-track tape at London’s Toe Rag Studios, Love Letters is a gorgeous LP that melds modern electronica with vintage instruments and recording techniques to produce a warm, layered sound. I spoke […]
Words by Cameron Nicholls Lily Allen is back. The queen of provocative has returned with Sheezus, her third offering. Five long years have passed since It’s Not Me, It’s You, during which Allen paused her musical career to get married and raise two children. While Sheezus shows that Allen hasn’t lost her sardonic wit nor […]
UK neo-grunge three-piece Darlia haven’t been around for long (less than a year!) but they’ve already been making huge waves in the UK – and they’re getting ready for a world takeover, starting with a trip down under for Splendour In The Grass. We caught up with frontman Nathan Day about how the band came […]
Words by Emma Jones Kelis has been receiving a lot of hype lately, and has just been announced as one of the acts playing at Splendour In The Grass this July. In between having her own cooking show and her food-truck gig at South By Southwest, she’s also released a new album with a new […]