For several years now, Sydney five-piece Boy & Bear have been at the forefront of Australian music. Internationally, too, they are lauded, and have been touring relentlessly over the past year on the back of their sophomore album, Harlequin Dream. Last night, according to frontman Dave Hosking, was the band’s 102nd performance of the year. […]
Kingswood have been on my radar since they snagged a slot in Splendour in the Grass in 2012. They’ve spent the past 12 months gigging around the country; whether it be intimate local gigs, huge support slots or electrifying festival sets, earning new fans and a strong reputation at every turn. Kicking off the night […]
In between playing bass for Tame Impala, drums for Pond and being one half of Allbrook/Avery, scoring films, and whatever else he manages to find the time for, Cameron Avery has been up to something special. Ahead of the latest release from his own solo project, The Growl, he will return to home soil for a string […]
Oscar Dawson and Timothy Carroll, the owner of one of Brisbane’s finest beards, are the core duo behind Holy Holy, a band that is rapidly rising to prominence. Their first single, Impossible Like You, is a truly beautiful sonic journey and rightly received considerable attention last year. Another single, House of Cards, as well as their […]
Recorded in London but oozing with the indie rock vibes that only a Brisbane band can muster, Millions’ debut album was released just over a week ago. A three-show tour in support of the album, endearingly titled Max Relax, drew to a close last night at a homecoming gig held at Black Bear Lodge, which […]
If you’re one of the unlucky souls who won’t be making it along to this year’s Meredith Music Festival, fear not! In addition to the stellar line up, some acts have decided to extend the love a bit more and put on a few sideshows for us – including Ohio indie-rockers, Cloud Nothings. Three dates […]
To the delight of the legions of diehard Australian fans, the funked up lads from The Cat Empire are again hitting the road on their ‘Steal the Light’ worldwide tour, consisting of a massive seventy shows on four continents – including Australia. No doubt with them will be a veritable orchestra of instruments; trumpets, trombones, guitars, drums […]
Since the release of their eponymous debut album in 2004, Kasabian have become a defining band of our generation, and their stomping, distinctly British brand of rock has seen them win international acclaim. 48:13, Kasabian’s fifth album, sees the band delve into slightly new territory, incorporating more layered electronic elements into their music, while maintaining a unique, […]
American alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots left nobody sitting in silence at their Brisbane leg of their Quiet is Violent World Tour this past Sunday night. The duo, comprising lead vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, played an energy filled twelve song set at The Zoo, supported by local musician, D at Sea. D […]
With one of the biggest songs in Australia of 2013, a whirlwind tour schedule and a pretty incredible Splendour In The Grass set, it seems The Kite String Tangle knows no limits! We spoke to the man himself, Danny Harley, the morning after his Listening Party for his new and highly anticipated EP, Vessels and […]