Parcels are wrapping up the year with Falls Festival

Whilst they may be in Berlin “in a little basement, well, a studio really, not a basement” for the time being, soon they’ll be donning their iconic outfits and giving us the opportunity to dance.

Cannot Luv Miami Horror Enough

‘Luv Is Not Enough’ and ‘Restless’ are good indications of what is to come from the producers with collaborations a-plenty, lyrically diversity around relationships, being carefree and some more metaphorical messages, and those mega fresh beats.

John Butler: No need for an encore

I cannot recommend it enough for all to go see Mr. Butler.

Forte’s Top Moments from The Lost Lands Festival 2019

With the aim of being Australia’s leading festival for families, The Lost Lands has been built on the promise of igniting the festival lover in everyone, and once again, they have signed, sealed and delivered on that promise.

Hook into RedHook At Download

In 2020 they will be joining the Australian circuit to play in their home town and also venture south for the Melbourne leg, and they could not be more excited.

Pollyman is one to watch

Pollyman may not be an act that you’re familiar with, but you will be.

A revitalised Tonight Alive ahead of UNIFY

“It may sound unusual for someone my age, but it made me feel young again. I went from high school into touring and I never really got the chance to experience a young adult lifestyle.”

Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel

While Leaver’s has a varied and storied past, its future is looking bright.

Too Heavy To Hug #730

It’s the final issue of the year so let’s finish off THTH’s Top 5 of 2019!

Pop Culture #730

For a long, long time, television was a clear step below the movies.

Saavan’s sophomore EP Observatory is one to carry you through to the early morning.

I’m looking forward to seeing what the French natives have in store the coming year because if it follows the same trend as their past two EPs, it’ll be fantastic.

Fiona Kershaw’s new release is an album of organic, temporal and romantic reflections

With a carefree conversational style and reclining whispers of narration, Fiona Kershaw explores the altitudes of expression to Rise Above the complications of highly-produced recordings; arriving at a sound which is as raw and rustic as a rural field.

King Coyote’s new EP release Wild definitely leaves you howling for more

Think Royal Blood, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bad//Dreems – sexy sludgy.

Sunship Balloon: Intergalactic Teacup Travel Centre

If you’re a fan of psychedelic then you’ve found yourself a new favourite band in Sunship Balloon.

Bakers Eddy Love A Paddock Party

Get ready to get lose with Baker’s Eddy!

Stay in your Element

Nestled away on Swan street, just a stone’s throw from the Burnley Station, Element Melbourne Richmond oozes class from the moment you walk by the water feature and into the main lobby.

Surf rock trio The Grogans on the making of 10-track debut album Just What You Want

The Melbourne outfit comprising of Quin Grunden, Angus Vasic and Jordan Lewis laid the 10-track album down in just one week at Gruden’s Torquay coast house. They said their creative process was sporadic and spontaneous.

Celebrate the New Year on The Pier with Piano Bar

Prepare to sing at the top of your lung to all those guilty pleasures and make friendships for life.

Pulp 179

This week’s comic, Son of Man, is an ambitious indie sci-fi tale that – with a little refinement – could easily fit into the latter category.

The Masked Singer: Producer Edition with Claptone

“I am really looking forward to Beyond The Valley. This time I am not going to bring my full Masquerade setup, but my team and I are already working on some The Masquerade shows in Australia for 2020.”

Blues News #730

Blues News – John Lamp No prizes for guessing what this column is featuring this fortnight. Yes, it’s Bluestone Blues…

Bells Beach Surf Film Festival

January 2020 will see the running of the 10th annual Bells Beach Surf Film Festival.

Bootleg Rascal’s Booty Camp

Bootleg Rascal are leading the way in innovation in live shows and representation and others should take note!

Weave through the grasslands at the Nightjar Festival in 2020

Is there a better way to spend a balmy summer evening than by heading to a night festival?

 

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