In this strange time, Acoustic Foxx shares a song that reminds us we aren’t alone

Acoustic Foxx, otherwise known as Craig Williams, knows his way around a guitar. Having first discovered playing music in grunge-rock…

Remembering the iconic bands and musos that have visited Bendigo in the past 30 years

Like old friends over a few drinks, we at Forte don’t mind having a look back on life. Sure, we…

Geelong’s dark-pop prodigy Evangeline shares five things she thinks about way too much

Earning a solid reputation for her unique brand of electro dark-pop, Melbourne-via-Geelong singer-songwriter Evangeline has been on the upward trajectory…

Five albums that shaped OK Hotel’s sound

With their debut single ‘Swim’ earning immediate praise on triple j, Wollongong trio OK Hotel have swiftly made a name…

Top 5 Places in Australia to ‘Lay In The Sun’, as told by Michael Dunstan

Earning a reputation as Australia’s answer to Jack Johnson due to his pensive lyrics and strummed melodies, Perth folk artist…

Andre Pangrazio takes us on an aural expedition comprising thoughtful, complex soundscapes in his new three-part series

Melbourne-based guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Andre Pangrazio, aka Andre Peter, has released a three-part series exploring the sonic textures of…

Meet Daily Notion, the nostalgic emo punk band from central Victoria

For almost a decade now, the three members of Daily Notion have been slogging it out, tearing apart the Aussie…

“Evolve or die”: Music industry powerhouse and Beehive PR trailblazer Sammie Anschau talks surviving in the COVID-era

It’s no secret that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a cataclysmic impact on the music industry. Across the world,…

Clint Wilson is warm and country-tinged as ever on his new album, ‘Another Death in the Family’

Earning himself a solid reputation for his authentic songwriting and meaningful storytelling over the past few years, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Clint…

Callan John’s new single, ‘All OK’, is a dream-like folk-rock gem

With four intimate singles, favourable comparisons to the likes of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Bon Iver, and ongoing placement…

Rya Park releases charismatic new track ‘The Lucky Ones’

The past few years have seen singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rya Park deliver introspective indie-pop bangers to an ever-growing legion of…

Aussie DJ and Producer Brandon Mangion teams up with Mindfull Aus to shine a light on youth mental health

Since late-March the COVID-19 pandemic has hit many Australians hard. With the lack of social interactions, human connection and a…

Immerse you in the world of synthwave with MCP’s psychedelic film clip ‘VantaBlack’

One of 2020’s rare pleasant surprises arrived last month when Sydney’s MCP arrived with their first track ‘Dwam’. Perhaps the…

We can’t go to blues gigs, so here’s how to get the gigs to come to you

I’m going to take this away from our recent climate of doom and gloom. August is one of those months…

Isolation may have stopped live gigs, but our local musicians are embracing a new side of creativity

For Victorians, COVID-19 hasn’t been treating us that well with stage 3 and 4 lockdowns taking place across the state…

VIDEO PREMIERE: Geelong’s Bones and Jones reveal infectious, guitar-driven new single ‘Reckless’

It’s a damn shame that the title ‘Boyz II Men’ was already copyrighted in the 1980s because truthfully, it’s the…

Meet Dallas D, Geelong’s rising genre-defying artist

Artists have been blending genres for decades now, making music that mixes so many different styles that it’s impossible to…

Gold Coast’s Black Rabbit George shares his top 5 sketchy festival experiences, plus a few near misses

Following on from the release of his critically praised single ‘Fingers Radio’, Gold Coast-based artist Black Rabbit George (AKA Paul…

The acts who graced Geelong’s stages in the past decade you’ll wish you had witnessed

There are good gigs, great gigs, and then there are truly special, random yet brilliant gigs that are impossible to…

Climb aboard, Josh Pyke is taking us to Rome (and it’s the best ride yet)

In his sixth studio album – written and recorded in his backyard studio, Timshel Industries – Pyke showcases his astonishing…

Pamela Claire’s chanteuse vocals and eclectic style shines on debut album Lonely Sets Me Free

Pamela Claire delivers a love letter to music in Lonely Sets Me Free. A skilful blend of genres creating a…

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets has curated your weekend listening playlist

Serving a bright introduction to the second half of the year, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have made reminded music lovers just…

PREMIERE: Tanya George’s new single ‘Normality’ gets us moving to her groovy electro-pop vocals

Bringing a fresh blend of vocal arrangements to the forefront, Melbourne’s looping genius Tanya George embraces her electro-pop roots in…

The Greatest Cult Classic Movies of All Time, according to Sydney’s Down For Tomorrow

Sydney indie-punk quartet Down For Tomorrow have just dropped their fourth track for this year, crafting something truly magnificent with…

 

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