24 March 2017
To Client Liaison, their art is a multi-sensory, multi-faceted being. Not only a carefully crafted, sonically fluid sound, but an array of eclectic colour, loud fashion choices, striking theatrics and quirky business pursuits.
23 March 2017
Melbourne’s live music scene is one of the greatest this little world of ours has to offer. Let’s keep it that way.
23 March 2017
There is a common misconception that Geelong lacks a local live music scene. The biggest testament to this statement being inaccurate is the upcoming third anniversary of ‘Jerkfest.’
23 March 2017
In a bookstore in New York City in 2012, Ali Barter squeezed her way into the shop to hear Patti Smith speak. She couldn’t see the artist, but simply listening to her talk inspired Barter to write.
17 March 2017
“As you get older you start to stop writing about ‘my life’s hard’ and ‘fuck the man’, and start writing about real things and real problems, which is great. It’s always refreshing when you’re listening back to your music and not cringe at what you are singing about.”
16 March 2017
“Once upon a time, people did something all their life, it defined them. These days people don’t have a tendency to do that, most people will change jobs in as short a space of time as 18 months, it’s quite remarkable. I don’t criticise that, but it’s not who I am.”
15 March 2017
Thanks to Music Victoria, a brand new and vibrant program has been created to help create a sustainable live music sector. The Live Music Professionals Program is a free opportunity for established independent promoters and venue bookers in Victorian’s music community.
13 March 2017
For the celebration of the national saint of one small but beautiful country, St Patrick’s Day found its way far beyond Ireland’s borders to become a worldwide, annual event. The Elephant & Castle Hotel will once again be hosting their annual street party to celebrate the life of Ireland’s favourite saint.
13 March 2017
One of Geelong’s favourite club destinations, UNO Danceclub is set to celebrate its second birthday this month with two headline acts Cyril Hahn and Secondcity as well as a slew of local acts. We had a chat with Adam Metwally, one of the masterminds behind the event. If you see him around, swing a slice of cake his way.
12 March 2017
St. Patrick’s Day has been a day of celebration since the 17th century – and every year on March 17th, the Irish, or Irish lovers join in on festivities that colour the day green.
12 March 2017
They came out saying ‘mums of Australia are going to hate it,’ and whilst the verdict is still out on that one, the general consensus is that this album is pretty fucking awesome.
12 March 2017
Integrity. It’s the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, and it’s also the name of local artist Mae Udarbe’s new EP, reflecting the overall theme of her powerful music.
11 March 2017
Perhaps it’s the vision board that’s helped Janeva set her sights on her music career, but more likely it’s her humble nature and raw talent that has already seen her work with the likes of London Topaz, LDRU and Dugong Jr. With her first solo single released (‘You & I), she’s well onto achieving her goals.
10 March 2017
Not one’s to put three days off to waste, we’ve picked a few events happening around town to make the most of it.
10 March 2017
A short while ago, in a neighbourhood a few kilometres away, five young guys started jamming together above a café. Flash forward nearly two years and those guys, making music as Jakubi, are now packing US venues and selling out shows back home.
10 March 2017
Aoife Scott wants to challenge herself to write a song for every country she’s visited – so that not only will she have her memories in tow, but something that will last much longer.
10 March 2017
It’s been more than a year since Crooked Colours released new music, and with the group’s return, they bring with them a whole new style. Taking a side step from the sound behind hits ‘Come Down’, ‘Capricious’ and ‘Another Way’, Crooked Colours are now opting for a more organic “band” feel.
9 March 2017
Dance music royalty Pnau have made their triumphant return. Ahead of their upcoming performance in Geelong this month, we look at Pnau’s best tracks from over the years.
9 March 2017
The beloved Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival will be returning this month for its 10th year of free family fun and great live music – as well as being the final year directed by festival founder Marty Maher.
9 March 2017
She’s been obsessed with the Australian classic film Jaws since she was a young girl, so it’s no surprise that Amy chose the word Shark to round out her stage name. With a penchant for fishing and all things Great White, it’s just another facet of the musician and film producer whose career was catapulted into the top charts last year with her ode to adolescent love, ‘Adore’.
8 March 2017
Forte chat to acclaimed electronic act Pnau ahead of their very first performance in Geelong.
7 March 2017
Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean the festivals are.
1 March 2017
You know what’s better than belting out Savage Garden at your mate’s karaoke party? Belting out Savage Garden in The Sup’, that’s what.
