11 November 2016
Over the past two decades we’ve entered the world of Facebook, enjoyed the convenience of smart phones and seen the formation, end and now reunion of one of Australia’s finest brother-sister bands, Killing Heidi. Coincidentally, the band’s creation arose the same year Queenscliff Music Festival put on its first event to a crowd of 1460 people.
11 November 2016
Another year sees another exceptional crop of young Australian musicians given a voice, thanks to the good folk at Melbourne Music Bank. The deserving winners for 2016 are Moonee Ponds’ alternative outfit, Tempus Sun, with their stunning first track ‘Owls’. We caught up with guitarist Ed Borromeo who says he can’t keep the smile off his face.
10 November 2016
Before stopping by the regional dates of their Victoria tour, Oscar Dawon of Holy Holy had a quick chat about the things he needs when heading out of the CBD.
10 November 2016
The Pretty Littles’ have stuck together since the end of high school, making a name for themselves through their rollicking, uninhibited live shows and feel good, heart warming rock releases.
10 November 2016
Bluesfest have added even more acts to their ever-growing lineup.
10 November 2016
Australia’s queer camping festival is back for 2017, bringing a killer lineup with it.
10 November 2016
Electric Gardens Festival has lifted the lid off their first act – and it’s a doozy.
10 November 2016
Coined as a “songwriter of the highest order” from acoustic blues connoisseur Lloyd Spiegel, playing alongside Australia’s most respected blues artists like Jeff Lang and Geoff Achison and winning the 2011 Melbourne Youth in Blues award, Alister Turrill is fast becoming a name known to Australian blues. Despite his impressive achievements at only 24 years old, Alister remains as humble as ever.
10 November 2016
Boy & Bear are one of the most loved live bands and are unbelievably good at what they do. Since they first hypnotised listeners across triple j’s radio waves in 2009, the Sydney folk-rock kings have found themselves in the spotlight, and rightly so.
10 November 2016
Hey Michele, thanks for taking the time to chat with Forte Magazine, how are you and what are you up…
9 November 2016
If you haven’t yet made plans for this weekend, tickets remain for the Aussie flavoured A Day on the Green.
9 November 2016
Groovin the Moo is back in business for another year, announcing its return this morning.
8 November 2016
For 20 years now, Tripod has been one of Australia’s most iconic comedy acts providing laughs by their unique blend of musical comedy. Now to celebrate the monumental anniversary, the trio have released a songbook, 101 Tripod Hits. When Forté asked why the band chose to release a songbook, member Steven Gates summed it up quite simply.
8 November 2016
New York metal-hardcore group Sworn Enemy have been playing together since 1997, where they first launched under their previous name Mindset. Since then, they have been a staple for every hardcore music fan. Forté chat to vocalist Sal Lococo ahead of the bands very first time on Australian soil.
7 November 2016
Beechworth Music Festival is back for another year, bringing a tidy local-heavy lineup with it.
7 November 2016
As an interviewer, you tend to only encounter dodgy phone lines when speaking to musicians in the very upper echelon of commercial success – bands that you have to dial a phone card to chat to, only to then muddle your way through a conversation plagued by static, muffled responses and a god-awful time delay. Take the poor reception that dogs Julia Jacklin’s call as a sign of her meteoric shot to fame then.
7 November 2016
In support of her long-awaited debut album, the Katy Steele will be stopping by Melbourne and Ballarat as she unfurls her new material to the world.
6 November 2016
As if Gizzfest wasn’t already going to be a pearler, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s festival has just added 17 bands to its lineup.
6 November 2016
Face The Music is back for 2016. This time around though there is a whole new look to it – a new logo, new programming and new ideals. Recently Forté got the opportunity chat with Zac Abroms, one of the curators for this year’s program (alongside Ashley Sambrooks). As you would expect, it’s been a busy time with the recent launch of this year’s massive program.
5 November 2016
Splitting her time between Australia and Jamaica, since relocating to the home of reggae in mid-2014, the energetic and engaging Nattali Rize of Blue King Brown has found a splendid balance between touring and creating, and just two of her many proclaimed homes.
5 November 2016
Recently launching a new double single 7″ record through their DIY label Queeze Records, Melbourne band the Tom Prettys thought a celebration was in order.
4 November 2016
Following on from the news Jet have reformed to support Bruce Springsteen’s Australian tour next year, the band have re-issued some classic albums.
4 November 2016
If there’s one guilty pleasure we can’t help but have, it’s singing along to classic ‘girl power’ anthems. Think Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Run The World’. Admit it… we know you do it too. One song that has us particularly enthused and standing up on our desks is from Melbourne-based songstress Ali Barter.
4 November 2016
It’s been nine years since they last visited, but King Brothers are back with their raucous, heart-pumping live shows.
