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Husky Tell Us All About ‘Stardust Blues’
August 7, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Speaking to us as Melbourne prepared to re-enter lockdown Husky Gawenda shared the story behind Stardust Blues and the band’s first time recording to tape.
A Look Inside ‘Do You Wonder About Me?’ with Diet Cig
May 14, 2020 | Olivia Gliku
Emerging from their hiatus, New York’s Diet Cig have returned with one of this year’s finest albums. Deeply striking and inquisitive, Do You Wonder About Me? is the duo’s sophomore album, arriving three years after their debut Swear I’m Good At This.
Radolescent Talk Debut Album + Tour
May 14, 2019 | Julia Bates
Isaac Atkinson, vocalist and guitarist from Radolescent, chats about the band’s upcoming debut album and the journey from playing parties to interstate touring. Read More
The Kite String Tangle on His New Album and Touring
August 23, 2017 | Olivia Gliku
It feels like just yesterday that The Creative Issue last spoke with Brisbane electro-extroadinaire, The Kite String Tangle, also known as Danny Harley. But in reality it’s been three years and he’s been incredibly busy.
Let Music Be Music: An Interview with Wafia
September 20, 2016 | Alex Topakas
Brisbane’s WAFIA has flourished and come so far musically since pressing pause on her aspirations of becoming a doctor, including a recent Like A Version appearance with recent collaborator Ta-ku.
The Creases make an “IMPACT” with national tour
July 11, 2016 | Alex Topakas
Creative and in control: Francesca de Valence
July 9, 2016 | Craig Fossey
If recent CV highlights were the key to shining a spotlight on our local creative success stories, Francesca de Valence would have a bagful to present- but it’s not just the career achievements that caught our in eye in choosing to highlight this Brisbane singer-songwriter in our wintertime key features. Read More
Find solace in ‘Bayharbour’
March 9, 2016 | Nisha Fernandez
Everything you know, or think you know, about heavy music is probably accurate – songs about death, love, loss and pain… What you may not know is the extent of expression within the genre, and Brisbane’s own metal core band Bayharbour are the perfect band to show you what it’s all about. Read More
The Meaning of Death: David Bowie
January 18, 2016 | Willem Whitfield
What does one of the greatest artists of the 20th century have to say on their death bed?
Interview: Cosima DeVito
November 7, 2015 | Carla Maraventano
A huge hit in its day, Australian Idol launched the careers of some of Australia’s most accomplished musicians, along with the charming and hugely talented Cosima DeVito.
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Rhiannon Giddens Giveaway – A Hat-Tip to Past Songwriting
March 21, 2015 | James Bullock
Covers are everywhere, but few make heads turn like they did in September 2013, when Rhiannon Giddens performed at the New York Town Hall.
Sleepy Tea Release New EP
November 14, 2014 | Georgia Condon
Local atmosphere enhancers Sleepy Tea have launched their new EP Specks, featuring an array of characteristically lovely tracks including dreamy single Hold on to Your Breath. Read More
Taylor Swift: A New Pop Icon
October 29, 2014 | Jordan Maass
Moving on from being a country starlet, Taylor Swift is now a full-fledged pop siren. Read More
The Whitlams – Eternal Nightcap – Classic Aussie Album
October 16, 2014 | Joshua Lovett
The Whitlams’ much lauded third album Eternal Nightcap is a late 90’s classic which showcases the unique and influential pop-rock style of this famous Australian band who formed, in Sydney, in 1992. After several years, two albums, and the suicide of founding member … Read More