Brisbane’s biggest live music event BIGSOUND is drawing closer and they’ve just dropped some big lineup news to keep you keen. Read More
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Yorke Drops New Video for ‘Treading Water’, Announces Debut EP and East Coast Tour
March 12, 2020 | Keeden Gafa-Mangos
Yorke has gifted us with a sleek new video for latest single ‘Treading Water’ and announces her debut EP Liberosis will be released Friday, March 27th. To top it all off Yorke has also announced Liberosis east coast tour which will see her play in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Read More
Patrik Williams: Bringing the Music and the Magic
March 8, 2020 | Georgia Kearins
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Brisbane’s acoustic virtuoso, Patrik Williams. In this interview, Patrik discusses the local music scene, overcoming anxiety through writing and gives some advice for rising artists.
PLTS Talk Their New EP and the Importance of Home
May 24, 2019 | Michael Hannay
We spoke to Byron rockers PLTS ahead of the release of their second EP, Lonely Leaves. We touched on the importance of home, their upcoming tour and just what’s next for the band.
Patrick James Talks About His Career-Defining EP And Headline Tour
March 3, 2019 | Taylor Furby
Patrick James released his latest single ‘UP’ at the start of February and has kicked off his 2019 with a stellar start. Read More
MOZA’s Powerful New Single ‘Gold’
February 20, 2018 | Taylor Furby
We spoke to MOZA’s Cam about their music video and tour for ‘Gold’. Read More
Monthly Gig Guide: September 2017
September 1, 2017 | Taylor Furby
This is September’s guide to gigs in Brisbane. Read More
INTERVIEW: Mecha Mecha Talk Their Sophomore EP
July 24, 2017 | Taylor Furby
Brisbane-based band Mecha Mecha is launching their EP Blink & You’ll Miss It on Thursday 27th July. Read More
Brisbane Venue Guide
July 20, 2017 | Katy Bedford
On the hunt for a new venue to hit up? Look no further, here’s your very own guide on some of Brisbane’s hottest gig spots…
Brisbane’s locals going big at BIGSOUND
September 9, 2016 | Georgia CondonA Brisbane institution itself, BIGSOUND went down for the fifteenth time this year, featuring the best and brightest bands from Brissie and beyond. Read More
Interview: Golden Vessel taking new territory
August 25, 2016 | Alex Topakas
While loose lips do sink ships, Brisbane’s Golden Vessel is sailing straight to the top.
Escape Ekka madness with the Pre-Ekka Wrekka
August 7, 2016 | Georgia Condon
Each August, Brisbanites are gifted a mid-week holiday to appreciate the state’s finest produce, sample grandma’s best fruitcakes, and get spun around by suspicious-looking sky-high machines… or simply recover from the night before. Read More
He’s Come A Long Way: An Interview with Luke Daniel Peacock
March 16, 2016 | Alexandra Ainsworth
Luke Daniel Peacock, also known more simply as Bird, is a Brisbane artist who has recently broken away from the band by releasing his own solo album, We’ve Come a Long Way, Darling. Launching at Brisbane’s Black Bear Lodge on … Read More
Music Events to Attend this NYE
December 30, 2015 | Michelle Zhu
If you’re still looking for something to do for New Year’s Eve that will include hours of dancing both before and after the countdown, sharing a smooch with a special someone (or just a sweaty stranger), and drunkenly talking about new year’s resolutions that you may or may not forget in the morning, we’ve compiled a list of gigs to help you ring in this New Year’s Eve! Read More