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Spark Up with Ball Park Music’s Self-Titled New Album
October 21, 2020 | Georgia Kearins
A stunning new self-titled album, a residency at The Triffid and Ball Park Music (BPM) signature cocktails? I can definitely get around this. Read More
Tivoli Declares Open Season
October 9, 2020 | Tom Linkins
Restrictions are easing, the sun is shining, and The Tivoli you know and love is back. Read More
Courtenay Cleary in Concert at ‘QPAC Unlocked’
August 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane-bred violinist Courtenay Cleary, who has performed twice for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will perform a solo recital at QPAC Unlocked in September.
Sarah Goodwin Releases ‘Look Forward’ Music Video
August 12, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Leaving your town and moving to the big(ger) city is the great rural-Australian dream for many artists, but it takes some courage to shake your life up and leave your friends behind. Making it out of Rockhampton was a big decision for Singer/songwriter Sarah Goodwin, but her peachy single ‘Look Forward’ proved fruitful on the effort of working two jobs to move cities.
‘My Oh My’ Release Debut with Tyla Jane
July 29, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
With over 4,000 streams of her debut single ‘My Oh My’, Tyla Jane is Brisbane’s current rising star. Read More
PREMIERE: August River Band Release ‘In My Arms’
July 23, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Brisbane’s most exciting alt-folk trio August River Band share the second single from their forthcoming album Thank You Pain, premiering exclusively on The Creative Issue.
PREMIERE: DANII Unveils ‘Out Of My Mind’ Video
July 21, 2020 | Reece Dargie
In DANII’s latest music video, the Brisbane artist greets her inner-saboteur donning mantlets and blindfolds. Following the barren imagery that graces the artwork and lyric video, director Harry White closes in on her mind by embracing the restrictive nature of these garments. Read More
Album Review: Holiday Party’s Self-Titled Album
July 6, 2020 | Reece Dargie
It’s been three years since our first taste of Holiday Party‘s album with ‘I’m Still Here’, watering mouths with their signature scents of “junkyard pop”. Read More
Tiny Castle Release Debut EP ‘Perspectives’
July 3, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Brisbane boys Tiny Castle have today released their debut EP Perspectives. We spoke with drummer Chris Trupp about the bands history, what inspires them and their plans for the future.
Big Dinner: Serving A New Single
June 23, 2020 | Chloe Grimshaw
Towards the back of the appropriately social-distanced cafe in West End, we met over coffee with Tom and Rory from Big Dinner to talk all things music. Read More
No Time Wasting With Columbus’ New Song ‘Out Of Time’
April 30, 2020 | Tyne Cochran
Rock trio Columbus have just released a new single for 2020. Following their 2019 release, ‘Can’t Hide From What Hurts’, the new track ‘Out of Time’ hits in a similar way with an important message hidden behind the upbeat rock tune.
Reaching Out To Kurilpa Reach
April 18, 2020 | Joshua Scicluna
West End’s favourite up-and-coming groovers Kurilpa Reach kindly gave us a glimpse into their life in the last year, their formation, and what’s on the horizon. Additionally, they’ve shared some valuable tracks that you can add to your quarantine playlist!
A Day in the Life: Marli Smales
April 17, 2020 | Tyne Cochran
The pandemic has left us with no bars and no gigs, so where does this leave the many musicians that thrive through the hospitality industry? Read More
Album Review: Violent Soho’s Everything Is A-OK
April 2, 2020 | Reece Dargie
In 2013 when Violent Soho made “HELL F-CK YEAH” the apolitical national anthem of the ’10s, it was fair to question why that anthem sounded like the ’90s. Read More