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Interview: Röttem’s Cyrene And Brisbane’s Hardcore Scene
June 5, 2017 | Olivia Gliku
Hot off the stage from their latest performances at the Bearded Lady and Distort Fest, The Creative Issue spoke to vocalist Cyrene from Röttem about the band’s first release, recent performances and future plans.
Unify 2017 line-up boasts the best of bands
June 27, 2016 | Nisha Fernandez
Last week the UNIFY 2017 lineup was released to the nation, and took the rock scene by storm. The bill includes a number of great Australian bands including Violent Soho, Northlane, and The Getaway Plan. And to make things a … Read More
Melbourne’s High Tension are aiming high and punching low
April 30, 2016 | Nisha Fernandez
Channeling some emotional energy is as simple as combining an open space, a good sound system, and Melbourne thrash metal band, High Tension. Jamming as a band since 2012, High Tension have confidently produced their own unique (and completely badass) sound with vocalist, Karina Utomo at the helm.
The Brave’s ‘Searchlights’ tour hits Crowbar
April 21, 2016 | Nisha Fernandez
 Brisbane folks, if your calendar is looking dull on April 22nd then head to the Crowbar to celebrate The Brave’s new single, ‘Searchlights’. The night will be packed with great Brisbane bands, a great vibe and a few great drinks- sound alright? Read More
Keeping it real (and weird) with Melbourne’s Ocean Grove
April 18, 2016 | Nisha Fernandez
The greatest thing about music is that there are no boundaries, and Melbourne experimental hardcore band Ocean Grove are completely revelling in that fact. 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