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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Review: The Manic Magic of Montaigne
November 18, 2019 | Harry Wallace
There was a time, very recently, when the most likely person to know the name Montaigne was a philosophy major. Not so any more. These days many recognize it as the sobriquet of the singer-songwriter Jessica Cerro, and with good reason. Read More
Fergus James On His Australian Tour And Debut EP
November 15, 2019 | Taylor Furby
Fergus James wraps up his Australian tour tonight in Brisbane at The Milk Factory. Read More
The Vanns Discuss Their Debut Album Through The Walls
November 14, 2019 | Taylor Furby
The Vanns have been around for a few years now but after a couple of singles and a couple of EPs, they finally released their debut album, Through The Walls, released last month. Read More
Grinspoon Are Aus Rock Royalty, with Good Reason
November 13, 2019 | Harry Wallace
There was a sense of splendour to the latest show at The Fortitude Music Hall. Read More
Monthly Gig Guide: November 2019
November 1, 2019 | Julia Bates
November is bringing a huge variety of festivals and acts to Brisbane, ranging from classic bands like KISS to Aussie favourites Lime Cordiale and DZ Deathrays. Shows are selling out fast, so get your November schedule sorted ASAP.
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Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale spills on his worst gig and recording with Dave Grohl
September 27, 2019 | Lily-Rose Davies
After selling out theatres, stadiums and festivals across Europe and America, Wolfmother is back on the Australian festival circuit. Read More
Hockey Dad Get Us Hyped For Beer InCider
September 18, 2019 | Lily-Rose Davies
We sat down with Zach from Hockey Dad to chat about touring Europe, his biggest influences and what fans can expect from their performance at Beer InCider this Saturday. Read More
Montaigne on Complexity and Common Sense
September 16, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Voltaire said that ‘common sense is not that common’, and now Montaigne is bringing her own philosophies to the matter in her new album Complex. We sat down for an enlighting chat about the concept of complexity, common sense, and the recent renaissance of Montaigne‘s own music. Read More
Port Royal: Ain’t Got You
September 2, 2019 | Hannah Chadirchi
Port Royal, the band from Brisbane that are revitalising Rock and Roll, are coming back home to end their electrifying tour at Woolly Mammoth on 28th September. Read More
Monthly Gig Guide: September 2019
September 1, 2019 | Julia Bates
September is delivering the goods with a jam-packed month of live music. Aside from the likes of Ruel, The Flaming Lips and Smith Street Band, Brisbane is also playing host to Drip World, BIGSOUND, Brisbane Festival and Listen Out, meaning that there’s dozens of big name acts hitting the city.
More and More Montaigne
July 17, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Jessica Cerro, otherwise known by her moniker ‘Montaigne‘, has had an enviable career by anyone’s standards. A Triple J Unearthed High Finalist while still in high-school, Montaigne kicked off her career in 2014 by signing a record deal and dropping two hit singles. Read More
BIGSOUND Announces Major Keynote Speakers
July 12, 2019 | Michael Hannay
BIGSOUND has today announced their major keynote speakers for the 2019 festival. The lineup is headlined by Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, writer and industry all-rounder Vivien Goldman, Frontier Touring’s Tour Director Sahara Herald and triple-ARIA nominated Australian Artist Mojo Juju.
Middle Kids Announce ‘New Songs for Old Problems’ Tour
July 8, 2019 | Olivia Gliku
Following the release of their New Songs for Old Problems mini-album, Middle Kids are set to embark on a national tour this November.