New Music Archives - The Creative Issue - News for Creatives
Composer Francesca Brzoskowski on Topology’s Launchpad Mentorship
July 1, 2020 | Claire Matthews
For emerging composers in this fragile music industry, innovative quintet Topology have announced their Launchpad mentorship program for 2020.
Read More
Spacey Jane On Their Dazzling Debut
July 1, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
We spoke with Fremantle’s favourite four-piece following the release of their long awaited debut album Sunlight.
Gordi On Her Beautifully Honest ‘Our Two Skins’ Album
June 26, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
On the eve of it’s release Gordi spoke with The Creative Issue about renegotiating who she is and how she fits in the world while making her stunning second album Our Two Skins.
Have A Fling With Sunbather’s ‘Brown Bread’
June 25, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Picture yourself laying with your eyes closed, surrounded by calming sounds on a balmy afternoon. One word for it is sunbathing. Another is Brisbane’s newest dream-pop duo, Sunbather. Read More
We Will Rise: Topology Announce Album of Resilience
May 31, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Innovative indie quintet Topology have announced their 16th album, We Will Rise, will be an anthem of resilience.
Katie Noonan on her New Album ‘The Sweetest Taboo’ and Iso-Life
May 26, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Five-time ARIA award-winning songwriter, Katie Noonan has released her 20th album The Sweetest Taboo during isolation.
Can The Internet Fill In For Lost Gigs?
May 21, 2020 | Reece Dargie
When businesses were asked to comply to COVID-19’s restrictions in the drop of a hat, the internet was primed and ready to safely let people order food, watch a movie or buy a new pair of shoes. The tool allowing this happens to be the very one that devalued recorded music at the turn of the century, forcing musicians to place all their bets on performing. Read More
SUNFLOWER Release Debut Single ‘Better Days’
May 12, 2020 | Georgia Kearins
With the dawn of a new decade comes a collaboration of brilliant musical forces, SUNFLOWER.
Catch Up With Concrete Surfers
May 9, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Jovi from Concrete Surfers joined us for a catch up following the release of their new track ‘Never Understood’.
Heaps Good Friends: Fold Laundry Together
May 8, 2020 | Georgia Kearins
Adelaide locals Heaps Good Friends, known for their bright, down-to-earth persona, have made their highly anticipated return with ‘Fold Laundry Together’.
The Beths Are Back!
May 8, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Following the release of The Beths ‘Dying To Believe’, TCI sat down for a conversation with Elizabeth Stokes to discuss their second album, music videos, her favourite New Zealand artists and the importance of grassroots music venues.
Jamie Lane Finds Positive Change With ‘Sweet/Bitter’
May 1, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Jamie Lane aka James Day first emerged in 2018 with ‘Sink’, a bass-heavy pep-talk with himself to overcome the fear of losing his passion for music to his obsessive tendencies. While those tendencies appeared as a threat, his catalogue continues to prove that some introspection can be paired nicely with digging into FL Studio more than the average joe would dare.
Late November Release Sophomore EP
April 30, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Townsville locals Late November gave TCI a sneaky peak at their sophomore EP In Your Head Again ahead of its release on 1 May.
QSO to Perform with Birds of Tokyo in 2021
April 29, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO and Birds of Tokyo will perform together in 2021 in a euphoric celebration for QSO, emerging from the dark tunnel of isolation into the sunshine.