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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
International Womens Day at Crowbar
March 6, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Get inspired this IWD by listening to the conversations of Brisbane’s women in music. All proceeds are going towards Girls Rock Brisbane, so head to Crowbar and enjoy the acoustic sets, DJs and BBQ.
Making up the musicians of the … Read More
QMAs Announce Album Of The Year Finalists
February 20, 2020 | Taylor Furby
The 2020 Queensland Music Awards is set to be the biggest event in the Queensland music calendar with performances from Cub Sport, Miiesha, Busby Marou, Jaguar Jonze and Order Sixty6. The 2020 QMAs will be held at The Fortitude Music Hall on Tuesday 3 March. Red carpet from 6:00pm. Read More
Single Review: WAAX Fly Ahead Without You on New Single ‘I Am’
May 20, 2019 | Michael Hannay
With the release of new single ‘I Am’, it’s no stretch to say that WAAX are fast becoming one of Brisbane’s premier punk rock bands – it seems like they’re absolutely everywhere at the moment.
Beer InCider Drops Insane 2019 Lineup
January 11, 2019 | Taylor Furby
It feels like The Beer InCider Experience just finished but thanks to a change in date, we’re getting Beer InCider six months early this year. Read More
Moaning Lisa Discuss New Music, Girls To The Front and BIGSOUND
July 5, 2018 | Taylor Furby
We had a chat to Charlie from Moaning Lisa just after supporting WAAX on their single tour. Read More
A Guide to Brisbane, Courtesy of WAAX
May 14, 2018 | Olivia Gliku
Brisbane, it’s an undeniable party destination. Whether you’re hitting West End for an indie gig, or Fortitude Valley for clubbing, it really does have something for everyone. The only issue is, if you’re not a Brisbane local, like our pals from WAAX (who have just dropped a new single, and will be taking to the Splendour in the Grass stage), you might not know how to navigate the perfect night out here.
WAAX’s Chris On Touring And Writing For Their Debut Album
November 14, 2017 | Taylor Furby
Brisbane’s own, WAAX, have had a huge year. Fronted by an insane vocalist in Marie DeVita, WAAX have blazed through 2017. Read More
Monthly Gig Guide: October 2017
October 1, 2017 | Taylor Furby
This is your monthly gig guide for October 2017. Read More
The Best Sets of BIGSOUND
September 14, 2017 | Taylor Furby
These are my top three favourite sets I saw last week at BIGSOUND. Read More
Dune Rats on Their Biggest Year Yet
August 28, 2017 | Taylor Furby
We spoke to Danny Beusa, Dune Rats’ frontman, to discuss their crazy year and their upcoming shows. Read More
The Foundry returns with new club night in tow
September 3, 2015 | Georgia Condon
Following its much hyped launch back in March, The Foundry slipped into a quietly vegetative state as it was closed for a structural construction issue. Returning with a grand re-opening on August 20, The Foundry 2.0 brings with it the announcement of a monthly club night christened Pesci’s.
All Shiny And New: The Foundry Launch
March 9, 2015 | James Bullock
Rumour had long circulated about the multi-purpose space and creative hub developing in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley; the stripped out four walls and ceiling of an old backpacker’s hostel designed to channel an ever-growing stream of Brisbane musical talent into something distinctly palpable.
With an additional cunning title:
“Oh, ‘The Foundry?’ As in like, it makes things? Nice.”
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