Melbourne’s own roots/rock aficionado Hamish Anderson is gearing up for a massive 2019, with the release of his latest single Breaking Down, a gritty, threatening rock track that must be listened to with the volume knob fully cranked, out now. Breaking Down is an early taste of the upcoming album from Hamish, entitled ‘Out Of […]
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Review: Millencolin + Supports, Soundlounge, Gold Coast, 10/3/2019.
Words and Photos by Jade Hopley. Seminal Swedish punk rockers Millencollin rounded out the last gig of their Australia tour here on the Gold Coast last night. They played to a sold out crowd of mostly 30 somethings who just like me were pumped to relive our teenage years. And just like every band that […]
Review: The Desert Sea, with Hot Reno & Baltimore Gun Club, Vinnie’s Dive Bar, 08/03/2019
Words by Terresa Allen Things were alive and kicking at Vinnie’s Dive Bar, Southport on the Gold Coast last night; with this awesome little boutique establishment playing host to a trio of home grown rock bands. The Desert Sea on their ‘Awake Me’ EP tour, were supported by Hot Reno and Baltimore Gun Club, who together provided punters with a great night of entertainment at this intimate venue, perfectly kitted out for up close and personal lovers of live music. Baltimore Gun Club – captured by Peter Wheeler Photography […]
Interview: Whoopie Cat On Upcoming Tour + Mojo Burning
If you haven’t heard of Whoopie Cat you must have been living under a rock recently because the hype and love for this Melbourne 5 piece heavy blues rock band is massive! They are about to kick off their ‘Gentle Goodbye’ tour tonight in Melbourne and are part of the epic line up for Mojo […]
Interview: The Desert Sea On Upcoming EP + Tour
Sydney’s heavy blues/rock kings, The Desert Sea are so well loved here in South East Queensland, that you’d be easily mistaken for assuming that they are truly ours! And why wouldn’t we want to claim them as our own!? The Desert Sea are hard hitting rockers with edgy bluesy stoner vibes who seamlessly slide into […]
EP Review: Ellis Dewald – ‘City Black’
Words: Shannon-Lee Sloane – The Colourful Writer. This weekend local Brisbane rock ‘n’ rollers Ellis Dewald kick off their EP Tour at Banshees Bar and Artspace in Ipswich and then hit Tomcat in Fortitude Valley. Ellis are one of those bands that every time I see them play live and they finish their set, I […]
Review: Sludge on the Seas boat cruise, 26th of January 2019
Words: Shannon-Lee Sloane – The Colourful Writer. Photos: Elizabeth Sharpe – Ummagummamumma – Live Music Photography. I am not sure I can think of anything better than spending 4 hours on a boat with great company, great live music from 4 amazing bands, great beers, a beautiful breeze, cruising down the Brisbane river and being […]
Interview: With Mick Eedy Of Dirty Brew
Dirty Brew are one of Brisbane’s hottest hard rocking Rock/Metal bands around right now. These guys play hard, party hard and are by far one of my favourite Brisbane bands. Dirty Brew are headlining Rock For Rain alongside Hammers on November 17th at the Jubilee Hotel. Shannon had a chat to guitarist Mick Eedy (aka […]
Jones the Cat bring their ‘Spring Tour’ to the Gold Coast
Newcastle’s Jones The Cat have taken out the top prize in this year’s national ‘Unisounds’ competition worth over $100,000. Formerly known as the National Campus Band Competition, that launched the careers of artists like Jebediah, Eskimo Joe, and Augie March, Unisounds, in it’s inaugural year has taken over as the premier University band competition in […]
Tennyson King (Canada) finishes up his extensive Australian tour on the Gold Coast!
Tennyson King is an international touring act from Canada having performed with notable Canadian acts such as Whitehorse, Sloan, Elliot Broode, and Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. In 2017 Tennyson King embarked on his first Australian Tour which spanned for four months – highlights include performances at Yackandandah Folk Festival, MONA and Burke & Wills […]
