Hi! I’m Charlie Lane and I’m a Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter. I’ve grown up listening to an array of blues artists such as Buddy Guy & Stevie Ray Vaughan thanks to my dad, and a lot of epic singer- songwriters like Joni Michell & Kate Bush, courtesy of my mum. My music falls under the indie…
Live Review: Summersalt
Summersalt Ferstival Catani Gardens, St. Kilda Once again, as summer is drawing to a close and the last vestiges of daylight savings ebbing away, the hugely popular Summersalt festival is once again back to grace the beautiful bay of St. Kilda. This year sees a Coastal vibe with Ziggy Alberts, Matt Corby and James…
Theatre Review: Gaslight
Gaslight, Melbourne Comedy Theatre “IN THIS WORLD THERE IS ALWAYS DANGER FOR THOSE WHO ARE AFRAID OF IT.” – George Bernard Shaw The term gaslighting has become a popular word in popular culture, used to describe a type of abuse and manipulation. It is the act of making someone seem or feel unstable, irrational and…
NEWS: ESKIMO JOE SHARE DRIVING NEW SINGLE ‘THE FIRST TIME’
A buoyant yet bittersweet ode to nostalgia, Australian alternative rock icons Eskimo Joe return today armed with The First Time; the band’s first new music since 2021’s 99 Ways. Set to appear at Lookout Festival alongside Live and Incubus before embarking on their National Acoustic Theatre Tour starting this April, The First Time feels familiar…
News: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS TOUR
Elvis Costello career is legendary, spanning more than four decades and thirty-plus albums, and his songs “Alison”, “Pump It Up”, “Everyday I Write The Book”, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding” are classics. He has performed worldwide with his bands, The Attractions, His Confederates - which featured two members of Elvis Presley’s “T.C.B” band – and his…
Live Review: Morcheeba
Morcheeba The Forum The house lights to the iconic Forum dim as Skye Edwards saunters onto the stage in a flamenco inspired dress and broad brimmed hat. Opening with ‘ The Sea’ guitarist Ross Godfrey leads the show into what is to be an entertaining night. Back in Australia, after a successful appearance at Bluesfest…
News: Hozier announces Australian tour for November
Irish star Hozier has announced his first Australian tour in five years, locking in a string of dates at massive venues around the country this November. The ‘Take Me To Church’ singer has had a big 12 months, releasing his third album Unreal Unearth to an incredible reception from fans and critics alike. He also…
News: KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, REVEALS TIMETABLES, APP NEWS, MUSEUM INFO & MORE!
KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES KNOTFEST INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONREVEALS PLAYING TIMES + OFFICIAL APP UNVEILS REVAMPED 2024 MUSEUM INFO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WEEKLY KNOTS HAPPENING EPISODES KNOTFEST, the music and counterculture experience destination festival is returning to Australia this month, with a whole horde of surprises lying in wait. But fans don’t have to wait until…
News: Post-Hardcore Band Excide Drop Two Song Single ‘Humdinger’ On SharpTone Records & Share Music Video For ‘Dis(re)member’
POST-HARDCORE BAND EXCIDE DROP TWO SONG SINGLE HUMDINGERON SHARPTONE RECORDS SHARE MUSIC VIDEO FOR DIS(RE)MEMBER Hailing from the Carolinas, post-hardcore band Excideannounce their signing to SharpTone Records with the release of the dual single Humdinger, out now. The band harness hardcore spirit, grunge-style hooks, and unpredictable heaviness in a hard-hitting and hypnotic hybrid of…
News: CHARLIE LANE SHARES DRIVING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘GOLD DRIPS’
An edgy and propulsive new sonic delight from Melbourne singer-songwriter Charlie Lane, the single Gold Drips out today meshes layers of indie pop and rock edges with some new wave charm alongside Lane’s trademark self-aware lyricism. Also accompanied by an aptly gold-themed music video today, Gold Drips is a shimmering return from Lane ahead of…