MUSIC ARTS MEDIA
Featuring progressive bands of all styles and genres, from prog, post, psychedelic, art rock, metal and everything in between, PROGFEST is about showcasing bands that think for themselves; bands who rather than following the latest trends, have decided to challenge themselves musically and create music with depth and vision. Before Progfest kicks off we caught up with…
THOMAS KEATING ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO TODAY I’M STAYING HOME + SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE LAUNCH SHOWS Troubadour Thomas Keating has today announced his introverted new single Today I’m Staying Home, a comforting ode to self-care during times of stress and uncertainty, out February 1. Thomas has also announced a lovely clip to accompany the…
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Progfest is the ultimate annual gathering for progressive music fans, and prog as a genre is one of the nation’s fastest growing. The 2019 line up of Progfest is definitely the biggest yet with three international bands, Germany’s legendary post-metallers The Ocean, the UK’s djent-groove metal pioneers Monuments and India’s finest progressive rock export Skyharbor, leading the charge with an absolutely massive contingent of Australian and New Zealand bands bringing the total number…
Party in the Paddock hits Tasmania soon, so we are asking some of the bands what is on their dream Rider Whether it’s because of their from-the-heart lyrics, their warm and welcoming stage presence, or their undying support for the local Tassie music scene, Luca Brasi truly are the brothers we all wish we had….
One of the best festivals we’ve ever played. It’s what you hope festivals are like…” Grouplove Get out of the city and into the countryside, follow the winding road through rolling pastures and over misty hills, look out for the end of the rainbow and there you’ll land at Tassie’s best boutique festy, Party in…
5 Double Bass Players That Influenced Elsen Price Elsen Price is an Australian Double Bassist and composer based in Sydney, Australia. As a featured artist, Elsen has performed both locally and internationally at BassEurope (Prague), Yilan International Art Festival (Taipei), Audio Foundation (Auckland), Sydney Festival, Vivid Festival, MONA and Woodford Folk Festival. Having just released his…
After a big New Year’s, Falls Byron was treated to an even bigger New Year’s Day thanks to Tia Gostelow, Hatchie, Ruel, Soccer Mommy, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, DMA’S, Hilltop Hoods, First Aid Kit and Catfish and The Bottlemen. Behind The Lens Jarrad Aspden
What better way to welcome in the New Year than the first day of Falls Festival Byron Bay. Attendees were treated to the likes of Hockey Dad, Mallrat, crowd favourites Ocean Alley, Cut Copy, 88Rising and finally Anderson Paak brought in the New Year’s. The night wasn’t without disappointment thanks to the late cancellation of…
Best Night Ever NightQuarter, Gold Coast With huge expectations from the name alone, the Best Night Ever delivered as promised. A lineup packed with Brisbane locals Dune Rats, DZ Deathrays and WAAX, not to mention the Newcastle duo of The Gooch Palms, the night was sure to be a sweaty rock fest. Fans were also treated…