Husky interview
Heidi Pett spoke to frontman Husky Gawenda about his literary influences and thoughts on triple j Unearthed: “I’d say we’re about songs.” It’s a deceptively simple explanation from Husky Gawenda when asked to define… Read More
Justice at Festival Hall
French electro duo Justice filled the Melbourne Festival Hall with lights and sound last Friday night, at a sold-out, all ages show. Jess O’Callaghan was there: The evening got off to a good start… Read More
StereoStar Sixty-Nine – Ambulance Shotgun
Jonjon gives StereoStar Sixty-Nine‘s album a listen. He’s unlikely to do the same thing again: What do you think of when you think French music? I think of Phoenix, Air, Cassius and, if… Read More
Yuck interview
Bobby Townsend has a chat with Daniel Blumberg from Yuck about making music and living up to expectations: “I have no idea what to expect.” Despite taking a trip there to visit family… Read More
Steve Smyth interview
Celeste Macdonald talks to Steve Smyth about his new album, his influences and his collaboration with Howling Bells’ Juanita Stein: Originally from the south coast of Sydney and based in London, Steve Smyth… Read More
Sydney Festival 2012
Sydney Festival kicked off on Saturday in traditional style, with a huge, city-centre party which was free for everyone. As is traditional with Festival First Night, the afternoon is for the families before… Read More
John Martin Apocalypse
John Martin’s Apocalypse is on at the Tate Britain for a few more days. Alice Parsons went along to check it out: THE END IS NIGH, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, REPENT!!! These are phrases that spring… Read More
The Panics talk Republicanism
Heidi Pett spoke to frontman Jae Laffer about Republicanism, Peter Garrett and, of course, their latest album: Your latest album – and a lot of your output – has been described as cinematic… Read More
Field Day 2012
Bobby Townsend headed to Field Day at Sydney’s Domain on New Year’s Day. Here’s what he thought: Right, let’s make one thing clear before we start. If you’re expecting a snobbish… Read More
Fox + Sui interview
The wonderfully talented writer Jess O’Callaghan interviews Fox + Sui: Becky Freeman, half of Melbourne-based duo Fox + Sui, speaks just like she sings. Everything is wonderfully dreamy, and she doesn’t seem to… Read More
Glasser is the loveliest person ever
Bobby Townsend chats to Glasser: “I’ve been expecting you, Bobby,” says Glasser in her best Bond villain voice as she picks up the phone to chat about her upcoming visit to Australia. Her… Read More