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BISON

Friday saw nu-metallers Bison make a triumphant return to the scene, after a 15 year absence, with the release of a new EP ‘Perfect Mistakes’. Their first two singles, the aptly named ‘Begin Again’ and ‘Take Your Place’ have seen old fans rejoice and the band garner some new fans. Andy and I had aContinue reading “BISON”

BLACK COAST

I’ve been singing these guys praises since they hit my desk earlier this year. Nu-metalcore fiends Black Coast have released the video for their new single ‘Ache’ which in parts has given me a huge Ocean Grove vibe. Chatting with guitarist Scott Pinnington back in March revealed that the Stoke-on-Trent boy’s vibe our local ladsContinue reading “BLACK COAST”

MERCURIOUS

Brisbane based Prog Rock Quartet Mercurious release their immersive new single ‘The Fade’. ‘The Fade’ is a multi-layered, complex in its construction, varied and dramatic track that showcases the remarkable diversity that is characteristic of its composers. This vibrant single treats the listener to savagely powerful riffs, groovy bass & drum rhythm patterns, anthemic choruses, technical yet melodic fretwork, and soaring orchestral layersContinue reading “MERCURIOUS”

IAMMERAKI

FFO: A Day To Remember, Third Eye Blind. Just the name alone of this project caught my attention. Meraki is one of my favourite words, it means to do something with soul, creativity, passion and love. IAMMERAKI’s doesn’t hold back in the passionate delivery of his debut single ‘Contrast’ taking us on that journey ofContinue reading “IAMMERAKI”

My site is in the process of moving so it will be a bit bare over the next week or so. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hopefully the new site will be up and running at the end of the week.

Colour and Shade

Colour and Shade’s EP Hostile Ground came out Friday. Mat Purcell virtually sat down with me to talk us through the EP. Your EP ‘Hostile Grounds’ is out this Friday. Yes. I don’t really know how to explain it because we had our plans change on us so many times. We had three different mainContinue reading “Colour and Shade”

BARUNGA FESTIVAL

In an Australian first, an entire symphony orchestra will head to a remote Indigenous community to collaborate with remote First Nations artists singing traditional songs at the famous Barunga Festival this June. Maintaining its long and proud history as one of Australia’s most important cultural events, Barunga Festival celebrates the best of First Nations art, sport, dance, music and culturalContinue reading “BARUNGA FESTIVAL”

SENTIMENT

Sentiment are back with a new single ‘Once A Rose, Now A Parasite’ and a new sound. I caught up with Alex, Hayden, Matt and their new vocalist Sebastian (Seabass) for all the goss. New music guys!!! Alex: Yes and with the new music we are also announcing a new vocalist in Seabass. He’s prettyContinue reading “SENTIMENT”

CEDARSMOKE

If your down for some great storytelling wrapped in Tom Petty vibes then Brisbane’s indie/punk band Cedarsmoke are absolutely a band you need to check out. Their latest single ‘Being Young Is Getting Old’ is out now. “Centred around a 12-string acoustic guitar, frontman Jon Cloumassis comes in with his distinctive punk-esque/ raspy vocal toneContinue reading “CEDARSMOKE”

WILDHEART

Founded in 2015 Wildheart are a Brisbane based melodic hardcore band who stormed onto the local scene with their debut release ‘A Thousand Days’. Since that release, the band have established themselves as firebrands and ones to watch, with their hard-hitting messages and music. Wildheart have slowly yet surely carved themselves a position as a heavy, emotional outfit thatContinue reading “WILDHEART”