Sydney band 51st Avenue have returned with their brand new track ‘Moments’. The new song is the band’s first release to feature the recent addition of Anthony Carollo on bass duties and also houses 51st Avenue’s first-ever breakdown. We caught up with lead singer Alynnis Zizza to chat about the release of ‘Moments’, how Anthony is fitting in and what the future holds for the Quartet.
Read MoreAustralian Rock band Kingswood are hitting the road to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their album MICRO WARS. The ARIA Award-nominated MICRO WARS album will be showcased around the country for fans to enjoy all over again this August, but before the much-loved band start packing, we caught up with lead singer Fergus Linacre to discover his memories of making the album, the up-coming tour and how the band are planning to celebrate the magic milestone.
Read MoreCanadian artist Donovan Woods is preparing for a big few months with a new album and his first tour downunder all rapidly approaching. Donovan has announced he is heading down under for the first time this June to play 7 shows across the country where fans may be lucky enough to get a preview of Donovan’s seventh studio album ‘Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now’, which is due out on the 12th of July via End Times Music. We were lucky enough to be able to ask Donovan a few questions about the tour, what fans can expect at his live shows and what he wants to see while he is in Australia.
Read MoreAustralian musician and songwriter Harts has released his new track ‘Summer In June’. Created in his home studio, ‘Summer In June’ was written, produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Harts and is the artist’s first release for 2024 under the Harts moniker. We caught up with the Aussie "A one-man music-making machine" to chat about the new song and what the future holds for Harts.
Read MoreTasmania-based alt-rocker Marcus Wynwood has released his new EP titled ‘Killerbites’ and the EP’s first single ‘Simulation’ is already generating a lot of attention for the former Captives band member. We caught up with Marcus recently to chat about his 25-plus years in the industry, the EP and his journey making ‘Killerbites’.
Read More2023 has been a milestone year for the young Adelaide-based, Darwin performer J-MILLA, who has earned national attention through his spirited tracks ‘NICEST’ and the hugely successful ‘On My Soul’, with the latter propelling J-MILLA further onto national and international radars, attracting Australian industry-wide praise via triple j, Triple J Unearthed and Acclaim, as well as a co-sign from U.S. hip hop DJ and radio personality Ebro Darden, via his Apple Music 1 show, The Ebro Show. Now the Australian hip-hop and R&B artist has released his new track ‘Gammon’ and we caught up with him to ask about the new track, his experience at Big Sound and what is next for this rising star.
Read MoreSydney duo The Cherubs, have released their new single ‘Nausea’ ‘and while you may not be familiar with The Cherubs, they have been behind the scenes in the industry for many years now as in-demand session musicians for artists like Nicole Millar, Little Sea and Nyxen, but now, they are taking their turn in the spotlight! We caught up with Johnny from The Cherubs to find out about the new single, what direction their music is going to take and if they will be touring soon.
Read MoreJoey Sachi has just released her latest single ‘Fractured’, a beautiful and vibrant song written with the theme of love and hope. We caught up with the Australian-born artist who is now based in Japan to ask her about the new song, what prompted the move and what it’s like to make music in a country where English isn’t the first language.
Read MoreRomanie’s power lies in her storytelling, her ability to see the world beyond the noise, a trait beautifully demonstrated in her latest single ‘Are We There Yet?’. With the new song serving as our first taste of what is to come from her album of the same name, Romanie is excited for the LP’s release in October. We caught up with the talented singer-songwriter-musician to chat about Are We There Yet?, her progression to producing her own music and how she is going to celebrate the album’s release.
Read MoreCentral Coast trio, Sunsoli have released their new single ‘Time & Place’. Previously known as The Sea Gypsies, the band has gone through a period of creative renewal, with the name change reflecting this growth. Combining ‘sun’ and ‘soil’, they settled on Sunsoli; a symbol of their coastal roots and musical harmony. Alongside ‘Time & Place’, the band have also announced they are delivering their self-titled album Sunsoli to the world, which the band will be showcasing in a bunch of live shows along the east coast. We interrupted the tour preparations to ask the three-piece about the new name, the new direction and the new album.
Read MoreDIVERS have release their new single the dreamy & wistful ‘That’s Time Flying’, with the new song addressing the bands own youthful, amorous feelings. The release of ‘That’s Time Flying’ comes as the band gear up for the release of their third EP ‘Economy Class’, which was officially launched last week in Melbourne. We caught up with DIVERS drummer Tom Evans to ask him about the forthcoming EP, the band’s signing to the Domestic La La Label and the benefits of recording in your own studio.
Read MoreJack Nigro has a rich pedigree as a producer at the forefront of Australian music, with production & engineering credits with artists such as DMA’s, The Amity Affliction, Skeggs, Dune Rats, The Terrys, Pacific Avenue, Middle Kids & more, so it was only natural he would take the next step and create his own studio. Jack has recently opened the doors of his own boutique recording & creative space, ‘Sonora Studios’, located just 10 minutes from the Central Coast beaches, . We caught up with Jack to chat about the new studio, the funny moments he has had since opening Sonora and his thoughts on streaming services.
Read MoreFranjapan have released their highly-anticipated EP ‘Learning Futures’. The 5 piece has combined indie-rock, & British influences and songwriting that explores the struggles and joys of being young, producing the unique touch of Franjapan on ‘Learning Futures’. We caught up with Franjapan’s Dennis, were we found out about the new album, the history of the band and the special bottle of wine they are waiting to drink after they get a Laneway Festival slot.
Read MoreMelbourne’s Angus Legg has released his latest track , the emotionally fueled ‘Someone I Never Knew’. Angus wrote this touching track while grieving the death of his father, the lyrics contain profound wisdom with lyrics that include “a loved one cannot experience who you are today, and ultimately never know who you are to become.” We got the chance to ask Angus about the creation of this beautiful song and its accompanying video and what is was like to work with his housemate San Joseph who served as producer on the single.
Read MoreIndie - Altrock band, Ghost Care are making some big moves early in 2023, with the release of a new song titled ‘Partying’ and joining their mates Spacey Jane on their regional NSW & Qld tour as main support. MFA interrupted the trio to ask them about the tour, what goes into making their set lists and about some of the funny things they have seen happen backstage while being on the road.
Read MoreSydney, Indie rock band, The Sooks have released their brand new song ‘Burn Me Out’. A song filled with a driving rhythm, punchy guitar riffs and captivating vocals, ‘Burn Me Out’ sums up the feeling of alienation and disconnection from the world, and the frustration that come with feeling stuck in a rut. We caught up with Corey from The Sooks to ask him about the new single, the band’s formation and that name.
Read MoreMelbourne indie quintet Great ~ Falls have just released their gorgeous debut EP, Negatives Into Positives and it’s a record that demonstrates the strengths of the band’s individual & intelligent dynamic, We caught up with vocalist, Lillian Albazi to ask her about the new single Aprils Child , what the writing process involves for the band and how they label themselves in the world of categorization.
Read MoreAfter the success of their previous singles ‘Burning Holes’ & ‘Good Whiskey’, Kingswood have released their latest song ‘Home’, the fourth track from their newly released album of the same name. ‘Home’ is an Alt-country-rock tinged ode to love, adventure and romance that once was which Kingswood fans are going to lap up'. While the band are in the midst of a huge 120+ date tour, Kingswood kindly took a break to chat to us about the new album, that MASSIVE tour and that time they played with Aerosmith.
Read MoreANGUS MCCOLL has released his latest track, ‘DEAD’, a sonically dreamy, indie - electro soundscape your going to adore. The accompanying video for DEAD, directed by Jordy Simpson is a dark, cinematic masterpiece that the self taught musician is super proud of and he’s so happy to finally share it with the world. MFA asked Angus about the creation of DEAD, how he got his start in music and his dream to team up with A-Girl or 070 Shake for a hybrid collab.
Read MoreAfter 10 years together as a band, 12 national tours and 3 international shows, Bad Pony have released their long awaited debut album, ‘Forever Up & Coming’. An album that has been 3 years in the making and the band couldnt be happier to finally have it out in the world and not saved on “on a private Soundcloud playlist”. We caught up with Bad Pony’s Jarred to ask him about the new album, Radio vs Streaming and the live shows they have coming up at the end of the month.
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