STONEWAX

STONEWAX is an experimental producer/engineer/musician based on the Sunshine Coast who has set the bar high with the first of his many collaborations to be released over the next months. The first, TGHC (THE GREAT HARMONIC CONVERGENCE) features the angsty flow from Meanjin based MC Roman and was produced by STONEWAX himself at him home studio. With a blend of hip hop and psychedelia, STONEWAX is the ultimate convergence of creative exploration. MKA wanted to ask STONEWAX about the unique sound he is developing, the new song and about the collaborations coming.

Michelle Symes2 July 2022@stonewax, @dannymann, @buenobuenosounds, @mcroman, @micaschettini

Ibazz: The future King of Newy

Newcastle DJ Ibazz has dropped his latest track, a remix of Lost Frequencies ‘Where are you now’ which features Calum Scott and the song is gaining him lots of attention. While Ibazz is not only making his own and remixing music he is also the resident DJ at two of the region’s clubs, King Street & The Argyle House, which gives him the perfect platform to introduce punters to the tunes he is creating. We sat down to ask Ibazz some questions about ‘Where are you now’, the challenges involved in remixing, and the dream of collaborating with Armin van Buuren one day.

The Party Life turns 500

July 2nd sees the 500th Episode of The Party Life, a dance music radio show which airs every Thursday from 5PM, and is broadcast to over 22 locations across the ACT, NSW & VIC, hosted by DJ Fuel on RAWFM. The Party Life has attracted some of the biggest local and international Artists for interviews and guest mixes. and the 500th Episode is no exception with the live show being recorded at Newcastle’s King Street club, and including guests Daniel Tonik, Shiralee Coleman, Sabro, and Australia’s very own king of the decks Nick Skitz. Before the celebrations begin we took time out to ask DJ Fuel about this huge milestone, his favorite moments from the last 499 shows, and what fans can look forward to from this super special edition of The Party Life.

Boo Seeka living the Dream

This Thursday sees the release of Boo Seeka’s highly anticipated second album and we are not sure who’s more excited, him or his fans. The ‘Between the Head and the Heart’ LP includes Boo’s singles ‘Next To Me’, ‘Real’ & ‘Dream’ which have been a great teaser for what else is to come. In between completing his album Boo also joined forces with local legend Hayden James, to produce ‘Free’ which the duo performed for the first time together at COACHELLA of all places. Before life gets crazy busy for him again, MFA had the absolute pleasure to ask Mr Seeka some questions about the new album, his crazy ideas that drive his management crazy and what it’s like to play at the world’s biggest festival.

Michelle Symes28 June 2022@booseeka, @onthemappr, @haydenjames, @coachella

30 Years of Vicious

The label that kickstarted the careers of Avicii, Madison Avenue, Peking Duk, Dirty South, and so many more is celebrating a massive 30 years in the music industry. Founded in Australia, by Co-founders John Course and Andy Van (Madison Avenue), the two have been integral in developing Australian artists and exporting their House and Dance Music productions across the world. We were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to ask co-founder John Course about the first 30 years of Vicious, including its conception, how they are planning to celebrate this massive milestone and his stand-out moments so far in the Vicious journey.

Better Than Ever , The Wrecks

Today is release day for The Wrecks, second album Sonder and the band are so glad that fans can hear what they have been working on throughout the lockdowns and pandemic. The ‘Sonder’ album is the follow up album to 2020’s Infinitely Ordinary and the handful of EP’s the band released in early years. The band have just kicked off their ‘Better Than Ever’ tour in the US, a tour the band are hoping to bring downunder in the near future. We spoke to The Wrecks Vocalist/Producer, Nick Anderson about the new album, the highs and lows of touring and the bands eagerness to play any festival offered.

Michelle Symes10 June 2022@thewrecks, @lizzymcalpine, @keithurban

Welcome back Motor Ace

After a sell out national tour in 2018, that saw the return to the stage for the beloved Aussie band, Motor Ace are back to celebrate twenty years of Five Star Laundry - the landmark album that catapulted them on to the global music scene with a National Tour and a 20th Anniversary re-issue of their debut album which will be released as a limited edition on November 5th. Motor Ace have also released their first new music in a while with ‘Knock Knock’ the first track off their forthcoming EP, due out later this year. We had a chance to ask the band about the new music their making, the up and coming National tour and getting back to the festival circuit this coming summer.

Please meet Lily Jade

Lily Jade may be a new name to you, but it won’t be for long. This young and talented Australian singer has released her first single ‘Back 2 You’ and already has an EP recorded ready to gift the world. Lily Jade is the perfect role model for any up and coming singer/songwriter, her hard work and dedication to her craft has seen her attend Music Industry College and work with Asha Jefferies after winning the college’s Sarabah Songwriting Camp, and now she is set to launch her ‘Back 2 You’ single at a launch show in July. We took some time out to ask Lily Jade about her musical journey so far, her hopes to inspire other young people with Type 1 Diabetes, and her dream of collaborating with her idol Adele one day.

Local the Neighbour

Melbourne-via-Darwin artist Local the Neighbour has released a sparkly new single ‘Point Guard’. The seasoned musician says ‘Point Guard’ pays tribute to loved ones and connections. We spoke to Daniel/Local the Neighbour about his transition from Jazz to mainstream Indie-Pop, his thoughts on his music being dubbed “Nostolgic” and how a Bon Iver album changed his life path.

Michelle Symes1 June 2022@localtheneighbour, @onthemappr, @boniver

Pure Sunset

Symbiotic is bringing you the Sunset Bros. like you’ve never seen them before! For one night only they are delivering their ‘We Are Sunset’ show for the very first time inside the iconic Hordern Pavilion in Sydney! The duo will put on their biggest production to date featuring live vocalists, performers and dancers with fans expected to witness a unique and inspired experience, incorporated with the usual Sunset Bros. flair, rolled into one epic performance and we can’t wait. MFA sat down to ask the Sunset Bros. about the exposure festival’s like Festival X provide artists, ticking the Hordern off the bucket list and the epic ‘We Are Sunset’ event happening on the 30th of July,

Jack Panther’s Lift to the Sky

This week sees the release of Jack Panther’s second EP, titled ‘why don't you come on over’ , which features his latest single ‘Ski Lift 001’ and the native NZ’er couldn’t be more excited to get the new music out into the world. The album demonstrates a “turning point” in Jack’s life, using the writing of the songs as a cathartic experience and a lesson in acceptance and letting go. MFA got to talk to Jack a couple of weeks ago and we asked him about ‘Ski Lift 001’ & its video, the evolution of his music on the new EP and the beautiful, fun, sassy queer track that he thinks he could make with Omar Apollo.

Michelle Symes29 May 2022@jackpanther, @onthemappr, @florenceandthemachine, @omarapollo

King Brown and their new era of Rock

Somewhere between suave and grit, WA rockers King Brown have returned with their latest single ‘My Love’. Pulling influence from The Black Keys, Verge Collection, and The Reubens, King Brown add their own accomplished stye to make this Aussie rock arena worthy. We got the chance to ask the King Brown lads about the new song, the pressures of doing everything “in-house” and where to from here for the talented Aussie Rock ‘n’ Rollers.

Michelle Symes27 May 2022@kingbrown, @beehivepr

Rock on with Edgecliff

Northern Beaches rockers Edgecliff have released their brand new single ‘I’ll Be Gone’, combining rock and plenty of swagger. The band are busily preparing for their official launch event at the Avalon RSL on the 11th of June and their appearance at Running on Empty Festival in Cobar but they still took time out to talk to MFA about the new single, the early beginnings of the band in high school and what it’s like to be a tradie by day and a musician by night.

2022 is the year of Genes

Having written songs for Will Sparks, Young Franco and Nicky Romero, Genes has over 50 million global songwriting streams as well as 180k+ streams on her last single ‘Kind of Bi’ and 5.5k Tik Tok followers it’s not unreasonable to say Genes is the next wave of Aussie Pop. Her new song 'Crumble' is effervescent, fun and vibrant which Genes has been known to bring to each of her releases so far. MFA got the chance to chat to Genes, so we asked her about the new song, the difference in writing songs for herself instead of other people and the moment she “fangirled” over Guy Sebastian sharing one of her videos.

No Ego to Drop for Jannah Beth

What can be said about the collaboration of FRIENDLESS and JANNAH BETH, amazing and individual in their own right but pair them up and you get, Ego Drop, their latest song which serves as a teaser of what’s to come from their forthcoming EP ‘Fun’. We sat down with mesmerizingly unique Jannah Beth to talk to her about all the new music including her solo ep ‘Product of a Dreamer’, the creation of her recording studios, Offbeat Collective and the full circle moment from getting a Horrorshow tattoo to going on tour with him in the very near future.

A Savage Synthony

Savage is the “Big Man” with the “Big Voice” that became a international superstar thanks to his songs ‘Swing’ , later remixed by Australian EDM star, Joel Fletcher and ‘Freaks’ with legend, Timmy Trumpet. It was this success that led to the Pacific Music Awards to create the International Breakthrough award, which he has now taken home twice. He has shared a stage with icons of the hip hop world including Scribe, Kronic, Soulja Boy, and Akon but now he is about to hit the stage for a brand new experience, with a full orchestra for the unique event which is SYNTHONY.

SYNTHONY will play seven performances across the country kicking off on the 28th of May in Brisbane. MFA got a chance to ask Savage a few questions about being involved with this spectacular event, what the future holds for Savage and his band Deceptikonz and the hopes he has of teaming up with Timbaland.

Hotter than The Sun … Bliss n Eso

Bliss n Eso, from the beginning have always been dedicated to their music, their fans, and and the connection the two provide. The Sydney trio have been busy since Covid restrictions have lifted with the band over half way through their national ‘The Sun’ tour, they are headlining the Homegrown Festival in Melbourne, and are also preparing for a one night only special performance titled ‘Strings Attached’ which will see the pioneers of Australian Hip Hop, team up with The Brisbane Symphony Orchestra. So while there was a break in their hectic schedule, we jumped at the chance to sit down and ask Bliss about ‘The Sun’ tour, the highlights so far in a unique career, and the dream of one day collaborating with his favourite band, OUTKAST.

You Need To Love Alex Hosking

Splitting her time between Australia, America, Europe and the UK is keeping Adelaide native Alex Hosking super busy but she wouldn’t have it any other way. The UK chart-topper has come home recently to not only see family but to launch her latest track ‘Need Your Love’ which she collaborated with legendary DJ and Producer Majestic. So before she heads back overseas we took timeout to ask Alex about the new song, the impact Covid had on writing new material and what it’s like being an Australian making music in the UK.

Infield with TENZIN

Rich in history, heritage and horses, there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. This is more than a horse race; it is the social day of the year for the greater Ipswich region, and culminates in the The Ipswich Cup Infield Festival. This year’s event will take place on: Saturday the 18th of June, with some of the best talent from across the country performing on the Main Stage, including Mashd n Kutcher, Moss, Kaitlyn. and Marquee’s first ever resident DJ, TENZIN. TENZIN is no stranger to big festivals or main stages having played Splendour In The Grass, Big Day Out, and the international Creamfields so it comes as no surprise he’s super keen to get back to the festival circuit now that the industry is getting back to regular events. We sat down to ask TENZIN about his preparation for the Infield Festival, the best and worst parts of festivals and how “sick” a collab with Mashd n Kutcher would be.

Screamfeeder return with new album and tour !

Legendary Rockers Screamfeeder, are releasing their new studio album Five Rooms this Friday, and the band are excited to get out and showcase the new music on their national album launch tour which kicks off in June and sees the band visit Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane with Adalita as support. The first single from Five Rooms, ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ has already received high praise within the industry and has seen a revival of interest in Screamfeeder 30 years after the release of their first album, Flour. So before the band’s schedule fills up we took time to ask Screamfeeder about the new album, playing festivals like Spring Loaded and covering Sesame St songs.

Michelle Symes2 May 2022@screamfeeder, @onthemappr, @springloaded, @adalita