The global phenomenon Glitterbox is returning to Australia for the first time in over 3 years! Glitterbox is set to deliver the energy it’s known and loved for with the worldwide brand eager to make up for lost time. January sees Glitterbox hitting venues with a lineup that includes big international names as well as some of our best local talent. MFA caught up with some of the Glitterbox artists to ask them about what fans can look forward to and who their keen to see. First up…local legend Dr Packer.
Willie J & The Bad Books are preparing for the official launch of their new single ‘Backdoor Man’ scheduled for Friday the 6th of January at the Northcote Social Club. An energetic tune encompassing blues rock with a touch of an Australian flavour. We caught up with Willie J to ask him about ‘Backdoor Man’, the official launchand The Bad Books plans to bust into the festival scene.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. MFA caught up with some of the line-ups to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. Next on the list is the sensational songbird, Becca Hatch.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. MFA caught up with some of the line-up to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. Next on the list is the fabulously charismatic Ollie & Louis from Lime Cordiale.
BROKEN WAVES have released their new funk-inspired single ‘The Divide’ and their eager to introduce fans and audiences across South Australia to the new track with Broken Waves hosting a launch show on Saturday, January 14th at Adelaide’s iconic Jive Bar. So while the Adelaide quintet prepare for the gig we got them to make us a list (and a Spotify playlist) of the bands that have inspired their latest musical offering.
Australian EDM artist, Black Summer has not had an easy path to walk on his journey to this point, originally “unearthed” at age 11, Black Summer unfortunately experienced the dark and hateful side of fame well before he was at an age to process it but fast forward through two re-brandings and time, Black Summer has used the nasty jealousy as fuel to inspire, create and deliver us Channel Horror. We had the pleasure of talking to Black Summer before the albums release where we asked him about the path he’s walked, how he was able to get through it all and the steps he’s making to expand his musical abilities
Eli Greeneyes is not an artist you can label or fit into a conventional box and after speaking to him we are pretty sure that’s how he likes it. Eli has just released his self-titled debut EP, as well as the song & video for the album’s lead track ‘Flowers’ and it is gaining Eli lots of attention, so before starts his holiday hiatus, we took the opportunity to chat to Eli about the new material, the challenges he faced recording by himself and what he has planned for 2023.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. The line-up for NYE in the Park includes Australian and International artists and bands, many of who have been on tour overseas, and are returning for the Harbour city’s best New Year’s event. MFA caught up with some of the line-ups to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. Next on the list is the gloriously vivacious, Hockers.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. The line-up for NYE in the Park includes Australian and International artists and bands, many of who have been on tour overseas, and are returning for the Harbour city’s best New Year’s event. MFA caught up with some of the line-ups to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. Next on the list is left-of-centre pop princess, GRAACE.
Melbourne singer-songwriter Rich Webb’s latest track ‘Blue Wildflowers’, is our third peek into Rich’s upcoming fifth full-length album RIGHT! which is released today. An album Rich is very proud of and rightly so with it’s “eclectic bunch of nine alt-country hits, sung and played brilliantly and produced to perfection”. So while Rich is preparing for his special album launch show to celebrate all things RIGHT! at the Union Hotel in Brunswick this Saturday we took the opportunity to to ask Rich about what ‘Blue Wildflowers’ means to him, the new album and what he has planned for 2023.
Sydney singer-songwriter Jordan Wilson has released his new track ‘Terminals’, new song is dreamlike with the charms of otherworldly delights. Inspired by a cultural reset, Leonard Cohen and some well-timed real-life craziness, ‘Terminals’ is also accompanied by the release of a captivating and strong music video. We got the chance to talk to Jordan so we asked him about the new song, what is was like to work with his real life partner Maria Marsh(Motion Sickness) and the release of his first book ‘Some Short, Some Long’.
Melbourne- based multi-instrumentalist Emily Victoria has released her brand new track ‘Humming Heart’ as well as an immersive and intriguing music video to accompany the song’s debut. Recorded at Soundpark Studios with producer Nao Anzai, synthesisers and production by Lewis Moody, additional vocal production provided by Hamish Patrick, guitars by Anthony Farrugia, Jacob Long on drums and Sam Clarke on bass, ‘Humming Heart’ is a song written about a dream consuming passion. We spoke to Emily Victoria to ask her about the new song, the abstract music video and how she got her start in music.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. The line-up for NYE in the Park includes Australian and International artists and bands, many of who have been on tour overseas, and are returning for the Harbour city’s best New Year’s event. MFA caught up with some of the line-ups to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. Next on the list is Internationally acclaimed DJ, Late Nite Tuff Guy.
Perth-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Krumple Krink has released his newest track titled ‘Connected To Disconnection’. Recorded at his home studio in Perth, and produced entirely by himself, Krumple Krink has layered multiple tracks of instrumentation before teaming up with Rob Grant of Poons Head Studios (Tame Impala, POND) who handled the mixing and mastering for the song Krink himself describes as “the sound of a goblin and a robot having a one night stand in the back of the International Space Station”. We spoke to Krumple to ask him about his creative process involving a sock (think RHCP), the challenges of recording at home and the legal loop hole he needs to have a monkey running around on stage.
New Year’s is coming and we can’t wait! NYE in the Park is the only festival taking place in Sydney on NYE and after attending last year’s event, trust us when we say this is one crakka of a party. The line-up for NYE in the Park includes Australian and International artists and bands, many of who have been on tour overseas, and are returning for the Harbour city’s best New Year’s event. MFA caught up with some of the line-ups to ask them about NYE in the Park, what fans can look forward to and who’s set they’re most keen to watch. First up…. grentperez
Festival X is only a couple of weeks away now and we can’t wait! The 2022 edition of Festival X sees a HUGE line-up of chart-topping, award-winning Australian and International artists and bands set to take the stage in 5 cities around the country. MFA caught up with some of the line-up to ask them all about Festival X, what fans can look forward to and who they’re keen to see we caught up with Perth DJ, Sammy the Sinner.
Australian-born international superstar VASSY has done it again, the Darwin native has again teamed up with EDM giants to deliver a track full of relatable lyrics and danceable beats. VASSY’s new track ‘Pieces’ is a collaboration with electronic music legends Disco Fries and Bingo Players and it’s going to set dance floors on fire this summer. We got the opportunity to talk to one of our favourite singers about ‘Pieces’, the multi-national collaboration and what is coming up in 2023 for the singer including more collab’s and more time back home in Australia.
Perth-based alt-folk singer/songwriter Michael Day has released a new single Psych or the Priest. An honest and reflective song about the depression and anxiety most of us have experienced at least once in our lives. Psych or the Priest is accompanied by an equally emotive music video that sees Michael exploring the beautiful surroundings of the Mundaring Hills area of Perth to tell the story of overcoming life’s struggles. We caught up to chat with Michael to ask him about Psych or the Priest, the magic moments making the music video and his hopes to tour Australia’s East Coast soon.
In a town on the Mid North Coast of NSW there is a band that is so good they could be referred to as our secret sleeper. AG47 are heavy, they are fast, they are original, and they have a rapping frontman that you need to see for yourself to believe the energy he delivers while on stage. The band are busy preparing for their Hard Tropics gig happening in Port Macquarie on the 19th of November so while the boys were taking a break we hit them with some questions about the band, the music they’re making and the influences that got them here.
Mi Casa Su Casa returns with its pure electronic music lineup in 2023. The festival will once again take place in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast except this year’s event has moved to an even better location, literally 30m from the water with views unmatched for a music festival. This year’s artists include returning acts Nick Reverse and The Ibex Switch as well as some new faces including Barbuto. MFA caught up with the internationally acclaimed Sydney-based DJ to ask him about what he has planned for Mi Casa Su Casa.
