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Stone Parade

Putting an emphasis on the ‘hair flick’ is not the focus of most bands, but Stone Parade pride themselves on making themselves look good when they take the stage. Why is the ‘hair flick’ important? They put it down to when they were first seeking band members, and their classifieds would include really good looking

Danyell & Nicole

Danyell & Nicole bring excitement, creativity and immense talent to the Australian music industry. From being inspired by the world’s most successful artists, Danyell & Nicole continue to encourage Australia’s pop/urban music culture to expand to the rest of the world. What was the first band you saw live? The first ever big concert we

Vera Fernandes

Vera Fernandes is and independent Australian pop artist. The model-come-singer now 26 years old, has collaborated with the most in-demand, multi-ARIA award winning producers Audius Mtawarira & Leon Seenandan to record and co-write her first two singles off her forthcoming album All About You. What was the first band you saw live? I think it

Ella Freestone

Singer-songwriter Ella Freestone is a unique young acoustic pop artist from Manly. She is a talented songwriter, guitarist and performer who has just released her debut album. Ella exhibits a level of control and ability that’s rare in someone so young. The depth of emotion Ella evokes speaks of a maturity that far belies her

Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter, consisting of Willow and Smiles Again, are known for their charismatic word play and tireless touring schedule. Three releases deep with their fourth release, Just Like Fireworks, around the corner, Mind Over Matter are set to continue to flourish within the Australian music industry and beyond. What was the first band you

The Former Love Pirates

From the Southern sector of Sydney, six boys use guitars, drums, a banjo, a keyboard, a glockenspiel, a tambourine, harmonicas, a woodblock, bells, bongos and all types of other instruments to create their unique style of folky dance music. Alexi Collins answers our questions. What was the first band you saw live? Five of us

Liam Gale

Liam Gale hails from Sydney’s northern beaches, combining an array of influences and his love of writing to create his unique music, described as ”a folk blues sound that’s raw and original” (Solar Sounds). With cryptic lyrics, blues guitar style, a touch of the psychedelic and a unique voice, Liam Gale performs shows solo throughout

New Empire

New Empire make philosophy out of their music: ‘there is something that music has the ability to do like nothing else in this world. Where words fail, music has a voice. This is what makes it worth it. This is where we can be totally real.’ Pete Gillies answers our questions: What was the first

I Am The Agent

I Am The Agent consists of main songwriter; Michael Gale (Guitar, Vocals), brothers Daniel Lambert (Guitar) and John Lambert (Drums), and Joseph Bourke (Bass). Each taking influences from numerous alternative genres and styles – including 90’s grunge/noise (Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Nine Inch Nails), post-hardcore (At The Drive-In, mewithoutYou, Thrice) as well as taking core songwriting

Angela Rose

Angela is an artist who has created a sound unique to her personality. From a young age she has always had intres’s in the musical art. Her influences are Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors and Led Zeppelin. She loves the phycadelic sound of the 60’s those influences can be heard in her music. What was the