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Wednesday January 31, 2024 At only eighteen, Orlando Kallen has already positioned himself at the cusp of a notable artistic emergence. With a TikTok following surpassing a million and a Spotify audience nearing 200,000, Kallen is charting a path that could lead him well beyond his current online fame. His Australian background, infused with Greek,…

02/12/2023 – By Sofia Silvestrini December 05, 2023 A sea of black tees and denim vests poured into Centennial Park nice and early, sticky from sunscreen and humidity. Punters were keen for moshing, catch ups with gig mates and big singalongs and came armed with ponchos thanks to the storm warning. More on that later……

Sunday November 26, 2023 In the dynamic Darwin music scene, Charlie Powling emerges as a folk-rock craftsman, with his latest piece, King Canute, further establishing him as a masterful storyteller in song. This new offering builds on the success of previous tracks like Fifteen Of Fame and When My Ship Comes In, cementing Powling’s position as a premier musical…

Friday November 26, 2023 In the current landscape of music, Mark Cassius, under the guise of Neo Stereo, emerges not just as a musician but as a cartographer of sound, charting new territories with each release. His recent creation, Bleeding Heart from the album Night Bird, is less a mere track and more a seismic shift in the bedrock…

Tuesday November 21, 2023 Grace Fuller hails from the red earth of Dubbo, carries her stories, and her guitar, to the pulsing streets of Sydney. The singer-songwriter stands in the spotlight, a solitary figure whose songs, somehow familiar, reveal a journey through the heartlands of both geography and emotion. The song Lovers is not merely a track;…

Wednesday October 25, 2023 In today’s musical landscape, a compelling juncture where traditional gatekeepers are being supplanted by algorithms and virality, the lines of authenticity have been blurred more than ever before. Amidst this upheaval, rises EMEREE—an artist whose creative endeavours defy the ephemeral nature of digital stardom. From her origins as a TikTok dynamo to her incandescent presence…

Wednesday October 25, 2023 Amid the prevailing clamour of transient hits, the collaborative spirit of Geoff Sturre and Jaki Nelson rises with the release of the new track, Love You Right. Their melding seamlessly intertwines the nostalgic echoes of dance music’s golden age with modern sonic textures. Jaki Nelson’s presence radiates here, adding a richness to the 90s dance classic. Jaki’s impressive streaming…

Tuesday October 3, 2023 Amid the cacophony of fleeting musical novelties that often shine brightly but briefly, a beacon of true artistry emerges in Charlie Powling. In a world where countless artists vie for fleeting attention, Powling’s unwavering authenticity remains a testament to lasting excellence. Fifteen Of Fame, a previous marvel from Powling, resonated deeply, but it’s…

Tuesday October 3, 2023 In Melbourne’s bustling music scene, A-Ezy, also known as Andrew Cameron Evans, has carved a distinct niche for himself. With his recent track, Way Too Cool, which is part of his sixth studio album, Dead Man Walking, Andrew showcases his growing maturity and insight as an artist. A-Ezy’s introduction to hip-hop wasn’t a…

By Ben Nicol Regional Tour – Anita’s Theatre 22/09/2023 September 24, 2023 Promising Sydney trio STUMPS were a great opening act for early attendees, who were treated to an enticing array of indie-rock foot stompers. All eyes were glued to the stage as charismatic frontman Kyle Fisher danced fervently, all the while belting out tunes…