Category: Musicians
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SEREDA | Featured Interview
We absolutely love discovering new artists and talking to creators from all over the world and this week we were able to have a quick catch up with Toronto/LA based musician Ally Sereda a.k.a “SEREDA”. Sereda’s opera and gospel trained voice pushes the usual boundaries of pop songs. Her extensive vocal range and the moody…
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The Midnight Beast | Interview
Independently awesome Six years on from their infamous “Tik Tok” parody the boys from The Midnight Beast (TMB) are still rocking out on YouTube and doing what they love. After the completion of two seasons of their self-titled TV show on E4 in the UK (SBS2 in Aus), the boys have had a break from…
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Years & Years | Interview
An addiction to music In August of 2014 I stumbled upon a UK band by the name of Years & Years. This three-piece, synth popping, RnB, house music bunch had released a couple of songs which included “Real” and “Take Shelter“, but it would only be a small sample of what they could do. Come January 9 of 2015,…
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Interview | Jinja Safari
After an 18-month hiatus, Sydney’s Jinja Safari are back together in Australia and are about to hit the venues of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to share their new single “Find My Way” and treat fans to some of their favourites. The band, which was ‘unearthed’ by Triple J way back in 2010 had their songs on…
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Public Service Broadcasting | Interview
All set for Womadelaide 2015 Public Service Broadcasting is the brainchild of London-based J. Willgoose, Esq, who, combined with his drumming companion Wrigglesworth are on a mission to inform, educate and entertain audiences around the globe. Their music is a combination of sounds and video from old public information films, archived footage and propaganda material. Mixed in…
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Tim Finn | Interview
The Time and Tide of Tim Finn BY PETER MCALPINE Tim Finn is one of New Zealand’s premier songwriters. He has been the driving force for much loved 1970s super group Split Enz and an integral member of Crowded House. He has had a career spanning many decades. However even after all this time though, he’s…
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Something For Kate | Interview
‘Something for Kate’- Twenty Years and Still Going Strong PETER MCALPINE – JULY 5, 2014 It’s twenty years since Paul Dempsey established the band ‘Something for Kate’ in Melbourne. These days the three- piece comprises of singer/songwriter/guitarist Paul Dempsey, bass player, Stephanie Ashworth and drummer, Clint Hyndman. Since the band was established Paul says time has…
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Lucy Schwartz | Interview
Finding Your Voice In life and in music we often struggle to find our own voice, both physically and emotionally. Learning to speak out about what we really want in life, rather than following along the production line of normality opens up so many possibilities for us, not only as people but as musicians as well.…
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Stefan [TMB] | Interview
House Parties and Shtick Heads Hailing from south-west London in the U.K, The Midnight Beast have been at it again with the second season of their self titled series on e4 having already aired earlier this year and now they’re about to release a second album; Shtick Heads. Producing and recording under their own label,…
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Darren Middleton | Interview
Darren Middleton – Singer Songwriter and Powderfinger Guitarist PETER MCALPINE, MAY 15, 2014 Touring is a well trodden path for this experienced guitarist. Darren is now a solo artist but was one of two guitarists for Australian super group Powderfinger. He has been enjoying his solo life despite now being the only songwriter. It allows…