The Horrors’ frontman Faris Badwan on “learning the value of space” within song arrangements, covering Bowie and unearthing vibraphone for “the next record”.

Australian country music star Beccy Cole is celebrating the release of her ninth studio album, Through The Haze. Chatting with The Note over Zoom, Cole opens up about the end of her marriage, the influence of therapy on her music and the impact her son, Ricky Albeck, had on the record.

After getting Little Birdy back together for an anniversary tour in 2025, singer-songwriter Katy Steele is heading out solo this year. With a new EP on the horizon, Steele opened up to The Note about her upcoming release, living in New York during her twenties and juggling motherhood with a music career.

Embracing change has been key to the Adelaide superstar’s anticipated debut album.

Battle Beast’s new vocalist Marina la Torraca talks about joining the band and touring Australia for the very first time

Hailing in over from Victoria, The Belair Lip Bombs are one of Australia’s most talked about young indie rock acts. Hot off the heels of their sophomore album Again, we chat to drummer Daniel Devlin about influences, standout supports and their upcoming Aus tour.

The Note got the chance to chat with Malcolm Sutton, the local creator behind the production, about the inspiration behind his new show, working in London’s West End and the issues with Australia’s art scene.

Ahead of the release of William Crighton’s fourth record, Colonial Drift, the singer-songwriter spoke with The Note about working with the late Rob Hirst, writing music with his wife Julieanne and his connection to Australia.

Selling out its inaugural run at the Fringe last year, the Adele-themed musical theatre show Love Is A Game returns. Producer Oliver John chats all things Adele and what to expect.

The Director of Gluttony Daniel Michael talks about his favourite albums, SA track and musical moments.

The Note spoke with Arrested Development founding member Speech about the band’s early success, their continued activism and what got the group back together after a four-year hiatus.

Melbourne-based Brazilian artist Alicides Neto has just released his introspective debut album, Amú. Ahead of his first appearance at WOMADelaide, Neto spoke with The Note about his childhood, immigrating to Australia and performing at WOMAD.

New Found Glory drummer Cyrus Bolooki discusses recording their new album Listen Up! while Chad Gilbert went through chemotherapy, honorary member Amy Shark and returning to Australia. 

Brisbane-based DJ Young Franco has transformed the act of bringing the party into a globe-trotting, award-nabbing career. Before his performance at Gluttony in the Adelaide Fringe, Young Franco swings by for a chat.

The Note had the amazingly good fortune of catching up with A Whilhelm Scream’s guitarist/co-lyricist/producer Trevor Reilly to discuss their new album, freezing film clips, their fiery upcoming Australian tour and so much more.

Ahead of her Adelaide Fringe debut at Gluttony’s Twenty Sixteen, Australian funk royalty Kylie Auldist steps into a milestone year. With new album Hybrid on the way, 2026 finds Auldist reflecting on legacy while embracing what’s next.

Adelaide Festival’s Contemporary Music Curator Thorsten Hertog discusses all things Tryp, the festival’s new eclectic music program taking place over the opening weekend.

Converge’s vocalist Jacob Bannon opened up to The Note about the band’s new album, Love Is Not Enough, how his life impacts his writing and writing with Chelsea Wolfe.

Whether 2011’s ‘It’s Nice to Be Alive’ was the track that first had you wrapped up in the wonderful world of Ball Park Music, or it was 2025’s ‘Please Don’t Move To Melbourne’ that first exposed you to the joys of the Brisbane based 5-piece, it’s undeniable that after 18 years, the band’s grasp on the Australian public has not dwindled – but sparked up.

Currently on tour with Radium Dolls, The Note was lucky enough to get some time with the band before they hit the road, with Loose Content opening up about their upcoming new EP, moving interstate and the story behind their latest single  ‘Big Bright Burning Sun’.

Surf-rock quartet Even Hannah have burst out of the gates since their 2025 debut. Following their sold-out single launch, we chat to the band about their latest track, upcoming EP and set at Local Noise Fest.

UK indie-pop singer-songwriter Cavetown has built a global following on tender, introspective songwriting. Ahead of their debut performance in Adelaide at Laneway, they open up about dissociation, songwriting and growing up through their brand-new album Running With Scissors.

Returning to perform at WOMADelaide for the first time since 1993, Yothu Yindi’s Witiyana Marika spoke with The Note about the band’s iconic song ‘Treaty’, working with Baker Boy and “blowing the roof off” the Bondi Pavilion.

Back by popular demand following a sold-out 2025 tour, Grammy-winning blues guitar sensation Christone “Kingfish” Ingram spoke with The Note about his early years as a musician, contributing to the soundtrack for the film Sinners and running his own label.

We Came As Romans return on their Because We're Doomed tour this February. The Note spoke with Andrew Glass, bassist and songwriter, about getting robbed in Adelaide, rewriting their album twice from scratch and why death is just as important as birth.

Showcasing some of SA’s best psychedelic, rock and indie artists, High Fever Fest is bringing talent to the regions. Here, we chat to festival runner Todd of Sixteen Hands High about the day.

Rain City Drive’s third studio album, Things Are Different Now, has seen the outfit become the talk of the post-hardcore scene. Ahead of the quartet’s Australian tour, frontman Matt McAndrew spoke with The Note about his experience on The Voice, his approach to songwriting and seeing a koala.

Obongjayar’s voice has become one of music’s most in-demand out of the UK in recent years. Adelaide music fans will get to fall under its spell in March.

As they prepare for the release of their sophomore EP, New Age, sleepazoid’s Nette France, Jim Duong and Josef Pabis answered some questions from The Note about working with producer Jack Nigro, the visual side of their music and their love of Adelaide bands.

General Admission Entertainment’s Event & Artist Manager and Venue Booker, Hannah Louise, gives us the lowdown on her favourite songs, albums and music-related moments.