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.

The Note spoke with Joyce Manor’s Barry Johnson (guitar/vocals), Chase Knobbe (guitar) and Matt Ebert (bass) about their new record, baking, The Bear, songwriting and so much more.

Ahead of the band’s upcoming Elements Tour, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Martin spoke with The Note about the band’s longevity, performing with an orchestra and the enduring relationship with his bandmates.

Lacuna Coil’s Andrea Ferro discusses navigating new technological eras, their dream collaborations and why Lars Ulrich was right in his Napster battle. 

Thornhill vocalist Jacob Charlton explains to The Note, a difficult decision put the band ‘under the knife’ of pressure in 2025, but thankfully, they ultimately grew from it.

Better Lovers, the hardcore punk supergroup formed from the ashes of the legendary Every Time I Die, make their Australian tour debut this January. The Note spoke with members Jordan Buckley and Will Putney to discuss new music, their chaotic live show and what 2026 holds for them. 

SA’s fav grunge-rock four-piece is on the move. Headlining OC Sound Fest and gearing up to drop their sophomore EP The Dogs Are Barking, we chewed the fat with Georgie and Ben.

When Bryget Chrisfield Zooms one third of Viagra Boys ahead of their upcoming Australian tour, they are in Stockholm: bassist Henrik “Benke” Höckert is at home, while saxophonist Oskar Carls is in Shrimp Enterprises, the band’s studio.

Currently preparing the release of their much-anticipated fourth studio album, Saosin are touring Australia in April to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut. Guitarist Beau Burchell talks with The Note about the making of their new record, how their sound has evolved and his love for Parkway Drive.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal third album, The Sun Never Sets, The Herd are taking the record on the road this year. Ahead of their performance at iconic Adelaide venue The Gov, The Herd’s Toe-Fu spoke with The Note about the making of the album, covering John Schumann’s ‘Only 19’ and the prospect of new music.

Having reformed in 2023 with Jakob Nowell, the son of original vocalist Bradley Nowell, Sublime have been touring the globe and are currently working on a new album. Ahead of their Australian visit, The Note spoke with Jakob about Sublime’s legacy, his father and the band’s upcoming tour down under.

Coming-of-age indie pop-rock, infused with a DIY punk ethos, is ixaras’ brand to a T. Following the release of her gripping sophomore EP What Is And What Isn’t, the 18-year-old Brisbane-based artist talks growing up, indie labels and Adelaide’s buzzing youth music scene.

SA’s own homegrown version of triple j’s ‘Hottest 100’ takes over the airwaves and Adelaide Unibar on January 17. Here, we chat to Ripley from the Sounds Sick crew for the rundown.

Aussie music champion Keli Holiday digs deep about crafting connection, ahead of his upcoming album Capital Fiction and biggest headline Australian tour to date.

In the lead-up to Caltowie Chilled Out ‘n’ Fired Up Music Festival 2026, founder Ben Van Boekel talks to us about Caltowie’s origins, raising awareness of men’s mental health struggles and his enthusiasm for live music.

James Reyne has been there, seen it and got the t-shirt. Ahead of his national tour next year, the famed singer-songwriter spoke with The Note about his disdain for reality singing competitions, his love for Australian Crawl songs and why emerging musicians should move overseas.

American bassist, songwriter and record producer Victor Wooten and his brother Roy chat with The Note about their musical history, Victor’s rare neurological condition and the impact of AI on modern music.

Winners of the acclaimed Festival de Ovejas, Bogotá trio La Perla merge traditional Colombian Caribbean rhythms with innovative contemporary sounds. Ahead of their first appearance in Australia as part of WOMADelaide 2026, the band discuss why they believe their music resonates with audiences across the globe, how their collaborative album with Pulcinella came about and what a La Perla live show encompasses.

Powerhouse vocalists Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca have locked in 15 dates across February and March 2026. Ahead of their tour, the two spoke with The Note about touring sustainability and raising funds for the charity organisation Seed Mob.

South Aussie music content creator and champion of the local scene Dakota Griffiths, aka Band Banta, fills us in on her top five songs, favourite album and most memorable music moment.

Aussie punk icons are back with new thrilling new album, GODSPEED. Vocalist Jamie Timony and guitarist Todd Andrews got on Zoom and spoke with The Note about their artistic process, their relationship with GODSPEED and mixing politics with music.

Equal parts grit, rock and heart, Looch are proof that mates make the best bands. With new single ‘SHOO’ on the horizon, guitarist Matty Ranger opens up about growth, gratitude, and the beautiful chaos of community.

Armed with one of the strongest heavy releases of 2025, the frontman of the Californian group takes us through Creature In The Black Night.

Packed with an Australiana grunge rock punch, Kurralta Park’s debut album Powell Place seeps authenticity. Here, frontman Bindi McCallum talks tequila-fuelled recording sessions, Daybed Records’ Live in Lincoln Festival, and the village it takes to make it all happen.

Adelaide singer-songwriter Trent Worley is gearing up for the release of his latest album, Now, When?. Ahead of the record dropping and Worley’s album launch show at The Austral next week, the local lad opened up about the challenges he’s faced as an indie artist, what his new release is all about and the importance of physical media.