Victor & Roy Wooten: Survival, Soul and the Sound of Unity
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.
Drums, Power and Feminist Fire: Inside the World of La Perla
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.
Rock Rebels on a Mission: Sarah McLeod & Dallas Frasca Bring Sustainability Centre Stage
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.
Granite Island Discs: Dakota Griffiths
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.
Inside the Comedy and Community of These New South Whales
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.
Locals Only: Looch
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.
Dayseeker’s Rory Rodriguez: “Songwriting Is My Process To Get Through What I Am Feeling”
Armed with one of the strongest heavy releases of 2025, the frontman of the Californian group takes us through Creature In The Black Night.
Locals Only: Kurralta Park
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.
Trent Worley on Independence, Inspiration and the Making of ‘Now, When?’
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.
Divebar Youth: Vinnie Barbaro Is Exceeding All Expectations
Divebar Youth, one of South Australia’s most exciting emerging alternative indie acts stops by, ahead of the release of his sophomore EP Modern Expectations to chat breaking the mold, European escapades and his upcoming EP tour.
Locals Only: Bousta
BOUSTA has made his mark, dropping deadly records and turning heads all across Adelaide. This year, the Arrernte rapper has turned momentum into meaning, fusing language, truth and culture to create something that lasts.
Locals Only: Oscar the Wild
From Cranker beginnings to AC/DC support slots, Oscar the Wild are turning up the heat this November. Here, the trio chat sharing stages with idols, their latest EP Blue, and building spaces where everyone belongs.
Locals Only: Ella Ion
Craving nothing more than connection, Ella Ion has spent 2025 throwing stones of vulnerability, sending ripples of bare-all honesty across the globe. Here, the singer-songwriter reflects on touring, truth-telling, and celebrating SA’s music community with Hyde & Seek.
King Parrot’s Matt Young on Touring with Pantera, the Band’s New Album and Singing With Jason Momoa
Parrot frontman Matt Young revealed all to The Note about the making of their new album, A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot, singing with Jason Momoa and the impact of new drummer Max Dangerfield.
Five Favourites with dust
Ahead of dust’s Adelaide show at Jive in December, dust’s vocalist and guitarist Justin Teale opened up about Australia’s alt-rock scene, touring with Interpol across Europe and their five favourite Aussie bands everyone needs to hear.