Following an eight year hiatus, The Dillinger Escape Plan return to Australia in August for a limited number of live shows to commemorate their groundbreaking album, Calculating Infinity. Ahead of the tour, guitarist Ben Weinman chats about the band’s reunion, being called the “Greatest Live Band of All Time” by Revolver Magazine and what to expect from their upcoming tour.

Local rockers The Violets are reuniting for their first live show in two decades to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Leased Regret. Ahead of their show at The Gov, The Note spoke with vocalist, guitarist and percussionist Matt Cahill about the making of the album, playing the very first Big Day Out and why the band broke up when on the cusp of stardom.

Celebrating 20 years of Bloc Party’s iconic debut record, Silent Alarm, guitarist Russell Lissack and drummer Louise Bartle open up about the album’s appeal, the gruelling nature of touring and the emotional connection to the music.

Winston Surfshirt has just released his hotly anticipated fourth long player, WINSTON. Ahead of the album’s release, we chatted over email with the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist about his new album, the pull of nostalgia and his five favourite R&B bangers.

Ahead of Folk Bitch Trio’s upcoming Australian tour, the band opens up about the making of the debut record Now Would Be A Good Time, working with producer Tom Healy and the importance of humour in their music

Meet the Top of the Class finalists hitting the stage at Flinders Open Day on July 27. These are some of SA’s boldest, brightest, and most original young musicians, showcasing a diverse mix of sounds from across the state. Get to know what each act is bringing, and have a ponder: who will be crowned Top of the Class?

Purée, one of Adelaide’s hottest indie rock bands right now are taking to the Top of the Class stage, ready to headline the show with infectious energy, brand new tracks and their signature unapologetic boldness.

Ahead of her performance at this year’s The Bend Classic, The Note spoke with singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell about the unstoppable rise of country music, the similarities between Christchurch and Adelaide and how The Wiggles might just be Australia’s hardest working band.

Naraam/Melbourne-based punk pop act Bakers Eddy are heading out on tour to celebrate their new EP, I'm Doing Better. Before they hit the road, frontman Ciarann Babbington fielded a few questions from The Note about his musical influences, the band’s songwriting process and his five favourite Kiwi acts.

Back in Australia and gearing up for her Supersonic set at Adelaide’s Illuminate festival, Memphis LK discusses her new single ‘Cherry N Coke’, what to expect from her live show and how it feels to be back home.

Gaining viral fame with their hilarious single ‘Keith’, which stars Barry Hall in the music video, Playlunch are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album 'Sex Ed' and a five-date Australian tour. In the lead-up to these events, The Note chatted with the seven-piece about their new record, what Barry Hall is really like and who their all-time favourite AFL players are.

Ahead of the release of Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird’s fourth long player, Rosewater Crocodile, bandleader Lachlan Rose spoke to The Note about recording the album in an old chapel, the impact of David Lynch and the biggest lesson he’s learned since being in the band.

Back with their signature psychedelic rock and modern jazz sound, Birds are Spies open up about their new apocalyptic track ‘THWONK’ and debuting the single at the Ed Castle launch show. Here’s what to expect…

Releasing killer alt-punk singles and sending off the Cranker in style is Jon Ann’s prerogative. Here, the four-piece talk us through their new track ‘Kings Cup’ and what to expect at their launch.

UK artist David Gray returned this year with his 13th studio album, Dear Life. Ahead of his upcoming Australian tour, Gray opened up to The Note about performing live, singing with his daughter and how the current world is shaping his songwriting.