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.

On their third LP Test of the Iron Mind, hardcore veterans Iron Mind get reflective. Frontman and lyricist Sam Octigan chats to The Note about fatherhood and changing perspectives.

For her final issue with The Note, beloved editor Zara Richards got chatting about her favourite songs, albums and musical highlights.

Spinning club beats from around the world, NELYA is at Ancient World for new Illuminate Adelaide mini-fest Supersonic – a roving exploration platforming Australia’s most diverse and talented techno sounds.

The Note speaks with Bronte Ellard – founder of Music and Gigs Connect Mount Gambier – about grassroots change in Berrin’s music scene via the W.I.R.E showcase celebrating female and gender non-conforming artists.

On their fourth LP, To All The Ones That I Love, Press Club confront chaos with blistering punk and DIY grit. Drummer Frank Lees keeps it real on staying independent and playing the Cranker's last gig.

Ahead of their upcoming anniversary tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their barnstorming self-titled debut record, End of Fashion takes stock of the evolution of the music industry through their eyes and the importance of not overcooking your melodies.

A quarter-century after Reflector reshaped Australian alt-rock and became an anthem for the 2000s, Killing Heidi’s Ella and Jesse Hooper return to the road. Ahead of their Adelaide show, the siblings reflect on the legacy that launched a lifetime in music.

Brisbane rockers Full Flower Moon Band are back with rollicking new single ‘Scene’, a collaboration with New York’s Gustaf. In the lead-up to the release, FFMB’s Kate 'Babyshakes' Dillon opened up to The Note about the track, her songwriting process and working with mixer Tony Buchen.

After 31 Issues with The Note, editor and all-around great gal Zara Richards is moving on to new ventures. We reminisce with Zara about some of the highlights (and lowlights) after the last couple of years.

Describing themselves as the ‘nexus of silliness, groove and storytelling’, Live Slug Reaction are slithering into our ears – and onto the Jive stage – with some of SA’s funkiest jazz sounds.