Locals Only: The Shadow Ministers
On the cusp of releasing their killer sophomore album VOL II, Paris Clark-Proud, guitarist and vocalist from The Shadow Ministers, dives into the DIY process and translation of studio to stage.
Punk Rock Factory Talk ‘Mortal Wombat’, Shoeys, and Going Full Aussie on Tour
Known worldwide for the punk renditions of classic songs, American act Punk Rock Factory are heading our way this month. Ahead of touching down in Oz, the band gave us the lowdown on their new album All Hands on Deck, their wildest fan interaction and what to expect on their upcoming tour.
SONIC SPIRE: Three D Radio’s Celebration of Community, Connection and Local Music
Ahead of mini-festival SONIC SPIRE, The Note spoke with Three D Radio’s Volunteers Rep Tiff Stodart and Chair Sonia Mir about Three D’s history, Sonic Spire and how to get involved with supporting the station.
Yung Gravy: Cooking Up Hymns with Hilarity
American rapper and internet sensation Yung Gravy chats to The Note and spills his secret recipes, on how he chooses samples, and keeps serving up banger after banger, with ‘Debbie’ and ‘I Write Hymns Not Travesties’…
The Devil Wears Prada: Ready To Bloom Anew
The beloved US metalcore group prepares for a new arc with their ninth studio album, Flowers. Vocalist Mike Hranica takes a look back at the journey to get here…
Inside Fool Nelson’s ‘Bad Dreams’
Emerging Perth indie rockers Fool Nelson are riding high after the release of their third EP, Bad Dreams. Currently touring the EP across the nation, the trio chatted to The Note about their new release, their favourite track from the EP and the wildest tour story.
Granite Island Discs: Dave Gleeson
Screaming Jets frontman Dave Gleeson details his favourite songs, album and music-related moment.
Voicehouse Magic: How Amelia Shinks Helped Jack Kamleh Find Confidence and Soul in His Sound
The Note spoke with vocal coach Amelia Shinks and singer Jack Kamleh about the role of Voicehouse, the importance of vocal lessons and why the Adelaide music community is so special.
SoSo: Dreams, Dedication and Defying the Odds in the Australian Music Scene
November marks the defining moment in the career of Sydney pop punk underdogs SoSo. The quartet are dropping their much-anticipated debut album, So Much For Second Chances. Ahead of the release, frontman Rhys de Burgh spoke to The Note about the creation of the record, the grind of being a working musician and collaborating with acclaimed producer Stevie Knight.
Teenage Joans: Keeping Up With the Joanses
Rocking broken hearts, scraped knees and bloody teeth through their new single ‘My Heart’s Dead!’, Adelaide’s pop punkers Teenage Joans catch up with The Note to chat new music, DIY-ing it, insane support slots and Harvest Rock.
From Bubblegum Punk To Industrial Pop: Inside the Evolving World of Cry Club
Genre chameleons Cry Club are hitting the road this November in support of their latest single, ‘This, Forever’. Ahead of their Adelaide visit, vocalist Heather Riley and guitarist Jonathon Took answered some questions for The Note about their latest release, the visual side to their music and supporting The Darkness.
The Return of M.I.A.: Connection, Controversy and the ‘MAYA’ Era Reborn
The artist behind ‘Paper Planes’ talks digital takeover, Julian Assange and finding joy through music.
Liz Stringer Is Coming Home
The folk-rock veteran talks about the severity of Australia’s housing crisis, performing with the legendary Midnight Oil and the joy of being reborn through music.
Fanny Lumsden Gives Us Her Blood, Sweat and Tears
The ARIA Award-winning country singer dishes on touring with Paul Kelly, growing up in isolation and life on the road.