SNOUT: A Rock Opera for People Who Hate Musical Theatre
The Note got the chance to chat with Malcolm Sutton, the local creator behind the production, about the inspiration behind his new show, working in London’s West End and the issues with Australia’s art scene.
Nick Barker and the Reptiles: How an Old Cassette Sparked a Comeback
Over 30 years since their last release, Aussie icons The Necks return in 2026 with Loose Vol II. The Note spoke with frontman Nick Barker about the release and his thoughts on the impact of the digital world on music.
William Crighton on Capturing the Sound of the Land
Ahead of the release of William Crighton’s fourth record, Colonial Drift, the singer-songwriter spoke with The Note about working with the late Rob Hirst, writing music with his wife Julieanne and his connection to Australia.
In the Green Room: Love is a Game: An Adele Song Cycle
Selling out its inaugural run at the Fringe last year, the Adele-themed musical theatre show Love Is A Game returns. Producer Oliver John chats all things Adele and what to expect.
Granite Island Discs: Daniel Michael
The Director of Gluttony Daniel Michael talks about his favourite albums, SA track and musical moments.
The Enduring Legacy of Arrested Development
The Note spoke with Arrested Development founding member Speech about the band’s early success, their continued activism and what got the group back together after a four-year hiatus.
Alcides Neto On Finding Home Between Two Worlds
Melbourne-based Brazilian artist Alicides Neto has just released his introspective debut album, Amú. Ahead of his first appearance at WOMADelaide, Neto spoke with The Note about his childhood, immigrating to Australia and performing at WOMAD.
Hope, Healing and Heavy Riffs: Inside New Found Glory’s Most Uplifting Album in Years
New Found Glory drummer Cyrus Bolooki discusses recording their new album Listen Up! while Chad Gilbert went through chemotherapy, honorary member Amy Shark and returning to Australia.
Young Franco: It’s Franky Baby!
Brisbane-based DJ Young Franco has transformed the act of bringing the party into a globe-trotting, award-nabbing career. Before his performance at Gluttony in the Adelaide Fringe, Young Franco swings by for a chat.
A Wilhelm Scream: Built by Hand, Fueled by Fire
The Note had the amazingly good fortune of catching up with A Whilhelm Scream’s guitarist/co-lyricist/producer Trevor Reilly to discuss their new album, freezing film clips, their fiery upcoming Australian tour and so much more.
Kylie Auldist: Twenty Sixteen
Ahead of her Adelaide Fringe debut at Gluttony’s Twenty Sixteen, Australian funk royalty Kylie Auldist steps into a milestone year. With new album Hybrid on the way, 2026 finds Auldist reflecting on legacy while embracing what’s next.
The Vision Behind Adelaide’s Newest Music Festival Tryp
Adelaide Festival’s Contemporary Music Curator Thorsten Hertog discusses all things Tryp, the festival’s new eclectic music program taking place over the opening weekend.
Too Punk, Too Hardcore, Too Metal: Inside Converge’s Uncompromising New Era
Converge’s vocalist Jacob Bannon opened up to The Note about the band’s new album, Love Is Not Enough, how his life impacts his writing and writing with Chelsea Wolfe.
Ball Park Music: Exactly How They Are
Whether 2011’s ‘It’s Nice to Be Alive’ was the track that first had you wrapped up in the wonderful world of Ball Park Music, or it was 2025’s ‘Please Don’t Move To Melbourne’ that first exposed you to the joys of the Brisbane based 5-piece, it’s undeniable that after 18 years, the band’s grasp on the Australian public has not dwindled – but sparked up.
Loose Content: From Byron Bay Bedrooms to Melbourne Stages
Currently on tour with Radium Dolls, The Note was lucky enough to get some time with the band before they hit the road, with Loose Content opening up about their upcoming new EP, moving interstate and the story behind their latest single ‘Big Bright Burning Sun’.