For her debut body of work, Jofi, aka Josie Mann, a 21-year-old from Sydney, has employed her classical composition training. Combining her love for pop, indie and soul music, Jofi has released two debut singles that highlight her ability as a composer.
Read moreMix of the Week 25/2: Duke Dumont @ Exchange - Los Angeles
At the beginning of February, Duke Dumont returned to Los Angeles and played an unforgettable set at the world renowned Exchange nightclub. Finally, the set is available for download via Soundcloud, giving listeners a small glimpse into one of the most rounded and consistent electronic artists of this generation.
Read moreDon’t kill live music rally - It’s a bigger problem than you think
Last night over 20,000 Sydneysiders turned up in the rain to protest new NSW live music regulations. Local artists such as Ocean Alley and The Rubens performed at the rally, and festival organisers Michael Chugg and Adelle Robinson delivered speeches demonstrating how the new scheme will have a ripple effect on everyone.
Read moreAn Intimate Evening with Brahms: biblical music unsuitable for the church
The work which made Brahms’ name, A German Requiem was initially designed to be played with four hands on one instrument; as a piano duet. Assembled by Brahms from Martin Luther’s German translation of the bible, A German Requiem focuses on the biblical passages which reflected Brahms’ personal views on death and spirituality.
Read moreMix of the Week 20/2: Dunni – 10 Songs and a Bottle of Red Ep.1
Australian Soundcloud DJ Dunni has just begun his new series, “10 Songs and a Bottle of Red”. The series takes a completely different approach to the standard mix formula that is heard on Soundcloud. Gone is the DJ sets or electronic compilation sets and in its place is a much more personal mix. Dunni’s new series is exactly what it sounds like, ten songs that are best accompanied by a bottle of red wine and some calm vibes.
Read morePhax Machine Are Bringing Their Diverse Electronic Music to Sydney’s Sound Systems
The effect of having a city with restricted opportunities to play music live, and club-focused, electronic music in particular does not just result in the headline grabbing club closure announcements but the slow deterioration of creative opportunities for the sector as a whole.
Read moreClairo @ Oxford Art Factory, 6/2
In a gloriously sweaty Oxford Art Factory last Wednesday night, YouTube-born eclectic pop sensation Clairo floated onto the stage with her air of unwaveringly cool energy and rebellious self-confidence.
Read moreGeorge Ezra @ Hordern Pavilion 31/1
British-born artist George Ezra has secured an impressive spot in the music scene, with his dulcet deep bass tones and humble lyrical persona scoring him No. 1 positions in international charts. The every-man’s musician, Ezra has appealed to wide audiences of fans who adore the artist’s ability to evoke feeling through soft and untainted lyrics.
Read moreGreta Van Fleet @ The Enmore Theatre, 29/1
The release of Greta Van Fleet’s debut album was as huge as their classic rock sound. Sweeping the globe, Anthem of the Peaceful Army took this small four-man band from their hometown of Detroit, Michigan to their first world tour.
Read moreBROODS: Everything’s Looking Peach Now
New Zealand pop duo Broods are back with a brand-new album, Don't Feed The Pop Monster, released on February 1. Following their 2016 album, Conscious, the brother-sister duo were dropped by their record label.
Read moreFlorence + The Machine @ The Domain 26/1
“Hold on to each other, hold on to each other”, Florence Welch implored her audience in the first song of the evening. She had a message to send, and she wasn’t leaving until it’s done.
Read moreMix of the Week 30/1: David Ylias Concrete Jungle Volume 1
Melbourne producer David Ylias is self-taught and self-made, making the rounds at some of the city’s best nightclubs. As a personal thank you to his Soundcloud followers, he has started a new mixtape series titled Concrete Jungle. With Volume 1 out, he has hit the ground running with his minimal and progressive techno music.
Read moreRelease of the Week 28/1: LO’99 feat. Owl Eyes ‘Sometime’
Dance luminary LO’99 has capped off the long weekend with the release of his latest hit ‘Sometime’. Aired globally on BBC Radio 1, 1xtra and Triple J, LO’99 has enthralled listeners with his signature deep bass and he is ready to turn up in the January heat.
Read moreTriple One – Changing the Game
It’s hard to attribute a group’s success to one feature, but this hip-hop quartet from Sydney’s Inner West have broken out through one key asset. Diversity. Whether it’s diversity in their music, gigs or what each member brings to the group, they refuse to fit into any specific mould and it is not only changing the hip-hop scene, but the city around them.
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