Inside Sonder Festival: DIMA & GiGi and the Art of the Perfect Set
Rising from Mparntwe/Alice Springs to the stage at Sonder Festival, DIMA and GiGi bring more than just a DJ set, but rather a community with them.
Sitting down with them after their sets at Sonder, it becomes clear pretty quickly that what they’re chasing is something harder to define and way more instinctive.
Q&A: KATCHAFIRE
Sofia bunkered down to put together a Q&A with NZ Reggae Roots band Katchafire, ahead of their visit ‘over the ditch’ with ‘Over the Ditch’ Festival!
AUS MUSIC T-SHIRT DAY!
Hello good friends, and a very Happy Aus Music T-Shirt Day! It’s one of our favourite days of the year here at Backbeat, and to celebrate, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Bendigo Records to take you through some of the crews’ chosen shirts of 2024.
GRETA VAN FLEET: 5 Essential Tracks to Check Out Ahead of Australian Tour This Month
Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019.
GOOD GRIEF HAVE ‘BEEN HERE BEFORE’- NEW EP, UPCOMING REMIX’S, WORKING WITH MICKEY KOJACK, & BEING IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Good Grief's music defies categorization, blending various styles and moods effortlessly. With their debut EP on the horizon and a remix of "SUN" in the works, the future looks incredibly promising for this dynamic duo. Our friends at Subculture chatted to the guys for all things ‘Good Grief’ and their new EP ‘Been Here Before’.
SIX STEPS TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC....From the ground up. - By Alex Lahey
If you’re reading this, it’s highly likely that you are a fan of live music and are maybe wondering what you can do to help support your local scene. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world - the global live music industry is facing many of the same issues.
So here’s ALEX LAHEY’S SIX STEPS TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC and you can support live music wherever you are:
INTERVIEW: CHARLIE HANRHAN IS GOING IN ‘CIRCLES’
At just 23 years old, Charlie Hanrhan from the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne is making waves in the music industry with his unique sound and introspective lyrics. The self-produced multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter is gearing up for the release of his latest single, 'Circles,' set to debut on February 10.
COME OUR WAY FOR THIS WAY NORTH
Indie pop-rock duo This Way North, comprising Cat Jungalwalla and Leisha Leahy, is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their debut album, 'Punching Underwater,' set to hit the shelves on February 8th, 2024. Our friends at Subculture put together a chat with Cat and Leisha, including a tour announcement - read on!
Astro Elevator are Putting Us Into a Kaleidoscopic Trance With Their Latest Single
Astro Elevator, the daring quartet hailing from the vibrant musical scene of Melbourne, have unleashed a sonic storm upon listeners with their latest single, "Kaleidoscopic Trance," released on January 24, 2024. This electrifying track offers a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming second album, "Cosmo Vortexia," promising a musical odyssey that transcends boundaries.
Unveiling Telladream: A Musical Odyssey by Sash Mish
In the realm of Indie/Alternative/Electronic/Pop, a captivating new artist is set to make waves with an unparalleled sonic journey. Telladream, the brainchild of singer and producer Sash Mish, formerly known as Slumberhaze, is making a resounding entrance into the music scene with the release of two compelling singles, 'The Death of Fear' and 'Family Matters.'
CALLING ALL YOUNG BANDS! ARE YOU READY TO STEP UP TO ONE OF THE BIGGEST STAGES IN MELBOURNE?
Following a huge first year, Garage Band is BACK and ready to welcome a fresh batch of budding musos to the big stage.
INTERVIEW: YAZMINDI
Inspired by her first solo trip out of Australia to New York City, the dreamy city made her feel like she could do anything with her life - inspired by the streets where the women's rights movements had occurred. This strong feminist theme of self-empowerment is a core theme of both the single and the album.
INTERVIEW: MATT GILBERT
Matthew Gilbert is emerging as one of Australia’s premiere indie-folk performers & songwriters. With an abundance of relatable and moving stories up his sleeve, Gilbert captivates listeners with honest melodies, lush harmonies and mysterious lyrics - hitting hard but always pulling back for a warm embrace when complete.
INTERVIEW: KWASI
Tori and Kwasi caught up to chat about the new track, the pros and cons of being an artist and a producer and the go-to studio snack.
INTERVIEW: ZACHARY LEO
23-year old Zachary Leo (Melbourne/Naarm) unites deliciously grooving disco funk vibes with modern pop structures in his latest single ‘Can’t Get Enough’. The Michael Parisi mentoree has honed his signature sound, bringing all the good vibes to wash away the tensions of life. Tori met with Zachary to talk about the new single and being a musician in the post-covid world.
INTERVIEW: PRETTY BLEAK
Tori caught up with Pretty Bleak lead singer, Sam to discuss how the band came to be, musical inspiration and whats coming next!
INTERVIEW: HUYEN ON HER SINGLE ‘CAN’T TRUST’ AND UPCOMING EP ‘SAD BOY’
“This single is an introduction to who I am. I hope that the EP is a little bit more of an open book for everyone.” Tori caught up with Huyen to find out more…
INTERVIEW: JAMES (BASSY) KARAGIOZIS - BETWEEN YOU AND ME
With over two million streams in the first week and picked for triple j spotlight album of the week, BYAM are on a rollercoaster that only goes up my friend.
INTERVIEW: ALEX FASSO
Up and coming singer/songwriter Alex Fasso spoke to our writer Keely about his upcoming EP, recent TikTok popularity and an unexpected feature in Rolling Stones India.
