The name Short Stack is one that will probably open up some core memories for any angsty Australian teenager from the years 2008-2012. Whether that is screaming along to their lyrics in a sweaty mosh pit at one of their headline shows, being the underground emo kids who saw them open for The Veronicas, Simple…
Category: Interviews
INTERVIEW: BANKS
BANKS is opening a new chapter in her story with the release of her fourth studio album ‘Serpentina’ (out now via AWAL). The 13 track collection is her first as an independent artist, and hears her claiming a newfound confidence and freeness within the self-explorative themes. Taking control of the narrative, this was also the…
INTERVIEW: GAYLE
There has been no escaping the viral success of GAYLE’s breakthrough single ‘abcdefu’. And rightfully so because the angsty anthem is a singalong smash that will have you screaming every word you wish you could say to that toxic person in your life who has repressed you for way too long. The runaway hit found…
INTERVIEW: Sarah Saint James
Sarah Saint James is a pop-star on the rise. The breakout singer-songwriter has amassed more than 2.4 million streams thanks to the viral TikTok success of ‘Mad At God’. If you have a conversation with Sarah she will poignantly explain that this song changed her life, and she’s not wrong. Since releasing the track she’s…
INTERVIEW: Grace Amos
Taking a well-known song and transforming it into something new is an artform. It’s all about finding a new perspective and connecting with the lyrics deeply and authentically, and that is exactly what Grace Amos has done with the Foo Fighters classic ‘Everlong’. Working closely with Darren Percival and Bill Risby, the Sydney based singer-songwriter…
INTERVIEW: Thomas Porter
Thomas Porter is an artist whose distinct vision is finally coming to life. The Sydney based bedroom pop artist has been writing away with other artists, while also honing his craft ahead of his debut EP. ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ (out now via Dew Process) is an upbeat affair that also contrasts as an honest…
INTERVIEW: Griff
Griff is on a trajectory to be the breakout star of 2022. The British singer-songwriter had a huge 2021 with the success of ‘Black Hole’, which introduced her to a global audience. And now she is ready to continue that success story with the infectiously groovy ‘Head On Fire’ featuring Norweigian indie-pop star Sigrid. The…
INTERVIEW: Emmy Meli
‘I Am Woman’ is one of the biggest songs in the world right now, and deservingly so. Emmy Meli’s defining message of female and self-empowerment has been heard globally, and become the natural theme song for this years International Women’s Day. It’s a song that already means so much to a whole new generation of…
INTERVIEW: George Alice
George Alice has quickly asserted herself as one of Australia’s leading pop “artists to watch”. After winning the 2019 triple j Unearthed High competition, the Adelaide based singer-songwriter came in at number 64 on the triple j Hottest 100 with the breakout single ‘Circles’, and has since been touring the country with her bubbly and…
Gang Of Youths unveil new album ‘angel in real time’
Heralding in their third studio album ‘angel in real time’, Gang Of Youths have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s leading alt-rock acts. Upgrading to arena status, this Sydney raised and now London based five piece have welcomed listeners into a cinematically scored soundscape of emotional reflections. Inspired by the loss of frontman Dave Le’aupepe’s father, the…