Queensland Music Awards 2021 Red Carpet

Every year the Queensland Music Awards is a time to celebrate the releases from Queensland artists that have had huge national and international success, and the ones that have genuinely struck an emotional cord with listeners. This years ceremony at The Fortitude Music Hall saw artists like Ball Park Music, SYCCO, Beckah Amani, Amy Shark,…

INTERVIEW: girl in red

From the release of her debut single ‘i wanna be your girlfriend’ in 2018, girl in red has been candidly delivering you queer introspection in its rawest form. The Norwegian singer-songwriter has built a legion of fans through her intimate storytelling and beautiful melodies that have soundtracked the darkest moments of heartbreak and the exciting…

INTERVIEW: Julia Stone

Through the release of her third solo studio album ‘Sixty Summers’, Julia Stone has made the record she’s always wanted to create. Upon a first listen you might be taken aback by the experimental nature of the production that steers her away from her folk roots and into a heavier pop soundscape. But this album…

INTERVIEW: Amy Shark

With the global and Aria Award winning success of Amy Shark’s debut album ‘Love Monster’ there was always going to be a heavy microscope on what she did next. But she didn’t allow that to override her focus on creating something that was even more emotionally pure as her debut, as she took the time…

INTERVIEW: Allison Ponthier

Representation is by far the most important thing for the LGBTQI+ community, and it’s crazy to think that ten years ago there was such a different landscape and lack of platforms for queer people to share their stories and creativity than there is now. Through the constant resistance to be silenced, we have seen so…

INTERVIEW: Emalia

Emalia is a voice that Australian audiences need. With a growing RNB-pop scene, Emalia is a name that alongside Becca Hatch and Lara Andallo is one that you need to get acquainted with if you haven’t laready. Leading the way with soulful vocals, vulnerable lyrics and hard hitting production, she’s created a sound that is…

INTERVIEW: Jaguar Jonze

Jaguar Jonze is an artist who has a very creative vision for how she wants her music to be consumed. From the vulnerable and honest lyricism, to the bright and artistic single artwork and music videos, to her electric live shows, she pieces together this evolution of what her identity as a creative means to…

INTERVIEW: Ryan Woods

Finding his voice and feet as an artist, Ryan Woods is closing the door on his introductory chapter with the release of his debut EP ‘The King Of The Basement. The Tennessee raised bedroom-pop artist has been honing his songwriting and production craft over the last year with a string of vulnerable and impressive releases…

INTERVIEW: Royal & The Serpent

Royal & The Serpent is a newcomer of sorts who soundtracked your anxiety in 2020 with a song that captured those very real feelings through an honest and quirky sonical lens. The creative project of Ryan Santiago has been building momentum since 2017, but last year it found a whole new global trajectory once ‘Overwhelmed’…

INTERVIEW: Vera Blue – The Journey Behind ‘Everything Is Wonderful’

Vera Blue’s artistry has always been centred around the intimate moments of vulnerability that trigger a genuine exploration of your own emotions. Her debut album ‘Perennial’ was a beautiful collection of tracks that detailed the three stages of a breakup; grief, anger, and reflection. From there she’s further experimented with a bolder side of her…