The Autumn Isles' Time of the Season
Attaining accolades in abundance in their native Perth, the Autumn Isles recently released their new EP, Wish Lists & Sunken Lands.
The Click Five - Young Modern
The snappily dressed boys from Boston chatted to yourGigs on the eve of their first visit to Australia.
Architecture in Helsinki and beyond
That super-cute, instrument-swapping, genre-defying Melbourne six-piece, Architecture in Helsinki, have certainly come a long way since their humble beginnings in country Victoria.
Todd Terje - The North will boogie again
The heir to the Scandinavian disco throne touches down in Australia for the first time.
Bliss n Eso keeping it bloody breezy
MC Eso fills us in on life on the road and Bliss n Eso's new album Flying Colours.
Die! Die! Die! Do Dallas (well, Austin)
NZ's kings of clamour talk about the States and the state of the local music scene.
Mick Harvey's Diamonds & other people's treasures
After more than three decades making music, most notably as Nick Cave's (red) right hand man, Mick Harvey plays as hand-picked support to PJ Harvey.
Dappled Cities Flying High
After slogging it out through America, Dave Rennick talks about his group's homecoming and their newly-found aspirations.
We Call Upon the Author - Nick Cave's Stories
The Arts Centre presents an exhibition to honour one of music's most revered and intriguing characters with Nick Cave - The Exhibition.
Adam Franklin - Never Lost that Feeling
Bolts of Melody sees Adam Franklin veer off the Toshack Highway and swerve into more familiar sonic territories for his seventh post-Swervedriver album.
K-os Theorises
Touring Australia for the first time, hip-hop artist k-os talks about coming Down Under and his hit album, Atlantis - Hymns for Disco.
Regurgitator: Brazilian nuts
Brisbane's favourite sons are back from Rio and ready for the Big Day Out.
Postcards from the busy world of Sparkadia
With their 'Animals' fast becoming a late contender for catchiest single of the year, Sparkadia's Alex Burnett recaps his band's busy year.
Hear & Now - Talons
Sydney three-piece Talons have released their debut EP, Ducats, a six-pack of songs that captures the fierce live sound that is building the band's burgeoning reputation.
Amanda Palmer - Wrapped in Plastic
The Dresden Dolls' charismatic frontwoman brings her incredible solo show to Australia.
Cuthbert & the Night Walkers
Sydney 10-piece Cuthbert & the Night Walkers recently celebrated the release of their splendid debut album Love Needs Us.
Trashed By Christmas
A Sydney street-press institution and the iconic Surry Hills venue The Gaelic Club combine to celebrate the season with lashings of music and misadventure.
The Panics: Letting down their Cruel Guards
J Award winners The Panics talk about recognition, touring and the delights of share-house living.
Regular John's Easy Ride to the Devil's Melody
Marrickville-based band Regular John have just returned from a national tour with The Scare and released a new double A-side single.
Soft Tigers: karate, ice cream and bamboo banging
A debut album, parenthood, a PhD and saving the orang-utans in Borneo - yes, this has been a big year for Sydney three-piece Soft Tigers.
Phil Jamieson: Sing When You're Grinning
Having played the Big Day Out in 2000, 2002 and 2004, Grinspoon are raring to jump on board a fourth time this Summer.
The Black Lips - Flower Punks let it bloom
With humble DIY beginnings and a notorious live presence, The Black Lips are now signed, sealed and seeing the world with latest album Good Bad, Not Evil.
Cog- Spaced Cadets
Cog descend from the Californian mountains with a new album in tow.
Everything Fits in Wons Phreely's World
Wons Phreely builds on his burgeoning reputation and just checks if 'Everything Fits' on the way to the release of his debut album in early 2008.
No Idol time for The Veronicas
Pint-sized pop princesses The Veronicas give us a rundown on their new album and their thoughts on the musical juggernaut that is Australian Idol.
The Mess Hall - Devil's advocates
Recent Ivy-League signings The Mess Hall chat about their new album and upcoming tour.
Augie March- Stuck Inside with a Mobile Phone with the Dakota Blues Again
With radio spots, interviews and showcases, Augie March continue to make their presence felt in the USA.
Wolf & Cub - Rekindling the fire
Joel Byrne, leader of spaced-out heavy rockers Wolf & Cub, talks about new sounds, normality and what his band might sound like if they ever recorded a ballad.
Josh Pyke- Heading to the Top of the Hill
With a full band in tow, this Balmain-boy-done-good is hitting the road for his 'Monkey With a Drum' Tour.
18/10/2007 Blue King Brown - music and politics
Blue King Brown are set to rock Legs 11 once a US tour with Michael Franti and Spearhead is under their belts.
Peabody primed for Prospero-us times
Peabody have 'The Devil for Sympathy' as they hit the road with their new line-up, a new single and a recently recorded new album - Prospero.
The Drones and the trials & tribulations of touring
After enduring an arduous European tour of 48 shows in 60 days covering more than 26,000 kilometres, The Drones are back in Australia.
Pretty in Pink - Missy Higgins
The compassionate and genuine Missy Higgins gears up for Sydney's Legs 11 twilight concert.
Scribe - In the Good Books
New Zealand hip-hop supremo Scribe explains the close-knit nature of New Zealand music and branching out.
Angie Hart - Homecoming
From Melbourne to Los Angeles and back, a little older and much wiser Angie Hart returns with her first solo album.
Tim Rogers' wise words - Part Two
Tim Rogers speaks of the reality of recording, record labels and life on the road.
Hard-Fi - How the West was Won
Kai Stephens talks about his band's interesting recording methods and the importance of keeping it real.
Tim Rogers' wise words
The Luxury of Hysteria is the latest solo record from You Am I frontman, T'N'T conspirator and songwriting troubadour Tim Rogers.
House treats - Trickski
Yannick Labbe from Germany's eclectic club duo spills the beans on their new compilation and their first visit to Australia.
Bright sparks - The Hot Lies
With their debut album, Ringing in the Sane, about to hit the shelves, the Hot Lies have a lot to be excited about.
Hanging with Gallows
UK 'it' band Gallows are tearing new ones the world over, but just how hardcore are they?
The City Lights head for the sun
With his band's second album in the can and on the shelves, City Lights bass player Harry Roden lets us know what makes his group tick.
Hear & Now - The Dolly Rocker Movement
With their seven members and wall of kaleidoscopic sound, The Dolly Rocker Movement will have you dancing like it's 1966.
New Kora album? Sweet as, bro.
Kora are a five-piece New Zealand outfit who swing from rootsy dub to rocking riffs. yourGigs caught up with keyboardist/bass guitarist Dan McGruer.
Hear & Now - Cloud Control
In their short career, Cloud Control has managed to impress the likes of Neil Finn and BJM's Rick Maymi. Who's next? Probably you.
Guru Gets Jazzy Again
Guru's seminal Jazzmatazz series is ingrained in the history of hip hop. As Jazzmatazz Vol 4 is released, yourGigs catches up with Guru and his producer Solar.
James Cruickshank - Goodbye Cruel Sea, Hello Human
After tasting the rock'n'roll high life and touring the globe, James Cruickshank recently knocked up his second solo album Hello Human in his back shed.
Who Started the Fire? - Ash
Pop-punk heroes Ash make their return to the Splendour in the Grass stage - minus Charlotte, plus prog.
Get Borne
Melbourne's rising stars Borne have been getting a lot of attention locally and overseas. With a new album on the shelves and a national tour coming up, yourGigs spoke to Borne's singer-songwriter Cameron Tapp.
Learn a little givin' and lovin' with Gotye
Gotye chats with yourGigs on the eve of their upcoming Mini Orchestra tour.
Hear & Now - The Autumn Isles
The Autumn Isles have crammed a nomination for WAMI pop song of the year and a MusicOz award into a short but illustrious career.
Dinosaur Jr - Where You Been? Part Two
The reformed Dinosaur Jr have managed to build on their legacy, gaining new fans through touring and their Beyond album.
Dinosaur Jr - Where You Been?
Dinosaur Jr returned to the stage and the recorded world with their warmly received new album Beyond, and are soon to return to Australia.
Cut Off Your Hands get Blue
One of the bands at the forefront of the current NZ indie charge, Cut Off Your Hands talk about recording, touring and jeans.
The pride and perserverance of Dallas Crane
As they set off on another national tour, Dallas Crane's Pat Bourke speaks about his band's already busy year and what lies ahead.
Darren Hanlon - On the Road Again
Fingertips, Mountaintops and plastic Viking helmets? Australia's wandering folk-pop troubadour (and Russell Crowe look-a-like) chews the fat.
Red 'em up!
Dappled Cities Fly and the Red Riders combine for the Break Your Necks tour this June. Get there early for the all-important toss of the coin.
Jet into the Future
In part two of our interview with Jet's Nic Cester, he tells us about the extremes of a band environment and their plans for the future.
Hear & Now - The Roys
Melbourne's The Roys are set to tour the country with their soon-to-be-unleashed debut album HOLUS BOLUS.
Hear & Now - Hand Me My Jetpack
From the ashes of Degrees.K and the band incredibly fond of space shoots forth Sydney three-piece Hand Me My Jetpack, comprising Oscar Wuts, Dean Cameron and Joel Werner.
Jet Bring it on Back Home
Jet's Nic Cester gets excited about his band's upcoming national tour and tells us what he thinks about playing their old song.
Beasts of Bourbon - Big Trips and Little Animals
Tex Perkins and Spencer P Jones talk about their recent overseas adventures and the (low) road taken by the band on the way to recording their new album.
Hear & Now: Red Rival
Red Rival's short but eventful career includes playing big festivals and attracting the attention of big-name producers. They are set to launch their debut EP.
In the J-Zone
Multi-talented New Yorker J-Zone opens up about starting out and the state of modern hip hop.
Keb Darge Brings the Funk
We grab a few wise words from a funk and soul institution while he's in town with Alice Russell.
Banking on a G
Out for a whirlwind tour of Australia, Lloyd Banks talks to yourGigs about stepping aside from G-Unit and going it alone.
Bob Evans: Nowhere without... Kevin Mitchell?
No matter what you call him, he's cute, likes puppets and has joined the ranks of accomplished Australian singer-songwriters.
In it 'til the End
The Living End continue to roll on after more than 10 years of pumping out their catchy rockabilly hits.
Hear & Now - Yves Klein Blue
Brisbane band Yves Klein Blue has a sound as distinct as the colour they take their name from and recently won the MTV Kickstart competition.
Hear & Now - The Seabellies
They beat more than 400 bands to win a spot on the V Festival. Now we bring The Seabellies from the garage to YourGigs.
Being Ben Kweller
yourGigs caught up with the cute-as-a-button singer/songwriter, who's hitting our shores for April's Great Escape festival, to discuss honesty, stalkers and the Ben Kweller Dancers.
Back to Winning Days for The Vines
Hamish Rosser talks about The Vines' resurrection, getting away from it all and why he doesn't have to worry about trashed drums.
Ross Noble: on the road again
Ross Noble takes a break from his 20-week Australian tour to talk to us about Harley-Davidson hearses and exactly why we should see him live.
wOg Hear & Now
wOg are Robbie Avaneim and Rah Ahn. They share a rich and lengthy musical heritage. Together, they have just released their debut album We Are wOg. The album is out through Chatterbox Records and was recorded over three days with Chris Townend.
Hear & Now - Plastic Palace Alice
Taking their name from a Scott Walker (a '60s pop dandy) lyric, Pretty Palace Alice has caused quite a stir in their home town of Melbourne.
The Bronx of LA
For one of the toughest punk acts to come out of LA in some time, The Bronx sure are polite.
Camera Obscura are ready to be heartbroken
Guinness-flavoured ice cream? Only in Glasgow. We chat to indie-pop Scotsmen Camera Obscura.
The Boyz are back in town - Part II
Sweet-talkin' Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men gives us the lowdown on fond memories, hot Aussie women and even some new sex-tape rumours.
The Boyz are back in town
Smooth-singin' Shawn Stockman reminisces about Boyz II Men's early days and discusses all things old-school R&B.
Peter, Bjorn & John Whistle While They Work
We all know that they can whistle, but we thought it was time to find out a little bit more about Scandinavian scamps Peter Bjorn and John.
Sam Cutler - Life on the Road with the Rolling Stones
Sam Cutler has been involved in the music industry since the '60s, working with some of the biggest bands and the biggest shows in music history.
Hear & Now - Poly&theStatics
Adelaide's Poly&theStatics have critics raving, and we caught up with their drummer Greg Beazley on the brink of the band's biggest-ever gig - the 2007 Big Day Out.
Laneway Brainwave
The St Jerome's Laneway Festival is on the eve of celebrating its third birthday. yourGigs decided to investigate and find out what to expect from the indie whirlwind.
Don't say no to the Crystal Method
The Crystal Method's cheerful Ken Jordan discusses pioneering the Nike+iPod revolution and his chance appreciation of Aussie music, as he prepares to hit the decks at Big Day Out.
Kasabian's Growing Empire
Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews talks about musical depth, pre-gig nerves and his band's forthcoming tour of Australia.
Taking It To The Streets
Hip-hop hero Mike Skinner gives us the lowdown on why he likes the Big Day Out, collaborating with Pete Doherty and future career aspirations.
For Peats Sake, what are you doing this New Years?
In the lead-up to the third annual Peats Ridge Festival, yourGigs caught up with festival director Matt Grant and The Black Seeds' Mike Fabulous.
The Black Seeds take us into the Dojo
Before you see them on the festival circuit, check out what The Black Seeds' Mike Fabulous has to say about granddads, touring and the band's new album.
Spank Rocking the Big Day Out
Baltimore House, say what? These electro hip-hop masters talk about getting out of the clubs and into the stadiums, Spank Rock-style.
Sleepy Jackson: One was an Interviewee
With this band set to tread many a festival stage over summer, yourGigs caught up with drummer Malcolm Clark.
Hear & Now: Mick Thomas & the Sure Thing
Hear & Now gets you acquainted with some of the freshest locals kickin' 'round your town. Artists you should hear...right now! Get aquainted with Mick Thomas of Mick Thomas & the Sure Thing.
Big things for Little Birdy
Perth's Little Birdy is back after spending two months recording their new album in the Hollywood Hills. yourGigs caught up with drummer Matt Chequer.
Jason Finn talks all things Presidents
Drummer Jason Finn talks about the trials and tribulations the band has faced, plus big butts and their wild on-tour antics.
All hail CW Stoneking - King Hokum
Delivering blues from way down south...of the Murray, CW Stoneking's latest album "King Hokum" transports listeners back to a different time and place.
The Casanovas are on the road and up All Night Long
It has been a particularly eventful year for Melbourne's The Casanovas. The band gained a second guitarist and released their second album All Night Long.
Legs 11 rocks out for charity
The Domain is the splendid setting for a special twilight concert by some of Australia's finest musicians in aid of breast cancer research.
Hear & Now: Tyrone Noonan
Tyrone Noonan has stepped out of the george shadows. He sat down with yourGigs to talk about his brand new solo album Heavy Soul Part 1.
Hear & Now: 1-2-Seppuku
Rock, metal, post punk... Call them what you like, just be sure not to miss their next show. Your soul will thank you.
Thank God it's Schoolies!
Thank God It's Over lets schoolies let off some steam with a day and night of revved up rock'n'roll and hot dance acts.
Cleaning Up with Ajax
Mix-up, mash-up, whatever... it's all about the music for this number one Australian DJ.
Princess Likes to Party
Princess Superstar recently displayed just how well a female hip-hop mistress can mix it up behind the decks in series of Australian tour dates.
Milling about with The Drones
The Drones have released their latest album Gala Mill and embark on a brief Australian tour before touring overseas.
Hear & Now: My Disco
On the eve of the release of My Disco's debut album Cancer, yourGigs caught up with guitarist Ben W. Anderson before the band heads out on their upcoming Australian tour.
Hear & Now
Hear & Now gets you acquainted with some of the freshest locals kickin' 'round your town. Artists you should hear...right now! First cab off the rank: asecretdeath
Hangin' with the Hilltop Hoods
YourGigs speaks about the joys of touring to the extremely modest and very polite Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods.
Chilling Out with MC Brass
Australia's best kept hip hop secret MC Brass talks Celsius, the Winter Chill Out, soft emcees and life as a solo entity.
Spreading the Love(Jam)
LoveJam is a response to those infamous beachside riots that occurred last summer on Sydney's southern beaches. It is Bondi's latest institution and with their first event due at the end of this month, they can only hope that it can help set positive cultural trends for the forthcoming summer. The team at yourGigs wanted to find out more about this event and what it will mean for Bondi's beachside community. We caught up with festival organisers and artists playing on the day and asked them just how LoveJam plans on helping.
Howling with the Bells
Based in the UK and building up a pretty heavy following from the UK music press and fans alike, yourGigs spoke to singer and guitarist Juanita Stein of Sydney band, Howling Bells on the eve of their first national tour and release of their debut album.
Inside the first Australian & NZ Urban Music Awards
Australia is set to host the first ever Australian & NZ Urban Music Awards. yourGigs caught up with some of the performers set to showcase their fine talent on the night....
Coming Together in 2006
yourGigs was given the opportunity to discuss all things Come Together with some of the cream of this years festival crop....
Mustering the Herd
yourGigs spoke to Urthboy recently to nut out The Herd's thoughts on the current state of Australian hip hop, the Urban Music Awards and what the future has in store for this large Aussie hip hop crew.
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