Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Aluka : Music Interviews

March 8, 2010 by Lisa Dib  
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Aluka

One should never underestimate the importance of a sterling vocalist; in Aluka, there are three. Annabelle Tunley is one of them. Watch Out For’s Lisa Dib caught up with Annabelle recently to discuss things – Tim Rogers being one of these…

Cal Young – Scientists Of Modern Music : Interviews

February 28, 2010 by Lisa Dib  
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Scientists Of Modern Music

Even now, as I chat to Cal Young- one-half of Tassie electronica two-piece The Scientists of Modern Music- he is knee-deep in musical ingenuity. Holed up in the studio, lovingly preparing their debut album for our patient ears, Cal lets me know a little of what they’re working on.

Fingertips (Claire Knight) : Interview

January 23, 2010 by Lisa Dib  
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Fingertips : Keeping It fun

Never let it be said that snobbery gets you anywhere. While fey, milksop hipsters decry the crass commercialism of “Pop Stars”, Claire Knight does not discriminate. “I love Lady Gaga” she admits, as we plunge into that oft-dangerous area of conversation – integrity, or specifically, how one defines integrity.

John Schumann – Redgum : Music Interview

January 2, 2010 by Lisa Dib  
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schumann

The word ‘hero’ gets bandied around a lot. To some, it is a person of strong moral code and ethical fortitude. To others, it is a fireman who rescues a kitty from a tree. Lisa Dib caught up with former Redgum frontman John Schumann to discuss music, unjust wars, and understanding human tides.

Interview with Ash Grunwald : Music Interviews

January 2, 2010 by Chris Wood  
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ash grunwald

As one of Australia’s premier blues guy, the horizons are definitely looking bright and sunny for Ash Grunwald. Watchoutfor | music’s Chris Wood caught up with Ash last year to discuss his ground-breaking album Fish Out Of Water amongst other things.

Polaroid Fame : Exclusive Interview

December 31, 2009 by Lisa Dib  
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Polaroid Fame

A story told through great vocal hooks, catchy bass-lines and danceable grooves textured by spacious twin intergalactic guitar play, floating on a sweet blanket of synth

Kieren Webster – The View : Interview

December 30, 2009 by Chris Wood  
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The View

Prior to The View’s trip over to Australia for the coveted Falls and Southbound festivals, watchoutfor | music’s Chris Wood managed to have a chat with guitarist Keiran Webster about their upcomming tour, new material and playing gigs in caravan parks.

Cec Condon – The Mess Hall : Interview

December 30, 2009 by Chris Wood  
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When it comes to music, the Mess Hall don

watchoutfor | music reporter Chris Wood catches up with the percussive half of The Mess Hall, Cec Condon to discuss what brought about the ‘grooved up’ sound of For The Birds.

Skye Harbour : Exclusive Interview

December 26, 2009 by Lisa Dib  
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Skye Harbour : The Next Big Thing

Skye Harbour have spent the past two years earnestly crafting their indie-rock-pop awesomeness, and boy, has it paid off. With the release of their 2008 EP “Houses”, the band secured an MTV Kickstart Award and nationwide praise.

Stephen Patterson (White Rabbits) : Interview

December 22, 2009 by Brad Wing-Quay  
Filed under Interviews, Music, Music News

White Rabbit will bring their high-energy live sound to Australia this year.

They’ve toured with the likes of Spoon, The Walkmen and the Kaiser Chiefs and now Brooklyn based band, the ‘White Rabbits’ are heading to Australia for their first visit to our mighty fine country.

David McCormack (Custard) : Interview

December 9, 2009 by Chris Wood  
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The multi-instrumental and exceptionally talented songwriter Dave McCormack

Musical virtuosso, self-confessed pub-meal critic and all-round nice guy, David McCormack has a talent for many things.

Tokenview – Ed Prescott : Exclusive Interview

November 14, 2009 by Chris Wood  
Filed under Featured, Interviews, Music

tokenview

Sydney’s Tokenview are part of an emergence of genre re-defining guitar and melody driven rock.