Matty Took is the frontman of Sydney based band PLANET. The guys released their second EP, ‘Maybe Someday’, in April 2020, which heated up the airways with singles ‘Imaginary’,‘ Never New’ and ‘Reason Why’.I had the pleasure of meeting Matty face to face in June 2021, just a couple of weeks before we headed back into lockdown here in Sydney. We chat about some of Matty’s favourite gigs, being part of Sydney’s live scene, playing in bands with his brother Johnny, who many of you will...

Zac Skinner is the frontman and songwriter from the hotly-tipped UK band, The Skinner Brothers. We had a really open and honest conversation about the realities of trying to forge out a career in music and that it isn’t always like you read in the books. The journey makes for some very funny stories, especially as Zac was trying to put the band together in a new city, with limited contacts and an aversion to technology that included no mobile phone. Thankfully Zac started emb...

Tom Lowndes is the mastermind DJ behind global sensation Hot Dub Time Machine. The time travelling dance party was born in 2011 when Tom was looking to align a story and concept to his DJ act when performing at fringe festivals in Australia. Popularity quickly grew and it wasn’t long until he was travelling the world as a stand-out festival act His popularity quickly grew and it wasn’t long until he was travelling the world as a stand-out festival act at the likes of Coachella,...

John Jokey is the owner of the world-famous Priory Bar, in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. He's also Manager of two exciting Scottish bands, Voodoos and Gallus. Since its inception in 2014, The Priory Bar has been a breeding ground for emerging UK talent, with Gerry Cinnamon, Baby Strange, The Dunts, Voodoos, Gallus, The Van T’s and many more all cutting their teeth at the Sauchiehall Street institution.The bar is built on Jokey's unwavering commitment to emerging talent, providing...

Zoe Catterall and Tess Wilkin are one half of the Sydney based all female rock band The Buoys. Zoe is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist whilst Tess is the drummer and backing vocalist. Hilary Geddes on lead guitar and Courtney Cunningham on bass make up this impressive all female rock band.Zoe has always been determined to start a band even from a young age, and has seen a number of changes to The Buoys but one thing has remained consistent; and that is her determination and dri...

Tony Mott is a legendary British-born Aussie music photographer who has captured all aspects of the rock and roll world through his camera lens. His portfolio truly does speak for itself, jam-packed with The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Madonna, Bowie, Midnight Oil, The Divinyls, INXS, Prince, Crowded House, Queen, Paul McCartney and many, many more. Tony was also the official photographer for the iconic Aussie music festival Big Day Out that gave him unlimited access t...

Hailing from Earlestown in the North of England, The K’s are rapidly becoming too huge to ignore. Hotly tipped as one of the best up and coming live bands in the UK, their sets are busting with high energy performances and raucous crowds. The K's formed in 2017 and already have sold out the 1,500-capacity Manchester Ritz and they are also tearing up the festival scene causing the tent at Kendal Calling to be closed, with hundreds locked out trying to join the thousands of fans within.&nb...

Hailing from Manchester, Rowetta is best known as a member of the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1990 and recently reforming with the original line-up. She’s also a formidable force in the dance scene, collaborating with the likes of Yousef, Tod Terry and Solardo on some of the biggest house tunes on the planet. Rowetta wasn’t part of the original Happy Mondays line-up, but knew exactly what her vocals could give the band. Her first song with the band, ‘St...

Andrew is a UK based singer-songwriter who recently worked with Noel Gallagher. He has a maturity in his song writing that would make you think he has been doing it for decades, but at the ripe age of 21, he's only just beginning. We talk about growing up in the North East of England, garnering success after only a handful of live gigs, how COVID impacts a new artist trying to hone their craft, and of course what it is like to work with Noel Gallagher on his latest single ‘Where’s My Fa...

Marcus is guitar tech for Neil Finn, handpicked by the music legend to tour the world with Crowded House and Fleetwood Mac. He has also played a significant role in the rising success of DMAs and Gang of Youths, working closely with them as their tour manager and guitar tech. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marcus, and he gave me real insight into what it takes to put on a live show. We also chatted about the impact of COVID on his profession, his favourite live music m...

Gaffney is a singer-songwriter whose remarkable story of luck and talent started out with him busking on the streets of Liverpool. After being spotted by Meret Becker, he was invited to tour Germany and is now releasing his debut solo album. We talk about growing up on the island of Jersey, how one moment can change your life, and what it's like releasing an album during a global pandemic. We end the show, as we always do, discussing why live music is so important. Stick around...

Hayley is the lead singer of The Jezabels and now captivating solo artist. A bona fide persona with no shortage of past achievements (including three top 5 albums), Hayley is forging new musical ground in 2021. First up was the release of her debut, EP ‘The Piss The Perfume’, then came recent singles ‘The Chain’ and ‘Would You Throw A Diamond?We had had a great chat with Hayley about growing up in Byron Bay, her favourite live moments with the Jezabels, what she loves most about to...

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