by Skye Walter | May 5, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Ho have recently been added to the lineup of The Great Escape in the UK this month, performing at two massive shows including a showcase in Brighton at The North Laine on May 19th, and an appearance at the infamous Aussie BBQ at The Hoxton Square Bar &...
by Skye Walter | Apr 29, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
The Villenettes are FINALLY all back together in Adelaide, launching their latest EP ‘I Love You… But Rum Is Better’ this Saturday night at The Crown & Anchor. Its been a long time between rums for fans of the band, with the bands last...
by Skye Walter | Apr 14, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Well well well… what do we have here? Celebrating the launch of the new independent music management business in Adelaide (and a certain persons birthday), Prayers On Fire bring us Kicking Against The Pricks ’16 at The Hotel Metro on Saturday...
by Skye Walter | Apr 7, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Unless you have been living under a rock, the name Melt Frank should ring some bells. The masterminds behind Scumfest, as well as helping out with Blenheimfest, Proof Of Life and more, are finally having an official Launch Party at the Tuxedo Cat on...
by Skye Walter | Mar 31, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Bands, Wine, Food… what more can you ask for? Silver Raven Festival takes over Turkey Flat Vineyards on Saturday 2 April with some amazing guests! Jason Isbell (USA), Eilen Jewell (USA), Bad//Dreems, Endless Boogie (USA), and more…. make sure you...
by Skye Walter | Mar 17, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
BlenheimFest is a locally supported, privately run, not-for-profit festival, held at Easter time at Blenheim in the Clare Valley. Our aim is to showcase talented local musicians, raise funds for New Hope Cambodia…..and above all, to throw a party that...
by Skye Walter | Mar 10, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Its the end of Fringe, which means that its time again for WOMADelaide to take over the botanical gardens just outside of the city again for the long weekend! Running from Friday until Monday evening, the world music festival is bringing the goods; The Cat...
by Skye Walter | Mar 3, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Clipsal 500 has rolled around again, and MusicSA is proud to present Bands On Track again; Providing local SA bands the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people. This year the bands picked are: Nakatomi & Cabin Cults w/ Peking Duk & Sneaky...
by Skye Walter | Feb 25, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Paper Arms have been around the music scene since 2008, and have fit an amazing amount of things into their career; National tours, European tours, Festivals and more…. But all good things must come to an end… so with that in mind head down to The...
by Skye Walter | Feb 18, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Pilot Records burst onto the scene in 2012, helping some of Adelaide’s underground bands gain exposure through a number of ways; most notably is putting together some of the best parties we have seen in the form of “Pilotfest” and the...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Adelaide Fringe is descending on our fair city – but that doesn’t mean that live music doesn’t stop! We have the FRUSIC program in full swing, and there are a few Opening Night parties to know about! Our pick of the night is Jungle City...
by Skye Walter | Feb 4, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Friday 5 February sees St Jeromes Laneway Festival take over Harts Mill down at Port Adelaide. For its 3nd year at the site, the lineup includes a who’s who of local and international acts. Special mention to the Triple JJJ Unearthed winners The Hard...
by Skye Walter | Jan 28, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Each year, Rip It Up give us a list of who they think will be the next movers and shakers on the live scene here in Adelaide. This year their picks were Maggie Rutjens, Hummingbird, Joy & Sparks, The Hard Aches, West Thebarton Brothel Party and Skies. To...
by Skye Walter | Jan 21, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Horror My Friend are celebrating the release of their new album ‘Stay In, Do Nothing’ with a string of shows around the country. It all kicks off with a free, all ages show on Friday 22 January at Clarity Records (everyones favorite independent...
by Skye Walter | Jan 14, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
God God Dammit Dammit are a 10 piece band that have been tormenting venues and live music mixers around Adelaide since at least 2008. Their live show is something to behold, and now you have the chance to witness it yourself if you head down to The Gov on...
by Skye Walter | Jan 7, 2016 | Top Pick Gig
Those guys over at Lost City know how to put on a party! Calling the fest ‘Endless Possibilities Forever’, they are putting together a lineup of local and interstate acts, this time at Queens Theatre, and the quality is amazing. My Disco (VIC),...
by Skye Walter | Dec 31, 2015 | Top Pick Gig, Uncategorised
Here’s To Now has a pretty incredible lineup; C.W. Stoneking, Remi, Oisima (playing with a 10-piece band), Dan Kelly, Ainslie Wills, Sex On Toast, Sweet Jean, Skies, Max Savage & His False Idols (performing Paul Simon’s “Graceland”...
by Skye Walter | Dec 24, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
After playing 2 sold out shows earlier this year at the Crown & Anchor, Dave Graney is back in solo mode with Clare Moore and Matt Banham (NSW). Happening this time at The Metro, Boxing Day (saturday 26 december for the rest of you out there) will never be the...
by Skye Walter | Dec 17, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Top Pick Gig this week goes to Wasted Wanderers, Max Savage and The False Idols with Conchillia at Jive. Taking place on Friday 18th December, the three bands will be promise to start the weekend off with a bang. Head on over to Moshtix now to book your ticket...
by Skye Walter | Dec 10, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Going Steady Music are putting on their first festival on Sunday 13-December at Jive, and have been lucky enough to lock in Meredith Festival headliners Moon Duo (US) as the main draw card for the night. With locals Glass Skies, The Dunes, Black Coral...
by Skye Walter | Dec 3, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Our top pick gig this week is taking place at The Crown & Anchor Hotel featuring My Disco (VIC) with Sparkspitter (hot on the back of their DOXA EP Launch tour) and Doe. My Disco were last in Adelaide in June, giving us a taste of their latest album Severe....
by Skye Walter | Nov 26, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Jesse Davidson is back with his new EP ‘Lizard Boy’, released via Create/Control. Having had a pretty excellent year (including Laneway appearances, Like A Version JJJ love, and a collaboration with Luke Million), its now time for him to show us all...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Our top pick gig this week is the behemoth that is Futuresounds V happening at the Crown & Sceptre on Saturday 21 November. Featuring 23 acts over 3 stages, it will be a celebration of Live SA Electronic Music, including some of the best on the scene The...
by Skye Walter | Nov 12, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Those legends over at Melt Frank Productions have done it again, putting together an amazing lineup of local and national bands for Scumfest 2015! Joining headliners Cosmic Psychos are bands like Grenadiers, Spacebong, Sparkspitter, Kitchenwitch and more. Get along to...
by Skye Walter | Nov 5, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
For the past few years, Peter Darwin (of Fowlers Live) has graciously hosted the Fowlers Live Music Awards, celebrating the best of South Australian Music. MusicSA have now been handed the reigns – rebranding the event as the South Australian Music...
by Skye Walter | Oct 29, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
On the back of their national tour, Young Offenders are celebrating in the way possible by inviting some friends along to a Halloween show at Jive on Friday 30-October. Framework, Slick Arnold, Greenthief (VIC) and Release The Hounds (QLD) fill out the lineup,...
by Skye Walter | Oct 22, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Enter the Parallax launches this weekend at The Rhino Room, promising to bring a new live electronic experience which will create “a communitas where people come together with mutual appreciation for the craft and creation of sound”. The first instalment...
by Skye Walter | Oct 15, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Babes Are Wolves are relatively new to the scene, but when you look at who the group is made up of (The Villenettes, Gold Bloom, British Robots to name a few) there is a wealth of musical knowledge put together in this project. The band are now ready to launch their...
by Skye Walter | Oct 8, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
THANES rose from the ashes of Van Cleef, but make no mistake, this is a new kind of beast. Billing themselves as “Kosmische, Krautrock, Cinematic Italo Horror Disco” its a mixed bag of guitar, synths, drum machines and heavily effected vocals....
by Skye Walter | Sep 30, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
The October long weekend is always a celebration for Adelaide – given the last one was back in the cold days of June. Over the past few years, its been a weekend of live music down at Semaphore, courtesy of Semaphore Music Festival. Whilst the majority of the...
by Skye Walter | Sep 23, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Vision Festival is the brainchild of Jonty (The Legendary Cobra) and features some of Adelaide’s best bands; including Glass Skies, The Dunes, Archers, Battlehounds, West Thebarton Brothel Party, Cobra, Sparkspitter, Slick Arnold, Druid Fluids, Attila My...
by Skye Walter | Sep 16, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Kind of hard to believe Tkay Maidza is only 19 years old… She’s currently immersed in a 16-date national tour supported by a string of the nation’s coolest DJs, and has just returned from the United States where she supported British megastar Rita Ora in...
by Skye Walter | Sep 9, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
My how time flies! BSIDE Magazine is already celebrating 1 year of bringing you print & web mags brimming with music news, and we extend a hearty congratulations!! It was a privilege for Music SA to appear on the back page of their very 1st edition (and many...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
We were first wowed by Kylie Brice while Music SA was judging a local songwriting competition. She won the title – and some recording time – and our instincts have proven correct. This local Singer/Songwriter sounds like Missy Higgins meets Clare Bowditch, and she...
by Skye Walter | Aug 27, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
He’s only 24, but Chris Panousakis, aka Timberwolf, is rapidly rising through the music scene in Australia. Having started the year with a spot at WOMAD, as well as Groovin the Moo and an upcoming showcase at Bigsound, he’ll also be supporting Gin Wigmore...
by Skye Walter | Aug 20, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
They’ve been our Featured Video, Featured Tour… and now they’re our Top Pick Gig! This weekend West Thebarton Brothel Party are in Adelaide for their hometown leg of their self titled EP tour, as they party at Jive on Saturday 22 August. Just over a...
by Skye Walter | Aug 13, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Happy Birthday to Sidechain – turning 1 year old on Saturday 15 August! The popular electronic music series at Producers is throwing a big bash to celebrate, featured 2 stages, 8 acts and the official launch of the Futuresounds record label!! Plus there...
by Skye Walter | Aug 6, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
It’s South Coast Raw! Or should that be Rawwwwwwwwrr! Saturday night 8th August sees The Violet Crams, Caveman Disco and Christopher Cowan and the Cute Boy Jamboree Feat Nel. V playing the series at Port Noarlunga Football Club, also supported by...
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 30, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Acoustic artist Trent Worley is releasing his new CD Warts’n’All at the Crown & Sceptre this Friday night, and he’s bringing along a fantastic lineup to this ripper performance. Joining Worley will be singer/songwriters Sean Kemp and Kylie...
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 21, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Tired Lion are hitting Adelaide shores, and bringing Glass Skies and Tomorrow Rising with them! This show’s going to be a huge celebration of everything rock’n’roll from all fronts, with Glass Skies covering the pedal-driven mosh, Tomorrow...
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 16, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
Party Party Part-B is back, and arguably bigger than ever. Boasting more acts you can shake a stick at, such as Grenadiers, Horror My Friend, Ceres, Stranger Things Have Happened, and many more. The show is absolutely packed full of rock legends, perfect if...
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 9, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
This Thursday at the Crown & Anchor, Slick Arnold’s performance is not to be missed. The three boys have been killing it over the years, and bringing acts such as Blue Mountain Haze, The Steadfast Arms, and DRUID FLUID makes it all the sweeter.
by Tom Gaffney | Jul 2, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Tom Gaffney | Jun 25, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Jun 18, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Jun 11, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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