frusic feature: mercenary promotions

frusic feature: mercenary promotions

Want punk rock? Mercenary Promotions have you covered in the Adelaide Fringe with multi-band shows of local lineups, including an all ages show at the Duke of York. This gig will be the first ever Fringe Fest appearance by indie rock funksters Six-1-Six, along with...
frusic feature: boomstars 4kids

frusic feature: boomstars 4kids

Adelaide Fringe has something for everyone, and the music program* hasn’t forgotten the youngest fans out there – Boomstars have a funky and fun interactive show for young families that will give the Wiggles a run (or wiggle?) for their money! Last year...

yung gemmy – cutest in the game

  Yung Gemmy recently dropped one the best clips we have seen in a while. The song, titled “Cutest In The Game” is a electro-pop gem, with a very K-Pop influenced style of video. Colours, cartoons, flashing signs, dancing and more… have a look...

laneway @ harts mill

  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...

best gigs 4 – 10 feb

  The last time Buried Feather (VIC) were in Adelaide, they performed alongside a host of local bands at Hillside-Fest in 2014. Seems like they enjoyed themselves and have included 2 dates in Adelaide for their latest national tour. Friday the 5th Feb sees them...
29 jan – horror my friend

29 jan – horror my friend

Straight to the top of the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 this week is the fresh-off-the-press ‘Stay In, Do Nothing’ by Horror My Friend. The slacker rock three piece have finally released this gem on Poison City Records this week to much accolades. The boys are...
frusic feature: matthew fagan

frusic feature: matthew fagan

“Lord of the Strings”.  Admit it – it had you at the title! This is indeed an apt description of Matthew Fagan’s “ultimate multi-instrumental show”, as the consumate entertainer sets his talents to a handmade 10 String Spanish Guitar,...
wireheads

wireheads

[fusion_text]Wireheads are an interesting band to try describe. Garage-Flute-Punk-Classic-Rock is a good place to start, and if that doesn’t entice you to have a listen; then how about the fact that their latest release “Big Issues” was recorded in...
frusic feature: louis donnarumma

frusic feature: louis donnarumma

UPDATE!  All 3 official Fringe dates for this show have sold out – BUT – Louis has added a 4th Show on 6th March due to popular demand! Details on the Facebook Event > He’s only 19, but Louis Donnarumma has the goods when it comes to presenting an...
frusic feature: singing gallery

frusic feature: singing gallery

Aficionados of acoustic music will be familiar with The Singing Gallery in McLaren Vale. The former Congregational Church on the Fleurieu Peninsula was purchased by folk singer  Dave Clark & his friend Jim Fletcher in 1992, and it has spent the years fostering...
frusic feature: kylie brice

frusic feature: kylie brice

It’s a tried and true tradition for bands – launch a new release as part of the official Fringe music program. It works! And it’s good fun. Kylie Brice and band are taking up the opportunity, with new EP “Broken and Beautiful” to make its...
frusic feature: rob pippan

frusic feature: rob pippan

Rob Pippan should just set up camp at The GC (aka The German Club) during Fringe. The inexhaustable guitarist and music director has a whopping 9 shows at the venue for the “In Concert Series – Icons and Tributes.”  Note – that’s 9...
frusic feature: ed castle

frusic feature: ed castle

Did you know the Edinburgh Castle was the 1st in SA to get a publican’s license, way back in 1837? It first opened as Guthrie’s Hotel in honour of owner George Guthrie and in 1839 became the Edinburgh Castle Inn, before changing to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel in...
frusic feature: fowler’s live

frusic feature: fowler’s live

Photo by Helen Page For a building that started out in 1905 as a flour factory, Fowler’s Live has come a long way as one of Adelaide’s classic live music venues. Taking its name from D and J Fowler’s early enterprise, the venue also has a history as...
frusic feature: bonnie lee galea

frusic feature: bonnie lee galea

What’s better than one show during the Fringe? Two different shows! Adelaide singer Bonnie Lee Galea will have her hands full as she takes on some of the great classics in her shows “Bessie * Billie * Dinah” and “You Must Remember This.”...

skies – too young

  SKIES have taken off in the short time they’ve been together; performing at Bigsound 2015, Satinwood Fellowship recipients for 2016, and most recently being named as one of  Rip It Up’s Hot 6 for 2016. Adding to the hype, they released this...

horror my friend @ clarity records

  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...

best gigs 21 – 27 jan

14 bands. One venue. FREE ENTRY! RADLPOP presents Summer Jam at The Crown & Sceptre this Saturday 23 January from 7pm. Flu, Adrian Lee, Pimpin Horus, The Monikeres, Sunset Cartel, The Skeleton Club, The East District, Pink Noise Generator, That No Good Thief, The...
lou barlow

lou barlow

Lou Barlow hits Adelaide soon. After co-founding and then getting kicked out of Dinosaur Jr, Barlow found his own voice with Sebadoh, Sentridoh, and the Folk Implosion; the sound is warm, downbeat and unflinching. In 2015, Barlow released a beautiful, intimate...

god god dammit dammit @ the gov

  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...

best gigs 14 – 20 january

Cabin Cults are fairly new on the scene, but they have quite a string of shows behind them already. Having shared the stage with Austra (CAN), North East Party House, The Cairos and more, the band are now ready to launch some new music, in the form of a single for...
frusic feature: the producers hotel

frusic feature: the producers hotel

The Producers hotel sure has a long history – originally established as the Woodman Inn way back in 1839. These days it’s a versatile live music venue that caters to a variety of crowds, genres and events. On Thursday evenings, it is home to Open Grave...
frusic feature: music of joni mitchell

frusic feature: music of joni mitchell

Four Adelaide musicians band together to create a special evening in some of SA’s best live music venues for “A Case of You: The Music of Joni Mitchell.” Deborah Brennan, Liam Garcia-Hardman, Max Ziliotto and Louis Cann have all studied music and/or...
frusic feature: get intimate with juno

frusic feature: get intimate with juno

Once again The Bluebee Room plays host to an all ages show – something truly welcome in any music town! Known for giving many a band their start, having a supporting atmosphere and attentive audience, and being an all-round welcoming place, The Bluebee Room is...

lost city – endless possibilities forever

  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),...

best gigs 7 – 13 january

  The Jade is one of our favorite venues, and we think it will be a fitting venue for Buffalo Boyfriend this Friday night! With Rich Davies and Ayleen O’Hanlon over from Victoria, and Kelly Menhennett providing support, it is going to be a great night of...

heres to now festival

  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”...
nakatomi

nakatomi

[fusion_text]Its seems that the band on everybodys lips in the live electro scene is Nakatomi. Taking influences from 80s dark wave pop, Twin Peaks and pizza (yes this is from their bio!), the 2 established musicians came together to try something totally different....

wasted wanderers @ jive

  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...
nexus is hiring

nexus is hiring

Do you have what it takes to lead the Nexus Creative Pathways Program? Nexus Arts is on the lookout for a Program Coordinator for their year long intensive development program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) musicians, starting February. Not only will...
unesco formally dubs adelaide “city of music”

unesco formally dubs adelaide “city of music”

In breaking news from this weekend, Adelaide has been formally recognised as an UNESCO City of Music, with its successful bid being announced by Arts Minister Jack Snelling on Saturday 12 December. Adelaide brings the total to 19 cities across the world who are...
glass skies

glass skies

Psych Rockers Glass Skies are heading over to Sydney this week to support Moon Duo (USA) ahead of their set(s) in Adelaide for Going Steady Fest. Thursday 10 Dec – Newtown Social Club – Sydney w/ Moon Duo, Glass Skies & Grinding Eyes
apra amcos emily burrows award announced

apra amcos emily burrows award announced

The SA branch of APRA AMCOS is known for hosting an excellent, down to earth Xmas / end of year celebration. A highlight is always the announcement of the Emily Burrows Award winner, and the 2015 recipient was revealed last night at the Grace Emily Hotel event. The...

my disco @ crown and anchor

  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....
the aves

the aves

[fusion_text]Formed in 2010, The Aves have achieved more than your average indie band. Tours of UK, Canada, USA and Australia under their belts, as well as festival sets at the Big Day Out, Bigsound, NXNE and more show a group of musicians having fun making some great...
petition to save radio adelaide

petition to save radio adelaide

Troubling news for the local airwaves, as the future of Radio Adelaide faces uncertainty. After 43 years on the scene, the first educational community radio station in Australia may have to shut up shop, as the University of Adelaide considers its options. A year ago,...
frusic feature: bibliotheca bar

frusic feature: bibliotheca bar

Bibliotheca Bar is a relative newcomer to the “small venues” scene. A European style small bar in Adelaide CBD, its focus is on spirits from around the globe and, as the name suggests, lots of books. But it’s also embracing live music as it dives...
frusic feature: citrus jam pirate shredding

frusic feature: citrus jam pirate shredding

Actually, make that show title officially: “Citrus Jam presents the art of Pirate Shredding Flamenco Acoustic Metal”! A highly energetic and chaotic live show detailing his most epic guitar work battling the Sea Monster Orchestra on the journey to achieve...

jesse davidson @ jive

  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...
brick lane loves live music

brick lane loves live music

More live music in unusual places, thanks to Music SA! One of our latest series has been “Live in Brick Lane”, with acoustic performers at the new Brickworks Marketplace on Thursdays and Saturdays. Smooth sounds have been coming your way in the...

best gigs 26 november – 2 december

Any time you hear that Adam Page has a new project is a time to get excited. His latest is called SPOOK CITY and word has it they have been in the studio working on a release, and now its time to play some music. Hitting up the Wheatsheaf on Thursday 26th Nov,...
clipsal 500 concert program 1st release

clipsal 500 concert program 1st release

Grammy Award winning artist Rob Thomas is set to headline an exciting new entertainment program at next year’s Clipsal 500 Adelaide, running 3-6 March 2016. Sharing the stage with Rob at the Sunday concert is Australian blues rock band, The Black Sorrows featuring...
intern at 5/4

intern at 5/4

“Wanna get paid to hang with Tkay Maidza and Jesse Davidson, go to St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and book (drink at) Adelaide’s best venues?” That’s how Adelaide’s 5/4 Entertainment is pitching its internship program, now in its 3rd...
how to get a gig – by fresh 92.7

how to get a gig – by fresh 92.7

“How do I get a gig?” It’s a question that every performer asks themselves at some stage, and Fresh 92.7 is all set to give you the answer! It’s the theme of their next Open House session at St Paul’s Creative Centre, on Monday 30...
legislation win for live music

legislation win for live music

This. Is. Good. News. Last night (17 Nov 2015) the Liquor Licensing (Entertainment on Licensed Premises) Amendment Bill 2015 passed through Parliament (unopposed) for the removal of entertainment conditions on liquor licenses. What does it mean? In general, a BIG WIN...
stereosonic comp – vote for local producer

stereosonic comp – vote for local producer

You can vote & win Stereosonic 2015 tickets in the latest competition from Fresh 92.7! Along with Stereosonic and Electric Circus, Fresh 92.7 will help a local producer’s track to Slumberjack (who’s on the Stereosonic lineup), AND they’ll meet Snails...
13 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

13 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 holds strong this week with Juliette Seizure and the Tremor Dolls keeping the Number 1 spot. Its no wonder their at the top, after smashing out great sets Friday at Grace Emily and Saturday at Scumfest. Perth band Pat Chow have entered the...

best gigs 12 – 18 november

  Appomattox Run will be be taking their brand of southern blues to the Grace Emily on Saturday 14 November and launching their debut full length Album. Along for the ride is Nuvo and Nikko & Snooks. Couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday...
proof of life launches 6 nov

proof of life launches 6 nov

Back in October we heralded the coming of  “Proof of Life”, a Festival designed to innovate, collaborate and of course, celebrate live music! It’s now launch time, with the opening party tomorrow night (6 November) at the The Exeter, from 54:30pm. All welcome!...

joe man murphy – ‘fault line’

  Joe Man Murphy has just shared with us his video for the track ‘Fault Line’. Filmed by Kookimoon, it features some great finger picking on an acoustic guitar, and a catchy song to match.  The Folk-y troubadour also performs with local group The...
juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

[fusion_text]Juliette Seizure and the Tremor Dolls are fairly new to the scene, but don’t let that fool you. Between the 6 members there is a long history of bands in Adelaide, and their style of bubble punk garage power-pop is sure to grab you and keep you...
30 oct – babes are wolves

30 oct – babes are wolves

The Three D Radio Top 20+1 charts have some Queens reigning supreme across the month of October! Babes Are Wolves are owning the airwaves! At the beginning of the month their single ‘Wait’ was up top. Following their grand Prom themed launch at The Jade...

young offenders @ jive

  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,...

best gigs 22 – 28 october

Dave Graney and The Coral Snakes are BACK! This Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October the band perform at The Crown & Anchor Hotel, playing the classic album “Night Of The Wolverine’ in its entirety, plus other selected tracks. If you haven’t got...
jive opens record bar

jive opens record bar

Iconic Adelaide music venue Jive has some big news – it is about to add a record store to its mezzanine level during the day! A collaboration between Jive’s owner Tam, and friends Phil & Robert, the upstairs balcony will transform into the ‘pop...
surahn

surahn

[fusion_text]Surahn is one of Adelaide’s success stories. When you start looking at the list of acts he has worked with; The Swiss, Empire Of The Sun, Kimbra, and Usher, its easy to see why. Next up for the artist his debut solo LP ‘Into The...