by Craig Atkins | Feb 20, 2015 | Reviews
superhero ***1/2 4 piece rock outfit Undermine released their debut self-titled CD in 2012, with an impressive pedigree in production. It was recorded in Brisbane at Ultrasonic Studios, produced by Grammy nominated Brandon Friesen (Nickelback, Sum 41) and mixed in Los...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 20, 2015 | Reviews
better than nothing *** There must be something in the water down the South coast that produces so many rock/punk bands, with 4 piece Thursdays Friend being no exception. This hard rocking outfit comprising Dylan Jones on vocals & rhythm guitar, Luke Nanasi lead...
by Luke Penman | Feb 19, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: Party crew fourwords return to Arcade Lane for the 2015 Fringe season, this time teaming up with the YOUNG MUSCLE collective to produce a series of shows in “a tropical laneway paradise”. PACIFICANA kicks off this weekend, with FLAMINGO...
by Skye Walter | Feb 19, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
FREE LIVE MUSIC is back on the Adelaide Town Hall Balcony! After a brilliant season last year, this popular series returns as an official part of the Fringe Festival on Friday nights. Music SA has curated a wonderful list of acts, performing for you from 4pm: Friday...
by Skye Walter | Feb 13, 2015 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to the six South Australian acts who have been selected from more than 100 applications to showcase their live performance on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide concert stage with some of Australia’s best live artists from 27 February 2015. Read the official...
by Skye Walter | Feb 13, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents
Music SA is pleased to announce that six South Australian acts have been selected from more than 100 applications to showcase their live performance on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide concert stage with some of Australia’s best live artists from 27 February 2015. On top of...
by Luke Penman | Feb 12, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: Feature Album on triple j, 99.9/100 album review on killyourstereo.com, a national tour almost over. Punk Rockers GRENADIERS have had a wild ride since the release of their second album, Summer. Celebrate with them at the hometown launch at the Crown...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Uncategorised
It feels like the crew from FOURWORDS have been a bit quiet lately, but they’re back at Arcade Lane again this year, collaborating with local musician collective YOUNG MUSCLE for a series of events called PACIFICANA. Promising a “Tropical Laneway...
by Skye Walter | Feb 12, 2015 | Opportunities
One of Australia’s most treasured songwriters Archie Roach will be the guest of honour at the next APRA AMCOS “Songwriter Speaks” edition. At this free event open to APRA AMCOS Members, Archie will discuss his history, influences and share some of...
by Savvy | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
self titled *** If you’re a lover of Folk/Jazz music, then you’ve just got to check out these guys. Strange New Folk are a 4-piece outfit consisting of keys, guitar, bass, and drums, and the first thing I noticed while listening to this EP was the way these guys gel...
by Savvy | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
hint of light **** One of the great things about being a reviewer is discovering new talent, and when I listened to this EP, I was in for quite the pleasant surprise. Move over John Butler Trio, Louis Donnarumma is here! Louis is a solo artist specialising in the...
by Phil Catley | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
songs for little people ***** These days, children’s musical interests progress straight from the preschool pop of “The Wiggles” (I’m a fan) to the Saturday morning sleazy video hits shows (I’m not a fan). Tim Moore has identified this gap in children’s musical...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 12, 2015 | Reviews
fall or fly **** Local 4 piece Imogen Brave have been rocking the Adelaide scene for a few years now, and have just released their second EP ‘Fall or Fly’. On offer is strong, tight and punchy rock, laden with chunky riffs (courtesy of Mick McClounan), and supported...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2015 | Opportunities
The Josh Pyke Partnership is back! Together with APRA, the singer songwriter will be awarding a lucky fellow Australian musician with a $7500 grant to kick-start their music career. It’s not just about the dosh either – the winning artist also gets...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2015 | Opportunities
Tick tock… You only have until 19th February to get your earlybird entries in for a shot at SA’s highest accolade in film, the 2015 South Australian Screen Awards. Now in its 16th year, the SASAs “exhibit, celebrate, support and promote South Australian...
by Skye Walter | Feb 11, 2015 | Opportunities
Media Arts Production film school (MAPS) is conducting sessions from 16-20 March, where Adelaide bands will work with the film school to produced some great clips. Now in the 4th year of this series, MAPS has made 14 clips in the last 3 years, including these 5 from...
by Skye Walter | Feb 10, 2015 | Opportunities
The Adelaide College of the Arts is again seeking bands to support their student base in gaining real world experience at providing live sound reinforcement. They’re offering bands an opportunity to perform in front of an audience of their family, friends and...
by Luke Penman | Feb 5, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL is back for its second year in Port Adelaide, featuring international acts ST VINCENT, FUTURE ISLANDS, FKA twigs,MAC DEMARCO and heaps more – but make sure you get there early to catch locals TKAY...
by Craig Atkins | Feb 5, 2015 | Reviews
bad:lands **** The Dunes have been on the Adelaide scene for a few years now, originally as a 2 piece consisting of Stacie Reeves (vocals) & Matt Reiner (guitar). Incidentally, Reiner is one of my favourite local songwriters stemming from the days of ‘The Aunt...
by Savvy | Feb 5, 2015 | Reviews
get that ***** So do you like the Prodigy? Yes? Well what if I told you that we have our very own equivalent right here in Adelaide? It’s true. Say hello to Leser 1! This guy pushes the industrial / big beat sound to whole new horizons, and uses samples, and his synth...
by Skye Walter | Feb 5, 2015 | Opportunities
Triple J Unearthed is at it again, giving unsigned acts the chance to play the big, Big, BIG stages! This time it’s Soundwave, and all you have to do to be in the running is have your best tracks uploaded to your Unearthed page. Easy. If you want to try to get...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Course Feature, Music SA News
Time is running out to enrol for Music SA’s accredited Music Business Courses! Cert III starts 2 Feb, Cert IV on 10 March. You could be on your way to starting a new band, writing & recording, polishing your performances, sorting out your branding &...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Featured Business
Disk-Edits is a stalwart of the SA scene for a reason! It is the name of the lips of some of SA’s best known acts, including longterm client the multi-ARIA award winning Hilltop Hoods, The Audreys, Peter Combe, Fairies TV, and over 1000 more CD projects. Known...
by Skye Walter | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorised
SA singer songwriter Tim Moore has taken an unique approach with his latest album. “Songs For Little People” is one for children and adults alike, and the latter will certainly appreciate that it diverges from the usual ‘high energy’ music that...
by Luke Penman | Jan 29, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: Each January, street press mag RIP IT UP picks six acts they think are gonna go places in the proceeding year. For 2015 they’ve covered a wide variety of genres, picking WIREHEADS, LONELYSPECK,BROKERS, DELIA OBST, HORROR MY FRIENDand STRICT FACE....
by Skye Walter | Jan 27, 2015 | Opportunities
Hello000 tech-heads – that includes programmers, developers, designers, technologists, and other creative-minded people with a penchant for software! Introducing Hack SA, a music-focused ‘hackathon’ event that will allow you to collaborate intensively on new...
by Skye Walter | Jan 27, 2015 | Opportunities
It’s the moment every emerging Australian Hip Hop and Soul artist waits for – the Hilltop Hoods Initiative is now open for applications! You have a shot at a $10,000 cash incentive funded by Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS to help manufacture, market, and...
by Skye Walter | Jan 25, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
MUSIC SA has been enjoying a unique partnership with Adelaide Airport with “This Is SA Music”, a curated series of original South Australian live music that is performed in the main terminal every Friday afternoon, plus alternate Saturdays and Sundays. We...
by Luke Penman | Jan 22, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: The MELTDOWN shows started in 1994, hosting 10 or more bands across two stages with a heavy focus on alternative rock and punk bands. After a hiatus that lasted more than a decade, the MIDCOAST MELTDOWN returned in 2012. This year sees sets from seminal...
by Skye Walter | Jan 22, 2015 | Opportunities
South Australia’s favourite folk fest returns in October, as the Fleurieu Folk Festival once again graces the showgrounds of Willunga. You can Apply NOW to perform at the 2015 event, with online applications open via the FFF’s official website. It’s...
by Luke Penman | Jan 15, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: Local Management Label FEELGOOD FOLK has teamed up with Renewal SA, The Port Adelaide Enfield Council and Our Port to deliver an all-female lineup in the first annual FEELGOOD FOLK FESTIVAL. Set to take place January 17th at “The Backyard” in Port...
by Luke Penman | Jan 8, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: MOVING MUSIC takes explorers on an urban safari to little-known nooks and crannies for intimate music performances. The fifth time running takes punters out of the city, heading to Port Adelaide for performances from ALPHABETTE, TOM WEST,RAINBOW CHAN,...
by Skye Walter | Jan 4, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
MUSIC SA and Adelaide Airport are pleased to announce that their successful partnership program “This Is SA Music” continues throughout 2015. A curated original SA music series, “This Is SA Music” is performed live at Adelaide Airport every Friday afternoon, plus...
by Luke Penman | Jan 1, 2015 | Gigs
FEATURED GIG: The Happy Motel and Coriole Vineyards team up for a day of good food, good wine and great music in the form of HERE’S TO NOW. Featuring live performances from NAI PALM, MARLON WILLIAMS, THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS, OISIMA and more, it’ll definitely...
by Skye Walter | Nov 27, 2014 | News
The MUSIC SA Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Bishop to the role of General Manager. A highly qualified executive with extensive experience in the private, public & not-for-profit sectors, Lisa brings a broad range of skills and expertise in...
by Skye Walter | Nov 27, 2014 | News
Photo by Robert M. Knight Music SA is pleased to announce that Orianthi has chosen the Stefan Hauk Band from 115 artists that applied for the opportunity to open Orianthi’s only Australian headline show, to be held at The Gov on Sunday 21 December. At just 19...
by Skye Walter | Nov 21, 2014 | Opportunities
Time to kickstart your career in the music industry… announcing our 2015 New VET Courses from MUSIC SA! This VET program is more than a Music Course. Our students walk away with qualifications PLUS confidence and a passion for the music industry! We have...
by Luke Penman | Nov 20, 2014 | Uncategorised
– Are you interested in composing electronic music? CLUB5082 are running a workshop in January around composition utilising beats and loops. Numbers are strictly limited so get in quick. Something tells us it’ll be quite popular. Hopefully they can run...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | Opportunities
Deadline: Ongoing Here’s your chance to be involved in St Paul’s Creative Centre in the Adelaide CBD! The collaborative co-working space for the South Australian arts and creative industries is offering part time and full time memberships for its ‘hot...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
The Adelaide music scene welcomes the opening of “The Backyard”, a new venue in Port Adelaide that will ‘play host to a community of creative entrepreneurs and a live gig series’ this summer. Supported by Renew Adelaide, musicians Alicia...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
The next in the successful PromSong series will be on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm at The Promethean. Local songwriters Elizabeth Ruyi, Tom Redwood, Elsa Grace, Trent Worley and Ricky Hooper will showcase their tunes for the chance to win $500 of recording time at...
by Skye Walter | Nov 19, 2014 | News
Two new exhibitions of music photography are opening soon in Adelaide. Firstly, on Thursday 27 of November, award-winning live music venue The Gov hosts “Captured Sound” featuring the work of 9 photogs: Alex Kwong, Melissa Donato, Jennifer Sando, Ben...
by Luke Penman | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorised
[Pictured: Flamingo; Photo by Aleksandar Jason Photography] – The Fowler’s Live Music Awards ceremony is TONIGHT! On top of the main awards, more than 2000 people cast votes in the Public awards for Favourite Song of The Year, Favourite SA Band or...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2014 | News
It’s the last Live Session for 2014 for the Adelaide Music Collective, and what a great way to end a fabulous year of performances and SA Music Hall of Fame inductions. Get along to the Goodwood Institute on Friday 21 November, and you’ll be treated to...
by Skye Walter | Nov 13, 2014 | News
A hearty congratulations to radio presenter (and MUSIC SA Review Columnist) Michael Hunter, who today is celebrating 29 years of being on the airwaves! He has hosted his show “Roots and Branches” on Three D Radio (93.7FM Adelaide), since 1985 – and...
by Luke Penman | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorised
– It’s only a week till the FOWLER’S LIVE MUSIC AWARDS for 2014! Public voting is still open for your favourite local artist, song, venue, live music event and local music media source so make sure you head to the official website and get your votes...
by Skye Walter | Nov 6, 2014 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
Presenting “Music in the Square”, brought to you by the Adelaide City Council and curated by MUSIC SA. This new series of original live music starts next Thursday, with 2 acts playing side by side in Victoria Square during lunch time. The bands will trade...
by Skye Walter | Nov 6, 2014 | News
Great news for Aussie artists! Season 2 of Music Room TV, which plays 100% Australian music, is now on Foxtel’s Aurora 183, with the next episode due to air on Friday night (November 7th) at 8:30pm AEST. (That’s 8:00pm in Adelaide). If you miss it, hop on...
by Skye Walter | Oct 30, 2014 | News
We’re so excited to be able to share this news now! Alice Fraser, The Jam Room producer & a MUSIC SA tutor, has been offered the first international intern position working at Communion Music in London from early 2015. They represent and produce shows for...
by Skye Walter | Oct 30, 2014 | News
After canvassing the country these past four months for Australia’s next generation of songwriters, 10 aspiring musicians have made it through to the Grand Final of the Telstra Road to Discovery talent development program including SA’s own Loren Kate (pictured,...
by Luke Penman | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorised
[Pictured: Orianthi; Photo by Robert M. Knight] – Adelaide-born ORIANTHI is probably most famous for being guitarist for MICHAEL JACKSON, though she’s also been in touring bands for ALICE COOPER, STEVE VAI, CARLOS SANTANA, RICHIE SAMBORA and heaps...
by Luke Penman | Oct 16, 2014 | Uncategorised
[Photo by Cybele Malinowski] – They say the music industry is all about momentum, and as TKAY MAIDZA’s star continues to rise, we see bigger and bigger announcements coming from the young rap prodigy. The latest is that she’s signed to The Agency...
by Luke Penman | Oct 7, 2014 | Uncategorised
A huge congrats to our SA artists who’ve picked up ARIA nominations in this week’s announcement. HILLTOP HOODS are up for Best Group and Best Urban Release, THE AUDREYS for Best Blues And Roots Album and THE BEARDS for Best Comedy Release. SIA is also...
by Luke Penman | Oct 2, 2014 | Uncategorised
– Big news today of course is the ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2015 lineup. With a killer list of international buzz-bands like FKA twigs, Future Islands, Royal Blood and St Vincent, local lad JESSE DAVIDSON also features on the Adelaide lineup. More info...
by Music SA | Sep 25, 2014 | Uncategorised
– The CLIP IT! film clip initiative – a joint production between the Media Resource Centre, Canon and Musitec – is back for another year. Previous years have seen amazing clips made for HAWKS OF ALBA, MESSRS, DIALECT & DESPAIR,GRENADIERS,...
by Skye Walter | Sep 25, 2014 | News
Big ups to Adelaide 3 piece Slick Arnold, who have taken out the top spot at the South Australian round of the AACA National Campus Band Competition! They’re now off to Sydney for the finals in October. Singer/guitarist Jack Crawford is also one of our very own...
by Skye Walter | Sep 23, 2014 | News
As of 18 September, The Music Council of Australia has a new name: Music Australia. Celebrating it’s 21st birthday, Music Australia has been active in providing informatio and organising research, advocacy and projects to advance music and musical life in...
by Music SA | Sep 18, 2014 | Uncategorised
featured gig The last few years has seen RICOCHET PETEbecome a bit older, dirtier and grittier but definitely not any more mature. Their new album Burning Bridgesshow’s they’re still all about drinking, boys, heroes and BFFs, now they’re just a...
by Music SA | Sep 18, 2014 | Uncategorised
-SA Greens MLC Tammy Franks has been hard at work pushing for live music policy in a couple of ways lately. The first is with a petition to stop VET music course funding cuts, while the second is by pushing for liquor licensing reforms to prevent the “culture cops”...
by Skye Walter | Sep 17, 2014 | News
The Hon. Jay Weatherill, Premier of South Australia, held a media call at St Paul’s Creative Centre this morning – home of the new music (&more) hub. The Music SA team was there to explore the facilities, including Chair of the Board Anne Wiberg and...
by Skye Walter | Sep 17, 2014 | News
Last week during Bigsound, the AAM (Association of Artist Managers) launched ‘The 11 Commandments: A Code of Conduct for Managers’. It aims to “guide to current and future AAM members through their management career, to promote and encourage the...
by Music SA | Sep 11, 2014 | Uncategorised
– Best of luck to all our artists and industry reps currently in Brisbane for Big Sound. TKAY MAIDZA, BAD//DREEMS,JESSE DAVIDSON, LUKE MILLION and ECHO AND THE EMPRESS are all there as part of the Stigwood Fellowship, while SPARKSPITTER, OISIMA, LIFE PILOT and...
by Skye Walter | Sep 3, 2014 | News
Premier Jay Weatherill will open Sounds x South Australia, a two-week series of industry events presented by Musitec. Musitec is South Australia’s new music industry cluster organisation, developing local and global opportunities for music, technology and creative...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2014 | News
The South Australian Music Development Office is presenting a special showcase of Adelaide acts at Bigsound! On Wednesday, 10 September make sure you’re at the Judith Wright Centre (conference venue) Shopfront from 12:30-2:00pm, and you’ll be treated to...
by Skye Walter | Sep 2, 2014 | News
This will be AMAZING! If you want to know how beats are made, here’s your chance to see some of Adelaide’s finest producers doing it live in NSS Studios on Thursday 18th September! Watch Funkoars and Golden Era hitmen TRIALS and ADFU get down in the studio...
