Bringing their Americana-folk sounds all the from Nashville to Australian shores, BOWEN * YOUNG’s recently released debut album explores themes of celebrating life’s victories, passions, twists and turns. A two year journey leaning on their shared experiences and emotions, their aptly named debut album Us has been described as ‘Cinematic Americana’ due to its tangible …
Chelsea Berman discusses musical shift and calling out bad behaviour in new single ‘Obsessed’
Country singer-songwriter Chelsea Berman has made the leap into new musical territory, embracing a pop flavour as she explores her evolving creativity with new single Obsessed. While acknowledging country music as a core piece of herself, Chelsea is excited by how her experience in the genre can work hand in hand with her new creative …
Bluesfest with Portugal. The Man
Portugal. The Man made their impressive Bluesfest debut this year, closing out the first night on Crossroad stage. Before their headline set, Eric Howk and John Gourley stopped by BluesfestTV, where we discussed the impact of music from a young age, their musical rebirth and navigating fame. Portugal. The Man’s performance was exceptional, as they played tracks …
Meali Grace celebrates the release of poignant debut single ‘Upstream’
Meali Grace’s recently released debut single Upstream is a poignant exploration of the themes of perseverance and resilience, brought to life with silky vocals and raw instrumentals. To celebrate the song’s release, Marx Music had the pleasure of asking the rising artist about her experience in the music industry from busking to booking gigs, the …
Long distance love, shouting out your friends and Fortnite; an interview with Dear Sunday’s Mason Ngyuen
If Western Australian duo Dear Sunday somehow haven’t caught your attention yet, they’re most certainly about to, with their latest single Postcode Lover weaving creative lyricism and melodic soundscapes with surf rock threads. Bursting onto the scene just a few short years ago in 2020, the band’s newest track Postcode Lover is infectiously relatable, paying …
Bluesfest with Eric Gales; an interview
In the midst of this year’s Bluesfest, in Byron Bay, Marx Music had the utmost pleasure of interviewing Grammy-nominated Eric Gales on behalf of BluesfestTV. Together we discussed his most recent album Crown, the very work which earned him his first Grammy nomination, speaking through music and joining friends on stage for the ultimate party. Eric Gales is a …
Reclaiming power, happiness and Aretha Franklin; an interview with Thandi Phoenix
Thandi Phoenix is embodying the bird for which she is named and rising anew. Having shifted to a career as an independent artist, she is giving herself the space to truly reconnect with writing, music and herself. Her latest tracks Hot Sauce and Take It Back are a superb reflection of the success of this …
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Signs and a wariness of black crows; an interview with Mo•Louie
Mo•Louie’s recently released single, Signs, is an electro-pop number that encourages listeners to question life and the meaning we attribute to objects and fleeting moments. Marx Music caught up with the songstress to discuss the track, the omen of the black crow, creativity as an outlet and the weird and wonderful world of Everything Everywhere …
Venture to dreamland with Laurel; Brisbane show review
As red and blue lighting collide, shapeshifting into pink and purple hues amid a smokey stage, a blonde haired fae donning a dream-style ensemble greets a vine covered microphone and an excited audience. Laurel’s recent performance at The Zoo in Fortitude Valley was an incredibly ethereal production filled with fan-favourites, dancing and a good spot …
Gallery: Laurel performs at The Zoo, Brisbane
Images taken by Lachie Storie for Marx Music