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 …
Investigative grandmothers, female retribution and ‘Laura Elsa’; an interview with Yasmin De Laine
Newcomer Yasmin De Laine’s gothic folk release Laura Elsa is a haunting murder ballad crafted from an exploration of female rage, retribution and a true story told to her by her grandmother. To celebrate her release, Marx Music caught up with Yasmin to discuss the unique pairing of her folk and hardcore background, mirroring the …
Being back on stage, album consumption and band dynamics; an Interview with Gang of Youths’ Max Dunn
Several concerts across the country, two additions to the More Perfect Union Festival tally and one unique acoustic set later; Gang of Youths have officially wrapped their Australian tour. To celebrate their tour, Marx Music caught up with Gang of Youths bassist Max Dunn to discuss being back on stage, how streaming has changed album …
Interview with Kinder; the dynamic sister duo with a fresh take on dance tracks
Kinder’s latest release Come Along, is the dance track we all need at the moment with its catchy beat and driving bass that’s sure to get everybody moving. Filmed across both Ghana and Australia, their latest single’s freshly released music video is a vibrant mix of colour, rhythm and epic choreography. Marx Music chats with …
Tigerlily chats her brand new single and her ultimate dream; an interview
Try to put a categorical hat on Tigerlily and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one with a brim wide enough to capture all her achievements. From DJ to environmental advocate to podcaster, her music has captured global attention and seen her voted (and crowned) Australia’s number one female DJ for three consecutive years. With her …
Interview with Griff; your new pop obsession
It hardly seems fair that someone should posses a flair for the fashion industry, play the guitar, the piano and sing flawlessly but that is just the tip of the talent-iceberg for this English singer-songwriter. Everyone please meet your new pop obsession; Griff. From writing songs in secret to raking in millions of streams and being …
Interview: Wafia chats new EP ‘Good Things’, putting yourself first, home baked treats and painted dressers
There are a couple of things that losing a friend, ending a relationship and putting yourself first have in common. The first, is that none of these things are easy to do and the second, is they are all themes that Aussie cool-girl Wafia explores in her freshly released EP Good Things. A celebration of …