Fated decisions, reinvention and sweet crushes; An interview with effie isobel

Adelaide-born artist effie isobel has spent her musical career exploring genres and music as a vehicle for storytelling. Now, she is celebrating the release of her newest single Higher Gear, a captivating listen born at the intersection of control, vulnerability and romance. With Higher Gear now released into the wild, effie reflects on the balance …

Liminal spaces, self rediscovery and balancing beauty and tragedy within life; an interview with Amaya Laucirica

Blending electronic textures and pop persuasions, Amaya Laucirica’s new album The Blue Hour, is a unique delve into liminal spaces and profound transformation. Exploring the midlife experience alongside the themes of love, change and personal evolution, Amaya channels her world into a kaleidoscope of genres and vivid storytelling, culminating in a nine track album which, …

Nature as a muse, self-acceptance and modern day femininity; an interview with Maddy Jane

Shaped by an intrinsic connection to nature, Australian singer-songwriter Maddy Jane’s freshly released EP ‘Clear as Mud Pt.1’ takes a profound journey through self-discovery and feminine rage, while navigating the ebbs and flows of life post heartbreak. Having already cultivated a dedicated fan base throughout her musical career, Maddy Jane’s highly anticipated new EP is …

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 …

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 …