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Unofficial Byron Bay local and beloved musician Jack Johnson is waging a war on plastic and he’s not alone, with an array of other artists joining the flanks at this year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest. While the festival celebrated its 30th birthday and a past filled with incredible music, it also embraced a step into the …
Fil Bo Riva’s recently released album ‘Beautiful Sadness’ is a gorgeous journey through love and life. Marx Music had the opportunity to ask the Italian born Filippo Bonamici about the album and how it came to be. MARX: The album, Beautiful Sadness is a collection of deeply emotive pieces. What was the catalyst for writing …
Walking along the streets of Byron Bay, you’ be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled upon one of Byron’s resident A-List musicians’ gigs; as people spill from the footpath onto the road totally engrossed by the music they hear. The artist responsible for pulling these crowds is up-and-coming musician Tones and I and she’s taking the …
It’s been a little over a week since singer songwriter Marét released her first EP; a six-track narrative that inspires its listeners to push through and in her own words, “surrender to joy”. The collection of songs takes listeners on a journey of self-reflection through the themes of identity, surrender and joy. “I’m really glad …
Aussie singer songwriter Ziggy Alberts’s latest album ‘Laps Around the Sun’ is an ode to coastal love. The album’s title track is a sweet reminder of the importance of our oceans, of slowing down and taking note of the world around us. Having just wrapped up a nationwide sold out tour, he’s prepping to take …
Today is a very big day for Indy Stanton. Tonight’s the night the 23year old singer songwriter debuts her newly released album ‘The Candle Room’ at Adelaide’s The Jade. Having begun her career posting YouTube covers, she’s now signed with Attaboy Records and spinning out tunes already gaining momentum within the music community. Marx Music …
John Butler has long used his position in the public eye to raise awareness around a number of important, sometimes contentious environmental issues. In recent times he has poured his efforts into educating people about the Adani Coal Mine and the inevitable environmental devastation it will cause. I was lucky enough to sit down with …
Country-soul musician and ‘A Star is Born’ song-writer; Lukas Nelson is returning to Australia in a few short months to perform at Byron Bay Bluesfest. I was lucky enough to chat to the musician about his participation in last year’s on-stage protest against the Adani Coal Mine, artist social responsibility and all about working with …
For the last 10 years, Aussie band Caravãna Sun have forged a musical career out of upbeat, feel-good sometimes frenetic songs. However, the release of their latest single, ‘Beauty and the Pain’ challenges their signature sound as the band explores new musical territory. MARX was lucky enough to chat with singer-songwriter Ant Beard, Caravãna Sun’s vocalist and bass guitarist, about the …
At just 28 years of age, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton has cemented his place within the world of blues. The Californian singer grew up on a diet of blues and jazz, attributing his love to greats such as Bukka White who he fell head over heels for at just eight years old. “His voice was …