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On Monday night, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice gifted Brisbane’s The Tivoli with a two-hour production of indie-folk tunes. Armed with only a guitar, a piano and his signature soothing vocals, Rice’s performance was all round exquisite! Serenading the crowd with songs such as 9 Crimes, Amie, Volcano and Accidental Babies, he proved himself well worth …
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 …
When Gang of Youths announced their Brisbane mini-festival ‘A More Perfect Union’, they were met with something that well and truly surpassed excitement. After announcing support acts Publique, Charlie Collins, Thelma Plum, Luca Brasi AND Jack River, Brisbanites were fast to jump on tickets as soon as they were released. The show itself was nothing …
Gang of Youths ‘A More Perfect Union’ Festival at Brisbane Riverstage
All photos by Emma D’Anna
Read about their performance here
Aussie Hip-Hop group Thundamentals dropped their fifth album on Friday, 21st of September. It’s titled I Love Songs and is a super vibey mix of electronic, RnB tunes complimented by their signature hip-hop style. The 12 track record marks the band’s 10 years in the industry and delves into the tumultuous world of love and relationships. Fans of the …
Rounding out their Australian tour, Caravãna Sun treated Brisbane fans to an incredible show on Friday night. The final leg of the indie rocker’s national tour took place in the Fortitude Valley’s intimate Black Bear Lodge. The small, whiskey bar-themed venue housed a sold-out show and it was clear why. Stepping on stage, Caravãna Sun began their …
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 …