All articles by Cara Williams. There are 11 results.
Folktronic duo The Surly Mermaids are neighbours Sarah Wilks and Ben Smith. The band has developed a massive following by playing in pubs around inner Melbourne. Now after their latest EP release “Things to Keep and Things Spare” the band are welcoming the herds of fans with open arms. Sarah explains the ins and outs of the Surly Mermaids.
Bruce Braveral, drummer of Australian roots band ‘The Beautiful Girls” talks about the bands new record, touring the world and American authorities.
Jim Lindberg, lead singer of one of punk rock’s greatest bands Pennywise, chats with me about the more important things in life…
Brant Bjork is a man that needs no introduction. Born in Palm Desert California, Bjork formed the band Kyuss with friends Josh Homme, Chris Cockrell (later Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia. Kyuss was the first desert rock band to achieve international success and was a band that people say revolutionised the stoner-rock movement.
Western Australia’s alternative offering Karnivool exploded into the Australian music scene in 2005 with the release of their album Themata. Currently in the process of writing material for their follow up album, Karnivool have recently signed a record deal with US label Bieler Bros. records and are getting prepared to play a range of shows over the New Year period, including Phillip Island’s massive Pyramid Rock Festival, the Palace in Melbourne and Beats on the Beach in New South Wales.
Trash McSweeney, lead guitarist and vocalist of Brisbane band ‘The Red Paintings’, chats to me about The Uprising of the Robots Tour, the dangers of signing up to a record label and the Virgin Mary.
Simon Leach, guitarist and founding member of Perth band Little Birdy, speaks to Cara Williams about their latest album release, ’Hollywood’, hectic lifestyles and retro suitcases.
Kevin Mitchell is a name that most would remember as the lead guitarist and vocalist of 90's indie- pop band Jebediah. Nowadays Mitchell is better known as solo artist Bob Evans, who’s singles ‘Don’t you think it’s Time” and most recent single ‘Nowhere Without You’ from his album ‘Suburban Songbook’ are frequently played on radio stations Triple J and Nova FM.
Clint Hyndman, drummer from Melbourne band Something For Kate, speaks of the ups and downs the band had writing their new album ‘Desert Lights’.
Woodford Folk Festival 2008 
Michael Franti and Spearhead
One World Music