Missy Higgins tells us about some of her favourite records.

“I sort of officially have no home anymore, and kind of have officially got addicted to that idea, too... It’s not so much on the run, but it’s like, when you’re on the move, it’s kinda really refreshing. You know, you’ve got a reason to get out of bed.”

"It’s great, it’s putting on an old t-shirt... There’s familiarity and comfort. It’s good, it’s nice."

“We were invited to play at The World Beard and Mustache Championships... On that weekend, in that city, in Anchorage of Alaska, the best beards in the world were there. It was as if for one weekend we were living in the utopian society that we hope to one day create. Where bearded men can walk down the street and get the respect that they deserve. It was just great.”

"I’m really digging Kendrick Lamar... He’s an amazing writer. Listening to his music it sounds like, Yo, this dude has got no rules – he’s not conforming to anything whatsoever."

“This is us, this is what these four people made and this is where we are. And let’s start a conversation. Undoubtedly there’ll be strong opinions, but fuck, it’s good. It’s a good thing to do. So let’s keep it TZU. That’s what it is.”

“We don’t want to isolate and push our fans away, we’d love it if they came with us, but we recognise that it’s hard to sort of continue that party vibe when you’re sort of doing dark, challenging, artistic music.”

"I was really lost there for a while. I let my guard down I think, and thought maybe this is my big break and I can let someone else take care of it all… But ultimately I’m glad to actually be at the helm of my career and the one in charge."

"It’s quite striking, but not immediately likable – people seem to like it, so maybe I’m wrong about that... [the album]’s pretty diverse but I think there will be some other big-sounding, darker songs on it as well."

"I didn’t survive particularly well, especially the first year. I had no money and I couldn’t afford a band. Like I thought I could go over there and just play with a band like I had here, and the reality very quickly came upon me that the cost of touring..."

They’ve just won the coveted triple j Unearthed Splendour In The Grass competition, and Melbourne indie rockers Kingswood are now heading to Queensland to promote their EP, Change Of Heart. Tony McMahon talks to drummer Justin Debrincat.

The amazingly strong group dynamic of King Cannons is certainly understood when Yeoward explains that each of the band members have the same crown tattoo that adorns their throat, though the lyrical journey for The Brightest Light was a deeply personal one for the straight-shooting frontman.

We grabbed the lovely Brissie singer/songwriter Emma Louise for a bit of a chat.

From smalltown New Zealand to the world via Melbourne, King Cannons have achieved a lot, if you’ll excuse the pun, by just sticking to their guns, as frontman Luke Yeoward tells Michael Smith.

Two-man guitar and drum attack Jackson Firebird took their sweet time getting there, but as guitarist Brendan Harvey tells Michael Smith, it’s all good.

"I really couldn’t find anything that made me as happy as music used to..." Missy Higgins discusses her years in the wilderness.

Clairy Browne is bringing her Bangin’ Rackettes back to Brisbane for the Love Letter tour and, as she tells Steve Bell, the fun has only just begun.

I’d like to say something really cool, but it definitely would have been the Spice Girls.

With The Beards’ new album fully grown,Nathaniel Beard discusses how they’re latest face-proof plan to put an end to beardism once and for all.

She’s been busy playing in bands and producing Missy Higgins’ new album, but Butterfly Boucher tells Stephanie Liew the time is right for a relaunch of her solo career.