Claire Dunton is a Melbourne-based writer who loves indie rock, psychedelic rock and anything that makes her public transport rides groovy. Born in Brissie, Claire fell in love with the Australian music scene at The Zoo, BIGSOUND and countless venues and events that shape music careers and communities. She’s also an avid blogger.
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“It's cool to realise that, just be you, and it works," The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings tells The Music. "Because people can see through the bull crap.”
As we celebrate Grinspoon's new album ‘whatever whatever’ and ahead of their 45-date tour across Australia, The Music has committed to the near-impossible task: naming the ten best Grinspoon tracks.
"I find the smaller shows to be a little bit more fun than the supermassive ones. So I think the intimacy is going to be great."
“I’m now just going all in, balls deep with an idea. I find that I can say the thing I am scared to say a bit more.”
D12's Swifty McVay discusses influencing young artists and what punters can expect from their tour with Xzibit and Obie Trice: "doing the same thing that captivated their hearts 20 years ago".
“I just don’t know if I could do another Shoey, maybe something else. I am ready for whatever Australia throws at me next.”
“I think the record is something that I would listen to front to end, and I would be taken on that journey with the artist. Because I genuinely enjoy listening to the songs.”
The energetic lineup included You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and a DJ set from Eleven & Denim.
Equal parts crude and delicate, Minchin’s ability to possess the characters and their small-town lives made the lyrics and performance a joy to watch in this inventive adaptation.
Reminiscent of a mad scientist, Methyl Ethel's precision and concentration is such an intimate thing to witness.