Doug Wallen, Journalist

Doug Wallen

Doug Wallen is a journalist, broadcaster and band booker based in Beechworth, Victoria.

Industry / Feature

Independent Music Exchange founders: Efficient Space's Michael Kucyk, and Butter Sessions' Corey Kikos and Maryos Syawish.

'Your Peers Are Your Best Support': Four Indie Label Owners Share Their Wisdom

Ahead of Melbourne's two-day Independent Music Exchange, four seasoned label heads break down the challenges of what they do – and why it's absolutely worth it.

Features / Music

Divers

'We’re The Odd Dogs': Divers Embrace Their Outsider Status

On their self-produced debut album, Melbourne quartet Divers plunge headlong into experimentation while crafting their catchiest songs to date.

Features / Music

GUM

'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Long known for his work with POND and Tame Impala, the Fremantle multi-hyphenate has always cultivated solo work on the fringes. His new album is his most sincere yet.

Features / Music

EXEK

EXEK’s Subtle, Hypnotic Post Punk Is Finally Picking Up Steam

Seven albums in, the Melbourne sextet have caught the attention of LCD Soundsystem – with American tour dates on the horizon.

Features / Music

Grim Rhythm

'How Far Can You Go With An Instrumental Band?': Grim Rhythm Accept The Challenge

After almost a decade between albums, Melbourne trio Grim Rhythm come roaring back with a wordless record that's also surprisingly diverse.

Features / Music

Hoodoo Gurus

'It’s Dream-Come-True Stuff': Hoodoo Gurus Team Up With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

More than 40 years into their career, the Sydney rock legends are inviting almost 90 new players to reimagine their catalogue for a single orchestral concert.

Features / Music

Georgia Knight

‘I’m Not Trying To Slide Between Things With Ease’: Georgia Knight Is Embracing Incongruity On ‘Beanpole’

As Georgia Knight prepares to launch her stellar debut album 'Beanpole,' the acclaimed artist discusses her musical journey and love of exploring new sounds.

Features / Music

The Southern River Band, Oscar The Wild, & The Casanovas

AC/DC's Tour Is Giving Emerging Aussie Acts A Massive Leg Up: Here's Why It's So Important

"It’s great having local supports and supporting local bands in their market. And giving them a really good springboard into a much bigger audience.”

Features / Music

The Belair Lip Bombs

‘A Well-Oiled Machine’: The Belair Lip Bombs Reach New Heights Once More With ‘Again’

As The Belair Lip Bombs release their new album, 'Again,' a highly-enviable record deal and big touring plans see them in the best position of their career.

Features / Music

Liz Stringer

‘It Will Make A Meaningful Difference’: Liz Stringer Pairs Live Music And Charity For Her ‘To Survive’ Tour

As Liz Stringer readies the launch of her To Survive tour, the acclaimed artist talks charitable inspirations, her latest record, and a return to the piano.

Features / Music

Mouseatouille

‘Like Going Through An Old Photo Album’: Melbourne’s Mouseatouille Foster Communal Creativity For New Album, ‘DJ Set’

"That was the thing I’d been chasing… this idea of a community of musicians," says Mouseatouille’s Harry Green. "It felt like I was forcing that before, and now it feels like an actual community.”

Features / Music

No Band Is An Island

“We’ve kind of felt our way through the process... I’m a guitar player who became a bassist. Sam’s roots are in hip hop and now he’s like a pop singer. And Garrett’s a metal dude who’s now a sick keyboard player.”

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