Simon Holland, Journalist

“I think wanting everyone to like you is the biggest mistake you could make.”

Get Your Shorts On is now in its tenth year.

Striking while the iron is hot comes naturally to Christopher Arias-Real, bassist for Australian deathcore outfit Make Them Suffer, a band on the verge of a career-defining national tour. Simon Holland examines the band’s approach to cracking the big time.

International acts touring, Perth bands heading out into the world… Leading the charge is Soundworks honcho Glenn Dyson – musician, promoter and above all, a fan. Simon Holland catches up for a chat.