Words: Betina Dale Pictures: Kate Scantleton Thursday, June 24 The mood was electric, a typical crowd was forming, consisting of dark shirts and dark hair and everyone abuzz with anticipation. The Hi-Fi was splitting at the seams with a sold out show. Support bands MM9 and Helm revved up the crowd with their wild and heavy sets and...
read moreThe Optimen released their debut album The Out of Money Experience about a month ago now, and it has been bouncing around, making much noise and fuss… and certainly not for nothing. Entering the ARIA Urban charts at #36, receiving much praise from the Jays, FBI and PBS radio stations as well as regular rotation on Rage seems...
read moreWords: Leah Holdsworth Picture: Courtesy of Salmonella Dub Saturday November 28 Salmonella Dub is a band that sure has good word of mouth. Branded as a band that defies the label of yet another alternate Roots group, at the Hi Fi in West End last Saturday evening Salmonella Dub sure showcased a splendid blend of roots and...
read moreBowing to pressure from demanding fans The Herd graced us with their ultra smooth lyrical hip hop moves last Friday. Playing at the most renowned live music venue in Brisbane, the scene was set, and the crowd waited with baited breath for some home-grown hip hop with class. The support act was renowned veterans of the...
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