Dr Don Don, feat. Amali Ward talk about their new single “Good Thing”
Dr Don Don’s recently release track “Good Thing” features the vocal talents of Amali Ward and MusicFeeds caught up with the pair to hear all about it. Wanting to replace a sampled loop Dr Don Don had a good idea of how he wanted the track to sound. Having heard a few of Amali’s tracks … Read more
Interview: Sticky Fingers on MFTV
In between rehearsals, MusicFeedsTV met with Sticky Fingers at the Annadale hotel. Their gig at the Annadale hotel this Friday, 6th July will show off a number of new compositions and is set to go off in the usual chaos that the band has become renowned for. The title single from their highly anticipated début … Read more
Interview: Future Love Hangover on MFTV
Future Love Hangover (Aka. Jack Prest) recently realised he was from the future, transported back to 1983 by a shaman who removed his soul and placed him into the body which he now resides. The big mystery to him today is he doesn’t know why he is here and therefore decided he needed someway to … Read more
Interview: Big Dumb Kid On MFTV
Self-taught and multi-talented hip hop lyricist, producer and mixer Brogan Galceran (affectionately known as ‘Big Dumb Kid’ or BDK) caught up with Music Feeds to talk about his new self-made album Chocolate. While some musicians rely on others to help them out, BDK has always done things the solo way. Despite a short stint at … Read more
Select Music 7th Birthday Celebrations
It was a busy end to the week last week with the official 7th birthday celebrations of Select Music. Spread across 4 music venues (The standard, Oxford Arts Factory, Gallery Bar and The Beresford hotel) the event brought some of Australia’s most talented musical acts together for a one night extravaganza. We caught up with … Read more
Hunting Grounds interview on MFTV
MusicFeedsTV caught up with Hunting Grounds (formerly HOWL) as they announced details of their forthcoming single, album releases and launch tour schedule. The band’s new single “flaws” has been released and represents a ‘maturing’ in their sound as they incorporate more synthesised layers of sound in their music. Accordingly a lot of songs to be … Read more
Come Together 2012 – Live Festival Feed
The greatest Aussie hip hop stars, including Koolism, Thundamentals, Seth Sentry, Hermitude, Horrorshow, and of course 360 (not to mention a WHOLE lot more) have gathered for this year’s Come Together Festival. Taking place at Sydney’s Luna Park, the all hip hop shindig will be kicking all afternoon, and into the night. You can be … Read more
Piegion Interview for MusicFeedsTV
From their humble beginnings in 2010, Brisbane’s Piegions has come a long way. Their debut release Parallels showed the band’s efficiency as musicians, and their up-and-coming EP will drive that concept home. Transforming their sound to the stage was a challenge, as the band explains. Confused by all the different ideas and concepts, … Read more
Blackchords interview for MusicFeedsTV
After shacking up on a make shift studio on a rural property in the Yarra Valley, Melbourne’s The Blackchords emerged with Dance Dance Dance, the first single off their up-and-coming album, produced by Grammy Award-winning David Odlum. The track exploded on radio all over the country as the band hit the road for a series … Read more
Zoe Keating interview : Vivid Festival
Few artists these days can claim the same innovative nature behind their music as Canada’s Zoe Keating. Combining new world and old world music technology, most prominently her faithful cello and production techniques such as layering, Zoe has infuriated the world of classical music with her huge success. Both her previous albums have received huge … Read more
Young Guns Interview at Manning Bar
Having recently supported Sydney pop punk juggernauts Tonight Alive, UK’s Young Guns sat down to talk shop with Music FeedsTV. Chatting with Gus, he explains to us the importance of honesty when writing music, as well as the influences that went into their latest album, including guest musicians and booking studio time in Thailand. Interview … Read more
Anti-Flag interview at Manning Bar
Currently visiting Australia on a headlining tour, Anti-Flag band mates Justin and Chris #2 sat down with Music Feeds before their show. Touring on the back of their latest release The General Strike, the lads compare the pros and cons of playing the festival circuit as opposed to headlining. We get to the nitty … Read more
Interview with Devin for MFTV
All the way from NYC, Devin; recently in Sydney for the start of his very, very short tour, Sat down with Music Feeds to chat about his humble beginnings as a frustrated, bored arts student, his desire to seduce the entire crowd and his views on the NY live music scene. Interviewed by Andrew Nock. … Read more
Vivid Interview with Jonathan Boulet
Having recently performed his showcase at Vivid LIVE Sydney Festival, Jonathan Boulet caught up with Music Feeds to chat about his latest offering We Keep The Beat, Found The Sound, See The Need, Start The Heart. Boulet explains his choice of album titles, his creative process and the excessive use of firearms in his latest … Read more
Mickey Avalon Interview on MFTV
Having just released his latest offering Loaded, Music Feeds caught up with Mickey Avalon mid-tour. The team chat with Mickey about his record label dramas preventing Loaded’s release, Mickey’s musical inspiration as well as just what you should prepare for if you plan on seeing Mickey live. Interviewed by Mike Hohnen Filmed, Edited and Produced … Read more
PVT (Pivot) Interview
With their up and coming show at the Opera House on the horizon, Music Feeds caught up with Richard and Laurence from PVT (Previously known as Pivot). Using the shows as a platform to showcase their new material, the band also promises an exciting visual element to the performance as well as a Symphony Orchestra … Read more
The Cairos Announce Feature Tour for July! on MusicFeedsTv
Today MFTV chats with Ally and Alf, two members of Brisbane indy pop band The Cairos. The next two days see the band performing alongside Mute Math, and continuing performances throughout the month of June with Deep Sea Arcade. However the really big news is that they are set to embark on their very own feature length tour. Rather … Read more
Elizabeth Rose to collaborate with Gotye?
Meet Elizabeth Rose, a 21 year old upcoming indy-electronic producer who’s making waves on the back of support from Australian radio and a number of music festival performances including: Parklife, Harvest festival, Peats ridge and Field Day. At the age of 17 she was first discovered by record label EMI who initially contacted her … Read more
Gin Wigmore interview: MusicFeeds TV
This week we caught up with New Zealand songstress Gin Wigmore at Universal Music’s Sydney head quarters. Fresh as a daisy from the make up room she was ready for a big day of media appointments including MTV “Local Produce” amongst other interviews with Broadcast TV, MusicFeeds, and others. The Australian release of her new … Read more
Will email communication really go the way of snail mail?
As part of the “Get Schmart” 2012 Marketing Conference Billy Tucker, owner of data consultancy 57 Signals, believes that email will increasingly become a redundant form of communication in the retail world. Despite the incredible penetration of email in our society Billy believes that the under twenties demographic are increasingly using social media as their … Read more
Syd The Kid : MusicFeedsTV interview
Odd Future’s Syd The Kid found time to catch up with Senior Music Feeds Reporter Pat Abboud while they were in Sydney for The Big Day Out Festival. We asked her about missing member Earl Sweatshirt and she made it clear that it’s not a publicity stunt and emphasised how much they miss Earl. Syd … Read more
Opeth : Live @ the Enmore Theatre Sydney (16/12/2011)
We caught up with Opeth before their show at the Enmore theatre tonight. The guys head to Melbourne on Sunday for a show at the palace before a 5 hour flight to Perth to wrap up the tour on Tuesday. We get the lowdown on their latest album Heratige and find out why they love … Read more
Hungry Kids of Hungary at Festival of the Sun
Arriving via a small plane, Hungry Kids of Hungary were happy to be back on safe land to perform at Festival of the Sun in Port Mcquarie. Although mid-cycle between releases they’ve been eagerly working on new demos for their forthcoming album release in 2012 with a Sydney based recording session confirmed. Gigging wise they’ve … Read more
Art vs. Science at Festival of the Sun
We caught up with Art vs. Science at Festival of the Sun to hear some tips of how to keep audiences happy…. especially while performing to young kids at the Sydney Opera house with Yo Gabba Gabba. Next they discuss how it would be great if all festivals adopted a BYO drinks policy? No lining … Read more
MFTV Interview: Unknown Mortal Orchestra at Homebake 2011
Having released their self-titled debut to critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork and NME, Unknown Mortal Orchestra are fast moving away from their name, as their profile grows around the world. Starting off when founding member of Mint Chicks Ruban Nielson decided to start making music again, UMO starting out as nothing more than … Read more
MFTV Interview: Papa vs Pretty at Homebake 2011
Papa vs Pretty have come a long way since they were first featured in the inaugural pages of Music Feeds, way back when it was still a street press. They have just recently finished a national co-headline tour with The Vasco Era, following on from playing the main support slot at Changing Lanes. We … Read more
MFTV Interview: The Church at Homebake 2011
The Church are without doubt one of the most iconic and individual Australian bands of the last 50 years. Spawning hits such as Under The Milky Way, the band have veered in and out of popular music territory, wandering through a wide spree of styles from psychedelic to new wave, all done with a DIY … Read more
MFTV Interview: The Triffids at Homebake 2011
Legendary Australian music icons The Triffids played a very special show at this years Homebake, bringing in a range of singers to reinterpret the songs of the late David McComb, the band’s songwriter and front man. Not the first time the band have reunited since McComb’s passing, band members Jill and Alsy spoke to us … Read more
Aloe Blacc Interview with MusicFeeds TV
Breaking through into the mainstream with his runaway hit I Need A Dollar, Stones Throw artist Aloe Blacc’s contemporary take on classic soul is as timeless as it is infectious. Working in the industry for over a decade, playing in hip hop group Edamon as well as pursuing his solo work. Aloe is a rare … Read more
Cut Copy interview @ Splendour in the Grass Festival 2011
MFTV headed up to Splendour In The Grass at Woodfordia this year to check out some of the biggest bands we’ve ever seen share a lineup — Coldplay, Kanye, Gomez, Regina Spektor, Mogwai, The Mars Volta, Devendra Banhart and countless others that can’t really fit in this intro paragraph. Among many other awesome big names, … Read more
Friendly Fires interview @ Splendour in the Grass Festival 2011
Australia’s love affair with the U.K. boys Friendly Fires continues with the follow up to their self titled album, Pala. Full of fresh, summery sounds it’s lead singles Live Those Days Tonight and Hawaiian Air have already sealed their place in the CD cases of Djs around the nation. At Splendour in the Grass we … Read more
Interview with Elbow @ Splendour in the Grass Festival 2011
Celebrating their twenty years anniversary, Elbow is a band who have created success through experience. With the success of their album The Seldom Seen Kid, which won the coveted Mercury Prize, they have now released their innovative, stimulating new record: Build a Rocket, Boys! MusicFeedsTv spoke with Guy and Pete about the album and the … Read more
Interview with The Vines @ Splendour in the Grass Fesitval 2011
We caught up with the very relaxed frontman Craig Nicholson of the Vines just before he hit the Splendour in the Grass 2011 Amphitheatre. With their latest album Future Primitive already racking up the radio plays Craig talked about how he came to work Chris Colonna of the Bumblebeez to produce the album. He also … Read more
Interview with Grouplove @ Splendour in the Grass Festival 2011
At Splendour in the Grass Festival our MFTV crew got to hang out backstage with a charming band of rag-tag indie kids called Grouplove. Apart from displaying the most diverse range of hairstyles and colours of all the bands at the festival, Grouplove were happy to awkwardly rap for us, proving that even the most … Read more
Interview with Yelle at Splendour in the Grass Festival 2011
Over the weekend I took a small crew up to Splendour in Grass Festival and filmed interviews with some of the fantastic artists performing there, Splendour In The Grass, set in Woodfordia in Queensland, was headlined this year by Coldplay and Kanye West and also featured James Blake, Mogwai, The Hives, Regina Spektor, Pulp, Coldplay, … Read more
Purple Sneakers “Last Night” Interview with “Miami Horror” (15th July 2011)
Here’s the latest video I produced for MusicFeedsTV. We caught up with Miami Horror at Purple Sneakers’ “Last night” club night at the Gaelic Theatre in Surry Hills. The band is about to head over to LA to further pursue their music and gave us the low down on their plans for the future. Watch … Read more
Purple Sneakers “Last Night” Interview with “Ball Park Music” (15th July 2011)
As part of MusicFeed TV I filmed/produced two video of the Purple Sneaker’s Club night. First up Ball Park Music: They’re important and they smell like champagne… revelling in their brush with the paparazzi and fresh from throwing water bottles at retarded punters across australia, Ball Park Music fill us in on the secrets of … Read more
