Interview with Of Monsters and Men (Iceland)
Iceland has a fine reputation for creating some of the most unique music artists in the world. From Bjork, Sigur Ros, Amiina and others there seems to be a wonderfully obscure yet pleasing mixture of sounds emanating from this quaint country. This time we welcome indie-folk band Of Monsters and Men to Australia for their … Read more
The Tea Party: Exorcism & Reformation Tour
CHECK OUT THE FULL ARTICLE ON MusicFeedsTV Tonight we caught up with Jeff Martin and Stuart Chatwood from legendary Canadian rock outfit The Tea Party midway through their “Reformation Tour” of Australian. The band is back on the road after an extended seven year hiatus that many feared was the end of the highly successful … Read more
Weezer’s Big Return to Australia
Weezer have recently teased about the possibility of touring Australia. The first instant occurred back on June 2 when Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo simply posted ‘Australia!’ as his Facebook status. Amongst the 123 comments made, Cuomo can be found reiterating his statement and elaborating ever so slightly with the post ‘Australia and New Zealand!’. The … Read more
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
Falls Festival 2012 / 2013 Lineup Announced
The feeling of summertime is almost upon us with the announcement of the Falls Festival 2012/2013 lineup for late December. Just like last year, it looks as though the lineup will get several small announcements after today’s initial list of bands that will be playing, eventually growing to 80 acts. The ticket ballot is now … 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
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
Light Asylum interview at Vivid Festival Sydney
Bruno and Shannon, the creative due that make up Lights Asylum, caught up with Music Feeds prior to their showcase at this year’s Vivid Festival Sydney. Having released their self-titled debut full length album earlier this month, the New York pair, who rose through the NYC underground club scene, chat about the difficulties faced when … Read more
DJ Craze Q&A @ DJWarehouse Sydney
We caught up with 4-Time DMC champion DJ Craze at an exclusive masterclass hosted by DJWarehouse in Sydney. In this intimate workshop, Craze entertained the audience with his freestyle scratching skills and spoke frankly about his musical history. He started competing just a year after he first started scratching, saying he always knew he wanted … 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
MFTV Interview with Efterklang
MusicFeeds TV caught up with Efterklang to talk about their upcoming performance at VIVID Live festival. They are in Australia for their first time to perform a world premiere of unreleased songs to be released on their forthcoming album Piramida. The performance will be held at the Sydney Opera House this Saturday, May 26. Compared to previous … 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
Meet Prince’s New Protege – Delilah
When the ‘love symbol’ himself picks up the phone and personally calls a 21 year old girl from Hackney asking her to support him on his Australian tour, you know she’s one to watch. Soon after signing to Atlantic Records in the UK, Delilah (aka Paloma Stoeker) released her first single ‘Go’ in September 2011 … 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
MFTV Video News: “Against Me! Frontman Tom Gabel To Undergo Sex Change”
Live news today for MusicFeeds featuring a story about Tom Gabel (frontman of Against Me!) and his apparent desire to undergo a sex change and continue life under the new name Laura Jane Grace. Narrated/ Edited by: Daniel Taylor Story by MusicFeeds.
Star Slinger interview @ Música Recordings Label Launch
Don’t be fooled by his Teddy Bear get up, UK producer trail-blazer is serious business. Covering hip-hop, indie and shoe gaze dance tracks, Star Slinger is a multi-talented English based artist who has just singed to Musica recordings. Visiting Australia to celebrate the launch of Musica recordings, Star Slinger explains the method behind his … Read more
Música Recordings Label Launch
After the success of the Tumbalong Festival in November 2011, Musica Events celebrated the launch of Musica Recordings. Boasting two huge internationals signings, Musica recordings strive to support artists who excel in both music, art and fashion. We caught up with Kane Bligh, founder and head of Musica to talk about future recordings and building … Read more
MeLo-X’s Plans As Música Recordings First Artist Signing
MeLo-X caught up with MusicFeeds at the Música Recordings launch party to share his excitement as the first signing to the new label. His first plan is to re-issue his album Future and then work on “a legit project” of all original music, potentially collaborating with Aussie artists. MeLo-X hopes to make his future releases … 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
Black Veil Brides interview @ Soundwave music festival Sydney
I’ve had some interesting responses to this interview featuring the band Black Veil Brides at the Soundwave music festival in Sydney. Love them or hate them they certainly seem to have the girls talking! http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/soundwave-2012-sydney-live-updates-photos-interviews/
Soundwave interview videos going live now on MusicFeeds
Today we’re bringing you artist interviews direct from the backstage area at the Soundwave music festival. Coming to you as it happens check out our live news feed of videos, articles, pictures and more: http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/soundwave-2012-sydney-live-updates-photos-interviews/
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
Miles Kane on MusicFeeds TV
Patrick Abboud from MusicFeedsTV interviews co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets Miles Kane while he was out in Sydney supporting the Arctic Monkeys. Miles Kane performs a number of exclusive unplugged songs for us. Filmed by Sony Music Australia Edited by MusicMediaMadness
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
The Snowdroppers at Festival of the Sun 2011
Earlier this year the Snowdroppers visited the “good old US-of-A” but were surprised to discover that the Viper Room was not infact a snake farm (or reptile park for that matter) but instead the location for one of their gigs. Catching up at Festival of the Sun the band laugh off the misfortunes of bassist … Read more
Guineafowl at Festival of the Sun
Playing at Festival of the Sun we caught up with Guineafowl who have just come off the back of 2 months solid touring. Their single “Botanist” was specially remixed for the tour as a give-a-way when you bought a ticket to their show. Sadly you’ll need a time machine if you want a copy unless … 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: DAMNDOGS at Homebake 2011
Taking a break from working in a little band called Jet, DAMNDOGS make dance music for people who might want a little more humanity in the mix than the standard fare. Made up of drummer Chris Chester, best friend/cousin Mitch McIver and bassist Mark Wilson, the duo having stolen Jet touring keyboardist Louis Macklin to … Read more
MFTV Interview: Illy at Homebake 2011
With his single “It Can Wait” having just reached Gold status on the ARIA charts, the announcement coming exactly one year after the release of his sophomore album The Chase, Illy was sitting pretty when we caught up with at Homebake. Discussing his success, how he got there and how it feels now he’s arrived, … 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
BIGSOUND Interviews
Just finished a busy day of filming 11 interviews and getting them online in just a couple of hours at the BIGSOUND conference in Brisbane. You can check the first batch of videos already on MusicFeeds. There will be a more uploaded progressively as we film each interview tomorrow…. can’t wait! Videos directed by : … Read more
