Urthboy (Elefant Traks) interview @ AIM Together Now music conference
With an AIR, J Award and a previous candidate of the prestigious Australian Music Prize (Best Album 2007) Tim Levinson, aka. Urthboy is keeping himself busy as a label manager at Elefant Traks. His transition from musical artist to management came out of necessity and was never a considered career move. “We never really weighed … 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
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
Muscles releases new album: Manhood
Now a few years since his last release, Muscles is back with his new album ‘MANHOOD‘ on Modular Records. After the unexpected success and touring mayhem of his first album he needed a break to regain his hunger for writing fun party tracks. However the highly anticipated album has been a work in progress since … Read more
MFTV News: Parklife official line up announcement for 2012
Well, well, it’s that time of year again children, the time where you find out who will be playing your favourite spring festival. Parklife! In its epic 2012 instalment, the crew over at Fuzzy are leaving no stone unturned as they drop their splendid array of artists. After the extremely successful 2011 leg of the … Read more
LIGHTS – live performance and interview “Where the Fence is Low”
In town supporting The Jezebels on their national tour, Canadian songstress Lights sat down with Music Feeds to talk shop. Still touring off the success of 2011′s Siberia, Lights, who is on her maiden tour of Australia and has fallen in love with our country chats about the important role the internet has played in … 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 ‘Dance Dance Dance’ Live Performance
Hear the Blackchords perform their latest single “Dance Dance Dance” live exclusively for MusicFeedsTV. The official track was produced by Grammy award winning David Odlum and produced in a makeshift studio on a rural property in the middle of the Yarra Valley. The official clip for the single is a behind the scenes take on … 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
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
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
Sweet Teeth on MFTV
Aggressive Pop partiers Sweet Teeth sat down with Music Feeds recently to chat about their Debut EP. Currently on tour, the band chats about their influences, the consequences of the Gallon Challenge and the unlikely circumstances in which they all met. The band will also be adding a new video clip to their arsenal … 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
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
“Play Me” video editing with Dimension Studios
This week I had a great chance to get creative with the video editing of an innovative Dimension Studios project “Play Me.“ Provided with a brief, some behind the scenes footage, concept imagery,music and final art work I cut together a short video giving an inside glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes at … 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
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
118 seconds with Jeffrey Hayzlett @GetSchmart 2012
Thanks to the 2012 Schmart Marketing Conference we had just 118 seconds to interview Jeffrey Hayzlett. He’s got some great advice on what you and your business can do to become agents of change. Tweet Jeff @JeffreyHayzlett or Get Schmart @getschmart to join the conversation. Original blog here and yes he is “bigger then necessary” … 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
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
Compass Volunteering at the University of Sydney
The University of Sydney’s Compass program aims to encourage primary and secondary school children to participate in higher education. Student and staff volunteers become an integral part of the Compass program. This mutually beneficial experience gives volunteers the opportunity to apply their skills, expertise, learning and enthusiasm to the Compass school students and staff. For … Read more
Cancer Research Fundrazer: Sammi Pria
Sammi Pria launches a fundrasier in support of cancer research while her sister undergoes cancer treatment in the UK. In her own words: “My Big sister Becky has Leukemia!!! She has beaten it once and will beat it again! But this time I would like to raise a little (LOT) more money for her by … 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
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
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
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
Music Media Madness Logo / Id
What’s a company without a logo? What’s a baby without a name? Finally we can sleep easy as the logo design (version 1.0) for MusicMediaMadness.com is now born. We hope you’ll agree on the fitting design that features our nearest and dearest…. music and video production. The logo features a triplet music note and film … Read more
