Hear the heady sounds of Gypsy & The Cat at The Hi-Fi

Published on 06 Jun 2013 by Sonya Gellert

Melbourne’s Gypsy & the Cat is returning to Brisbane with its new beatnik-inspired music. The band’s It’s a Fine Line tour has been described as a blend of Brooklyn-inspired sounds, psychedelic elements and a bohemian branch of rock. Recently, the ... more

Sway to Martha Wainwright at The Tivoli

Published on 30 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

Perhaps it was in Martha Wainwright’s blood to become a musician – after all, she is the daughter of folk artists Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the sister of talented singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Renowned for her highly emotive ... more

Jinja Safari celebrates its new album at The Zoo

Published on 23 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

The shores of Sydney are not only home to the famed architectural icons of Sydney Opera House and its neighbour the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but also a rowdy bunch of male musicians who play under the name Jinja Safari. The ... more

Celebrate Queensland band culture with Live! at SLQ

Published on 09 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

Queensland may still radiate the youthful glow of a place that is only just more than 200 years old, but in that time it has still managed to create an impressively strong musical presence. The State Library of Queensland (SLQ) ... more

Absorb new cultures with Encounters:India

Published on 09 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

India is a nation that is host to a vibrant and exotic culture, but one that is often overshadowed by the opulence of its architectural feats. While the allure of the Taj Mahal and the country's other national landmarks will ... more

Collectomania Vinyl Fair joins the whales at Queensland Museum

Published on 02 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

Well before the days of iTunes and Spotify, the analogue sound of a vinyl record was the one and only way for music lovers to enjoy their favourite tunes. Today the rotund device remains not only a beloved artefact of ... more

The Temper Trap drops in to The Hi-Fi

Published on 02 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

The catchy tune 'Sweet Disposition' infiltrated the airwaves and ears of people around the globe when the single was first released in 2008. As a result, the song reached the coveted top 15 position in singles charts around the world, ... more

Dance along to They Might Be Giants

Published on 02 May 2013 by Sarah Bristow

The 1980s may have been known for its huge hair and loud outfits, but it was also a time for a musical shift and the emergence of bands focused on flamboyant entertainment. One such act was They Might Be Giants, ... more

Watch history be recreated with Brass on the Grass

Published on 25 Apr 2013 by Sarah Bristow

In 1857, on a grassy knoll amongst Brisbane City's Botanic Gardens, the first professional band concert was played to a crowd of eager Brisbane music lovers. In 2013, this special event will be commemorated with a recreation at Brass on ... more

Landfill Harmonic creates hope from rubbish

Published on 25 Apr 2013 by Melinda Halloran

While we commonly perceive instruments as being constructed from the best materials, such as brass and polished timbers, the truth is that anything that makes a sound could be considered a musical apparatus. By simply tapping a glass with a ... more