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A stroll downtown with Perry Keyes
YourGigs ventured to the infamous Iron Duke Hotel to speak to Perry Keyes about his latest album Johnny Ray's Downtown.
Kim Salmon - the surreal scientist of Grand Unifying Theories
Kim Salmon has an esteemed musical past stretching back to The Scientists in Perth in the eighties and returns with a new band with the reformed Surrealists.
Tex Perkins on the Cruel and the Cash
YourGigs talks Johnny Cash and the Cruel Sea with the multi-talented musical troubadour Tex Perkins.
Regan reigns with The Shadow of an Empire
YourGigs chats long distance to singer-songwriter Fionn Regan from all the way across the other side of the world in Ireland.
'A Community Service Announcement' to the world from Jonathan Boulet
YourGigs speak to Jono Boulet about his debut record, skateboarding and getting mad shout outs from Kanye West.
Dean & Britta's 13 Most Beautiful
Indie rock might not pay, but it still offers a wealth of experiences, as Dean & Britta's leading man, Dean Wareham, says.
Anvil - "Take that, music industry!"
Anvil drummer Robb Reiner has an air of cockiness about him, but why shouldn't he? Years of obscurity and never giving up have finally paid off.
Set Your Goals ride the Soundwave to our shores
Set Your Goals just can't stay away from our country. We spoke with vocalist Matt Wilson about their upcoming tour as part of Soundwave.
A new day dawns for Sunny Day Real Estate
The original line-up of legendary rock band Sunny Day Real Estate have reunited for the first time in 15 years and are gearing up to visit Australia in 2010.
Alexisonfire - Old crows or young cardinals?
The man with the sweeter voice, Dallas Green, drops in for a chat ahead of their Soundwave appearance.
Turning Popular Songs inside out with Yo La Tengo
Hoboken heroes Yo La Tengo hit Australia for a full national tour with their 'Freewheelin' shows and to play us some just plain Popular Songs.
Mixing drinks with Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit head to Australia to offer us a summer sip of The Winter of Mixed Drinks.
Finding courage in new Midlake
After wowing the world and topping best-of lists everywhere with their 2006 album The Trials of Van Occupanther, Midlake return with new album The Courage of Others.
Polar Bear Club - when polar bears go punk
YourGigs chatted to Polar Bear Club on the eve of their first Australian tour.
200 Million Thousand reasons why the Black Lips are awesome
The Black Lips chat to us about their new record, how they've matured like fine wine or a powerful gouda, and that chicken we've heard so much about.
Mia Dyson and her weapons of mass domination
Australian blues songwriter Mia Dyson talks to us about taking on the US and her first love - her father's guitars.
Sydney sounds put the movie wheels in motion
Sounds in Motion sees a selection of Sydney bands donating their time to play a special gig to help yourGigs own Aimee-Lee Curran to raise funds to make a film.
Riding the rails with La Roux
Hyped UK duo La Roux will be returning to Australian shores and tracks for a tour and unforgettable train ride in March.
Sailing the ocean of songs with Dirty Three
Dirty Three will be performing their landmark work Ocean Songs in a series of special shows across the Australian summer.
Jimmy Barnes - From Cold (Chisel) to Red Hot
Barnesy, Shannon Noll and Adam Brand are teaming up for the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Mama Kin - Peats Ridge and acrostics
Mama Kin's festival appearances read about as long as a mother of six's shopping list. She speaks to yourGigs about playing at this year's Peats Ridge festival.
Katherine Jenkins - Changing the face of Classical Music
Teaser: Katherine Jenkins speaks to us about being a modern-day popera star.
Little Drummer Bob
Sydney will be given the gift of rock and soul this Christmas as modern music luminaries present the Happy Christmas (War Is Over) concert.
It walks this way with Loene Carmen
Loene Carmen takes us on a step-by step journey into her latest album, It Walks Like Love.
yourGigs digs: Cass Eager
Cass Eager talks music, gigging and Christmas blues.
Taking Back Sunday are ready to be New Again
New guitarist, new outlook - Taking Back Sunday has found their fire.
Custard - Got the same singer and they've got the same songs
Custard has re-formed after a decade apart to play the 150th anniversary of the forming of the state of Queensland.
Bands on the stage to help Youth off the Streets
Uni student Julia Campbell has organised a special gig at Sydney's Annandale Hotel to raise money and awareness for Father Chris Riley's Youth off the Streets program.
Soapie star Sam Clark has 'Broken' the mould
Sam Clark's life turned topsy-turvy after winning a competition to appear on Neighbours as Ringo Brown, but he always had music on his mind, and has just released his debut single.
The elusive Eddy Current Suppression Ring
In between hanging with some buddies and doing his tax return, Eddy Current Suppression Ring guitarist Mikey Young answers a few questions from the yourGigs team.
The mythology of Patrick Wolf
Love him or hate him, there's no denying there's something alluring about flamboyant London glam brat Patrick Wolf.
yourGigs Digs: The Blue Swimmers
Melbourne three-piece The Blue Swimmers have been reincarnated after a tumultuous couple of years and relaunch this weekend.
Graham Coxon and The Spinning Top
Graham Coxon may have risen to fame in iconic Britpop band Blur but more recently it is his solo work that has heads turning.
Crocodiles - Bringing hate to the Australian summer
Emerging San Diego duo Crocodiles were propelled into prominence from rave online reviews. They head to Australia on the back of their debut album, Summer of Hate.
Static X's cult and lunatics
Los Angeles quartet Static-X have enjoyed a stellar 15-year career, chalking up more than 3 million album sales. They hit Australia on a quick-fire five date tour.
yourGigs Digs - Parallel Lions
Melbourne trio Parallel Lions is the new musical venture from Art of Fighting's Ollie Brown and are set to launch their debut album, Holding Patterns.
yourGigs Digs: The Tiger and Me
yourGigs Digs is an introduction to emerging and up-and-coming local bands. This instalment features Melbourne five-piece The Tiger and Me.
Sia - A glutton for punishment
Adelaide songstress Sia talks to yourGigs about the upcoming tour, Missy Higgins-induced jogging and her hopes for heckling.
The John Steel Singers - Masochists for the open road Part Two
The John Steel Singers document life on the road for their national tour to launch their new single 'Masochist'.
The John Steel Singers - Masochists for the open road
The John Steel Singers document life on the road for their national tour to launch their new single 'Masochist'.
Madeleine Paige is the voice behind the Fiesta noise
Brisbane singer Madeleine Paige provides The Voice Behind the Noise that is the stupendous annual Brisbane street party, the Valley Fiesta.
Tumbleweed Return to Earth
We 'Hang Around' with recently reformed Wollongong grunge icons Tumbleweed as they prepare to hit the stage once again this summer.
Blitzen Trapper - Wild nation to wide brown land
yourGigs spoke to Blitzen Trapper's main man Eric Earley as the band prepare to embark on their first ever Australian visit.
El Perro Del Mar - The legend never lies
Experimental folkstress El Perro Del Mar talks to yourGigs about the upcoming tour, the legend of the dog and cascading colours.
True Lies with Witch Hats
Melbourne's Witch Hats have a fresh new EP out titled Solarium Down the Causeway, recorded with none other than Gris Gris frontman Greg Ashley.
David McCormack - A Snapshot of Little Murders
The former - and soon-to-be present - Custard frontman releases his first solo album in five years, Little Murders.
Once upon a time with SubAudible Hum
SubAudible Hum frontman Daniel Griffith spins yourGigs a few yarns about the making of the band's newest release, Tall Stories.
Skid Row still firing the 'Big Guns'
Skid Row were unimaginably huge in the late '80s. Their debut sold a staggering 5 million copies and its follow-up, Slave to the Grind, was the first metal album to top the mainstream Billboard charts.
The Bronx will spit fire
LA's The Bronx are getting ready to kick Australia in the face with their punk rock when they tour this September.
Jebediah - 'Leaving Home' to bring Australia some new and improved rock 'n' roll
Jebediah's beat master Brett Mitchell talks to yourGigs about their new material, festival vibes and songwriting with his cat.
Hard-Ons still 'All Set to Go' after 25 years
Legendary Punchbowl punks Hard-Ons have a new album and a new tour to celebrate their 25th year.
Metric get measured up
The Canadian electro-pop quartet make their long-awaited debut in Australia for the annual Parklife festival tour.
Kisschasy - Ready to give Australia Seizures
Kisschasy frontman Darren Cordeux talks about the band's third album, being a rock'n'roll star, and why you should stay in school.
Dappled Cities swear by Zounds
Don't take your eyes away - Sydney's Dappled Cities have a brand new album, Zounds, out on August 15.
Matisyahu - Religious Rastafarian and modern-day philosopher
New York's most unique hip-hop vocalist Matisyahu talks to yourGigs about his latest album and upcoming Australian tour.
Decoder Ring return blind and wild
Sydney's Decoder Ring have emerged with an epic three-years-in-the-making double album, and are set for a Splendid return to the stage.
Street Sweeper Social Club's revolutionary party jams
The legendary Tom Morello talks politics and street sweeping from his Los Angeles home.
White Lies lighten the (emotional) load
White Lies frontman Charles Cave takes some time out to answer some very important questions about cheesy lyrics, his love for Bjork and their crazy Japanese fans.
Fatman Scoop wants you to put your hands up and party
He may be arriving this week for Winter Jam, but the self-proclaimed "party king" is coming to get you hot and sweaty.
William Fitzsimmons - The man behind the beard
William Fitzsimmons talks about his new album The Sparrow and the Crow and celebrates his new signing with an Aussie label.
Maximo Park - Set to quicken fans' hearts with a new studio release
YourGigs talks to Maximo Park's frontman Paul Smith while chilling in his Newcastle, England home about the art of collaboration, compromise and creativity in their latest studio venture, Quicken the Heart.
Talons debut album bared
Sydney three-piece Talons have just released their debut album, and they spoke with us on the eve of their national tour with Regular John.
Regular John drop the bomb
Sydney via Griffith four-piece Regular John have just released their debut album The Peaceful Atom is a Bomb and are set to take it across the country this June and July.
An electric feel for Splendour in the Grass '09
Andrew Vanwyngarden, AKA "the pretty one" from MGMT, enjoys freshly cut grass and promises MGMT's upcoming shows will be better than those on the last Australian tour.
Cancer Bats spread their wings and return to Oz
On a rare moment off from a back-breaking touring schedule, Cancer Bats' frontman Liam Cormier discusses the finer points in life - arcades, Twitter and, erm, boners.
Jacques Renault - Dance-punk's new god?
The New York DJ and producer heads to Australian shores for his debut tour.
Little Birdy throw Confetti on tour
Little Birdy's frontwoman Katy Steele and drummer Matt Chequer wriggle with excitement as they chat about their upcoming album, and tour of the same name, Confetti.
...And You Will Know Them by the Trail of Dead
Trail of Dead's frontman Conrad Keely awakens in his hotel room and chats about the newest offering from the Texan-born indie rockers.
theredsunband awaken from slumber
New year, new drummer, new(ish) album, new self-made record label - theredsunband have been busy indeed.
The Scare - Riding the positive wave of rock'n'roll
YourGigs talks the The Scare about new BFF Daniel Johns and putting the fun back in rock'n'roll.
The album Dan Auerbach couldn't keep hid
The Black Keys guitarist and singer's successful debut solo album has earned rave reviews, and sees him in Australia for Bluesfest.
Bringing back the Biff(y)
Biffy Clyro's James Johnston speaks about writing, recording and a covert love of hip hop.
United Grates of America for The Grates?
The Grates get set to take on the Yanks, but not before another round of Oz.
All aboard for British India
British India give us the lowdown on the touring life as they're about to board the Bacardi Express.
Music 101 with the church - Part Two
Marty Willson-Piper talks efficiency, management, transience and facial hair.
TZU farewell Australia in a bid to Take it Easy
TZU's Corey McGregor takes some time out to get his lips massaged and talk to yourGigs about their new album and farewell tour.
X - 30 years of Aspirations
Seminal rock'n'roll band X have left an indelible effect on the sound of Australian music that followed. We spoke to the last remaining member of the original line-up of X, Steve Lucas.
Music 101 with the church
Marty Willson-Piper talks about the church's new record and collective spiritual quest.
The Hawk is Howling, Mogwai is returning
Scotland soundsmiths Mogwai return to push some aural boundaries in Australia, where they'll headline Golden Plains and shear ears across the country.
The Black Seeds return home
Vocalist/percussionist Daniel Weetman dishes the dirt on their latest tour, the idea of playing live shows as a form of baptism and plans for the new album.
The Stills on Being Here
The Stills' drummer-turned-guitarist Dave Hamelin shares some stories and heartbreaking logic as his band prepare for their first ever Australian tour as guests of the Kings of Leon.
The Subways - Not so underground
Charlotte Cooper opens up on a day in the life of the cheeky trio, who are in the country for the Soundwave festival circuit.
Sharing a common existence with Thursday
Thursday learnt to love people every day of the week, providing the inspiration for their brilliant new album.
Hey Monday hold on tight
Hey Monday frontwoman Cassadee Pope talks touring, labels and how to write a catchy pop song.
Died Pretty return from Sight Unseen
While they may have "Died Pretty" in 2002, the seminal Australian band enjoyed a rejuvenation in 2008 and have had some new life breathed into their back catalogue.
Gomez - How they operate
Since offering the world How We Operate in 2006, Gomez have emerged from the studio with a new album and an Australian tour in their sights.
Sparkadia - Too Much to Do
Sparkadia are about to see how Australia's Big Day Out fares up against international heavyweight festivals such as Glastonbury, Wireless and T in the Park.
Seeing Stars
Torquil Campbell discusses the band's newfound independency and their latest six-track EP, Sad Robots.
An LA mariachi band in The Bronx?
The Bronx have just released their third self-titled album of rip-roaring punk rock'n'roll, with a mariachi album titled El Bronx on the way.
Amaya Laucirica sets her sights on the Sugar Lights
Amaya Laucirica has blended her upbringing in rural South Australia with the musical inspiration of Melbourne to create her enchanting debut album Sugar Lights.
The Veronicas' Revenge is Sweeter
Still riding on the success of their second album, Hook Me Up, the girls are back in Australia for a national tour.
Getting the Dirt(y) on All Tomorrow's Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties is a unique festival making its Australian debut in early 2009, with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds curating proceedings.
Joakim: Multi-talented artist, musician, remixer & label head
Joakim is considered royalty within the French electro scene, and now he brings his eclectic live show to Australia for the very first time.
C.W. Stoneking talks about the old time blues
The ragtime blues man from Melbourne talks to yourGigs about his weird life chapters and his upcoming tour, on the back of his new album Jungle Blues.
Outrun reveal their FutureNature
Emerging electro trio Outrun have just unleashed their debut album FutureNature and are set to hit the road to launch it around the country.
Back from The Woods to the Beach Thing
Sporadic Sydney collective The Woods Themselves reconvened after four years in the wilderness to release their startling second album (C'Mon) Do the Beach Thing.
Crossing Paths with The Charlatans
Martin Blunt tells us about moving with the times, moving forward and trying to give people what they want.
Shannon McArdle reflects on The Summer of the Whore
D-I-V-O-R-C-E was once the subject of a famous Tammy Wynette song and now New York's Shannon McArdle tackles the subject head on with her new album The Summer of the Whore .
V is for Van She
With their name spreading like wildfire through the Australian music circuit, Van She talk to yourGigs about life after releasing a debut album.
Gary Numan - Music from a Chameleon
In the lead up to his first Australian tour since 1980, the godfather of electro wants to make it very clear that he's anything but a nostalgia act.
The Holidays: Brit-pop at its sunniest
Simon Jones talks to yourGigs about luck, talent and that old cliche: being in the right place at the right time.
The Futureheads - Work is Never Done
Ross Millard speaks about how his band found themselves a new lease of life through independence and perseverance.
Supergrass - Diamond Hoo Ha geezers
On the eve of their Australian tour, Supergrass bass player Mick Quinn speaks out about Berlin, back pain and becoming the Bee Gees.
The Faint - Freaks and Geeks
Nebraska's original electro-punk pioneers give yourGigs the lowdown on their latest album and upcoming tour.
Simple Plan: more than just sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll
Simple Plan head Down Under to tour on the back of their latest album, the self-titled Simple Plan.
bluejuice: Only solutions
The likely lads of bluejuice spend the rest of 2008 conquering festivals and exploring new musical directions.
Brett Dennen provides hope for the hopeless and so much more
Brett Dennen is a name on many music industry lips after years of constant touring and widespread word of mouth surrounding his breakthrough album So Much More.
Death Cab for Cutie - fact not fiction
Death Cab For Cutie shoot the breeze about their current Australian tour and best-selling new album Narrow Stairs.
Panic's progression not so Odd after all
While he may not be a founding member, bassist Jon Walker proves just how instrumental he is to Panic at the Disco's musical progression.
Little Red Roadsters
As their national tour gets underway, Little Red talk about their stellar year, meeting their idols and enjoying a brief moment of soapie stardom.
Charles Webster: Man of the house
One of dance music's true eclectics speaks to yourGigs on the eve of his upcoming Australian visit.
The Dandys get digital
Zia McCabe talks to yourGigs from the future, where her band of Dandy Warhols are making sonic transmissions set to excite the present.
Lightspeed Champion - Tech & Dev
With a spare day in between touring spent at his parent's house in London, Lightspeed Champion takes a break from the constant creative cycle in which he is usually embroiled.
No rest for Operator Please
yourGigs gets the lowdown on the band's overseas touring tales and their newest member on the eve of their appearance at Splendour in the Grass.
Devo - just the band you want
After an 11-year absence they return to headline Splendour in the Grass. Gerald Casale gave us a peek (a-boo) into the beautiful world of Devo.
Jazzanova - Then We Take Berlin
Jazzanova's Jurgen von Knoblauch fills us in on the Berlin party scene, the importance of remixes and what to expect from Jazzanova's forthcoming album.
Anton Newcombe - Straight Up and Down
The Brian Jonestown Massacre's leader lays it all out as he talks about his new album, his love for language and wanting to pay his own tribute to The Beatles.
Dexter - Here Comes the Hotstepper
Dexter took time out from his hectic schedule to speak about his latest project, Grrilla Step, and upcoming appearances at the Smirnoff Experience Secret Parties.
The Thrills - Don't Steal Their Sun
Padraic McMahon talks about the ups and downs his band has experienced and just how excited he is about returning to Australia.
The Autumn Isles' Time of the Season
Attaining accolades in abundance in their native Perth, the Autumn Isles recently released their new EP, Wish Lists & Sunken Lands.
The Click Five - Young Modern
The snappily dressed boys from Boston chatted to yourGigs on the eve of their first visit to Australia.
Architecture in Helsinki and beyond
That super-cute, instrument-swapping, genre-defying Melbourne six-piece, Architecture in Helsinki, have certainly come a long way since their humble beginnings in country Victoria.
Todd Terje - The North will boogie again
The heir to the Scandinavian disco throne touches down in Australia for the first time.
Bliss n Eso keeping it bloody breezy
MC Eso fills us in on life on the road and Bliss n Eso's new album Flying Colours.
Die! Die! Die! Do Dallas (well, Austin)
NZ's kings of clamour talk about the States and the state of the local music scene.
Mick Harvey's Diamonds & other people's treasures
After more than three decades making music, most notably as Nick Cave's (red) right hand man, Mick Harvey plays as hand-picked support to PJ Harvey.
Dappled Cities Flying High
After slogging it out through America, Dave Rennick talks about his group's homecoming and their newly-found aspirations.
We Call Upon the Author - Nick Cave's Stories
The Arts Centre presents an exhibition to honour one of music's most revered and intriguing characters with Nick Cave - The Exhibition.
Adam Franklin - Never Lost that Feeling
Bolts of Melody sees Adam Franklin veer off the Toshack Highway and swerve into more familiar sonic territories for his seventh post-Swervedriver album.
K-os Theorises
Touring Australia for the first time, hip-hop artist k-os talks about coming Down Under and his hit album, Atlantis - Hymns for Disco.
Regurgitator: Brazilian nuts
Brisbane's favourite sons are back from Rio and ready for the Big Day Out.
Postcards from the busy world of Sparkadia
With their 'Animals' fast becoming a late contender for catchiest single of the year, Sparkadia's Alex Burnett recaps his band's busy year.
Hear & Now - Talons
Sydney three-piece Talons have released their debut EP, Ducats, a six-pack of songs that captures the fierce live sound that is building the band's burgeoning reputation.
Amanda Palmer - Wrapped in Plastic
The Dresden Dolls' charismatic frontwoman brings her incredible solo show to Australia.
Cuthbert & the Night Walkers
Sydney 10-piece Cuthbert & the Night Walkers recently celebrated the release of their splendid debut album Love Needs Us.
Trashed By Christmas
A Sydney street-press institution and the iconic Surry Hills venue The Gaelic Club combine to celebrate the season with lashings of music and misadventure.
The Panics: Letting down their Cruel Guards
J Award winners The Panics talk about recognition, touring and the delights of share-house living.
Regular John's Easy Ride to the Devil's Melody
Marrickville-based band Regular John have just returned from a national tour with The Scare and released a new double A-side single.
Soft Tigers: karate, ice cream and bamboo banging
A debut album, parenthood, a PhD and saving the orang-utans in Borneo - yes, this has been a big year for Sydney three-piece Soft Tigers.
Phil Jamieson: Sing When You're Grinning
Having played the Big Day Out in 2000, 2002 and 2004, Grinspoon are raring to jump on board a fourth time this Summer.
The Black Lips - Flower Punks let it bloom
With humble DIY beginnings and a notorious live presence, The Black Lips are now signed, sealed and seeing the world with latest album Good Bad, Not Evil.
Cog- Spaced Cadets
Cog descend from the Californian mountains with a new album in tow.
Everything Fits in Wons Phreely's World
Wons Phreely builds on his burgeoning reputation and just checks if 'Everything Fits' on the way to the release of his debut album in early 2008.
No Idol time for The Veronicas
Pint-sized pop princesses The Veronicas give us a rundown on their new album and their thoughts on the musical juggernaut that is Australian Idol.
The Mess Hall - Devil's advocates
Recent Ivy-League signings The Mess Hall chat about their new album and upcoming tour.
Augie March- Stuck Inside with a Mobile Phone with the Dakota Blues Again
With radio spots, interviews and showcases, Augie March continue to make their presence felt in the USA.
Wolf & Cub - Rekindling the fire
Joel Byrne, leader of spaced-out heavy rockers Wolf & Cub, talks about new sounds, normality and what his band might sound like if they ever recorded a ballad.
Josh Pyke- Heading to the Top of the Hill
With a full band in tow, this Balmain-boy-done-good is hitting the road for his 'Monkey With a Drum' Tour.
18/10/2007 Blue King Brown - music and politics
Blue King Brown are set to rock Legs 11 once a US tour with Michael Franti and Spearhead is under their belts.
Peabody primed for Prospero-us times
Peabody have 'The Devil for Sympathy' as they hit the road with their new line-up, a new single and a recently recorded new album - Prospero.
The Drones and the trials & tribulations of touring
After enduring an arduous European tour of 48 shows in 60 days covering more than 26,000 kilometres, The Drones are back in Australia.
Pretty in Pink - Missy Higgins
The compassionate and genuine Missy Higgins gears up for Sydney's Legs 11 twilight concert.
Scribe - In the Good Books
New Zealand hip-hop supremo Scribe explains the close-knit nature of New Zealand music and branching out.
Angie Hart - Homecoming
From Melbourne to Los Angeles and back, a little older and much wiser Angie Hart returns with her first solo album.
Tim Rogers' wise words - Part Two
Tim Rogers speaks of the reality of recording, record labels and life on the road.
Hard-Fi - How the West was Won
Kai Stephens talks about his band's interesting recording methods and the importance of keeping it real.
Tim Rogers' wise words
The Luxury of Hysteria is the latest solo record from You Am I frontman, T'N'T conspirator and songwriting troubadour Tim Rogers.
House treats - Trickski
Yannick Labbe from Germany's eclectic club duo spills the beans on their new compilation and their first visit to Australia.
Bright sparks - The Hot Lies
With their debut album, Ringing in the Sane, about to hit the shelves, the Hot Lies have a lot to be excited about.
Hanging with Gallows
UK 'it' band Gallows are tearing new ones the world over, but just how hardcore are they?
The City Lights head for the sun
With his band's second album in the can and on the shelves, City Lights bass player Harry Roden lets us know what makes his group tick.
Hear & Now - The Dolly Rocker Movement
With their seven members and wall of kaleidoscopic sound, The Dolly Rocker Movement will have you dancing like it's 1966.
New Kora album? Sweet as, bro.
Kora are a five-piece New Zealand outfit who swing from rootsy dub to rocking riffs. yourGigs caught up with keyboardist/bass guitarist Dan McGruer.
Hear & Now - Cloud Control
In their short career, Cloud Control has managed to impress the likes of Neil Finn and BJM's Rick Maymi. Who's next? Probably you.
Guru Gets Jazzy Again
Guru's seminal Jazzmatazz series is ingrained in the history of hip hop. As Jazzmatazz Vol 4 is released, yourGigs catches up with Guru and his producer Solar.
James Cruickshank - Goodbye Cruel Sea, Hello Human
After tasting the rock'n'roll high life and touring the globe, James Cruickshank recently knocked up his second solo album Hello Human in his back shed.
Who Started the Fire? - Ash
Pop-punk heroes Ash make their return to the Splendour in the Grass stage - minus Charlotte, plus prog.
Get Borne
Melbourne's rising stars Borne have been getting a lot of attention locally and overseas. With a new album on the shelves and a national tour coming up, yourGigs spoke to Borne's singer-songwriter Cameron Tapp.
Learn a little givin' and lovin' with Gotye
Gotye chats with yourGigs on the eve of their upcoming Mini Orchestra tour.
Hear & Now - The Autumn Isles
The Autumn Isles have crammed a nomination for WAMI pop song of the year and a MusicOz award into a short but illustrious career.
Dinosaur Jr - Where You Been? Part Two
The reformed Dinosaur Jr have managed to build on their legacy, gaining new fans through touring and their Beyond album.
Dinosaur Jr - Where You Been?
Dinosaur Jr returned to the stage and the recorded world with their warmly received new album Beyond, and are soon to return to Australia.
Cut Off Your Hands get Blue
One of the bands at the forefront of the current NZ indie charge, Cut Off Your Hands talk about recording, touring and jeans.
The pride and perserverance of Dallas Crane
As they set off on another national tour, Dallas Crane's Pat Bourke speaks about his band's already busy year and what lies ahead.
Darren Hanlon - On the Road Again
Fingertips, Mountaintops and plastic Viking helmets? Australia's wandering folk-pop troubadour (and Russell Crowe look-a-like) chews the fat.
Red 'em up!
Dappled Cities Fly and the Red Riders combine for the Break Your Necks tour this June. Get there early for the all-important toss of the coin.
Jet into the Future
In part two of our interview with Jet's Nic Cester, he tells us about the extremes of a band environment and their plans for the future.
Hear & Now - The Roys
Melbourne's The Roys are set to tour the country with their soon-to-be-unleashed debut album HOLUS BOLUS.
Hear & Now - Hand Me My Jetpack
From the ashes of Degrees.K and the band incredibly fond of space shoots forth Sydney three-piece Hand Me My Jetpack, comprising Oscar Wuts, Dean Cameron and Joel Werner.
Jet Bring it on Back Home
Jet's Nic Cester gets excited about his band's upcoming national tour and tells us what he thinks about playing their old song.
Beasts of Bourbon - Big Trips and Little Animals
Tex Perkins and Spencer P Jones talk about their recent overseas adventures and the (low) road taken by the band on the way to recording their new album.
Hear & Now: Red Rival
Red Rival's short but eventful career includes playing big festivals and attracting the attention of big-name producers. They are set to launch their debut EP.
In the J-Zone
Multi-talented New Yorker J-Zone opens up about starting out and the state of modern hip hop.
Keb Darge Brings the Funk
We grab a few wise words from a funk and soul institution while he's in town with Alice Russell.
Banking on a G
Out for a whirlwind tour of Australia, Lloyd Banks talks to yourGigs about stepping aside from G-Unit and going it alone.
Bob Evans: Nowhere without... Kevin Mitchell?
No matter what you call him, he's cute, likes puppets and has joined the ranks of accomplished Australian singer-songwriters.
In it 'til the End
The Living End continue to roll on after more than 10 years of pumping out their catchy rockabilly hits.
Hear & Now - Yves Klein Blue
Brisbane band Yves Klein Blue has a sound as distinct as the colour they take their name from and recently won the MTV Kickstart competition.
Hear & Now - The Seabellies
They beat more than 400 bands to win a spot on the V Festival. Now we bring The Seabellies from the garage to YourGigs.
Being Ben Kweller
yourGigs caught up with the cute-as-a-button singer/songwriter, who's hitting our shores for April's Great Escape festival, to discuss honesty, stalkers and the Ben Kweller Dancers.
Back to Winning Days for The Vines
Hamish Rosser talks about The Vines' resurrection, getting away from it all and why he doesn't have to worry about trashed drums.
Kid Confucius: a soul story
Ross Noble: on the road again
Ross Noble takes a break from his 20-week Australian tour to talk to us about Harley-Davidson hearses and exactly why we should see him live.
wOg Hear & Now
wOg are Robbie Avaneim and Rah Ahn. They share a rich and lengthy musical heritage. Together, they have just released their debut album We Are wOg. The album is out through Chatterbox Records and was recorded over three days with Chris Townend.
Hear & Now - Plastic Palace Alice
Taking their name from a Scott Walker (a '60s pop dandy) lyric, Pretty Palace Alice has caused quite a stir in their home town of Melbourne.
The Bronx of LA
For one of the toughest punk acts to come out of LA in some time, The Bronx sure are polite.
Camera Obscura are ready to be heartbroken
Guinness-flavoured ice cream? Only in Glasgow. We chat to indie-pop Scotsmen Camera Obscura.
The Boyz are back in town - Part II
Sweet-talkin' Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men gives us the lowdown on fond memories, hot Aussie women and even some new sex-tape rumours.
The Boyz are back in town
Smooth-singin' Shawn Stockman reminisces about Boyz II Men's early days and discusses all things old-school R&B.
Peter, Bjorn & John Whistle While They Work
We all know that they can whistle, but we thought it was time to find out a little bit more about Scandinavian scamps Peter Bjorn and John.
Sam Cutler - Life on the Road with the Rolling Stones
Sam Cutler has been involved in the music industry since the '60s, working with some of the biggest bands and the biggest shows in music history.
Hear & Now - Poly&theStatics
Adelaide's Poly&theStatics have critics raving, and we caught up with their drummer Greg Beazley on the brink of the band's biggest-ever gig - the 2007 Big Day Out.
Laneway Brainwave
The St Jerome's Laneway Festival is on the eve of celebrating its third birthday. yourGigs decided to investigate and find out what to expect from the indie whirlwind.
Don't say no to the Crystal Method
The Crystal Method's cheerful Ken Jordan discusses pioneering the Nike+iPod revolution and his chance appreciation of Aussie music, as he prepares to hit the decks at Big Day Out.
Kasabian's Growing Empire
Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews talks about musical depth, pre-gig nerves and his band's forthcoming tour of Australia.
Taking It To The Streets
Hip-hop hero Mike Skinner gives us the lowdown on why he likes the Big Day Out, collaborating with Pete Doherty and future career aspirations.
For Peats Sake, what are you doing this New Years?
In the lead-up to the third annual Peats Ridge Festival, yourGigs caught up with festival director Matt Grant and The Black Seeds' Mike Fabulous.
The Black Seeds take us into the Dojo
Before you see them on the festival circuit, check out what The Black Seeds' Mike Fabulous has to say about granddads, touring and the band's new album.
Spank Rocking the Big Day Out
Baltimore House, say what? These electro hip-hop masters talk about getting out of the clubs and into the stadiums, Spank Rock-style.
Sleepy Jackson: One was an Interviewee
With this band set to tread many a festival stage over summer, yourGigs caught up with drummer Malcolm Clark.
Hear & Now: Mick Thomas & the Sure Thing
Hear & Now gets you acquainted with some of the freshest locals kickin' 'round your town. Artists you should hear...right now! Get aquainted with Mick Thomas of Mick Thomas & the Sure Thing.
Big things for Little Birdy
Perth's Little Birdy is back after spending two months recording their new album in the Hollywood Hills. yourGigs caught up with drummer Matt Chequer.
Jason Finn talks all things Presidents
Drummer Jason Finn talks about the trials and tribulations the band has faced, plus big butts and their wild on-tour antics.
All hail CW Stoneking - King Hokum
Delivering blues from way down south...of the Murray, CW Stoneking's latest album "King Hokum" transports listeners back to a different time and place.
The Casanovas are on the road and up All Night Long
It has been a particularly eventful year for Melbourne's The Casanovas. The band gained a second guitarist and released their second album All Night Long.
Legs 11 rocks out for charity
The Domain is the splendid setting for a special twilight concert by some of Australia's finest musicians in aid of breast cancer research.
Hear & Now: Tyrone Noonan
Tyrone Noonan has stepped out of the george shadows. He sat down with yourGigs to talk about his brand new solo album Heavy Soul Part 1.
Hear & Now: 1-2-Seppuku
Rock, metal, post punk... Call them what you like, just be sure not to miss their next show. Your soul will thank you.
Thank God it's Schoolies!
Thank God It's Over lets schoolies let off some steam with a day and night of revved up rock'n'roll and hot dance acts.
Cleaning Up with Ajax
Mix-up, mash-up, whatever... it's all about the music for this number one Australian DJ.
Princess Likes to Party
Princess Superstar recently displayed just how well a female hip-hop mistress can mix it up behind the decks in series of Australian tour dates.
Milling about with The Drones
The Drones have released their latest album Gala Mill and embark on a brief Australian tour before touring overseas.
Hear & Now: My Disco
On the eve of the release of My Disco's debut album Cancer, yourGigs caught up with guitarist Ben W. Anderson before the band heads out on their upcoming Australian tour.
Hear & Now
Hear & Now gets you acquainted with some of the freshest locals kickin' 'round your town. Artists you should hear...right now! First cab off the rank: asecretdeath
Hangin' with the Hilltop Hoods
YourGigs speaks about the joys of touring to the extremely modest and very polite Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods.
Chilling Out with MC Brass
Australia's best kept hip hop secret MC Brass talks Celsius, the Winter Chill Out, soft emcees and life as a solo entity.
Spreading the Love(Jam)
LoveJam is a response to those infamous beachside riots that occurred last summer on Sydney's southern beaches. It is Bondi's latest institution and with their first event due at the end of this month, they can only hope that it can help set positive cultural trends for the forthcoming summer. The team at yourGigs wanted to find out more about this event and what it will mean for Bondi's beachside community. We caught up with festival organisers and artists playing on the day and asked them just how LoveJam plans on helping.
Howling with the Bells
Based in the UK and building up a pretty heavy following from the UK music press and fans alike, yourGigs spoke to singer and guitarist Juanita Stein of Sydney band, Howling Bells on the eve of their first national tour and release of their debut album.
Inside the first Australian & NZ Urban Music Awards
Australia is set to host the first ever Australian & NZ Urban Music Awards. yourGigs caught up with some of the performers set to showcase their fine talent on the night....
Coming Together in 2006
yourGigs was given the opportunity to discuss all things Come Together with some of the cream of this years festival crop....
Mustering the Herd
yourGigs spoke to Urthboy recently to nut out The Herd's thoughts on the current state of Australian hip hop, the Urban Music Awards and what the future has in store for this large Aussie hip hop crew.
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