Australian singer-songwriter-producer Gordi (Sophie Payten) is on a role at the moment. After the release of her intense and soul-driven second album Our Two Skins in 2020, Gordi collaborated with Alex Lahey to create a new single for 2021, Dino’s. As well as Our Two Skins, Gordi produced her first studio album, Reservoir (2017) and a six track …
Welcome to the first Week in the Life Of for 2021! The new year has been a busy one so far for multi-skilled artist manager, Rick Bridgman. From new management signings with FANGZ, Saint Lane and Close Counters to being appointed the new artist and label services manager of Sydney based agency, Good Intent! Before his days …
Celebrating 10 years in the industry this year, Melbourne based freelance writer Sosefina Fuamoli has certainly confirmed her spot as a seasoned music journalist and dedicated supporter of young writers. Sosefina has conducted and written interviews with a whole range of artists from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Polaris and The 1975. She has also profiled some of the …
With influences from Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, Adelaide’s Horror My Friend have got listeners reminiscing in the 90’s. The band formed in 2016, and since then, have released two albums: their debut, Stay In, Do Nothing (2016), and Home Life (2018). HMF have toured internationally in the United Kingdom and Europe, and played at the …
In the year of 1994, from the diverse city of Melbourne, Australia, alternative rock band Something For Kate formed. Starting in high school, the band originally consisted of vocalist and guitarist Paul Dempsey and drummer Clint Hyndman. In 1998, Stephanie Ashworth joined as the new bassist and the three have stuck together ever since. Something For Kate …
Formed in 2009, Sydney indie-folk band Boy & Bear have just released an acoustic album, At Golden Retriever Studio consisting of songs from their previous four studio albums, including “Southern Sun”, “Limit of Love” and “Suck on Light”. Boy and Bear consists of five band members: Dave Hosking (vocals, guitar), Tim Hart (drums, vocals), Killian Gavin (guitar, …
What if someone told you that you could completely carbon offset an album, and package it plastic free? Well, you absolutely can! Follow in the footsteps of In Hearts Wake, metalcore band from the beachy town of Byron Bay. The band formed in 2006, and after releasing two EP’s, put out five studio albums over the last …
With decades of experience behind her, Lindy Morrison OAM has certainly made her mark in the Australian Music Industry, and now she joins us for a Week in the Life Of! If you’re curious as to what the OAM stands for after her name, it is a Medal of the Order. This medal recognises Australian citizens and …
Sometimes the music industry can be HARD. There are constant struggles that come with it every day, no matter what area you’re in. Whether you’re the one making the music, producing it, managing it, booking it, there is always going to be hard work and hard days. There are limited opportunities, society’s pressure of ‘not being good …
From intern and university graduate to Co-programmer of BIGSOUND 2020 and project officer at QMusic, it’s Ruby-Jean McCabe for another Week in the Life Of. Ruby completed her bachelor of Music Business Management at JMC Academy in 2014 and then went on to intern at Bluebeard Music. Eventually, this led to a full time role where she …
