An annual gathering for alternative/underground rock music in Australia, New Bloom Fest brought a wave of energy to The Timber Yard in Melbourne on Monday the 10th of March.
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LIVE SNAPSHOTS: BASEMENT @ MAGNET HOUSE PERTH
Kicking off their huge run of shows in Australia as part of 2025’s New Bloom Fest, English rockers Basement blow the roof off Magnet House on Friday the 28th of February. The group haven’t been to our shores since 2019, only recently returned to the touring world after “unofficial hiatus” in 2020.
INTERVIEW: INCREMENT DISCUSS THIER DEBUT EP, " EVERYTHING STAYS THE SAME"
Increment is a band from Perth, Western Australia, currently breaking through the emo indie rock scene. increment is currently touring WA to promote their debut EP titled Everything Stays The Same. We caught up with Increment’s co-frontmen – Sasha Flack and James Mulreany – ahead of their show at The Bird on Friday, 19 July 2024.
INTERVIEW: MOVEMENTS DISCUSS ALL THINGS "RUCKUS" & NEW BLOOM FESTIVAL
Over the past (nearly) 10 years, Californian Post Hardcore/Midwest Emo act Movements have established themselves as one of the key voices of the new age of the alternative rock scene. With the band coming to Australia this week for the New Bloom Festival, we chatted with vocalist Patrick Miranda about their past experiences coming to Australia, the influences behind their latest album RUCKUS and their plans for the rest of 2024.
New Bloom Festival Announces Sideshows Featuring Citizen & Touché Amoré
Emo legends Citizen & Touch Amore have officially announced their New Bloom Festival sideshows, with both acts making their way to Perth this March.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: TROPHY EYES @ FREO SOCIAL
On the eve of the release of their 4th studio album, “Suicide and Sunshine”, Trophy Eyes brought their electric live show to the Freo Social. This show marked the band’s first gig in our state in over 5 years.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YUNGBLUD & GEORGE ALICE @ ASTOR THEATRE
On his third visit to Perth, Yungblud has again proven himself as a once-in-a-generation performer.
INTERVIEW: Emo-Pop Up and Comer, SARAH SAINT JAMES discusses her debut EP
The Emo genre (particularly the modern definition that covers a wide array of music styles and cultures) is known for its emotional lyrics and dark themes however Sarah Saint James brings a new perspective to the scene, with veracious honesty and unique influence. Sarah’s debut EP, “Home Is Where The Hell Is”, highlights all of the above.
We caught up with Sarah to discuss the themes behind her EP, the experience of growing up in Adeliade and future plans
Album Review: Foxing's Nearer My God is a Defiant Statement
Foxing’s latest release, Nearer My God, is very clearly the work of a band defiantly shouting back to the universe that seems hell-bent on tearing them apart.