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.

LIVE REVIEW & PHOTOS | ROYEL OTIS @ FREO SOCIAL 2024

In the space of less than 12 months, Royel Otis has gone from being 'just another' indie band on triplej's rotation, to being well-known to anyone interested in the contemporary Australian music scene.  So, who are they?  They are a four-piece band from Sydney.  Their name is a mashup of the two guitarists: Royel Maddelland Otis Pavlovic.  Their music is a blend of indie rock and guitar pop.  It's energetic, and fun.  The lyrics are catchy, and occasionally nonsensical.