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With another year almost behind us I must reflect on one of the best highlights for 2014 when The Frankston Mechanics Hall was subject to a solid workout. September 18 saw what I’d consider one of the biggest shows to hit there this year. Brotality bought over American wonders, The Ghost Inside, Th
The upcoming national tour for The Screaming Jets is going to be something very special, for fans and the band alike. The iconic rock band, originally from Newcastle, will be celebrating 25 years – yes, a quarter of a century – of great Aussie rock. 25 years seems like a hell of a long time to stick
This month again saw me throw back to my teen years. I was lucky enough to speak to one of the forming members of Boom Crash Opera, Peter Farnan. Still creating music close to 30 years on and keeping the fresh sounds coming from Boom Crash Opera. With songs like Onion Skin, Hands Up In the Air, Bett
When someone mentions the name Ian Moss to me; it brings back great memories of listening to Cold Chisel, songs like Never Before, Flame Trees & Bow River. Hard Rock, something that was always played in my boyfriend’s car. Fast forward close to 34 years and my now husband – that boyfriend from years
One of the nicest and most approachable guys in the FMX industry today would have to be a Mornington Peninsula local Cam ‘Sincs” Sinclair. Hailing from Pearcedale, he has become a well-known hero to many youngsters & the young at heart. Riding for many years with Crusty Demons, now Nitro Circus, G
The Times They Are A Changing…a song maybe the Grammy Award winning solo artist Gotye with his group The Basics (Kris Schroeder and Tim Heath) could be singing? Get ready Victoria – you will be hearing a lot more from them as they run in the upcoming state election in Victoria. Gotye, aka Wally De
28 and a half thousand likes on Facebook and 2 shows selling out in under an hour each, does not even begin to define The Smith Street Band, if you haven’t heard of them yet, you definitely soon will. I am sure you all think of Taking the Alternate as screaming, loud, inaudible music. Though in th
The Kings of post progressive rock are set to hit out shores this month, inviting you to “An Evening With Dream Theater”. It’s the first time in five years that we’ve had Dream Theater come to Australia so it needs to be a night to remember, not only for us Aussies but also for Dream Theater. Desp
At 20 years of age this young DJ/Producer originally from Melbourne has cemented his position as the undisputed KING of the now globally loved Melbourne Sound and is undoubtedly the fastest rising star in the current Australian dance music scene. Will was happy to catch-up with Pearl magazine on hi
Waiting, waiting, waiting…..that was the start of my Boy & Bear interview. Whilst the guys were smack bang in the centre of the country that has the magic button to have a nuclear war commence – telephone coverage seems to be an amazing non-event! No matter what I did, the call would not connect.
FLESH OF THE EARTH Nature’s Reign (INDEPENDENT) Flesh of the Earth’s release Natures Reign is honestly indescribable in words. Blessed by the metal lords with talent every metal head would kill for Flesh’ have put together a hands down incredible release. Mangrove is a personal favourite as well a
Hospital should be an addition to your collection for sure. Composing synth pop music with emotional flair, Al Dodds of the duo describes their sounds as “pop music about not pop things” and draws on the feelings of hard times to comprise their lyrics. Jacqueline Green and Al Dodds have worked toget
