So Frenchy So Chic is synonymous with the best sounds of the current French music scene. Just to prove the cool and chic-ness gets cooler and chic-ier, get ready for indie bluegrass band, Moriarty and French-Nigerian songstress Asa to grace the stage in one incredible night of music.
Back after a sell-out show in 2009, super cool and sexy Moriarty return with their irresistible style of French blues led by the haunting vocals of the enigmatic songstress, Rosemary. Taking its cue from the worlds of Depression era American folk and European cabaret, Moriarty has mastered a smoky sound that draws comparisons to early Neil Young, folk country, blues, jazz and even Americana.
“A real troupe of modern bohemian gypsies, their concerts are like happenings. Free, innocent and magnificent, like music should always be.” The Guardian
Continue reading So Frenchy So Chic – Double Bill: Moriarty & ASA – Brisbane Powerhouse – 20 January 2012
There are a lot of bands to look out for in 2012. You will read various lists and recommendations. One that needs to be added to those lists is from Brisbane. They are from the birth place of many independent and unsigned bands that are making some killer-rock sounds at local and National gigs. They are …..Forever the Optimist.
NEW FOUND GLORY are continuing their dominance in a genre they pioneered well over a decade ago, providing a breath of fresh air in a scene starved of creativity.
In a day and age where music is being created at such an alarming rate world wide, it is rare to find music of a quality that literally stops you in your tracks. It is even rarer to find said music being created by five humble individuals in your hometown, however, 
On February 28 2012, UK post-punk legends, The Sisters Of Mercy, will play a very special headline performance at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne. The show will be the only headline performance for the band in Australia, who is touring as a part of the Soundwave Festival in February and March.
GETTING TO AND FROM THE GOLD COAST 
California G-Punk legends (Hed)p.e. announce their upcoming 2012 Australian tour with Suburban Noize label mate, Mushroomhead vocalist and solo artist Jeffrey Nothing. 
Brisbane’s indie art rockers 
Not so much a cabaret show as a cry for help, Britney Spears: The Cabaret – starring Christie Whelan – was commissioned for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and has since enjoyed sell-out runs in Sydney and Melbourne.
The Jim Jones Revue came, rocked and conquered the Annandale Hotel. The Jim Jones Revue always delivers what Jim describes as “bigger better faster louder” rock n roll and they certainly lived up to the hype at their Sydney gig.
Andy Murray has been crowned the 2012 Brisbane International Men’s Singles Champion in front of a record final Sunday crowd of 6,213 patrons.