This year is the 25th Anniversary of Byron Bay Bluesfest and possibly the biggest Bluesfest held to date. Arriving at the festival you immediately realise the size and scale of the event. Huge camping areas teaming with festival goers, friendly volunteers directing cars to parking areas and spreading an infectious happiness to all that pass by. The music emanating from the venue as you approach the gates. The blended aromas of various cuisines wafting from the food stalls and the overall “feel good” vibe in the air.
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Photo Gallery | Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Q&A with DARREN MIDDLETON
DARREN MIDDLETON, currently on tour in support of his latest album “Translations”, takes time out for Life Music Media…
:: What track changed your life ::
TNT-ACDC….blew my mind
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Hmm..Ok Computer is pretty flawless
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Jac Stone or Skipping Girl Vinegar
:: Favourite Quote ::
Carpe Diem (Written in around 28BC….that is amazing…that we still quote it today!)
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Sleep
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Interview | Stevic – Twelve Foot Ninja
Interview by Stuart Blythe
They broke crowd funding records for their latest music video, they’re about to kick off an Australian headline tour, before making their return to the U.S. later this year.
Life Music Media catch up with Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist Stevic for a chat.
LMM: The Pozible crowd-funding campaign for your new video was an amazing success. What prompted your decision to use crowd funding and what are your feelings about the campaign success?
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Interview | Vorpal Suicide – SuicideGirls
Interview by Stuart Blythe
SuicideGirls – “the sexiest, smartest,most dangerous collection of outsider women in the world” – are bringing their Blackheart Burlesque Tour to Australia this March – 2014.
Life Music Media catch up with SuicideGirls’ Vorpal Suicide for a chat.
LMM: For those who aren’t aware, what is Suicide Girls?
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Interview | Phil Smith
:: What track changed your life ::
Pink Moon, Nick Drake
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young.
:: Favourite Quote ::
I can’t remember it right now, but it’s a good one.
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Exercise
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Live Review | Soundwave Festival 2014 – Brisbane
Review by Brandon Blythe
The streets leading into Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds were flooded with excited fans eagerly waiting for the gates to open to this years Soundwave festival. As far as the eye can see were show goers of all age’s shapes and sizes proudly wearing their favourite band moniker or dressed in attention seeking costumes. The gates open, the crowd spills in and the day begins.
Our first stop was Amon Amarth who had been slated the very early 11am spot on Stage 4. The early start didn’t stop a league of loyal fans from packing the stage to see the Swedish melodic death metal band blasting out their best… Viking ship and all.
“Mon the Biff” – On Stage 1, Biffy Clyro gave everything they had and more! The shirtless, tattooed Scots rocking out a frantic set of favourites, fuelling the audience and setting a standard for the day ahead. Frontman Simon Neil captivatingly plays and sings and connects with the crowd. Ending on a high “We are Biffy f**king Clyro!“.
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Photo Gallery | Soundwave Festival 2014 – Brisbane | Part 1
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Interview | Miles Hunt – The Wonder Stuff
Interview by Stuart Blythe
The Wonder Stuff are heading to Australia for a headline tour performing their classic album “Never Loved Elvis” in it’s entirety!
Life Music Media catch up with The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt for a chat.
LMM: Great to hear that your heading to Australian in 2014 for a string of headline shows. You’ll be performing your album “Never Loved Elvis” in its entirety. How did this tour come about?
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Photo Gallery | Big Day Out 2014 – Gold Coast
Interview with Luke Liang – Papa Vs Pretty
Interview by Stuart Blythe
Sydney rockers Papa Vs Pretty recently released their latest single “Smother”, taken from their anticipated second album, White Deer Park.
Life Music Media caught up with Luke Liang (Guitar, Keyboards) of Papa Vs Pretty for a quick chat about their new album “White Deer Park”
LMM: Your new album White Deer Park is due for release early next year. How was the recording process and working with David Trumfio?
Luke: Dave was amazing. He’s really easy to get along with, he’s obviously brilliant (check out Wilco and My Morning Jacket!) and he really drove us in the right way. What I mean is that he made us feel at ease personally but pushed us out of our comfort zone musically – that balance really helped us to create something great during the recording process.
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Interview with Billy Kennedy – Frightened Rabbit
Interview by Stuart Blythe
Frightened Rabbit are heading back to Australia as part of Laneway Festival 2014 and also performing their own headlines shows.
LifeMusicMedia.com catch up with Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy for a chat.
LMM: Frightened Rabbit has come to Australia quite a lot in the past few years. Is there anything in particular that makes you want to keep coming back?
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Photo Gallery: Vans Warped Tour Australia 2013 – Brisbane – November 29, 2013
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Photo Gallery: The Offspring + Simple Plan @ Vans Warped Tour Australia 2013 – Brisbane – November 29, 2013
Q&A with Heather Cheketri – Love Like Hate
Photo by Brooke Shaw Photography
Q&A with Heather Cheketri – Love Like Hate
Love Like Hate have released their new single “Electric Ships”… watch the Offical Music Video below!
www.lovelikehate.com.au
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Pretty & Twisted