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Under the backdrop of grey skies and a deceptively harsh sun in Melbourne, eager festival-goers embarked on the journey down the entryway of Flemington Racecourse. The venue, typically reserved for the glitz and glamour of the city’s elite, took on a different persona. Instead of the usual scene of posh formal attire, suits, and elegant, elaborately decorated hats mingling with …

Ahead of their sold out Nightmares and Daydreams headline show in Hamburg, Dan, Chrissy and Will of Against The Current joined me for what can only be described as a chaotic romantic first interview date / therapy session. We talk about the band’s double life of tour vs the everyday, ‘Silent Stranger’, Dan Humphrey (there is a connection – I …

I had the great pleasure to talk to Patrick of Movements about their new album RUCKUS!, in particular the motivation behind ‘I Hope You Choke!’ and the story behind ‘A.M.P.’, as well as future aspirations for the band (and at what cost). We also touch upon the role he is expected to fulfil for those struggling with mental health and …

Tucked away below the railway bridge along Oxford Road, the tiny (and aptly chosen) Zombie Shack underwent a spooky transformation as nu punk’s BEX prepared Manchester for her Halloween tour date. Courtney and I walked up the stairwell concealed in the pub below to a visage of headless Barbies, disfigured baby dolls spiderwebs hanging from the ceiling, accompanied by a …

It was an absolute delight chatting to the brilliant We Three on their ‘Love Me’ tour again after seeing them in Auckland earlier this year. As excited as we were to see these guys, turns out EyesClosed’s questions were not as light-hearted so we dove right into the raw stuff. Joshua, Manny and Bethany share details about the production of …

Pyro, confetti, fireworks and a giant inflatable dog’s head (his name is Blitz and the doberman is the star of the album cover for So Much (For) Stardust that was released earlier this year). Fall Out Boy brought their larger than life ‘So Much For (Tour) Dust’ to Hamburg’s Barclay’s Arena and spared no (production) cost to prove once again …