Local Picks :: OutsideIn Festival

In preparation for the second OutsideIn festival this weekend, David Goldschmidt picks three local acts you can’t miss on this epic 2013 bill.

Fade Up :: Cosmo’s Midnight

Fade Up gives the finger to short attention spans and scoops the urgency out of music discovery. Go on a first date with up-and-comers Cosmo’s Midnight, soundtracked by a mixtape they curated just for you.

Live Review & Gallery :: Land Of The Giants

Sydney has had something of a flash-flood lately when it comes to electronic music gigs – and we’re certainly not complaining. Tom Nall reviews the Astral People-curated ‘Land Of The Giants’ event, accompanied by some stunning photos from the night.

Interview :: Matt Blanchard: OutsideIn Festival

Matt Blanchard tells us why it’s the right time for his OutsideIn festival to snap a pair of suspenders on the already tight local scene.

Q&A :: Astral People’s SANE Australia Fundraiser

Mental illness is no picnic – but if it was a picnic, and if it were held annually, roughly 3.2million Australians would attend and have an immensely shitty time. Rather than hosting a picnic, Astral People are putting on a gig at OAF – with 100% of funds going to SANE.

Interview :: Albatross

For local electronic duo Albatross, music has been a lifelong progression, never sticking to a certain sound, ever evolving into something spectacular. […]

Listen, Talk, Party :: BeyondBlue fundraiser replaces Dro Carey shows

“Some people may think that I am hardly a champion for the cause of mental health issues if I continue to breakdown […]