Alternative Rock

Birthed in sun-bleached Meanjin, Platonic Sex are a queer alt-rock band who don't sleep together, promise. Their songs are exercises in catch and release, vulnerable lyrics and guitar-driven melodies which swell and crash with emotion. Live, they’ve played alongside the likes of Good Boy, Full Flower Moon Band, Doggie Heaven, Adam Newling, Flowertruck, Flamingo Blonde and Hallie. After wrapping up their national tour dates with Hope D and Noah Dillon, they're gearing up to drop their second single of 2022, "Devil's Advocate".

Austin Mackay is an Indie/Folk/Rock, Singer/Songwriter from Newcastle, Australia.

Hailing from Newcastle NSW, Austin Mackay is one of the fastest rising Singer/Songwriters on the scene, emerging nationally at a rapid pace. From supporting a bunch of established, Australian acts including: Boo Seeka, The Dreggs and Kim Churchill, to selling out headline shows across the country, Austin has well and truly made his mark in one of the country’s most thriving music scenes.

At only 20 years of age, Austin has gained years of experience as both a writer and a performer, leading him to create his own fusion of Indie/Folk/Rock music. Made up of energetic guitar riffs and roaring vocal melodies, Austin’s distinct sound is significantly influenced by the likes of James Bay and John Mayer. Gaining over 250,000 Spotify streams in just his first year releasing music, it’s clear that Austin’s songs have a tendency to leave his listeners wanting more, and more is exactly what he is about to give them.

Coming out of the gate firing in 2021, Austin released his debut Australian Tour. The ‘Without You Tour’ saw Austin sell out shows throughout QLD, NSW, VIC & SA, and play to rooms filled with singing and smiling crowds. Austin’s raw and energetic presence, along with his storytelling ability, create a dynamic throughout his live show which is unmatched and unlike any other. From start to finish, Austin will grasp your full attention and take you on a journey throughout the highs and lows of both his life and past experiences.

With a sold-out tour already under his belt, Austin has no plans of slowing down, having already released his next Australian tour. Austin will be playing shows around the country throughout September/October of 2021, in promotion of his brand new single ‘Breathe Again’. Tickets are on sale now, but make sure to get in quick, as they won’t last long.

David M Western returns with a national tour in support of the stunning and reflective new album ‘On, On & On’ - out 20 Oct 2023 on Cheersquad Records & Tapes on vinyl and digital.

A depth and a quiet pull is found in the music of David M Western. Even his hell-storm, stadium-filling country-rock numbers can deliver a gut punch you never saw coming. Moments of reflection, cutting witicism and strange comically driven anecdotes will be thrown at you from every direction. David M Western will be simultaneously driving you while keeping you calm from the passenger seat.

Having got his start as a musician hopping bars playing bass or guitar for bands in the thriving Melbourne folk-rock and country scene, David has now stepped into the spotlight leading his own band of world class Australian session musicians.

Building on his growing reputation from debut 2022 album titled ‘Child Mind’, Western observes through an even more incisive and soul-searching magnifying glass on his latest release, the vast, reflective and tender album ‘On, On & On.’.

In the lead up to the release of ‘On, On & On’, David has played to packed rooms each week as part of his residency at the now cult-icon Melbourne pub ‘The Gem’, played to a sold out album launch show at The Old Bar, toured in support of Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) and signed to Melbourne indie label ‘Cheersquad Records & Tapes’.

Written and recorded within roughly three months, recorded almost entirely live and with minimal overdubbing, ‘On, On & On’ will floor listeners, enjoying at first the quality of songwriting and excitement within the songs, yet returning for the emotional connection they will find within the lyrics.

Tam Vantage and full band will be playing their first show since 2017, to celebrate the release of ‘Laughing Gas & Apple Pie’.

Tam spent his formative years playing with the bands Pop Singles and The Stevens. He released his debut solo album in 2015 and a sophomore album in 2017. Since then he has released a collection of 80+ home demos, played in the bands Permits, Girlatones, Leah Senior, Carpet Burn, and Chook Race, and contributed to the music and debut album of his late father Neil Richards.

His new album is an offering of high energy, fuzzed-out, alternative rock n’ roll.

The live band will consist of Kayley Langdon (Blonde Revolver, Future Suck, Carpet Burn) on drums; Rob Remedios (Chook Race, Permits, Small Intestines) on bass guitar, and Chris Korczynski (The Tropes, Battlestations, Brick) on second guitar.

‘Laughing Gas & Apple Pie’ is available as a pressing of 100 vinyl LP’s via Still Traveller Records, and can be heard on all digital platforms.