Big Moist and the Smoking Durries are 3 geezers and a gal from the suburbs of Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, who love singing about beers and having a right good old time!
With hints of indie tones and shameful confessions, BMSD continue to staple themselves on the Aussie music scene, with their ecstatic, hard-hitting and carefree aesthetic coupled with some of the most relatable tracks ever written!
Mom Jeans found their start in early 2014 at UC Berkeley, with guitarist Austin Carango and lead singer Eric Butler. This line-up would go on to record Spring Demo in May 2014, a six-track EP which would later be released as the band's self-titled debut on cassette tape by Northern California-based label, Fourth Row Records. Tracks on Spring Demo feature only Eric and Austin in an acoustic style, while the later released self-titled EP boasted an electric instrumentation with new additions, Josh Perline on bass/vocals, and David McDowall on drums (before his departure from the band shortly after release). Later that summer, the trio would record their last EP before their first full-length album, titled Allergic which featured Austin switching to drums, Josh switching to guitar, and bass recordings being handled by both members. Post-release, Gabriel (Gabe) Paganin joined the band as live bassist and Josh Perline exited the band on good terms.
Mom Jeans self-released their first full-length album, Best Buds, on July 3, 2016. Like their self-titled EP, the album was first released on cassette tape by Fourth Row Records in the summer of 2016. However, soon the group would sign with Massachusetts-based label Counter Intuitive Records, who then re-released the band's first full-length album on vinyl in November 2016.
On March 7, 2017, Mom Jeans released a split EP with the Fresno-based band Graduating Life. It was during this period that Bart Thompson of Graduating Life and Meet Me in Montauk fame would become a guitarist for the band.
On October 6, 2017, Counter Intuitive Records released a split EP titled NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 420, featuring music from Mom Jeans as well as the bands Pictures of Vernon and Prince Daddy & The Hyena.
Kids Break Glass are a newly formed alt-rock group from Naarm/Melbourne. The four-piece takes influence from the likes of Ball Park Music, Gang of Youths and Catfish and the Bottlemen to bring you an exciting and explosive set. With psychedelic drums and the slap of the bass, Kids Break Glass are ready to blow the roof off with their new sound. Culminating years of experience playing in the garage together, they're finally ready to show what they have to offer.
'Catch one of the hottest and hardest working bands in Australia, SRB, on their 3rd National Headline Tour of 2023 this September and October! Fresh from supporting American Rockers 'Eagles Of Death Metal' on their Sold Out Australian Tour, SRB continue to show everyone why they're the best night out in the country. Get yourself a ticket and see it for yourself!'
Highly Suspect is an American rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The band consists of twin brothers Rich (bass, backing vocals) and Ryan Meyer (drums, backing vocals), Johnny Stevens (guitar, lead vocals), and Matt Kofos (guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals). After starting as a bar cover band, they relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where they recorded The Worst Humans EP with producer Joel Hamilton.
The band's first studio album Mister Asylum was released in 2015, earning them a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The song "Lydia" was nominated for Best Rock Song. Highly Suspect's second studio album, The Boy Who Died Wolf, was released in 2016. Two singles were released from the album, "My Name Is Human", which topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart, and "Little One", which peaked at number 2 on the same chart. Their third studio album, MCID, was released in 2019, their fourth, The Midnight Demon Club, in 2022, and their fifth, As Above, So Below, on July 19, 2024.
Zobb. It’s not just a band. It’s a word as meaningful as you want it to be. You can’t see it, but everyone has the mark of Zobb in them or on them. It’s there when you have your first kiss, and when you hear your first crunchy riff. It sits silent in the dark, but it’s never too far. Come see for yourself. Listen, dance, experience.
Zobb is ours, Zobb is yours. We’re all gonna make it
Dylan Lewis is one of Australia’s most enduring and recognisable entertainers, with a career spanning over two decades and encompassing television, radio, film and music. Dylan was a mainstay on Nova for 13 years, and was most recently heard all over Adelaide as the co-host of Nova919 Adelaide breakfast show ‘Dylan and Hayley’, and ‘Lewis and Lowe’ before that. The start of 2020 saw Dylan feature as a guest host of Double J’s ‘Summer Mornings’. For two years he then hosted Double J Weekends. He has previously hosted radio shows on Fox FM, Triple J and Nova 100 in Melbourne.
Dylan's hard work and talent has been rewarded by winning 3 ACRA Awards so far in his radio career, 'Best Newcomer' 2007, 'Best Music Personality’ 2009 and ‘Best Music Presenter’ 2012.
Infamously known as the presenter of ‘Recovery’ on ABC, Dylan has hosted an array of television music and variety shows, including 10.30 Slot, Pepsi Live and Network Ten’s national Saturday morning show, ‘Video Hits’ with Faustina Agolley from 2010 to 2011. To the delight of ‘Recovery’ fans, the ‘Recovery Special’ returned in 2019 as part of ABC’s AusMusic month.
A regular star on television, Dylan has also been popular guest panellist on shows such as ‘Spicks & Specks’, ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation’, as well as regular field reporter and guest co-host on ‘The Circle’ and appearances on Network Ten's 'The Project’ doing the 'Whip Around'.
When Dylan first shot to cult fame on ABC TV’s national Saturday morning live music show ‘Recovery’ in 1996, he catapulted the popularity of live music and interviewing to a new level. He hosted ‘Recovery’ for four years and his infectious persona brought a new element into Saturday morning television. Dylan's warmth and individuality aided in attaining artists that would appear exclusively on ‘Recovery’ whilst visiting Australia.
Following ‘Recovery’, Dylan hosted the national television program ‘The 10.30 Slot’ on Friday evenings, another of ABC TV’s popular music and pop culture extravaganzas. Dylan's association in the music world was cemented when he became the host of Channel 10’s ‘Pepsi Live’ in 2001 - continuing this role for three years on the only Australian commercial television music program at the time. Dylan simultaneously hosted the show’s national radio program on 2-Day/Fox FM. He then went on to co-host ‘Video Hits’ 2010-2011, airing every Saturday and Sunday morning on Channel Ten, Australia’s longest running music show and the world’s second longest running after Eurovision.
Dylan’s star studded list of celebrities interviewed includes Stevie Wonder, Foo Fighters, M.I.A, Britney Spears, Ed Sheeran, Sting, Kylie Minogue, Bjork, Russell Crowe, Silverchair, Faith No More, Metallica, Oasis, No Doubt, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Reece Witherspoon, Billy Zane, Eric Bana, Noel Fielding…and the list goes on...
As a huge fan of the series, Dylan was thrilled to accept an offer to be in the Australian Celebrity Big Brother. When it came to the final eviction night, Dylan was the overwhelming winner as voted by the general public. He has also appeared on Channel 9’s ratings winner, Celebrity Circus where his natural comic ability and willingness to take on all challenges thrown at him, once again made him an absolute standout of the series. The start of 2022 saw Dylan enter the ‘so-called’ jungle on ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’, supporting ‘Lifeline’ as his chosen charity.
One of Dylan’s career highlights was when he appeared as an extra in ‘Star Wars Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones’. Continuing on the feature film ride, Dylan landed a role in ‘The Real Thing’ released in Australia in 2002 and has played the lead role in short films, ‘Like It Is’, ‘RAY’ and 'The Postman', as well as many minor film and TV roles. He had a guest role in ‘Emo The Musical’ as Doug Skeleton in 2016.
Dylan graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Education in secondary drama and music in 1994. He dabbles in pastimes such as juggling, fire-breathing, clowning and magic. He plays piano, clarinet, saxophone, turntables, accordion, harmonica and didgeridoo. Dylan also has his own man-choir called....Manchoir – a group of men who sing (and perform) in mostly perfect harmonies. He has also played in two well-known Melbourne bands: funk band 'The Brown Hornet' and hip-hop band Megabias. Both bands have toured extensively, released a few albums and performed on a variety of television shows. He now plays in a band called The Haploids making music for kids that parents won’t hate.
Dylan extends his support to many different charity causes through his media profile. Namely, he’s been an ambassador for Headspace (The National Youth Mental Health Foundation), The Starlight Foundation, Smiling Mind, Ride2School Day, Lifeline, Polished Man and Artists For Kids.
Dylan has hosted many launches, corporate functions and awards events. The rare experience of hosting an abundance of television shows, including hundreds of hours of live TV, combined with his professionalism and elite talent allows him to deliver at the highest level.
He is the proud father of a daughter and a son. He is very happily married. He collects action figures, musical instruments, records, art and camels.
On the vibrant Melbourne music scene, where the air hums with anticipation and the walls of Iconic venues echo with the strains of creativity, one band stands poised to make a seismic Impact.
Littlefoot, a quartet with a penchant for heavy alternative rock, is set to headline at the legendary Cherry Bar. Their music, a fusion of raw energy and ‘90s heavy rock influences, promises an electrifying experience for fans and newcomers alike.
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.