Q & A with Bootleg Rascal

Sydney-based ghetto-dubsters Bootleg Rascal have just unveiled their long-awaited sophomore album ‘Anónimo’ – produced by long-time collaborator Ian Pritchett (Boo Seeka, Kim Churchill, Angus and Julia Stone).

Taking cues from the likes of staple influences Gorillaz, Kid Cudi and Massive Attack, ‘Anònimo’ combines themes of hip hop, reggae, indie-rock, dub and electronica. Whilst melding an array of eclectic influences, the brooding new record simultaneously shines a light on the group’s ability to deliver on a cohesive sound.

It’s been a little while since we’ve seen Bootleg Rascal on the Coast, but luckily, they’ve included a stop at Solbar on Thursday October 25th…

interviewRhys Fox24 October 2018Bootleg Rascal, solbar, new album, tour, sunshine coast

Q & A with Mufassa

A name that has become increasingly common along our sunny strip would be that of the much-dreadlocked roots/reggae man, Mufassa. Having only just recently completed a massive tour in collaboration with fellow Sunshine Coast musician, Pete Allan, Mufassa (aka Dale Mallett) is gearing up for yet another long run of dates, this time in support of the debut single from the man and his band.

interviewRhys Fox9 October 2018mufassa, solbar, blue sky tour, debut single

Q & A with Clowns

‘Freezing In The Sun’ is a taste of what is yet to come from Clowns. The new single sees bright and jangly guitars juxtaposed with politicised lyrics of discontent. The lyrics demanding ‘tell me what the fuck I am supposed to do, when I know my taxes are paying for kids to be held in Nauru’, coupled with the dreamy and mesmerising chorus sung by bassist Hanny J.

In celebration of this single, Clowns are touring Australia, including a stop-over at Solbar on September 29th.

We sent through a few q’s to vocalist, Stevie…

interviewRhys Fox17 September 2018clowns, freezing in the sun, single, tour, solbar, punk

Q & A with Frenchy from Cheap Fakes

Redefining an already well established and well respected sound is a risky thing to do. Cheap Fakes have done it with nothing but absolute authenticity and sophistication.
It's always good to catch up to these guys before they head our way (July 28th, Solbar, with Hemingway)... and this time around, we caught up with guitarist/producer Scott 'Frenchy' French.

Rhys Fox3 July 2018Cheap Fakes, deep space, new album, tour, solbar, Caloundra Music Festival, Solbar

Q & A with RACKETT

Sydney psych/pop/punk outfit, RACKETT have been blowing minds all over the countryside with their out-there live performances and incredible fashion sense. They're currently touring their latest single, 'Space Cadet', and are heading our way soon enough, to play Solbar on July 7th.

We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Bec Callander to get the low-down on all things RACKETT...

interviewRhys Fox22 June 2018rackett, solbar, space cadet, hobo magic, port royal, peach fur, muules, pop, punk

Q & A with High Tropics

High Tropics have had a stellar 12 months so far, and they're only on the up and up. A slew of killer singles, plenty of JJJ, Spotify and Music Blog attention, and a busy gigging roster, has seen the band show no signs of slowing down. But... we're finally getting them back here on the Coast for a home show at Solbar on June 29.

Rhys Fox21 June 2018high tropics, solbar, wait for you