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The Drones - Back for a Thousand Mistakes

Known for their raucous live show and powerful poetics, The Drones have found themselves consistent critical appraisal over their ten year career.

18 October 2011

Marcus Teague; the Single Twin

Single Twin has been the ongoing side-concern of former Deloris front-man Marcus Teague for nearly a decade, an outlet which has only just resulted in a release in the form of the confusingly titled, Marcus Teague. Speaking to Max Easton from his ...

27 July 2011

The Black Ryder

With debut record ‘Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride,’ Sydney’s The Black Ryder fell on deaf ears despite their minor acclaim. Subsequently relocating to Los Angeles, Max Easton spoke to Scott Von Ryper and Aimee Nash about US tourin...

18 April 2011

Mike Noga, The Balladeer Hunter

With his second album, The Balladeer Hunter, Mike Noga has already found himself widespread acclaim. A far cry from the sounds he created as drummer of Australian rock staples The Drones, Noga promises with The Balladeer Hunter that this is more t...

14 April 2011

A Chat With Gareth Liddiard

After more than ten years fronting The Drones, Gareth Liddiard released his stunning solo debut to a small but fanatical reception. With that record six months in his past, he’s now heading out for a national tour with Melbourne songsmith Da...

11 March 2011

Steve Poltz

Shortly after the first performance of his January Austrlaian tour at Sydney's Peats Ridge festival, we sat down with Steve Poltz for a chat.

1 February 2011

An Interview with Dan Kelly

As part of a series of interviews conducted at this year’s Peats Ridge Festival, Max Easton, Leigh Plover and Richard Wilson all sat down for a chat with Melbourne songsmith Dan Kelly to discuss writing, recording and Bindi Irwin.

11 January 2011

Interview With Zeus

As part of a series of interviews conducted backstage at this year’s Peats Ridge Festival, we bring you our chat with Canadian band Zeus to kick start it all. Marred by recording difficulties and absurd conversations, Max Easton gives you a ...

5 January 2011

Interview with Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls)

Between a solo tour of the US supporting the John Butler Trio and a string of festival and tour dates around the country, Mat McHugh from The Beautiful Girls sat down to talk to Soulshine about touring and recording solo, getting back on the road ...

26 December 2010

An Interview With Jason Collett

Heading to Australia for the Peats Ridge Festival over the New Year, Canada’s Jason Collett crossed time zones for a chat with Max Easton about songwriting, album making and the country set to host him at year’s end.

22 December 2010

The Vasco Era Interview

They’ve just returned from China, written a song with an Iraqi singer for The Key of Sea compilation and now they’re back home to tour Australia. As Max Easton writes, there’s been a hell of a lot going on for The Vasco Era in 20...

22 November 2010

Mista Savona Interview

Mista Savona is widely regarded as the premier reggae producer in Australia, his latest album Warn the Nation released in July 2010 has been described as "Australia's definitive reggae album" by Triple J. Soulshine caught up with Jake Sa...

11 November 2010

78 Saab Interview

With a new label and a new album on the shelves, Ben Nash from Sydney’s 78 Saab has every right to be feeling positive, as Max Easton writes.

6 November 2010

Cumbia Cosmonauts Interview

As part of Soulshine’s coverage of the Australasian World Music Expo being held in Melbourne this November, we caught up with the Saca La Mois DJ (aka Moses Iten) founder of the Cumbia Cosmonauts to discuss all things “Cumbia” ...

3 November 2010

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Interview

As I start my conversation with Lewis Durham, one-third of sibling band Kitty, Daisy and Lewis -- really, one-fifth if you count their parents who also perform in the group -- the first thing that becomes apparent is his Cockney swagger. As Lewis ...

14 October 2010

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