Born in the quiet streets of South Auckland New Zealand, Sterling migrated to Australia during his teenage years. A childhood surrounded by music, dance and Polynesian art - the singer-songwriter speaks from a unique perspective on life in suburban Brisbane. Maintaining a strong connection to his homeland, Sterling creates a sound reminiscent of New Zealand songwriters of the past and present including Neil Finn and Bic Runga.

His debut E.P soon to be released later this year is a combination of Beatlesque melodies, alternative rock grunt and a touch of a pacific groove. Sterling continues to transcend musical boundaries to create his own original and unique sound. Sterling Silver brings his "feelgood" music to the people - with well-crafted lyrics and catchy pop melodies that keep audiences vibing all night long.


http://www.myspace.com/sterlingmusic

Dick Desert has cemented himself at the forefront of the Australian alternative music scene through unparralled live performances at some of the nations top festivals such as The Big Day Out, Edinburgh Fringe, Tamworth, Valley Fiesta, Straight Out of Brisbane, Nimbin Mardi Gras, The Dreaming and Woodford.

Few contemporary country music performers have had their work likened to the legends of the genre such as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Frankie Lane as often as modern day exponent Dick Desert. In common with these outlaw country legends, Dick's songs are often 'fire and brimstone' fueled fables of lust, death and drunkenesss.

Be scared ... country music is again moving in the loins of the underground. It may already be pulsating within your little sister or it may be in your grandpa and before long if it isnt already it will be iny-o-u !


http://www.myspace.com/dickdesert

The Gin Club has established a reputation as one of the most impressive Australian bands of recent memory; Keeping their audiences perpetually intrigued and interested with a revolving live and studio-based line up of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters.

Based in Brisbane, Australia, The Gin Club are a musical collective who perform an eclectic mix of rock, pop, folk, blues, country, and everything in between.

Drawing influence from the attitudes of artists such as The Band, Neil Young and The Wu-Tang Clan, The Gin Club's live show is instrument-swapping madness, rousing choruses and heartbreak backed by cello, accordion, Hammond organ and heaps of guitars.

Since their formation through a chance meeting at an Open-mic night in 2003, The Gin Club has released three albums to public and critical acclaim, namely, their most recent release: 2008’s Junk. This double album features 26 original songs, covering a breathtaking amount of musical ground and granted them several accolades including Song of the Year award at the 2008 QSong Awards.

The inimitable troupe have toured Australia and abroad, playing with many varied acts such as Paul Kelly, The Drones, Tim Rogers, You Am I and Pete Murray, as well as performing at major events including The Big Day Out, East Coast Blues and Roots, Splendor in the Grass, Woodford Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Musicexpo LA and many more.

2009 will see the diverse band that includes 7+ songwriters, release the first single to their anticipated fourth album (due out early 2010) as well as tour Australia and overseas.


http://www.myspace.com/theginclub

“…..easily the most under-rated rock n roll band in the country” - Murray Engleheart, THE BRAG, November 2009.

The Dunhill Blues are the noisiest bunch of malcontents this side of the petticoat. They play rock n roll, and they play anywhere, anytime. The Dunhill Blues don’t sound like other bands. You reckon you can hear someone else in there then you’re kidding yourself. The Dunhill Blues ain’t got cool haircuts and they leave wearing girl’s jeans to the ladies. The Dunhill Blues love their mums. The Dunhill Blues are indestructible. Their rehearsal space burnt to the ground, and the van’s been stolen (more than once).

They have also survived the sudden death of founding member and beloved friend, Kristen McCall (4/4/77-29/4/09). The Dunhill Blues are Dan Batchelor (Gtr/Vox), Greg Bergin (Gtr/Vox), Adam Brzozowski (Bass/Vox), Frank Bliss (Banjo/Sax/Vox), Michael Budden (Gtr/Trumpet/Vox), Daris Atrins (Organ/Gtr) and Kristen (he’ll always be there).

The Dunhill Blues are just regular guys trying to get by. The Dunhill Blues released the super rare “12” mini-album” in May 2008 (100 copies only). Everybody that heard it seemed to think it was a bit of the alright. I-94 called it “the Hope Diamond in a window of Pandora’ Bracelets”

The Dunhill Blues are set to release their debut album through Off The Hip Records in August 2009. The album was recorded at Brain Studios in Surry Hills NSW, over 2 days in February (The same 2 days that Victoria almost burnt to the ground!). The album is full of songs about unsavory acquaintances, lonely shift workers, hangovers and evil twins. The first 500 copies come with 3 bonus tracks. The Dunhill Blues will be touring the East Coast through August/September 2009 Giddy Up!


http://www.myspace.com/thedunhillblues

Vialka

Hailing from deepest France, via everywhere and nowhere, Vialka are a devilishly high-spirited nomadic duo whose frontier-touring has taken them to all corners of the globe on a seemingly permanent world tour since their formation in 2002. Deriving their influences from traditional and modern underground music from around the globe Marylise Frecheville (percussion & voice ) and Eric Boros (baritone-guitar & voice) create music that skips joyfully across borders, channelling desert blues, Chinese folk songs, scatter rock and European gypsy song dynamics. A whirlwind dervish energy, that combines endless gypsy punk folk rock tales, hard hitting poly-rhythms, yelps and howls into one feverishly danceable and intoxicating brew. Like 'A Hawk And A Hacksaw' or 'The Ex' their openness to new sounds and cultures makes you feel alive.


http://www.myspace.com/vialka

Forming in late 2009, The May Strikes are a four piece indie-funk band. Hailing from Brisbane the group merge jangly guitars and catchy vocals with aggressive funk to achieve a distinct sound. Influenced by groups such as Radiohead, Red Riders, Rubik, RHCP and Rage Against the
Machine their musical tastes, though seemingly 'R' related, are extensive.

The band grew from the collaboration of guitarist, William Brouwers, and bassist, Daniel Carnoval, who met working together in their respective dead end jobs. Their jam room was too small for their aspirations and armed with what would become the basis for their set they recruited Michael Jones and William Macintosh to complete the quartet. Named after the famous wildcat strikes of 1968 in France, the band is inspired by the ability of youth to "shake up" the
establishment and challenge the status quo, whether this is through art, fashion or music.

Recently heading to Alchemix studios the band has recorded their first demo.


http://www.myspace.com/themaystrikes