Michael Paynter, Musician
By Jessica Fichera Michael Paynter, a local Melbourne musician, is slowly making his way to the top. The 23 year old has just finished a nationwide tour with Seal and, most recently, launched a free...
View ArticleAn Afternoon with Ivy Fox
Ivy Fox is a busy lady. Constantly in and out of aeroplanes and recording studios both here and in the United States, as well as working on her album and two new singles (expected release 2010). I was...
View ArticleInterview with The McClymonts
My first opportunity with Onya Magazine was an interview with Australian country music band The McClymonts. I’d never heard of these three incredibly talented and successful performers. I didn’t know...
View ArticleStephanie Brownlee, Music Star on the Rise
In just a few weeks, on the 9th of July to be exact, the debut album for 17 year-old up and coming country music artist Stephanie Brownlee shall be released. Stephanie Brownlee is on her way straight...
View ArticleJess Chalker, Musician
Since gaining well over 400,000 hits on YouTube for her song ‘Said the Raindrop to the Seed’ late last year, Jess Chalker has enjoyed a whirlwind introduction to what promises to be a very exciting...
View ArticleRoz Pappalardo
Roz Pappalardo takes fifteen minutes out from teaching a Year 12 class in Brisbane to chat with me. Roz is an exceptionally talented woman. She wears a couple of different caps. Not only is she a...
View ArticleDave Gleeson & Catherine Britt
It has been 20 years since the Screaming Jets won the Triple J national Battle of the Bands competition in 1990, yet many people still remember Dave Gleeson as the hard rocker who fronted the...
View ArticleOne Kind
Stephanie Crawford chats to Nick Papadakis from Melbourne band One Kind on the eve of the releasing their first full-length album Mono/Stereo at The Spanish Club, Fitzroy. One Kind’s music has been...
View ArticleIf the World’s due for Collision, let it be with Rokeby Venus
Think summer. Think surf, sand and sun, and great tunes. Rokeby Venus is this postcard of perfection. You could almost take Corona’s ‘from where you’d rather be’ insert Rokeby Venus and you’ve got one...
View ArticleThe Hello Morning
Melbourne rock outfit The Hello Morning have not taken a breather since the release of their debut album in February, setting off on their first national tour to launch new EP Without You supporting...
View ArticleBarry Morgan (And His Organ)
Katherine Collette chats to celebrity organ salesman, musical comedian and safari suit connoisseur Barry Morgan about his new album, one finger playing technique and the Sunnyside Mall. So, Barry, can...
View ArticleBecause They Can
Sandi Sieger chats to Eddie from Australian four-piece, all male pop-rock band, Because They Can. In a world where manufactured pop seems to be the norm, these guys stand out with true talent and set...
View ArticleLittle May
Sydney indie-folk trio Hannah Field, Liz Drummond and Annie Hamilton were brought together by a love for music and songwriting to create the sweet and heartfelt melodies of Little May. Forming only a...
View ArticleLime Cordiale at The Toff In Town
WHO: Lime Cordiale (w/ I Know The Chief and Castlecomers) WHERE: The Toff In Town WHEN: 2nd November A beautiful venue is a usually a good indication of a good show, and that’s what was delivered when...
View ArticleMelbourne Hip-Hop Artist NYUON To Release Debut Single ‘Your City’
Melbourne’s newest hip-hop icon and Melbourne Music Bank runner up, NYUON is set to release his debut single, Your City, celebrating with a launch at The Workers Club Melbourne on March 13. NYUON...
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