Issue 455

Parkway Drive

It's pretty safe to say that the rise in popularity which Byron Bay's Parkway Drive have experienced since their inception in has been exponential. From performing at local shows to friends and small shows around Australia, to selling out arenas and constantly touring throughout the world, this rise to fame has not only surprised Australian fans, but also the band themselves.

Glasvegas
Glasvegas
Sony/ BMG



It seems that every decade someone rediscovers the sweet melodies of 1950s pop music and reworks it through the musical lens of the time. In the 90s Weezer channeled those vibes and combined it with punk-pop energy and alternative rock distorted guitars (we'll forget about the 80s attempt by Jive Bunny). Now in the 00s, Glasvegas has dropped this sweet sound into a post-rock world inspired by bands like Mogwai and Sigur Ros.

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