Music News Mullet Moments with Salarymen by Tammy Moir Sydney’s indie music scene has always thrived on that gritty, go-hard-or-go-home vibe, and it’s hitting some serious highs lately. Our fresh new video series, Mullet Moments, showcases artists who live…
Music HYG deliver ambient psychedelic masterclass on debut album ‘Hopeless Youth Group’ by Tom Disalvo HYG have released their debut self-titled album ‘Hopeless Youth Group’, an eight-track collection that traces the Canberra band from indie rock to post-punk. It comes off the back of a…
Music The dreamy, synth-pop sounds of Vinted Vineer are on tour by Tammy Moir Vinted Vineer, Meanjin’s rising psychedelic pop band, is set to bring their signature dreamy tunes to the East Coast Get ready to be swept away by the dreamy, synth-pop sounds…
Music News The Manning Bar in Sydney got treated to a killer set by The Lemon Twigs last Saturday by Tammy Moir The Lemon Twigs brought down the house in Sydney, with an electric performance, and a dose of witty sibling banter. The Manning Bar in Sydney got treated to a killer…
Needle In The Hay News Trans-Tasman Tune-Up: Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay comp open to New Zealand artists by Happy Kiwi musicians, it’s time to shine! Submit your red-hot tracks to Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay for a chance to win over $30,000 in prizes, including vinyl pressing. Let’s…
Music News Vinyl Get Into The Groove: Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay competition now open for early bird entries by Happy Submit your entry now for Happy Mag’s Needle In The Hay competition during the early bird entry period, and you could see your music pressed onto vinyl. Want your music…
Lists Music Needle In The Hay Here’s our favourite tracks by artists on our Needle In The Hay party lineup by Happy Hold onto your hats, music lovers! We have dropped a fire playlist featuring the absolute cream of the crop tracks from every artist set to slay the stage at our…
News Announcing the 2022 Needle In The Hay Finalists! by Tammy Moir After falling in love with way too many bands, Happy Mag is proud to unveil the 30 Needle In The Hay Finalists for 2022! Needle In The Hay is an…
Live Music News The indie artists getting a huge opportunity with Laneway Festival revealed by Amy Davidson Laneway Festival announces the triple j Unearthed artists who will be opening the show at each date and venue of its 2023 edition. Laneway Festival is gearing up for an…
Interviews Music News Regurgitator are ready to rock at River Sounds festival: “Feels like some kind of magical dream” by Happy As they gear up to headline River Sounds festival 2022, we chat to Regurgitator about their epic return to live shows, and new music on the horizon: “I still pinch…
Music News River Sounds is showcasing Aussie talent with their huge 2022 lineup by Happy After a hiatus thanks to COVID, River Sounds festival is heading back to Bellingen this year, with a stacked lineup led by Regurgitator. River Sounds is one of NSW’s staple…
Books News What’s on this week: Happy’s guide to Aussie gigs (June 3 – 10) by Lochie Schuster Updated weekly by the fine folk at Happy Mag, these are the absolute best new books that this week has to offer from Australia and around the world!…
Live Music News Alex the Astronaut added to the already stacked River Sounds lineup by Lochie Schuster River Sounds festival is heading back to Bellingen this year after a COVID hiatus, with Alex the Astronaut joining some massive names on the lineup. From August 19-22, some of…
