Claire Dunton, Journalist

Claire Dunton

Claire Dunton is a Melbourne-based writer who loves indie rock, psychedelic rock and anything that makes her public transport rides groovy. Born in Brissie, Claire fell in love with the Australian music scene at The Zoo, BIGSOUND and countless venues and events that shape music careers and communities. She’s also an avid blogger.

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Features / Interviews

Larry Fleet

Larry Fleet Is Another Year Older As He Heads Back To Australia

Larry Fleet returns to Australia, bringing a headline tour, a Gympie Music Muster appearance and a new record in tow

Features / Music

Jake Whittaker

'It’s Like A Full Circle Moment': Jake Whittaker Marks A Bold Milestone With His 'In My Blood' EP

Jake Whittaker is shaping up for another huge year, and as he releases his 'In My Blood' EP today, it's clear he's having as much fun as any of us.

Features / Interviews

Tebey

Tebey On New Music & His Growth After Viral Fame: 'I Try To Keep It Fresh'

Tebey is back with the bold, emotionally-charged new single, 'That's Gonna Leave A Memory.'

Features / Music

Scarlett Gee

Scarlett Gee’s Country Turn Feels Like The Start Of Something Big

With strong momentum behind her, Scarlett Gee appears to be on the verge of a major career breakthrough.

Features / Interviews

Koe Wetzel

Koe Wetzel Is Feeling 'Blessed' With His Success: 'We’re Just A Bunch Of Road Dogs'

Texas tornado and certified bad boy, Koe Wetzel, is heading to Australia to kick off his The Night Champion World Tour.

Features / Interviews

Taylor Moss

Taylor Moss On The Power Of Queensland Music Trails' The Outback Program: 'I Just Love Seeing Red Dirt'

Australia's favourite pilgrimage, Queensland Music Trails - The Outback, is back and about to hit the red soil road. As an ambassador for this year's event, Taylor Moss walks us through what to expect from the 2026 program.

Features / Interviews

Alexandra Kay

Alexandra Kay Brings 'Straight For The Heart' From The Ashes As She Steps Into A New Era With 'Second Wind'

Blessed with a powerful voice, a knack for personal brand and nine million followers - it seems that Alexandra Kay cannot miss.

Features / Interviews

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Australian Country Stars Weigh In On Tamworth: A Destination, Festival And The Future Of Country

“The town embraced me like its own... it still is the music centre of my world with such important memories only Tamworth could have given me."

Features / Interviews

Lucie Tiger

Lucie Tiger’s Harvest Moon Crowns Her Queen Of The Murder Ballad

“I wanted it to feel like a whispered secret you’re not supposed to hear.”

Features / Interviews

Brendan McMahon

Brendan McMahon Releases Eighth Studio Album, Turn Up The Radio, Showing No Sign Of Slowing Down

Brendan McMahon has a knack for conjuring a strong sense of nostalgia with all of his tracks and albums, looking upon youth with such tenderness and fondness.

Features / Interviews

Russell Dickerson

Russell Dickerson On Going Bigger, Bolder & Famous Back Home

“I just write my life, my story… and those are the best songs that make it onto the album,” Russell Dickerson tells us as he reflects on the natural evolution of Famous Back Home.

Features / Interviews

The Pleasures

The Pleasures Release Sophomore Album 'Enemy Of My Enemy'

“On this record, it's either, all guns blazing or a beautiful ballad, there's kind of no in between.”

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