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Carley Hall, Journalist

Carley Hall

Carley Hall is a Gold Coast-based writer who loves spinning a good yarn. She’s worked in print news rooms for more than a decade and now juggles young family life with a busy career in research communication, promoting all types of science from the dire and necessary to the weird and wonderful.

When she’s not doing all of the above, she’s dancing around her living room trying to brainwash her kids into liking her taste in music or getting out to see some gigs. Carley likes the heavy stuff most, but if it’s got hooky melodies, clever lyrics or off-kilter beats nothing is off limits.

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Features / Interviews
John Butler
John Butler On What Fuels His Music: 'If I’m Going To Do This, I Want It To Be Part Of Something Bigger'
Ahead of the release of his new album, 'PRISM,' and accompanying tour, John Butler discusses inspirations, family, and touring with a new band.
Industry / Feature
Jacob Zammit - Harbourside Records
Spinning In The South: Jacob Zammit Brings Vinyl Vibes To Wollongong
If Jacob Zammit gets his way, the Harbourside Records store will be more than a retail space...
Reviews / Live
Holy Holy
Live Review: Holy Holy @ Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Going out in style, Holy Holy's 'Grand Hiatus' shows have been a celebration of everything they’ve built.
Reviews / Live
A Day To Remember
Live Review: A Day To Remember @ Fortitude Music Hall
The energy was relentless as A Day To Remember ripped through their extensive catalogue for a hungry Brisbane audience.
Reviews / Live
Sarah Blasko
Live Review: Sarah Blasko @ Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Sarah Blasko's headlining gig at Miami Marketta was a unique celebration of one of Australia’s finest songwriters.
Features / Interviews
Keshi
A Good Bahn Mi Is Top Of Keshi’s List When He Tours Oz, And The US Superstar Has Earned It
Keshi discusses the "magical thing" about Australia, his rapid ascent, songwriting, and more: "The reception is a lot better than I anticipated."
Features / Interviews
Confidence Man
Confidence Man: 'All We Ever Want To Do Is Throw A Party And Make People Feel Good'
When you think they can’t get bolder in sound and style, Confidence Man lean further into their rave roots on their new album, '3AM (LA LA LA).'
Features / Interviews
Marianas Trench
Inspired By A Hero's Journey, 'Haven' Became A Bigger Project Than Marianas Trench Expected
“It's hard to not let outside opinions affect what you're going to do," Marianas Trench's Josh Ramsey says, admitting that he tries to "shut all that stuff off" to create the record he needs to write.
Features / Interviews
Birds Of Tokyo
Birds Of Tokyo On Eclectic Gigs: 'It Makes Me Remember When This Band Was Trying To Find Its Feet'
Birds Of Tokyo discuss diverse festival bills and the "integral fabric" of live music, which is in danger of disappearing ahead of Night At The Barracks 2024.
Features / Interviews
Sarah McLeod Is Ready To Rock & Inspire The Next Generation Of Women In Music
"It'd be amazing to see more females on festival lineups because they are still very much sausage fests, which gives me the sh*ts."
Features / Music
On ‘Unreal Unearth’, Hozier Comes Out Of The Darkness
"If something resonates with you, it most likely is going to resonate with somebody else."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: DZ Deathrays @ Vinnie's Dive Bar
A faultless gig with energy and chaos generated by DZ Deathrays fueled the entire show on 11 August.
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