Violent Soho

My name is: Luke Boerdam

I'm in a band called: Violent Soho            

We are from: Brisbane

See us live at: The Sands Tavern, Maroochydore on May 15, The Zoo, Brisbane on May 16 & 17 (all shows with Faker) and the Step Inn, Brisbane on June 6 supporting Eddie Current Suppression Ring.

Our best (and only) release is: 'Pigs & T.V' (soon to be overtaken by our 'We Don't Belong Here' album).

Our MySpace is: www.myspace.com/violentsoho

Listen to our music because: You actually want to hear distorted guitars in music that isn't Nu-Metal or Emo and, at the same time, doesn't have elements from a horrible hangover of Pearl Jam.

If I was forced at gun point to sleep with John Howard, Colleen Smart from 'Home & Away' or Michael Jackson, I would choose: Colleen Smart is a female and this suits me. However, these days Michael Jackson is female also, and that nose is too damn sexy to resist.  

Farting in the company of one's partner is: Disgusting, and a sign you should get married.

The most underrated band on the planet is: Scul Hazzards (recently moved to Europe), but my opinion on this always changes.  

The last good movie I saw was: 'Ran'

The John Steel Singers

My name is: Ross Chandler

I'm in a band called: The John Steel Singers

We are from: Brisbane woo woo

See us live at: The Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour on May 22, Clock Hotel, Surfers Paradise on May 24, The Rails, Byron Bay on May 29, Bon Amici Café, Toowoomba on May 30 and The Zoo, Brisbane on May 31. Party on!

Our best release is: 'The Beagle and the Dove' - Baroque pop hits yo!

Our MySpace is: giving away free Wii's and expensive bags and shit

www.myspace.com/thejohnsteelsingers

Listen to our music because: you should try everything at least once.

If I was forced at gun point to sleep with John Howard, Colleen Smart from 'Home & Away' or Michael Jackson, I would choose: Colleen Smart, no need to be forced. She's actually a Stewart! I know too much.

Farting in the company of one's partner is: hilarious if it's silent and reeks!

The most underrated band on the planet is: 30 Odd Foot Of Grunts.

The last good movie I saw was: 'Be Kind Rewind'

Lawless Breed

My name is: Loz

I'm in a band called: Lawless Breed   

We are from: Sydney

See us live at: May 8 - Club Hotel   Kingaroy / May 9 - Bar 388 Brisbane / May 10 - Fisherman's Wharf.

Our best release is: 'Addicted'

Our MySpace is: MySpace.com/lawlessbreedrock

Listen to our music because: it's tough, it's not contrived and it's today

I annoy people when I: think I am always right.

My first childhood memory is: first day of school (I hated it).

The most underrated band on the planet is: us (of course).

The last good movie I saw was: Bourne movies ('Bourne Ultimatum' etc).

Drapht

My name is: Pauly Poltergeist

I'm: an MC called Drapht   

I'm from: Perth, W.A.

See me live at: Adidas Originals and Obese Records Block Party 5 at The Arena, Brisbane May 4 and Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay on May 24.

My best release is: yet to come - 'Brothers Grimm' out May 10.

My MySpace is: www.myspace.com/drapht

Listen to my music because: that's what I made it for, and because I have a voice like Barry White - very soothing.

If I was forced at gun point to sleep with John Howard, Colleen Smart from 'Home & Away' or Michael Jackson, I would choose: firstly, you wouldn't need a gun for Colleen Smart - she's famous! But for argument sake, if there was a gun, John Howard because he knows Bush and looks damn good in a track suit.  

Farting in the company of one's partner is: an every day ritual.

The most underrated band on the planet is: Mortar from Clandestine, supposedly.

The last good movie I saw was: 'No Country For Old Men'

Dion Read and the Afterthoughts

My name is: Dion, member of Dion Read and the Afterthoughts.

I'm from: Melbourne, via growing up on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

See me live at: Gympie on Fri May 2, Joe's Waterhole, Eumundi on Sat May 3 with Jack & The Giant Killers, Peregian Originals on Sun May 4.

My best release is called: 'The Shoes & Gloves EP'

My MySpace is: myspace.com/dionread and www.dionread.com

Listen to my music because: you enjoy melodic and intelligent piano-based pop music in major keys.

If I was forced at gun point to sleep with John Howard, Colleen Smart from 'Home & Away' or Michael Jackson, I would choose: to ascertain whether or not the other parties involved have been made aware of their involvement and as to how they'd feel about sleeping with me. Relationships are a two way street.

Farting in the company of one's partner is: not something worth analysing.

The most underrated band on the planet is: the elastic band. Oh, musically? Doves.

The last good movie I saw was: 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'.

Blueline Medic

My name is: Donnie

I'm in a band called: Blueline Medic

We are from: Melbourne.

See us live at: The Concert Hall - Old Museum Building, May 17. Doors at 7pm Supports: Rialto Decibel Choir, Art Vandelay, Arrows, The Gifthorse. Artwork on exhibition (artists TBC). Tickets available at Rocking Horse, Kill the Music and on the door.

Our best release is: We think its our last release '42:19' out on Casadeldisco records, but most people think its our first record 'The Apology Wars'.

Our MySpace is: www.myspace.com/bluelinemedic

Listen to our music because: in June we'll be releasing 'The Middle Of The End', our first ever vinyl record. The vinyl 7" features a new track 'Saw You Last Night' and a cover of the Frou Frou hit 'Let Go', popularised by the motion picture Garden State (2004). The record also comes with a unique free digital download code to conveniently listen to the songs on computer, i-pod, etc.

I hate being asked: about our tour of America in 2002.

It annoys me at our gigs when: the venue has stairs. Last thing you want to do at the end of a big night is have to climb them.

The best book I have ever read is: 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

The most underrated band on the planet is: Burning Airlines

The last good movie I saw was: Martin Scorses's 'The Last Waltz' - "The Band's" historic 1976 farewell concert.