Snap Scene: Midnight Oil Exhibition Opening, Arts Centre Melbourne, 13th November 2015.

Today we’re looking back on the first ever gig of Australian instro surf/psych band The Break. Consisting of Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie & Martin Rotsey (Midnight Oil) and Brian Richie (Violent Femmes). This was the […]

Jack Howard has had a busy year. Not only has he been touring the world with Midnight Oil playing trumpet and keyboards, he’s also been playing his own shows when in Melbourne with his band the Long Lost Brothers. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also been seen playing the occasional gig with The Violent Femmes, The Break and countless others. When it comes to brass, Jack Howard, who made his mark playing trumpet in the iconic Hunters and Collectors as an original and continuing member, is pretty much Australian rock’s go to man.

Q&A Tell us about your new single/ album/ tour? The latest album, ‘Dark Side’ (released March 2014) is a collection of blues, folk, Cajun and gospel influenced sounds with song themes as diverse as the […]