STILL STIRRING THE POT: The Herd drop truth bombs at The Gum Ball Festival

DEM MOB light up Gum Ball with powerful set and groundbreaking rhymes

One of my favourite sets from this year’s Gum Ball Festival was from DEM MOB who are an Aboriginal hip hop group from the APY lands in northern South Australia which is made up of roughly 150 people. These legends are the first to rap in their language and English and have been on the same lineup as the likes of BARKAA, J-Milla and Kendrick Lamar. Following their incredibly powerful set, we had a chat with DEM MOB. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. FIND OUT MORE: https://newcastlelive.com.au/

NESTLED IN NEWCASTLE: Krisp talk Luciano’s Bird and sonic growth

Local reggae band Krisp are set to release a brand new single called Luciano’s Bird this Friday. The single represents another evolution for the band as they continue to experiment with their sound, now incorporating more elements of funk and jazz. Here’s our chat with Connor, Robbie, Louis and Banjo from Krisp. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. FIND OUT MORE: https://newcastlelive.com.au/

STILL STIRRING THE POT: The Herd drop truth bombs at The Gum Ball Festival

Australian hip hop group The Herd were one of the headliners for the 20th anniversary edition of The Gum Ball Festival held on Wonnarua Country in Lower Belford.  Although The Herd were releasing politically charged music in the early noughties, most of the issues they were shedding light on 20 years ago are just as poignant in 2025. We caught up with Toe-Fu and Urthboy just before their highly anticipated set. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. FIND OUT MORE: https://newcastlelive.com.au/

FROM DIAGNOSIS TO DEBUT: Chloe Gill unveils Something In The Winter

Newcastle singer-songwriter Chloe Gill has unveiled a powerful new single, Something In The Winter, a track born from the emotional journey of receiving a late ADHD diagnosis at the age of 20. Chloe Gill will celebrate her brand new song Something In The Winter at The Lass on Sunday, 27 April 2025, while also raising awareness for ADHD in females across Australia.  Here’s our chat with Chloe to find out more about her brand new single. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. FIND OUT MORE: https://newcastlelive.com.au/

Melody Pool emerges with haunting new single Will Not Let You Down

Melody Pool has returned with Will Not Let You Down, a haunting, slow-burning single that drifts from dreamy calm into nightmarish intensity.  Recorded live to tape at Sydney’s Golden Retriever Studio, the track captures the raw energy of musicians playing in sync, embracing imperfection and spontaneity.  Its striking, ritualistic video filmed in Wollombi adds another layer to the ethereal world she’s creating ahead of her upcoming independent album, due later this year. Here’s our chat with Melody to find out more about this incredible single. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region. FIND OUT MORE: https://newcastlelive.com.au/