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Guitarist Steve Vai was at college when he was spotted by Frank Zappa and launched on career path that earned him Three Grammys. Ahead of playing Adelaide, he shares a secret with The Note: He never believed he was that good.

SA’s ‘desert jangle’ five-piece, Los Palms, are gearing up to play a huge set at the inaugural Notestock. Here, guitarist/vocalist Ant Candlish chats about their Spaghetti Western influence, label deals and new music

Patriarchy smashing punk rockers, The Vains, push the boundaries with fast-paced tracks that pack a punch. Ahead of their appearance at Notestock, vocalist Rhia Dickson chats about their riot grrrl influence and writing feminist anthems.

The Descendants are heading to Adelaide! Frontman Milo Aukerman explains how they California punk legends haven’t let time, breakups and even a heart attack get in their way…

Druid Fluids’ debut album, Then, Now, Again & Again, is a psychedelic time capsule written over six years by multi-hyphenate frontman, Jamie Andrews. Jamie talks to The Note about individual creation, art and Druid Fluids’ Notestock performance.

The Wombats have been stalwarts of the Brit-indie-rock scene for almost two decades, releasing chart-topping tracks that defy genres and generations. Drummer Dan Haggis chats about the beginnings of the band, the magic of making music and how a bunch of Liverpudlians ended up being named after a Down Under marsupial

The Tullamarines give us the low-down on what to expect from their set at Spin Off Festival.

Ahead of her Spin Off festival debut, Gamilaraay star Thelma Plum chats candidly about the vulnerability in her music, her love for her home city and what’s next.

Fresh from a tropical interlude, The Living End talk with The Note about the joys of old-school festivals, staying fresh without losing their sound and getting it oh-so-wrong with a super-fan.

The city’s underground scene is a moving beast that refuses to stay still. Ahead of the Collective 3.0 party at Ancient World this month, organiser Jamie Aitken gives his thoughts and feelings on Adelaide’s techno movement.

Local legend, Lily Rose, has made a name for herself with her refreshingly honest skate-punk sound. Now, she’s taking her angst-driven tracks to this year’s Beer & BBQ Fest.

The Dune Rats talk with The Note about some of their wildest gigs in the city of churches, staying current for a decade and the business of growing up.

Ahead of their Hindley Street Music Hall show, King Stingray guitarist Roy Kellaway chats about the band’s new album, putting culture in the spotlight and becoming rock ‘n’ roll stars.

Local legends TOWNS are back at Stonecutters this June and plan to get the party started with their nostalgic blend of ’90s pop-punk. Lead vocalist Aston Valladares gives us the vibe check.