Band Banta

In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with Archie and Henry from Adelaide indie-electro-pop band, Tonix.  Tonix are set to release their sophomore EP, 'I'm still not quite sure what's going on yet' on Friday, the 16th of October. So, during the chat, we dive into the forthcoming EP and how it portrays the experiences of early adulthood.  We also explore the excitement of Tonix's first international shows, as they prepare to head to the EU and UK this November/December for a showcase at the PIN Conference in Macedonia and a headline tour!  Tonix will be hosting a fundraiser gig in Adelaide on Friday 23 October to help upgrade their equipment for the international shows, so if you'd like to support them, grab a ticket or share their EP: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/tonix-ep-release-party-eu-tour-benefit-18/199592  TONIX: https://www.instagram.com/tonixaus/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5spRHNtz6Sh9oF0gfgOWJJ?si=fQ5HuQ8TToml9KfUudSWgw https://tonixaus.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeM-e5he4mp3NhE9syryx-gPoon0mfQVIEZsF_ied672ywHo7awxIv_YR3slA_aem_vDldrJ1_BUrPCe-jEVvnuQ Follow Band Banta:  https://www.instagram.com/bandbanta/  https://www.tiktok.com/@bandbanta  https://bandbanta.com.au/  

In this episode of Band Banta I caught up with the wonderful effie isobel! ✨effie isobel is a dream pop artist from Kaurna/Adelaide who just released their debut EP ‘Libra Rising’.Something I really love about effie is how much effort they put into creating a world behind each single and release. Which is why, we did a special arts and crafts session making a ‘Libra Rising’ mood board! effie is also taking the EP on a debut Australian headline tour heading to Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide! https://www.effieisobel.com/shows

In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with Jett and Orlando from PASH before they head to BIGSOUND 2026! PASH are a four-piece indie-rock band from South Australia, who have been likened to INXS and The 1975. They've been capturing people's attention around the globe, with their recent EP amassing over 1 million streams and joining major festival lineups like Spilt Milk. If you're heading to BIGSOUND, make sure you catch one of their showcases!PASHStream: https://drop.cobrand.com/d/PASH/listenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pash.theband/For more Australian music content, follow Band Banta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandbanta/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bandbanta.com.au/

In this episode of Band Banta, I chat with Johnny Took, guitarist and songwriter of the Australian band DMA's. After a three-year break, DMA'S returned, releasing their self-titled fifth studio album in August 2026. As Johnny explains throughout the interview, the album goes back to the DIY roots of DMA'S, and includes some familiar sounds fans have got to know and love. During the chat, Johnny shares some insights into the creation of the album, including their experience writing in Nashville and self-producing the majority of the record. DMA'S the album is out now, and you can also catch the band live around Australia this November on tour and at Spilt Milk. https://www.dmasdmas.com/For more Australian music content, follow Band Banta: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandbanta/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bandbantaWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bandbanta.com.au/

In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with Adelaide indie-rockers, The Hazys!I last caught up with The Hazys back in 2024, when they were the third guests on Band Banta. Since then, the band has released their debut EP, traveled Australian on multiple headline shows, and opened for a bunch of amazing acts! Throughout our chat, we talked about their return to releasing and their latest singles, diving deeper into their most recent track 'Olive'. Excitingly, The Hazy also shared some major inside scoop on their upcoming project! Make sure you follow The Hazys on Instagram to stay up to date with the super secret project (IYKYK): @thehazysadlFor more Australian music content, follow Band Banta:Instagram: @bandbantaTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bandbantaWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bandbanta.com.au/