As two documentaries about Melbourne's southside music scene head to the Astor Theatre for the St Kilda Film Festival, director Tony Stevens looks back on the creation of the incredible 'Punkline'.

Perth hardcore favourites, Ratking discuss their upcoming self-titled EP, the pros and cons of Western Australia, and performing in shark infested waters.

Brent Hinds tragically passed away last August.

Mackenzie performed a solo synthesiser performance at the Melbourne café-meets-retail store.

"It's heartbreaking and unacceptable," the band wrote.

"Untitled Group has been part of Dom’s journey from the very start of his career, and to watch him sell out Marvel Stadium in his hometown is a moment we’ll never forget," said Untitled Group's Nicholas Greco.

The festivals share the headliners Barry Can’t Swim (DJ Set), Interplanetary Criminal, and Richie Hawtin, while Mall Grab also headlines at Overtone.

“You can plaster a venue with signs requesting ‘NO CAMERAS’, but people don’t respect it. It’s as if people feel entitled,” Hynde wrote.

"Reports of my future plans have been greatly exaggerated," Shirley Manson wrote.