MIXTAPE: Mixed Feelings 12
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LISTEN: To the new track from Torche…
Torche (Miami/Atlanta) have slowly but surely evolved from their sludge metal origins to incorporate stronger rock and pop aesthetics and from the sound of the monstrous new single Kicking it feels like it’ll be reaching its apex on the new album Harmonicraft, due out April 24th via Volcom. It is also well worth the time … Read more
LISTEN: To the new Public Image Limited track One Drop…
The first new song in 20 years from John Lydon’s resurrected PiL has surfaced and it bodes well for the new album This is PiL due in the middle of 2012. Stream it below…
NEWS: Shihad announce NZ greatest hits tour…
Shihad are hitting the road for their upteenth NZ tour, this time in support of their recently released collection The Meanest. The band will play 2 sets, the first at the front of the stage, tight and intimate to represent their early club gigs before shifting to a full stage rock show in honour of … Read more
ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan Band | Blues Funeral
written by Chris Familton It has been one hell of a long break between drinks for Mark Lanegan and the follow-up to 2004’s Bubblegum, though one could never accuse the man of resting on his laurels in the intervening years. As prolific a collaborator as they come, Lanegan has worked with Queens of the … Read more
LIVE REVIEW: The Horrors @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (03/02/12)
written by Chris Familton Jack Ladder was in solo mode in the early opening slot and he showed that the songs from last year’s excellent Hurtsville LP can work just as well when stripped back to that rich, melodramatic voice and a fantastic effect laden guitar sound. He only managed to play a handful of … Read more
PHOTOS: Suzy Connolly @ Notes Live, Newtown (10/02/12)
Last night Sydney’s Suzy Connolly celebrated the release of her superb debut album Night Larks with a show at Notes in Newtown. She played the entire album backed by a great band that were able to lift the music up and pull back to give her voice extra space when required. She finished her set … Read more
ALBUM REVIEW: Suzy Connolly | Night Larks
written by Chris Familton Sometimes an album has its way with you, works its way inside your head and your heart, takes up residence and begs you relentlessly to keep coming back for more. The debut album from Sydney songwriter Suzy Connolly does just that and though for her the words mean something else, the … Read more
LIVE REVIEW: Soundgarden @ Sydney Entertainment Centre (25/01/12)
written by Chris Familton Arriving at the soulless Entertainment Centre felt like a Delorean trip back to the early 90s with Sydney’s alternative/grunge/rock/metal community out in full force. Faded flannel shirts were scattered through the gathering hordes while the black t-shirt seemed to be the default dress code for the evening. Inside as the melodic … Read more
NEWS: Iowa release new single Panic Attack…
Iowa continue their stellar string of single releases with Panic Attack, another dose of crestfallen vocals over churn and chime Mascis guitar squalls. They have a highly anticipated debut album Never Saw it Coming slated for release in April via Aerial Mines Records. Panic Attack and b-side Same Solution will be available to download from … Read more
