Category: Indie Rock

Indie Rock, Post-Punk, Video

WATCH: Primal Scream collaborate with Mark Stewart…

Primal Scream have hooked up with Mark Stewart of legendary bands The Pop Group and Maffia to record the song Autonomia which will appear on Stewart’s The Politics of Envy LP set to drop March 27th. The album features a litany of guest known for stirring the pot, including Richard Hell, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Gina Birch of the Raincoasts, Clash/PiL guitarist Keith Levine, Slits bassist Tessa Politt, … Continue reading WATCH: Primal Scream collaborate with Mark Stewart…

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Album Covers, Album Reviews, Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Indie Rock

ALBUM REVIEW: Piers Twomey | Strange Advice

written by Chris Familton Piers Twomey is a Sydney musician who until now has spent time playing with bands like Grun, Quiet Titans and The Fragments. Stepping out on his own he has turned the spotlight onto a dozen indie folk songs with varying degrees of success. There are austere and whimsical sounds at work on Strange Advice that frame Twomey’s intimate songs primarily concern … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Piers Twomey | Strange Advice

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Electronica, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Punk

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 songs before he was ushered stage right yet he impressed … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Horrors @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (03/02/12)

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Americana / Alt-Country, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Photos, Pop

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 with a magical  encore of The Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset. In … Continue reading PHOTOS: Suzy Connolly @ Notes Live, Newtown (10/02/12)

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Album Reviews, Americana / Alt-Country, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Pop

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 line in the opening track Gold sums it up – … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Suzy Connolly | Night Larks

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Folk, Indie Rock, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney (28/01/12)

written by Chris Familton Eleanor Friedberger only recently stepped out from her regular role in The Fiery Furnaces with last years solo debut Last Summer yet there were no solo nerves evident when she stepped into the late afternoon light of the Spiegeltent stage. Not even a delayed start due to a malfunctioning guitar lead could unsettle her as she set about showcasing some of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney (28/01/12)

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Audio Stream, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, New Release, News, Post-Punk, Psych

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 February 20th but you can stream it over and over … Continue reading NEWS: Iowa release new single Panic Attack…

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Electronica, Funk, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: CANT @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney 14/01/12

written by Chris Familton Chris Taylor is a seasoned Sydney Festival performer with appearances as a member of Grizzly Bear. This though was the first of his Sydney shows in his solo guise CANT. With so many shows selling out at The Famous Spiegeltent it was a bit worrying when the venue was only half full just ahead of show time. A few more punters … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: CANT @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney 14/01/12

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Electronica, Indie Rock, New Release, News, Video

WATCH: Album teaser from The British Expeditionary Force…

Erased Tapes Records are a label out of London who have released artists like Peter Broderick and last year’s excellent Felt LP from Nils Frahm. Due for release on March 26 is the new record from The British Expeditionary Force – Chapter Two: Konstellation Neu. It follows the bands 2007 release Chapter One: A Long Way From Home and continues their mission to marry indie and electronica … Continue reading WATCH: Album teaser from The British Expeditionary Force…

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Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, News, Psych, Tour/Live

NEWS: Hoodoo Gurus curate their own 30th Anniversary parties…

Hoodoo Gurus have decided to celebrate their 30 years together in fine style with a run of shows across Australia featuring some impressive acts and a best of compilation titled Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats. The Sydney show in particular will be a blast with Hoodoo Gurus performing Stoneage Romeos in its entirety (plus other smash hits) + The Sonics, Died Pretty, Redd Kross, the 5.6.7.8’s, … Continue reading NEWS: Hoodoo Gurus curate their own 30th Anniversary parties…

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