written by Chris Familton Step-Panther are on a roll at the moment with their just released debut album and upcoming support shows with Kurt Vile. You wouldn’t think it though as they displayed the same low-key and affable approach to their music that they always do. This was melodic stoner noise-pop of the highest order with some chunky riffs and a slacker vibe that sounded … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Oh Mercy @ OAF, Sydney 14/10/11
Amazingly the news is true that The Stone Roses have announced their reunion at a cheeky and light hearted press conference. They have committed to a world tour starting at Heaton Park, Manchester June 29-30th 2012. Watch the full press conference below… “We’ll ride this until the wheels come off, like we did last time.” Continue reading NEWS: The Stone Roses reunite for world tour and new album…
written by Chris Familton Teeth & Tongue have evolved their sound over the last couple of years to the point where it now sounds effortlessly natural, devoid of pretense or hopeful indie aspirations. Singer/guitarist Jess Cornelius is the heart and soul of the band – aided and abetted by a guitarist, bassist and pre-recorded drums when she plays live and she left an impressive mark … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Jack Ladder @ The Dreamlanders @ Manning Bar, Sydney (01/10/11)
Step-Panther, Brous, Oh Mercy @ OAF 14/10/11 , a set on Flickr. Continue reading PHOTOS: Step-Panther/Brous/Oh Mercy @ OAF, Sydney 14/10/11
written by Chris Familton Street Chant finally see the Australian release of their debut album which came out in the homeland of New Zealand a year ago. Not that time dates this kind of music – jangling, propulsive slacker guitar pop – and this trio have talent in spades, captured perfectly on Means by producer/engineer Bob Frisbee. This kind of post punk grunge bears a … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Street Chant | Means
Laneway today announced its line-up for the 2012 event and it’s a damn impressive one. Sure there are the buzz bands of the moment like Washed Out and Active Child who don’t don’t really measure up to the hype tossed their way but the list of bands promises to be one of the best that Laneway has hosted to date. Note to organisers – make … Continue reading NEWS: Laneway Festival 2012 line-up announced…
Mark Hollis and Talk Talk underwent a fascinating transformation from the synth pop of It’s A Shame and Dum Dum Girl to their exploratory and sparse sound on albums like Laughing Stock and Spirit Of Eden. Now labe Ba Da Bing are reissuing Laughing Stock and Mark Hollis’ subsequent solo record. Here is what Boomkat have to say about Talk Talk’s Laughing Stock: One of … Continue reading NEWS: Classic Talk Talk/Mark Hollis albums reissued on vinyl…
written by Chris Familton Carrie Brownstein has become something of an indie superstar in recent years with her commentaries on NPR, the TV series Portlandia that she co-wrote and stars in and of course her history in the righteous rock band Sleater Kinney. Now she has re-emerged musically in Wild Flag, a four piece that also includes Mary Timony (ex-Helium), Rebecca Cole and Sleater Kinney … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Wild Flag | Wild Flag
written by Chris Familton Every new release these days seems to get tagged with the ‘much anticipated’ curse yet thankfully there are still albums that rightfully deserve premature praise. In terms of local acts, Royal Headache are long overdue for a full length LP having played around Sydney’s garages, halls, pubs and clubs for the last few years. Anyone who has seen them live can … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Headache | Royal Headache
written by Chris Familton Glass Towers have been steadily emerging this year as one of the more interesting young bands to watch. Down from Byron Bay they played a set that showed that touring is allowing them to relax more into their music without exhibiting some of the self consciousness that marked earlier shows. Guitarist Sam Speck still looks sleepy, shy and blissed out in … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Stonefield @ OAF, Sydney 22/09/11
The Fall continue to surge along with a fairly stable line-up at the moment. The band will release Ersatz G.B via Cherry Red Records on the 14th November. It is already up on their site for pre-order. Tracklisting 1. “Cosmos 7” 2. “Taking Off” 3. “Kennedy” 4. “Mask Search” 5. “Greenway” 6. “Happy Song” 7. “Monocard” 8. “Laptop” 9. “I’ve Seen Them” 10. “Change” Continue reading NEWS: The Fall to release 29th studio album…
Belgium’s indie art-rockers dEUS have been together for 20 years and are celebrating with the release of their 6th album Keep You Close. Check out the first single Constant Now… Continue reading WATCH: dEUS | Constant Now
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