PHOTOS: Sing Along 2011 @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/07/11
Singalong @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/07/11, a set on Flickr. Continue reading PHOTOS: Sing Along 2011 @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/07/11
Category: Indie Rock
NEW RELEASE: The Cosmetics | Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century)
Josh Hetherington – singer/songwriter for NZ 90s indie rock band Thorazine Shuffle – has released a collection of songs that were recorded under the moniker The Cosmetics in the late 90s. Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century) documents the songs he wrote outside of Thorazine Shuffle and that featured a stronger pop feel. Head over to Soundcloud to listen/download. Continue reading NEW RELEASE: The Cosmetics | Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century)
DS… BEST OF 2011 SO FAR
In no particular order here are some our favourite albums we’ve heard so far in 2011… J. Mascis | Several Shades of Why Bon Iver | Bon Iver Yuck | Yuck John Maus | We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves Robag Wruhme | Thora Vukk Eleanor Friedberger | Last Summer Gillian Welch | The Harrow & The Harvest Pure X | Pleasure The Horrors … Continue reading DS… BEST OF 2011 SO FAR
LISTEN: The War On Drugs | Baby Missiles (from the new album Slave Ambient)
The War On Drugs (Adam Granduciel) released their brilliant debut Wagonwheel Blues back in 2008 and now they are about to release their sophomore album Slave Ambient on August 12th. On first listen it retains the same carefree, psychedelic rock n roll sound of their original with perhaps a little more clarity. Wagonwheel Blues introduced Kurt Vile to many people and though he soon departed to pursue … Continue reading LISTEN: The War On Drugs | Baby Missiles (from the new album Slave Ambient)
LIVE REVIEW: The Paper Scissors/Pluto Jonze/Guerre @ OAF 17/06/11
written by Chris Familton Guerre set the scene for night that was high on artful ventures into electronica, pop and indie music. His approach consisted of electronic samples and backing tracks and some astounding vocals all woven together with a healthy dose of reverb and delay. Guerre didn’t seem phased by a sparse early crowd, instead he seemed to be reveling in the performance. He … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Paper Scissors/Pluto Jonze/Guerre @ OAF 17/06/11
ALBUM REVIEW: The Paper Scissors | In Loving Memory
written by Chris Familton Fans of Sydney’s The Paper Scissors have had to endure a four year wait for their second album to see the light of day. Thankfully their patience has been rewarded with a highly accomplished and wide ranging collection of songs that embrace both artful leanings and instantly gratifying pop music. In Loving Memory finds the band expanding their sound with electronic … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Paper Scissors | In Loving Memory
NEWS: Killer Sydney gig feat. Screamfeeder, Peabody, Further and Jamie Hutchings…
WATCH: Bill Callahan | America [Official Video]
Check out the awesomely animated video for America!, one of the standout tracks from Callahan’s recently released album Apocalypse. Video by Okay Mountain (Sterling Allen, Peat Duggins, Ryan Hennessee) Produced by Dave Bryant. Continue reading WATCH: Bill Callahan | America [Official Video]
ALBUM REVIEW: Melodie Nelson | Meditations on the Sun
written by Chris Familton Melodie Nelson is the pseudonym of Sydney’s Lia Tsamoglou and her latest project after spending time with Moonmilk and Rand and Holland. The name is presumably taken from the Serge Gainsbourg album History de Melody Nelson and the mood of Meditations on the Sun is definitely an album rooted in past styles. Tsamoglou has concocted a shimmering sway of a record … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Melodie Nelson | Meditations on the Sun
NEWS: GIRLS announce new album details…
Following the critical success of their debut Album and last year’s Broken Dreams Club EP, Girls have announced that Father, Son, Holy Ghost will be released via Fantasytrashcan/Turnstile and Pod/Inertia in Australia on September 9th. According to the press release: On the third anniversary of the birth of Girls as a band Christopher Owens and Chet White found themselves entering the studio to begin recording their … Continue reading NEWS: GIRLS announce new album details…
WATCH: Liam Finn | Cold Feet
Hooks aplenty on the first single Cold Feet from Finn’s new album FOMO that takes his fantastical pop songs to yet another level of greatness… Continue reading WATCH: Liam Finn | Cold Feet
LISTEN: New Wilco song | I Might
Wilco have released the first summery psych pop track off their new album The Whole Love – due for release in September. The 7″ also features a B-side cover of the Nick Lowe hit I Love My Label – a tribute of sorts to the band’s own newly minted record label dBpm Records. Continue reading LISTEN: New Wilco song | I Might
Doubtful Sounds 