written by Chris Familton Two newish Sydney bands were on the bill with Kiwi noise-niks Die! Die! Die!, both of them having risen from bands that bit the dust in the last year. Up first were Myth & Tropics featuring ex The Scare guitarist Liam O’Brien with his new three-piece. Essentially they are mining some of the same territory of his previous … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Die! Die! Die! @ OAF, Sydney 08/10/10
Many treated the first Grinderman LP as a dalliance, a middle-aged testosterone-fuelled anomaly that Nick Cave and cohorts had to get out of their system between Bad Seeds albums. In the intervening years both Cave and Warren Ellis have continued to strenuously assert that it is an ongoing project that runs parallel to their day job rather than being treated as a lesser child. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Grinderman – Grinderman 2
Gotye’s last album Like Drawing Blood was voted Triple J listeners’ favourite album of 2006, was iTunes UK’s Album Of The Year in 2008 and in 2007 he won the ARIA Award as Australia’s Best Male Artist. Gotye returns with a new single Eyes Wide Open from a new album that will see the light of day next year. In the meantime – grab the single and … Continue reading MP3: Gotye | Eyes Wide Open
I saw The John Steel Singers live for the first time last night (supporting Tame Impala) and they were pretty great with a bouncy indie art-pop sound. The standout track was Rainbow Kraut with its Boo Radley horns and motorik rhythm. The band are releasing their debut album Tangalooma on the 5th November. Continue reading VIDEO: The John Steel Singers | Rainbow Kraut
written by Chris Familton Matt Walters plus keyboardist serenaded the earlybirds with his gentle songwriter tunes that were sweet, inoffensive and tainted with gentle angst. He possesses a great voice, perfectly suited for the style of his songs but somewhat lacking unique personality. In the world inhabited by Josh Rouse he would hold his own though he’d be wise to steer closer to Augie March … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Gypsy & The Cat @ OAF, Sydney 29/09/10
written by Chris Familton Peabody hit album number four in fine health with no sign of slowing down or easing off on their highly strung indie rock. Perpetually underrated they’ve never really attained ‘band of the moment’ status or taken that step up to national success. They definitely have the songs here to do that, now they just need the attention. Loose Manifesto kicks off … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Peabody | Loose Manifesto
We told you last week about the upcoming Drawn From Bees tour to promote their new digital single The East Wood Fox – well this weel they have released the video for the track, featuring the trials and tribulations of a relationship with a robot… Continue reading VIDEO: Drawn From Bees | The East Wood Fox
So you think Grinderman are still too tame and don’t generate enough of a racket? Check out the searing feedback drenched remix by industrial shoegazers A Place To Bury Strangers… Continue reading STREAM: Grinderman | Worm Tamer (A Place To Bury Strangers remix)
Here is the first video from the album The Fool by LA group Warpaint who are heading down under for Laneway 2011… Continue reading VIDEO: Warpaint | Undertow
Mark Moldre releases the third single from his magnificent album The Waiting Room this month. The wistful and romantic video suits the song to a tee… Continue reading VIDEO: Mark Moldre | This Romantic Day
In our books Laneway is always the most interesting and anticipated Austalia/New Zealand festival of the year and 2011 looks as great as ever with today’s announcement… Deerhunter Yeasayer Les Savy Fav Beach House Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Blonde Redhead Holy Fuck !! (Chk Chk Chk) The Antlers Bear In Heaven Cloud Control Cut Copy Violent Soho Foals Gotye The Holidays Jenny & Johnny Warpaint … Continue reading NEWS: Laneway Festival 2011 line-up revealed…
Brisbane’s Drawn From Bees have had a busy year with visits to London and LA for showcase gigs plus the release of their impressive album Fear Not The Footsteps Of The Departed. Now they are doing a run of dates to promote the new digital single The East Wood Fox which hits iTunes today. Tour Dates Fri Nov 5 | Melt Bar, Kings Cross w/ … Continue reading NEWS: Drawn From Bees release new single & tour…
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