Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Live Photos, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Gaz Coombes @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Gaz Coombes, Mitch King @ Oxford Art Factory, 13th Sept 2018 Solo tours from artists known almost exclusively for their work with bands are often approached with caution. Will they be able to replicate the spirit of their recordings and maintain the integrity of their songs with just their voice and a few instruments on stage? Some artists take the fully acoustic approach – “These are the stripped … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Gaz Coombes @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsSeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018Leave a comment

Live Photos, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Infinity Broke, The Tall Grass, Mark Moldre 13.07.18

Infinity Broke, The Tall Grass, Mark Moldre @ Factory Floor, Sydney July 13th 2018 Tonight’s gig was a warm up and testing of the waters ahead of all three acts heading off on tour to France. The heavy lifting was firmly in the hands of Jamie Hutchings, drummer/guitarist Scott Hutchings and bassist Reuben Wills who played in all three bands, and though there was a degree of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Infinity Broke, The Tall Grass, Mark Moldre 13.07.18

Doubtful SoundsJuly 23, 2018July 30, 2018Leave a comment

Americana / Alt-Country, Live Photos, Live Reviews, Post-Punk, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Cash Savage & The Last Drinks @ The Lansdowne, Sydney

Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Blake Scott, Roadhouses @ The Lansdowne, Sydney – 23rd June, 2018 With a new album Good Citizens on the horizon and a fresh new single out in the world, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks hit Sydney with a fine pair of opening acts in tow. Roadhouses also have new music freshly imparted to the universe and they played a typically … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Cash Savage & The Last Drinks @ The Lansdowne, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsJuly 5, 2018July 30, 2018Leave a comment

Indie Rock, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Augie March @ The Lansdowne, Sydney

Augie March, Ro @ The Lansdowne, Sydney 26th May 2018 Augie March’s recently released Bootikins album has found the group in fine form, balancing the art and the emotion of their music to resounding effect. It shows on stage too a band in union and musical communion, relaxed and confident and bathing in the warm glow of fandom from the Lansdowne audience. Earlier in the evening, Sydney … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Augie March @ The Lansdowne, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsJuly 5, 2018July 5, 2018Leave a comment

Folk, Indie Rock, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Jamie Hutchings @ The Newsagency, Sydney

Jamie Hutchings, Sophie Hutchings The Newsagency, Sydney April 27th 2018 It was a family affair at the Sydney album launch for Jamie Hutchings new solo album Bedsit. Sophie Hutchings, an acclaimed musician in her own right, opened the evening with a mesmerising set of solo piano. She’s released three full length albums on the local Preservation label and on stage she translated her hypnotic, subtle … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Jamie Hutchings @ The Newsagency, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsMay 4, 2018May 7, 2018Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Live Reviews, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: John Garcia @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

John Garcia, Peter Black @ Factory Theatre, Sydney Australia, April 21st, 2018 I doubt whether many alternative rock fans in the early 90s would have envisaged that the singers of Kyuss and The Hard-Ons would be doing a small-sized solo acoustic show in the year 2018. Noise and electricity have always been crucial elements of John Garcia and Blackie’s calling card sounds so it was both a … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: John Garcia @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsMay 2, 2018May 4, 2018Leave a comment

Americana / Alt-Country, Guitar Rock, Live Photos, Live Reviews, Metal/Hard Rock

LIVE REVIEW: Cosmic Psychos @ Bald Faced Stag

Cosmic Psychos, Birdcloud, The Chats @ Bald Faced Stag, Sydney, April 6th 2018 Who said rock n roll is dead? The top echelon may be uninspiring but down at ground level guitar rock is still brimming with passion, humour and free-spirited energy A sold out venue and mosh-pit ready crowd greeted young upstarts The Chats. Joining the Cosmic Psychos tour from the Sunshine Coast they were like … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Cosmic Psychos @ Bald Faced Stag

Doubtful SoundsApril 13, 2018May 2, 2018Leave a comment

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

LIVE REVIEW: Protomartyr @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Protomartyr, Mere Women, Angie @ Oxford At Factory, Sydney Australia. February 16th, 2018 The best gigs are the ones where the creative quality and intensity builds evenly, seemingly at a symbiotic pace with the gathering audience. Angie set the scene with a low key and hypnotic opening set. This was another iteration of her solo incarnation, now fleshed out with drummer and acoustic guitarist. Previously … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Protomartyr @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsMarch 19, 2018March 19, 2018Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Live Photos, Live Reviews, Metal/Hard Rock, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: Pissed Jeans @ OAF, Sydney 2017

Pissed Jeans, BB & The Blips, L.A Suffocated @ Oxford Art Factory 6th Dec 2017 After the unfortunate dropout of the original support acts, relative unknowns La Suffocated and BB& The Blips stepped in to warm the crowd and set the scene for Pissed Jeans’ first show on Australian soil. L.A Suffocated only played a handful of songs, with a low-key vibe from behind their table of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Pissed Jeans @ OAF, Sydney 2017

Doubtful SoundsJanuary 30, 2018February 6, 2018Leave a comment

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

LIVE REVIEW: Midnight Oil @ Sydney Domain

The Great Circle Tour came full circle, back to the city where it all began seven months ago with a warm-up show at Marrickville Bowling Club. Since then, Midnight Oil have conquered the world once more, returning sounding better than ever and with an enviable and overflowing back catalogue of generation-defining songs. AB Original went down a treat as the opening act, standing tall and delivering their … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Midnight Oil @ Sydney Domain

Doubtful SoundsNovember 17, 2017November 20, 2017Leave a comment

Americana / Alt-Country, Live Photos, Live Reviews, News

LIVE REVIEW: Lambchop @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

Lambchop, Antonia & The Lazy Susans, Jack R Reilly @ Factory Theatre, Marrickville, Oct 19th, 2017 Early arrivals were privy to opening sets from local acts Jack R Reilly and Antonia & The Lazy Susans. The former showed a fine line in intimate, emotionally open and vocally impressive singer/songwriter fare over sparse and haunting electric guitar. In contrast, Antonia & The Lazy Susans were a confusing choice … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Lambchop @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsOctober 27, 2017October 27, 2017Leave a comment

Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: Peter Hook & The Light @ Metro Theatre

Peter Hook & The Light @ Metro Theatre, Sydney, October 2nd 2017 Ten days after announcing a settlement with the rest of New Order concerning his use of various New Order and Joy Division assets on merchandising and in the promotion of shows by his new band, Peter Hook returned to Australia for a tour that honours the legacy of both acts, but for this particular show, … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Peter Hook & The Light @ Metro Theatre

Doubtful SoundsOctober 7, 2017October 13, 2017Leave a comment