Jamie Hutchings of solo and Bluebottle Kiss fame has announced the title of his third solo record… Avalon Cassettes. Apparently the album is a third mixed and possibly due for release late 2010 if the stars fall into alignment. In the meantime Hutchings has a few dates in Sydney and Melbourne before heading back over to Europe to play some shows and build on the … Continue reading NEWS: JAMIE HUTCHINGS local and European tour…
Those Japanese drone psych lords Boris have recorded a new album – Variations – of previously released tracks. The reason is that with Michio Kurihara now seemingly a permanent 4th member they decided to re-record the songs with his extra flavours added. It sounds magnificent, contains 13 tracks, is primarily their more rocking stuff and also includes a bonus 2 hour Live In Japan DVD… … Continue reading NEWS: BORIS release ‘new’ album of Variations…
Sadly Australia’s The Scare have decided to call it quits after 2 albums, successful UK tours and a ton of local incendiary live shows. At their best they were a muscular, belligerent sounding group that swung madly between swamp rock, gothic drama and straight up rock. They believed they could take on the world and gave it their all. Their album Oozevoodoo was among the … Continue reading NEWS: THE SCARE split…
The Carlos D-less Interpol have announced that their self-titled fourth album will be released mid September via Matador Records. They also have a replacement bassist in David Pajo, Pajo has played with Slint, Tortoise, Will Oldham, Zwan and recently toured as part of Yeah Yeah Yeahs live lineup. Joining Interpol on tour with Interpol will also be Brandon Curtis of Secret Machines on backing vocals … Continue reading NEWS: INTERPOL album details…
Grinderman will release their new studio album Grinderman 2 through Mute on September 13th and via Anti- Records in the U.S. on September 14th. Grinderman 2 was recorded in 2009 at London’s RAK, State of The Ark and Assault and Battery studios. Co-produced by Grinderman and Nick Launay, the album was mixed by Launay at London’s British Grove in August 2009 and LA’s Seedy Underbelly … Continue reading NEWS: GRINDERMAN 2 is coming…
Last year Kurt Vile musically came of age with the magnificently ragged and sprawling Childish Prodigy. Now he is apparently working on the follow-up with producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Breeders, Sonic Youth, The Hold Steady). To tide us over he has released Square Shells EP featuring tracks he has recorded since the release of Childish Prodigy. It hits the stores May 25th via Matador. … Continue reading NEWS: KURT VILE releases new EP…
Superb post-metal band ISIS have decided to call it a day after 13 years and 5 albums of cinematic and brutal music. Their press release about the split reads as follows… ISIS has reached an end. It’s hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn’t something that occurred over night … Continue reading NEWS: ISIS split…
written by Chris Familton In support, The Black Ryder did a great job filling the cavernous venue with their droning psych rock. Featuring tracks from Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride, the band have developed into a great sounding live band. Aimee Nash was sultry and at times menacing while Scott Von Ryper worked his guitar pedals industriously. The swelling crowd were more receptive than … Continue reading REVIEW: THE CULT @ Big Top Luna Park, Sydney (06/05/10)
Mount Kimbie are set to release their first album Crooks and Lovers on the Hotflush label in July. It follows their two EPs Maybes and Sketch On Glass which were both magical, technical explorations of minimal electronica. Dominic Maker and Kai Campos have set a high standard ahead of the new record… Tracklisting 1. Tunnelvision 2. Would Know 3. Before I Move Off 4. Blind … Continue reading NEWS: MOUNT KIMBIE to release debut album…
Sad news this morning that Ronnie James Dio, vocalist for Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell has passed away at the age of 64. Dio disclosed last year that he was suffering from stomach cancer. His powerful voice made him one of the top line metal singers as well as the man responsible for poularising the ‘devil’s horns’ hand gesture… Dio was recently … Continue reading NEWS: R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO
Just to make life a little easier if you are looking for us or recommending DS to a friend, all you need to tell them is http://www.doubtfulsounds.net and this is where they will end up… Continue reading new domain name…
After a saddening period of inactivity the mighty Flying Nun label has freed itself from the shackles of it’s oppressors and risen once more. Founder Roger Shepherd, along with Neil Finn, has bought back the iconic label and today sees the relaunch of their website. Take a look and keep an eye on it as it gets more content. Meanwhile the first cab off the … Continue reading NEWS: Flying Nun website relaunched…
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