The Sydney Music And Culture Award votes have been collated and the winners are in… Best Live Act – Seekae Best Music Event – All Tomorrow’s Parties Next Big Thing – Music – Sherlock’s Daughter Record Of The Year – Lost Valentinos – Cities Of Gold Best Sydney Song – Fergus Brown – John, She Was Never Only Dancing Best Collective – Red Rattler Best … Continue reading NEWS: SMAC AWARDS Winners…
Redd Kross – Phaseshifter Monolake – Silence Stroke – Songs For Chris Knox King Midas Sound – Waiting For You Russian Circles – Geneva Continue reading On The Turntable Today…
Another year, another shitload of great albums. As soon as you start thinking it is feeling like a quiet year they come tumbling out of the woodwork and the end of year culling process becomes as tricky as ever. Honorable mentions must go to two outstanding EPs: Bon Iver’s Blood Bank and Witch Hats’ Solarium Down The Causeway as well as the following reissues: Neil … Continue reading 2009 Top 25 Albums
Simon Carter (ex The Cops) has his solo record The Black Book Of The Universe done and dusted and ready for release in 2010. Before then you can check out the first single Hard Rain with its video of lingering images… Carter and band (Rob Young, Nick Beswick, Rory Toomey, Paul Burrell and Todd Smith) will also be showcasing the songs live this month: 7pm, … Continue reading VIDEO: SIMON CARTER – Hard Rain
Miniature Submarines is the solo project of Mark Nelson of The Stabs and his first release is the 7″ The Little Room Under The Stairs. The B-side I Heard That You Turned Into A Loser, Baby actually kicks more than the A with the killer line “You’ve been on my mind, like a tumour baby”… Miniature Submarines have a handle on a type of 90s … Continue reading NEWS: MINIATURE SUBMARINES release 7″
A benefit gig has been organised in Sydney to raise money to help youth avoid a life on the streets. The gig happens at the Annandale in Sydney on December 10th and will feature: Lions At Your Door Ghoul Parades Bird Automatic The Winter People Tickets are only $12 HERE or $15 at the door. Get out and support a great cause with some great … Continue reading NEWS: OFF THE STREETS benefit gig…
Here is the latest update of what is turning into a ridiculous summer of festivals, sideshows and tours… The Original Wailers – 26th November @ Metro Theatre Songs – 26th November @ Oxford Art Factory Salmonella Dub – 27th November @ Metro Theatre The Veils – 27th November @ Oxford Art Factory Underground Lovers – 4th December @ The Annandale Tiki Taane – 4th December … Continue reading ON TOUR
Every year, Neil and Pegi Young host the non-profit Bridge School Concert, benefiting the unique learning complex which assists children with severe physical impairments and challenging communication needs. The first was held in 1986, and the event is known as a totally unique musical event. Over the years the line-up of participants reads like a history of rock & roll. Volume IV, 22-track collection of … Continue reading NEWS: New Collection from THE BRIDGE SCHOOL…
As part of a benefit gig organized by Slash on the weekend, the original line-up of Guns N Roses appeared on stage to play a blistering Paradise City with Dave Navarro on guitar and Chester Bennington on vocals. Steven Adler looked to be having a blast on drums… Continue reading Metal Momentz – Guns N Roses original line-up minus Axl…
Dinosaur Jr have announced their own tour dates for their visit to Australia in March 2010. They trio will play most main cities, tickets on sale 30th November! Thursday March 4 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Saturday March 6 – Golden Plains Festival, Meredith Sunday March 7 – The Lost Weekend Festival, Brisbane Wednesday March 10 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay Thursday March 11 – … Continue reading ON TOUR: DINOSAUR JR Australia dates…
The summer tours are coming thick and fast now and alongside festival appearances, most acts are fitting in sideshows across Australia… JANE’S ADDICTION Tuesday 23 February – Sydney, Enmore Theatre [Licensed All Ages] Wednesday 24 February – Melbourne, The Palace [18+] HEALTH Wednesday February 24 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Thursday February 25– The Step Inn, Brisbane Friday February 26 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Saturday … Continue reading ON TOUR: HEALTH, CALEXICO, JANE’S ADDICTION, DEAD WEATHER, HORRORS and more…
Doubtful Sounds 