NEWS: JANE’S ADDICTION to tour Australia…

The news is out on the lineup for 2009’s Splendour In The Grass (see HERE) but one of the biggest surprises is that the original lineup of Jane’s Addiction will play and hopefully do sideshows in other cities. The original lineup featuring bassist Eric Avery reformed for some small LA club shows in 2008 and have since joined forces with NIN for a Nth America … Continue reading NEWS: JANE’S ADDICTION to tour Australia…

NEWS: The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound new album…

San Francisco’s The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound have a new record due to drop in Australia on Tee Pee Records via Inertia on April 25th. It is called When Sweet Sleep Returned and it was engineered by Tim Green, who manned the controls for masterpieces from Howlin’ Rain, Comets on Fire, Six Organs of Admittance, and Earthless, as well as Assemble Head’s 2007 release … Continue reading NEWS: The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound new album…

NEWS: THE ENTRANCE BAND

Cut to the chase, these guys fucking rock in a psych, blues, punk, drone kinda way… totally awesome… The Entrance Band feature: GUY BLAKESLEE: SINGER/GUITAR PLAYER/LYRICIST/ARRANGEMENTS PAZ LENCHANTIN (Zwan, A Perfect Circle): BASS PLAYER/STRINGS/ARRANGEMENTS DEREK JAMES: DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONIST/ARRANGEMENTS You can check out a great mix by Derek James over at Dublab – featuring a ton of great 60’s tunes… SPRING MIX Check their mindblowing live version … Continue reading NEWS: THE ENTRANCE BAND

NEWS: 3/4 SOUNDGARDEN Reunion gig…

Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd played a few songs at Seattle’s The Crocodile as part of Tom Morello’s Justice Tour. Tad Doyle (TAD) joined Soundgarden to provide vocals on tracks like Spoonman. Other artists that participated included Steve Earle, Wayne Kramer and Mark Arm. More photos can be see here… ||||||||||||| UPDATE: Here’s footage of them performing Spoonman, pity the audio quality of … Continue reading NEWS: 3/4 SOUNDGARDEN Reunion gig…

NEWS: MODEST MOUSE debut new single

Isaac Brock and Marr-less band played Letterman a few days ago and performed their new single ‘Satellite Skin‘. It features the typical Brock gruff vocals and a drunken woozy guitar line. The single will be available as a four track EP and features unreleased songs from the sessions of their last two albums. A  limited edition 7-inch single of ‘Satellite Skin’ and ‘Guilty Cocker Spaniels’ … Continue reading NEWS: MODEST MOUSE debut new single

NEWS: EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING wins AMP

Melbourne’s Eddy Current Suppression Ring have taken out the 2008 Australian Music Prize and the 30k prize money for their album Primary Colours. Their back to basics post punk sounds are built on melody and refreshing simplicity. Check out the video and mp3s on their WEBSITE. The band beat The Presets, Beaches, Cut Copy, The Drones, Cut Copy, C.W Stoneking, Jack Ladder, Tom Cooney and … Continue reading NEWS: EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING wins AMP

NEWS: NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES release date set…

A new date has been set according to the folks over at the fantastic Thrashers Wheat but please don’t hold your breath! June 2nd 2009 Includes: – Bluray, DVD, & CD editions – BD and DVD with free mp3 download of the tracks – Ability to buy a full set or any disc in all formats individually. – Ability to buy the book or poster … Continue reading NEWS: NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES release date set…

NEWS: JACK WHITE has a new band…

That busy Mr White has put together a new band called The Dead Weather featuring Alison Mosshart from The Kills, Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs) and Dean Fertita (QOTSA/Raconteurs). They have an album recorded and ready for release in June title Horehound and you can hear the first single over at their website HERE… Apparently Jack is playing drums and singing in the band… Continue reading NEWS: JACK WHITE has a new band…