Sad news today that Ron Asheton of The Stooges was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the age of 60. Ron had not been contactable for a few days so his PA contacted police who entered the house and found him dead. The Stooges Funhouse is the favourite album of all time for Doubtful Sounds so the guitarist will be greatly … Continue reading NEWS: RON ASHETON R.I.P
Dan Deacon and his label Carpark have released the artwork (above) for his new album due for release in March. Before that he will tour Australia and New Zealand. The tracks are: 1 Build Voice 2 Red F 3 Paddling Ghost 4 Snookered 5 Of the Mountains 6 Surprise Stefani 7 Wet Wings 8 Woof Woof 9 Slow With Horns / Run for Your Life … Continue reading NEWS: DAN DEACON new album artwork and tracklisting…
Dave Gahan has told Pop & Hiss (The LA Times blog) that himself, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher have pretty much finished work on their new as yet untitled record. To be released in Autumn (Southern Hemisphere) next year, their comments indicate a return to Violator era electronic sounds and a spiritual theme of sorts. That’s good news seeing as many of Martin’s best songs … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE complete new album…
That Americana songstress Jolie Holland is returning to Australia in the new year on the back of her recently released album The Living And The Dead. She will play shows across most states before finishing up in Byron Bay. 11 Feb The Basement NSW 12 Feb The Basement NSW 13 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 15 Feb Republic Bar & Cafe TAS 17 Feb Governor … Continue reading NEWS: JOLIE HOLLAND Australia Tour…
On the back of their very good In The Future album, Canadian psych rockers Black Mountain will play a string of dates across QLD, NSW and VIC in the new year. 27 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 28 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 3 Mar The Zoo QLD (tix from http://www.thezoo.com.au , tel 1300 762 545) 4 Mar Annandale Hotel NSW 5 Mar Annandale Hotel … Continue reading NEWS: BLACK MOUNTAIN announce Australian tour dates…
The magnificent Phosphorescent will release a tribute to Willie Nelson on February 3rd entitled To Willie. This will be the follow up to Matthew Houck’s 2007 album Pride which is a fantastic record for those fans of Will Oldham and Bon Iver. Coming out on the label Dead Oceans, the new record is a love letter to Willie Nelson and selects many of his lesser … Continue reading NEWS: PHOSPHORESCENT to release covers album…
The scene setters over at Pitchfork Media have published the worst covers of the year and there are some real dodgy ones amongst them. The comments below each are heartily amusing too. Doubtful Sounds is glad to see My Morning Jacket’s Evil Urges on the list as it is a real shocker. Also, make sure you click the link under the James Taylor cover.. poor … Continue reading NEWS: 20 Worst Album Covers of 2008
It’s not really a surprise but according to Rolling Stone magazine, Neil Young’s Archives has been pushed back until “perhaps March or April.” In an interview with Young it has also been confirmed that the previously abandoned Crazy Horse album Toast will be released early in the new year. Toast was recorded back around the time of Are You Passionate?, one of Young’s weaker records … Continue reading NEWS: Yep, NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES delayed again… CRAZY HORSE album to be released…
ATP ave now confirmed that the following bands will also be appearing at the Sydney Cockatoo Island event. Dead Meadow, The Reels, Psarandonis, The Stabs, Conway Savage, Passenger of Shit, Hunter Dienna and Beaches. Sounds Of Seduction and ATP DJ’s will also play through the day. Continue reading NEWS: Acts added to ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES Sydney…
Mr Deacon is set to release his follow up to Spiderman of the Rings next March. The record, called Bromst, will be out on Carpark Records on March 24th. For those of you here in Australia you can check him out when he tours here next year, Full details HERE. Continue reading NEWS: Dan Deacon to release new album… BROMST…
Years Of Refusal is the title of Morrissey’s new album due for release on February 16th. There hasn’t been official confirmation yet but it is strongly rumoured that this is the artwork for the new record, Very cool we think! The first single ‘I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris’ is due for release on February 9th. Continue reading NEWS: New MORRISSEY Album due in February…
photo by Nick Kreisler Primal Scream have added a bunch of club shows to accompany their appearance at Playground Weekender appearance. The ‘Welcome To Your Beautiful Future’ Australia Tour will touch down at the following locations: 4 Feb The Forum NSW – tickets from Moshtix 5 Feb The Tivoli QLD – tickets from Ticketek 8 Feb Billboard VIC – tickets from Moshtix 10 Feb … Continue reading NEWS: PRIMAL SCREAM add extra dates to Australia tour…
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