written by Chris Familton London’s Male Bonding generated a fair amount of buzz with their 2010 debut Nothing Hurts and it sat well alongside the similar noise pop of other bands like Wavves. The second album dilemma that faced them was whether to bash out another set of short, sharp songs or go for something different. It turns out that familiarity was too much of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Male Bonding | Endless Now
Here are some dark swirling swaggering sounds coming out of Miami, FL. Psych rock, garage pop/ rock etc. These guys have a nice angle on the sounds of yesteryear all rolled up into one psych stew. Grab their stuff over at lildaggers.bandcamp.com and check them on FB. Continue reading ds recommends: Lil Daggers…
It is the 21st anniversary of the festival and this year on 9-11th December it’ll feature Grinderman playing during a lunar eclipse – what the? GRINDERMAN * CUT/COPY * KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS * MUDHONEY * ICEHOUSE * GANG GANG DANCE * EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY * LADYHAWKE * BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS * OFF! * ADALITA * FUTURE OF THE LEFT … Continue reading NEWS: Meredith Music Festival line-up announced…
Sydney trio Step-Panther have been impressing many with their bratty surf punk tunes over the last year and they’ve got themselves organised to record their self-titled debut LP which will be out November 4th via Speak n Spell/Inertia. Have a listen to the short, sharp track No Fun. Tour Dates Sydney: 27 August @ Metro Wollongong: 1 September @ Wollongong Uni Newcastle: 2 September @ … Continue reading LISTEN: Step-Panther share the first track from their debut album…
written by Chris Familton Albums like there always run the risk of pastiche or shallow imitation when they attempt to replicate a style so specific and firmly rooted in the past. Many have taken the swamp rock angle (The Cramps, The Gun Club, Scientists, Birthday Party) and made something new and dangerous so Mikelangelo and the Tin Star decided to work some new life into … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Mikelangelo and the Tin Star | The Surf ‘n’ Western Sounds of
written by Chris Familton Peter Murphy is one of those iconic post punk figures who has managed to maintain a mystique and a cult following long after his career has peaked. His claim to fame came with Bauhaus who released some stellar music in a short period at the dawn of the 1980s before the band split. While Murphy went on to initially form a … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Murphy | Ninth
Jane’s Addiction are releasing their new album The Great Escape Artist on 27th September. Here’s the first official single from the album Irresistible Force, a dramatic slow-burner with an epic chorus that creeps into your head after a few listens… Continue reading LISTEN: Jane’s Addiction | Irresistible Force
Wild Flag are Carrie Brownstein (Sleater Kinney), Janet Weiss (Sleater Kinney/Quasi), Mary Timony and Rebecca Cole and they are about to drop their self-titled debut album on September 9th. Check out this fantastic version of first single Romance performed live for KEXP. Continue reading NEWS: Wild Flag to release debut album…
written by Chris Familton The story of Joy Division’s journey from post punk pioneers through the tragic suicide of frontman Ian Curtis and the subsequent and unexpected reincarnation as New Order is one that has been told many times over the decades. As far as legends go theirs is a classic tale of innocence, disaster and resurrection and though it has been romanticised to some … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Joy Division/New Order | TOTAL
written by Chris Familton Under the banner Sing Along 2011 this was a night that celebrated a bunch of musicians who for the most part began creating music in the 90s. Duncan Mitchell, one half of Grand Tango Fandango opened the night with a solo acoustic set of songs that fell somewhere amidst the sound of Paul Kelly and Evan Dando. They were high on … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Sing Along 2011 @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/07/11
Tour Dates Sept 3 – Mixed Grill’d at Arthouse, Cairns Sept 6 – The Bakery, Perth Sept 7 – Emma Soup Gallery, Newcastle Sept 8 – GoodGod, Sydney Sept 9 – The Workers Club, Melbourne Sept 10 – FRANKLY!, Brisbane Continue reading TOUR: LA Vampires to tour Australia…
Jack Ladder is heading out on a national Australian tour in September to promote his recently released album Hurtsville, of which we said… Ladder has found a form for his songs that matches the weight of his impressive voice and though the album has inconsistencies it confidently grows Ladder’s status as one of this countries more talented sons. Tour Dates Thursday 22nd September – The … Continue reading TOUR: Jack Ladder announces tour dates…
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