NEWS: The Rolling Stones to release new best of, docs and reissues
Things are definitely starting to ramp up in The Rolling Stones camp with a number of recent reissues announced as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Already we’ve seen the announcement of a new retrospective documentary Crossfire Hurricane that will have a limited theatrtical release and screenings on HBO in the US and BBC in the UK as well as the release of Charlie Is … Continue reading NEWS: The Rolling Stones to release new best of, docs and reissues
NEWS: Attend a panel discussion on live music in NSW
In response to the continued loss of live music venues in Sydney some proactive heads have got together and organised Two to Tango, a panel discussion on the topic, to be held at The Annandale Hotel tomorrow night (Wed 5th Sept) at 7pm. Presented by The Annandale Hotel and Music NSW, the event comes in the wake of the (successful) struggle for The Annandale to … Continue reading NEWS: Attend a panel discussion on live music in NSW
We preview six new releases for the week ending 31/08/12
WE PREVIEW SIX NEW RELEASES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 31/08/12 DIVINE FITS | Divine Fits The combined talents of Britt Daniels (Spoon), Sam Brown (New Bomb Turks) and Dan Boeckner (Handsome Furs, Wolf Parade) have joined forces and recorded their self-titled debut that pretty much sounds like what you would expect from the trio. Delivered with the kind of energy you get when musicians … Continue reading We preview six new releases for the week ending 31/08/12
WATCH: Charlie Horse | Dead Roses
Sydney band Charlie Horse recently released the excellent LP I Hope I’m Not A Monster which is still sitting pretty in our list of favourite releases in 2012. Now they’ve released a video clip for one of the album highlights Dead Roses. Charlie Horse are playing a show to officially celebrate their album at The Factory Theatre’s The Factory Floor on November 3rd supported by The … Continue reading WATCH: Charlie Horse | Dead Roses
LIVE REVIEW: Iowa @ Fbi Social, Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney (16/08/12)
by C. Familton Narrow Lands were the first of the four guitar-heavy bands to grace the stage and they impressed with their aggressive, controlled playing that inhabits the dark and heavy end of post-rock. The bass-led Waste of Weekend in particular balanced groove and dissonance to great effect. Lyyar also deal in grand guitar dynamics but theirs was a much more nuanced and textured … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Iowa @ Fbi Social, Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney (16/08/12)
SONG OF THE WEEK: Fugazi | Waiting Room
EVERY WEEK WE’LL BE POSTING OUR FAVOURITE SONG OF THE WEEK. THIS WON’T NECESSARILY BE A NEW RELEASE BUT RATHER A SONG WE’VE HEARD THAT HAS STUCK IN OUR HEAD AND REFUSED TO LEAVE OR IS SIMPLY ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE TRACKS. THIS WEEK – FUGAZI’S WAITING ROOM. The year was 1989 and I was on that precipice between high school and university where the … Continue reading SONG OF THE WEEK: Fugazi | Waiting Room
NEWS: Daughn Gibson signs to Sub Pop, releases new song
Daughn Gibson’s All Hell is one of our favourite albums of 2012. You can read our review HERE. The good news is he has just signed to Sub Pop and has also released a brand new song Reach Into The Fire which includes samples from An echo from the hosts that profess infinitum by Shabazz Palaces and Life on Earth and Slow Motion by Tiny Vipers, two … Continue reading NEWS: Daughn Gibson signs to Sub Pop, releases new song
AUSTRALIA TOUR NEWS: Madlib Medicine Show to tour in October
Fans of left of centre hip hop, funk, soul and jazz will be excited about the return to Australia of Madlib this October. He will also be bringing along J Rocc (World Famous Beat Junkies) and Egon (Stones Throw/Now-Again) as part of his Madlib Medicine Show. 25th October – Coniston Lane – Brisbane – tix via Moshtix 26th October – The Metro Theatre – Sydney … Continue reading AUSTRALIA TOUR NEWS: Madlib Medicine Show to tour in October
SONIC KICKS | Oh Mercy
AHEAD OF THE RELEASE OF THEIR BRAND NEW ALBUM DEEP HEAT ON AUGUST 24TH, OH MERCY’S ALEXANDER GOW TOOK THE TIME TO GIVE US AN INSIGHT ON SOME OF THE ALBUMS THAT SHAPED HIM. The first album I bought… You Am I | Hourly Daily – I saved up all my pocket money and maybe nicked a few dollars from a pensioner . It’s a … Continue reading SONIC KICKS | Oh Mercy
NEWS: The line-up for Meredith Music Festival 2012
The first list of acts performing at this year’s Meredith Music Festival in Victoria has been announced and as usual it looks to be a great mix of electronic, psychedelia, rock and hip hop. Check out our Rdio playlist featuring bands appearing at the event that takes place from December 7-9th. There is a ballot happening so if you want to increase your chance of … Continue reading NEWS: The line-up for Meredith Music Festival 2012
PHOTOS: Songs @ Goodgod Small Club, Sydney (11/08/12)
LIVE REVIEW: Mark Gardener, Underground Lovers, Sky Parade @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (04/08/12)
by C. Familton Touring as backing band for Mark Gardener has its benefits when you can also open the show with your own set as did Los Angeles’ Sky Parade. Their set didn’t start well with a bad mix and a sparse early crowd but as the sound improved and the room filled they found their way with some dark psychedelic guitar rock in the … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Mark Gardener, Underground Lovers, Sky Parade @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (04/08/12)
Doubtful Sounds 