WATCH: Royal Headache | Girls [Video]
Royal Headache are about to head back to the USA for some shows (after they sort out some visa issues) so in the meantime you can get your fix with the video of all 1:35 of the track Girls. Continue reading WATCH: Royal Headache | Girls [Video]
ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House | Bloom
by Chris Familton Definitions of the word bloom include ‘the time or period of greatest beauty or artistry’ and the flowering of a plant. Both feel appropriate in terms of the title of the new album from Baltimore’s Beach House with the songs roaming through themes of living in the moment, self determination and the fleeting temporality of beauty. On Bloom, Victoria Legrand and Alex … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House | Bloom
ALBUM REVIEW: Grinderman | Grinderman 2 RMX
by Chris Familton Nick Cave and co aren’t known for sending out their songs for remixes but in light of the band’s recent dissolution this is perhaps a loosening of the reins, an opening of arms to collaboration and reinterpretation of songs from their 2010 swansong LP Grinderman 2. The first thing that catches the eye is the list of other artists that have contributed … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Grinderman | Grinderman 2 RMX
ALBUM REVIEW: The Wedding Present | Valentina
by Chris Familton The Wedding Present are back with their eighth full length album and somewhat of a return to the sound of their glory years in the late 80s and early 90s. The band has always revolved around main-man David Gedge, he of the strangled vocal style and love song obsessive and on Valentina he shows he still knows how to write a visceral … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Wedding Present | Valentina
ALBUM REVIEW: Lee Ranaldo | Between The Times And The Tides
by Chris Familton When news began to spread across the blogosphere that Lee Ranaldo had a new solo album coming out there would have been mixed reactions for fans of his work in Sonic Youth. Would this be a showcase for his esoteric experimental guitar-scapes (like 2008‘s Maelstrom From Drift) or a journey deeper into his poetry-laced art rock songs that pepper the many Sonic … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lee Ranaldo | Between The Times And The Tides
WATCH: Kirin J. Callinan | Way To War
Kirin J. Callinan has a debut album on the way via Terrible Records and Siberia Records but first here is the video for the single W II W – available to pre-order HERE. Check out the video from director Kris Moyes, it is quite brilliant! Tour Dates Thursday 21 June Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane Supported by DCM + Nite Fields + Kangaroo Skull Tickets available from … Continue reading WATCH: Kirin J. Callinan | Way To War
ALBUM REVIEW: Iowa | Never Saw It Coming
by Chris Familton The boom in popularity of psych rock from Tame Impala to Wooden Shjips has well and truly filtered down to the emergence of new local acts like The Laurels and Melbourne’s Iowa. For a genre so firmly rooted in guitars and hypnotic rhythm sections there are surprisingly few bands who can take that simplistic template and create something unique and impressive from … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Iowa | Never Saw It Coming
ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Horse | I Hope I’m Not A Monster
by Chris Familton Laughing Outlaw Records have already released some fine albums in 2012 and the latest is the debut from Charlie Horse. As the name suggests they are firmly in americana and country rock territory though not of the gentle strum and folk leaning variety. Instead they are riding a more ragged and parched sound that tips its hat to the likes of The … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Horse | I Hope I’m Not A Monster
NEWS: New releases from The Beatles, McCartney and Harrison
There is (as usual) much happening on the Beatles-related front with upcoming releases of Paul McCartney’s RAM, George Harrison outtakes and Yellow Submarine. Paul McCartney | RAM – released May 22nd, 2012 Standard Edition: 1 CD digipak Single disc, digitally remastered 12- track standard edition Special Edition: 2 CD digipak Remastered album and 8-track bonus audio CD including rarities, b-sides and the hit single, ‘Another Day’. … Continue reading NEWS: New releases from The Beatles, McCartney and Harrison
NEWS: Patti Smith to release new album ‘Banga’
On June 5th Patti Smith will release her eleventh studio album Banga via Columbia Records. The album is preceded by the sweetly swinging single April Fool featuring Tom Verlaine (Television) on guitar. Inspired by Smith’s unique dreams and observations, Banga’s poetic lyrics are a reflection of our complex world a world that is rife with chaos and beauty. Praised for her storytelling abilities, Smith has … Continue reading NEWS: Patti Smith to release new album ‘Banga’
WATCH: Melodie Nelson feat. Geoffrey O’Connor | Six Six Six
Melodie Nelson released one of the standout albums of 2011 with Meditations On the Sun and is now following it up with new music in the form of Six Six Six featuring Geoffrey O’Connor (The Crayon Fields) on vocals. A 7″ vinyl release is planned mid year. Continue reading WATCH: Melodie Nelson feat. Geoffrey O’Connor | Six Six Six
LIVE REVIEW: Dig It Up!: The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational @ Enmore, Sydney (22/04/12)
by Chris Familton Artist curated events like this have been extremely popular overseas in recent years, primarily due to the success of All Tomorrow’s Parties. Unfortunately here in Australia similar festivals have been few and far between with the most notable being the 2009 ATP shows in the hands of Nick Cave. The Hoodoo Gurus have sought to rectify the situation with Dig It Up! … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Dig It Up!: The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational @ Enmore, Sydney (22/04/12)
Doubtful Sounds 