PHOTOS: Suzy Connolly @ Notes Live, Newtown (10/02/12)
Last night Sydney’s Suzy Connolly celebrated the release of her superb debut album Night Larks with a show at Notes in Newtown. She played the entire album backed by a great band that were able to lift the music up and pull back to give her voice extra space when required. She finished her set with a magical encore of The Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset. In … Continue reading PHOTOS: Suzy Connolly @ Notes Live, Newtown (10/02/12)
ALBUM REVIEW: Suzy Connolly | Night Larks
written by Chris Familton Sometimes an album has its way with you, works its way inside your head and your heart, takes up residence and begs you relentlessly to keep coming back for more. The debut album from Sydney songwriter Suzy Connolly does just that and though for her the words mean something else, the line in the opening track Gold sums it up – … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Suzy Connolly | Night Larks
LIVE REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney (28/01/12)
written by Chris Familton Eleanor Friedberger only recently stepped out from her regular role in The Fiery Furnaces with last years solo debut Last Summer yet there were no solo nerves evident when she stepped into the late afternoon light of the Spiegeltent stage. Not even a delayed start due to a malfunctioning guitar lead could unsettle her as she set about showcasing some of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney (28/01/12)
LIVE REVIEW: Soundgarden @ Sydney Entertainment Centre (25/01/12)
written by Chris Familton Arriving at the soulless Entertainment Centre felt like a Delorean trip back to the early 90s with Sydney’s alternative/grunge/rock/metal community out in full force. Faded flannel shirts were scattered through the gathering hordes while the black t-shirt seemed to be the default dress code for the evening. Inside as the melodic hardcore of The Bronx (who had to hightail it up … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Soundgarden @ Sydney Entertainment Centre (25/01/12)
NEWS: Iowa release new single Panic Attack…
Iowa continue their stellar string of single releases with Panic Attack, another dose of crestfallen vocals over churn and chime Mascis guitar squalls. They have a highly anticipated debut album Never Saw it Coming slated for release in April via Aerial Mines Records. Panic Attack and b-side Same Solution will be available to download from February 20th but you can stream it over and over … Continue reading NEWS: Iowa release new single Panic Attack…
WATCH: Eleanor Friedberger | Heaven [Video]
Eleanor Friedberger (The Fiery Furnaces) played a fantastic solo show at The Famous Spiegeltent on the weekend and one of the highlights was Heaven from her debut solo record Last Summer. We’ll have a full review of the show up soon but in the meantime here’s the brand new video for Heaven… Continue reading WATCH: Eleanor Friedberger | Heaven [Video]
ALBUM REVIEW: Lawrence English | The Peregrine
written by Chris Familton Lawrence English’s music is never merely a collection of musical pieces or songs in the traditional sense. The sound artist sculpts his audio work based on concepts, themes and source material that while it is isn’t essential to be familiar with, greatly enhances the listening experience. The Peregrine is English’s homage to the writing of J.A. Baker and specifically his book … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lawrence English | The Peregrine
TOUR NEWS: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE ANNOUNCES NZ DATES…
On the back of his Australian tour JTE has also announced a run of dates through New Zealand. He’ll have his fresh new record Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now under his debonair arm. NZ Tour Dates Thurs 19th April – Dux live, Christchurch Fri 20th April – Bar Bodega, Wellington Sat 21st April- Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 22nd April – Leigh … Continue reading TOUR NEWS: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE ANNOUNCES NZ DATES…
WATCH: The War on Drugs | Brothers
The War on Drugs continue to deliver some brilliant post-Springsteen/Velvets jangle, drone folk on last year’s Slave Ambient album. Here’s the latest video to come from that LP – Brothers. Continue reading WATCH: The War on Drugs | Brothers
LIVE REVIEW: CANT @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney 14/01/12
written by Chris Familton Chris Taylor is a seasoned Sydney Festival performer with appearances as a member of Grizzly Bear. This though was the first of his Sydney shows in his solo guise CANT. With so many shows selling out at The Famous Spiegeltent it was a bit worrying when the venue was only half full just ahead of show time. A few more punters … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: CANT @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney 14/01/12
WATCH: Album teaser from The British Expeditionary Force…
Erased Tapes Records are a label out of London who have released artists like Peter Broderick and last year’s excellent Felt LP from Nils Frahm. Due for release on March 26 is the new record from The British Expeditionary Force – Chapter Two: Konstellation Neu. It follows the bands 2007 release Chapter One: A Long Way From Home and continues their mission to marry indie and electronica … Continue reading WATCH: Album teaser from The British Expeditionary Force…
INTERVIEW: The directors of Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard interviewed
written by Chris Familton On the eve of the cinematic release of Autoluminescent, the new feature length documentary film about the life and music of Rowland S. Howard, I chatted to directors Richard Lowenstein and Lynn-Maree Milburn about the global process of creating the visual document, their memories of Howard and the emotional journey in light of Howard’s passing in December 2009. Autoluminescent rose from … Continue reading INTERVIEW: The directors of Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard interviewed
Doubtful Sounds 