ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer | Kaputt
written by Chris Familton Wistful reminisces abound on the new Destroyer album Kaputt. It is Dan Bejar’s ninth album under the Destroyer moniker it feels like a wave over the shoulder or a long lazy sunday spent poring over old VHS cassettes. Bejar went about creating a holistic 80s sound for the record, complete with dreamy washes of chorus guitar, horn solos one degree removed … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer | Kaputt
ALBUM REVIEW: Myles Mayo | Myles Mayo
written by Chris Familton On the surface this debut solo album from Myles Mayo looks totally unappealing with it’s artwork looking like it would be more suited to an 80s Pink Floyd album or something by Robert Miles. Take the time to dig a little deeper and actually listen to the music within and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The Special Patrol frontman has a decidedly … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Myles Mayo | Myles Mayo
NEWS: Details of of Bon Iver’s new self-titled album…
For Emma, Forever Ago was a brilliant moment both musically and by the nature of its word of mouth evolution from a low key, introspective folk album to one that soundtracked bookstores and worldwide media acclaim. Justin Vernon followed it up with the Blood Bank EP featuring the mesmerising title track and some hints of where he might head with more contemporary sounds and a … Continue reading NEWS: Details of of Bon Iver’s new self-titled album…
ALBUM REVIEW: Low | C’mon
written by Chris Familton Low return with a new album recorded in a 110 year old former cathedral in Duluth, Minnesota. It almost seems like a contradiction that a band known as one of the progenitors of the slowcore genre would utilise such a vast and cavernous space to capture their music but in actual fact it serves to impressively enhance the trademark intimacy of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Low | C’mon
LIVE REVIEW: Parades @ The Gaelic, Sydney (08/04/11)
written by Chris Familton There were some strong connections between the two bands gracing the stage at last week’s Last Night gig. Little Scout has been produced by Parades’ drummer (and solo artist in his own right) Jonathan Boulet, while Little Scout’s Kirsty Tickle has played with Parades in the past. There is doubtless a bunch of mutual respect is at work when the two … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Parades @ The Gaelic, Sydney (08/04/11)
MIXTAPE: Mixed Feelings 08
Number 8 and another mixed bag of aural delights from garage rock to blissed out digi-dub, warm americana to stoner rock. Enjoy and share. You can stream the mix below or click on the right of the player to download… Continue reading MIXTAPE: Mixed Feelings 08
INTERVIEW: Before Last Night | Chicks Who Love Guns
Chicks Who Love Guns have the headline honours down at The Gaelic this Friday for Purple Sneakers’ Last Night. I’ve been down there the last two weeks and the place has been going off to the likes of Die! Die! Die! and Parades. This week there will be a damn sight more punk and less indie. In a live review last year I described CHLG … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Before Last Night | Chicks Who Love Guns
LIVE REVIEW: Die! Die! Die! @ The Gaelic, Sydney (01/04/11)
written by Chris Familton Purple Sneakers’ recent move into gig nights showed they aren’t content to rely on just the pulling power of indie DJs and a nightclub atmosphere. It reconfirms their commitment to live music and with their Last Night event they’ve been showcasing some of the best local and international acts making waves in indiedom. Bleeding Knees Club have been building a reputation … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Die! Die! Die! @ The Gaelic, Sydney (01/04/11)
ALBUM REVIEW: J Mascis | Several Shades Of Why
written by Chris Familton J Mascis solo versus J Mascis guitarist/singer of Dinosaur Jr isn’t the massive shift in rock that you would expect from someone who trades in extremes of texture, noise, sonics and melody with that band. He has dropped the drums, dialed back the bite and growl of his distortion pedals (for the most part) and brought his plaintive, aching voice to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: J Mascis | Several Shades Of Why
PHOTOS: Parades/Little Scout @ The Gaelic 08/04/11
Purple Sneakers put on another great Last Night with Parades and Little Scout. Check out a couple of photos below and head over to DOUBTFUL SOUNDS FLICKR for heaps more… Continue reading PHOTOS: Parades/Little Scout @ The Gaelic 08/04/11
NEWS: Shayne Carter plays the hits…
ALBUM REVIEW: Those Darlins | Screws Get Loose
written by Chris Familton Recent visitors to these shores, Those Darlins impressed with their loose and rollicking live shows and they’ve followed it up with a great sophomore album in Screws Get Loose. This time round they’ve found a better balance between tongue in cheek lyrics, rocking guitars and their blend of garage rock and country music – barn rock? The album opens with two … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Those Darlins | Screws Get Loose
Doubtful Sounds 