Mid Year Best Of…
Yep, we’re halfway through 2010 already, crazy huh? For the first few months it seemed like there weren’t many big records coming out that were instantly going to make the end of year best of list but all of a sudden our list in progress started filling up. Here then is a list of 13 releases, in no particular order, that have caught our attention … Continue reading Mid Year Best Of…
DOUBTFUL SOUNDS now also on TUMBLR.
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Metal Momentz: The Big Four cover Diamond Head…
The Big Four tour that many thought would bnever come to fruition is winging its way around the world at the moment as well as being broadcast in movie theatres for those who can’t get to the shows. Check HERE for details on screenings in your country/city. In the meantime you can watch members of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax getting together onstage in Sofia … Continue reading Metal Momentz: The Big Four cover Diamond Head…
VIDEO: THE BEDROOM PHILOSOPHER | Northcote (So Hungover)
This one has been doing the rounds lately over here in Australia but those of you dotted around the globe may not have caught it yet. A brilliant parody by Melbourne comic/writer Justin Heazlewood… Continue reading VIDEO: THE BEDROOM PHILOSOPHER | Northcote (So Hungover)
MP3: The Kills do The Velvets’ Pale Blue Eyes…
The Kills have teamed up with Levi’s as part of their Pioneer Sessions which sees artists covering their fave classic tracks. Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince hace chosen to take a swing at Velvet Underground’s gorgeous Pale Blue Eyes. If you want to hear it, download it… HERE Continue reading MP3: The Kills do The Velvets’ Pale Blue Eyes…
VIDEO: YOUNG HERETICS | Risk/Loss
Australia’s Young Heretics have released a great new video for new single Risk/Loss. If you are sick of monochrome goth homages then you’ll love the colour explosion at play in this clip… check out their Myspace for upcoming tour dates… Want an MP3 of Risk/Loss? DOWNLOAD Continue reading VIDEO: YOUNG HERETICS | Risk/Loss
On The Turntable Today…
Drawn From Bees | Fear Not The Footsteps Of The Departed Beach Fossils | Beach Fossils The Morning Benders | Big Echo The Red Eyes | Red Army The Melvins | The Bride Screamed Murder Continue reading On The Turntable Today…
NEWS: JAMIE HUTCHINGS local and European tour…
Jamie Hutchings of solo and Bluebottle Kiss fame has announced the title of his third solo record… Avalon Cassettes. Apparently the album is a third mixed and possibly due for release late 2010 if the stars fall into alignment. In the meantime Hutchings has a few dates in Sydney and Melbourne before heading back over to Europe to play some shows and build on the … Continue reading NEWS: JAMIE HUTCHINGS local and European tour…
REVIEW: Shapeshifter @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 13/06/10
Written by Chris Familton Before Shapeshifter, fellow Kiwis Electric Wire Hustle Soundsystem did their best to win over the audience with their electro soul tracks. You sense their full band show would engage more as they struggled to gain and maintain the attention of the growing crowd with their soulful house and electronic grooves. DJs Jonny Faith and Monkfly warmed the crowd between acts with … Continue reading REVIEW: Shapeshifter @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 13/06/10
REVIEW: SUPER WILD HORSES | Fifteen
written by Chris Familton Fifteen is the debut album from Melbourne guitar/drums duo Super Wild Horses. No doubt you will have already heard them on the Bonds commercial that also features Ella Stiles from Songs jumping around. Fifteen’s strength is the way it has been minimally produced with no instrumental or structural excess and avoids descending into blues robbery like so many other two piece … Continue reading REVIEW: SUPER WILD HORSES | Fifteen
MID YEAR BEST OF… The goodies from the 1st half of ’10
We are currently in the middle of compiling our favourite releases of 2010 so far. How has the year been for new music, deluxe reissues. Has there been anything that has blown you away or a new album from a favourite artist? Let us know what has been floating your boat and we’ll include a readers list as well…. Leave a comment below Continue reading MID YEAR BEST OF… The goodies from the 1st half of ’10
FEATURE: Life In a Chord | Flying Nun
written by Chris Familton A record label at the right place at the right time can be integral to a music scene, often gaining revered status further down the track as history settles into place. Sub Pop, Motown and Factory are obvious examples. At the start of the 80s very few would have predicted the impact (albeit on a lesser scale) that a label started … Continue reading FEATURE: Life In a Chord | Flying Nun
Doubtful Sounds 