VIDEO: INTERPOL get gothic and milky on their new video…
The first single from Interpol’s forthcoming album is Lights and features a video of slow build gothic sci-fi. The album release date has been brought forward a week to September 7th. Only 11 weeks to wait kids! Continue reading VIDEO: INTERPOL get gothic and milky on their new video…
REVIEW: NOISE NIGHT @ Opera House, Sydney 31/05/10
written by Chris Familton There was something exciting about attending a celebration of noise, drone and experimental music at the Opera House, a venue that normally hosts music and theatre of a more classical and structured form. Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson are to be congratulated for their Vivid Festival curatorial selections and the variety of music they have included across the event. On arrival … Continue reading REVIEW: NOISE NIGHT @ Opera House, Sydney 31/05/10
REVIEW: The Cult @ Big Top, Luna Park, Sydney (06/05/10)
written by Chris Familton In support, The Black Ryder did a great job filling the cavernous venue with their droning psych rock. Featuring tracks from Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride, the band have developed into a great sounding live band. Aimee Nash was sultry and at times menacing while Scott Von Ryper worked his guitar pedals industriously. The swelling crowd were more receptive than … Continue reading REVIEW: The Cult @ Big Top, Luna Park, Sydney (06/05/10)
NEWS: BORIS release ‘new’ album of Variations…
Those Japanese drone psych lords Boris have recorded a new album – Variations – of previously released tracks. The reason is that with Michio Kurihara now seemingly a permanent 4th member they decided to re-record the songs with his extra flavours added. It sounds magnificent, contains 13 tracks, is primarily their more rocking stuff and also includes a bonus 2 hour Live In Japan DVD… … Continue reading NEWS: BORIS release ‘new’ album of Variations…
VIDEO: THE ROOTS/YIM YAMES – Dear God 2.0, Live on Fallon…
This is by far the stand-out track from the Monsters Of Folk album and as you probably know it has been reworked by The Roots. Here it is performed on Fallon. Such a great song! Continue reading VIDEO: THE ROOTS/YIM YAMES – Dear God 2.0, Live on Fallon…
REVIEW: BAND OF HORSES | Infinite Arms
written by Chris Familton Band of Horses return with their second album of soaring, americana tinged rock and this time round they’ve continued to write widescreen songs but tempered them with some restraint and less of the grandiose hooks that made songs like Is There A Ghost so compelling on their previous album. Previously trading somewhere between Kings Of Leon and My Morning Jacket, Ben … Continue reading REVIEW: BAND OF HORSES | Infinite Arms
REVIEW: THE BATS @ OAF, Sydney 23/04/10
written by Chris Familton The Bats returned to Sydney for the 2nd time in two years, a treat for fans of their low key strum and jangle that has sees them ambling towards their thirtieth year with their reputation and continued creativity intact. This time they upgraded from the Hopetoun to the more club-like OAF and attracted a larger crowd as a result. Sydney’s The … Continue reading REVIEW: THE BATS @ OAF, Sydney 23/04/10
REVIEW: TAME IMPALA | Innerspeaker
written by Chris Familton Perth’s Tame Impala have been widely tipped for great things since they first appeared in 2008 with their self-titled EP. Luckily, they haven’t rushed into their debut album but instead allowed their music to evolve and mature through countless live shows which have given them a stronger sense of direction and a wider sound to draw from. Innerspeaker is the culmination … Continue reading REVIEW: TAME IMPALA | Innerspeaker
NEWS: THE SCARE split…
Sadly Australia’s The Scare have decided to call it quits after 2 albums, successful UK tours and a ton of local incendiary live shows. At their best they were a muscular, belligerent sounding group that swung madly between swamp rock, gothic drama and straight up rock. They believed they could take on the world and gave it their all. Their album Oozevoodoo was among the … Continue reading NEWS: THE SCARE split…
NEWS: INTERPOL album details…
The Carlos D-less Interpol have announced that their self-titled fourth album will be released mid September via Matador Records. They also have a replacement bassist in David Pajo, Pajo has played with Slint, Tortoise, Will Oldham, Zwan and recently toured as part of Yeah Yeah Yeahs live lineup. Joining Interpol on tour with Interpol will also be Brandon Curtis of Secret Machines on backing vocals … Continue reading NEWS: INTERPOL album details…
REVIEW: Ricky Peterson & The Peterson Brothers with Sheila E. @ The Basement, Sydney (23/05/10)
A pot-luck gathering with the first family of Minneapolis written by Razza G On a cold Sunday night in Sydney it’s an effort to leave the house, and that effort can set you to muttering “This better be worth it.” Or, as the woman standing next to me says, “Tough crowd to warm up.” That unenviable task falls to Professor Groove and the Booty Affair, … Continue reading REVIEW: Ricky Peterson & The Peterson Brothers with Sheila E. @ The Basement, Sydney (23/05/10)
NEWS: GRINDERMAN 2 is coming…
Grinderman will release their new studio album Grinderman 2 through Mute on September 13th and via Anti- Records in the U.S. on September 14th. Grinderman 2 was recorded in 2009 at London’s RAK, State of The Ark and Assault and Battery studios. Co-produced by Grinderman and Nick Launay, the album was mixed by Launay at London’s British Grove in August 2009 and LA’s Seedy Underbelly … Continue reading NEWS: GRINDERMAN 2 is coming…
Doubtful Sounds 