REVIEW: JEREMY JAY | Splash
written by Chris Familton Jeremy Jay is a Californian who plays music more suited to the East Coast or the UK. He has an undeniable knack for creating hummable melodies and a cool way with minimal instrumentation that has enough velocity to keep your head nodding along. His latest release, Splash, is a lighter affair than previous albums and surfs an effortless wave between Television, … Continue reading REVIEW: JEREMY JAY | Splash
INTERVIEW: SPOON
written by Chris Familton Spoon have been one of the most consistent bands over the last decade with each release slowly growing their audience and receiving greater acclaim from critics. Ahead of their tour of Australia, Spoon’s multi-instrumentalist Eric Harvey called in to chat about their latest album Transference – how it was written, recorded and where it fits into Spoon. Transference comes as Spoon … Continue reading INTERVIEW: SPOON
REVIEW: CIRCLE PIT | Bruise Constellation
written by Chris Familton Sydney’s Circle Pit have been the subject of much online debate in recent months with their support slot for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, fashion spreads in Vice and assorted art and musical excursions. What they are primarily is a rock n roll band so it is a relief that they have finally released their debut Bruise Constellation to satiate the fans and … Continue reading REVIEW: CIRCLE PIT | Bruise Constellation
REVIEW: SIMON CARTER @ Spectrum, Sydney 30/04/10
written by Chris Famiton In this day and age pop music is somewhat of a dirty word now that it has been acquired and bastardised by hip hop, r&b and dance music. Melodic pop of the guitar kind gets called indie or tagged with some new hipster-ism to make it seem like a new revelation. Friday night at Spectrum saw two acts that proudly embrace … Continue reading REVIEW: SIMON CARTER @ Spectrum, Sydney 30/04/10
REVIEW: VIOLENT SOHO | Violent Soho
written by Chris Familton Youthful energy and a lust for rebellion has long been a driving force behind rock music. From rock & roll, garage rock and punk through to metal and grunge it has ignited the fire in the bellies of young men and women seeking to kill boredom and create art. inevitably most of them lose that initial spark, the magic dissipates and … Continue reading REVIEW: VIOLENT SOHO | Violent Soho
NEWS: KURT VILE releases new EP…
Last year Kurt Vile musically came of age with the magnificently ragged and sprawling Childish Prodigy. Now he is apparently working on the follow-up with producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Breeders, Sonic Youth, The Hold Steady). To tide us over he has released Square Shells EP featuring tracks he has recorded since the release of Childish Prodigy. It hits the stores May 25th via Matador. … Continue reading NEWS: KURT VILE releases new EP…
NEWS: ISIS split…
Superb post-metal band ISIS have decided to call it a day after 13 years and 5 albums of cinematic and brutal music. Their press release about the split reads as follows… ISIS has reached an end. It’s hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn’t something that occurred over night … Continue reading NEWS: ISIS split…
REVIEW: RADAR BROTHERS | The Illustrated Garden
written by Chris Familton Over the course of five albums Jim Putnam has been the one constant in Radar Brothers. It is his austere voice that has constantly steadied the ship and prevented the band from slipping out of sight. The Illustrated Garden is employs a new rhythm section who subscribe to the ‘less is more’ policy and in doing so they provide some wonderfully … Continue reading REVIEW: RADAR BROTHERS | The Illustrated Garden
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: MOUNT KIMBIE to release debut album…
Mount Kimbie are set to release their first album Crooks and Lovers on the Hotflush label in July. It follows their two EPs Maybes and Sketch On Glass which were both magical, technical explorations of minimal electronica. Dominic Maker and Kai Campos have set a high standard ahead of the new record… Tracklisting 1. Tunnelvision 2. Would Know 3. Before I Move Off 4. Blind … Continue reading NEWS: MOUNT KIMBIE to release debut album…
REVIEW: THE DEAD WEATHER | Sea Of Cowards
written by Chris Familton Never underestimate Mr Jack White when he puts his mind to a task. He has proven time and time again with White Stripes, The Raconteurs, his label, studio and with the videos he directs that he throws himself wholeheartedly into every new move he makes. The Dead Weather project surprised many who thought he had covered similar territory with The Raconteurs … Continue reading REVIEW: THE DEAD WEATHER | Sea Of Cowards
NEWS: R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO
Sad news this morning that Ronnie James Dio, vocalist for Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell has passed away at the age of 64. Dio disclosed last year that he was suffering from stomach cancer. His powerful voice made him one of the top line metal singers as well as the man responsible for poularising the ‘devil’s horns’ hand gesture… Dio was recently … Continue reading NEWS: R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO
Doubtful Sounds 