INTERVIEW: GRINSPOON
INTERVIEWED FOR THE DWARF Getting Back To Basics With Grinspoon… “We’re not fucking Powderfinger, we’re not Coldplay. We’re Grinspoon and we should embrace the fact that that’s what we do and this is the kind of music we want to create.” Grinspoon’s guitarist Pat Davern is pretty clear that the band’s new album Six To Midnight is the result of getting back to what they … Continue reading INTERVIEW: GRINSPOON
TOUR: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE psych out Australia…
On the back of their appearance at the Meredith Music Festival, Animal Collective will do a run of sideshows across Australia. In support will be New Zealand’s Bachelorette who has been garnering great reviews for her recent My Electric Family album. Tour Dates BRISBANE- Thursday 10 December- The Tivoli SYDNEY- Friday December 11- Enmore Theatre MELBOURNE- Monday December 14- Forum Theatre PERTH- Thursday December 17- … Continue reading TOUR: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE psych out Australia…
NEWS: PAVEMENT return…
Pavement are reforming. Yep for a run of dates next year ,Malkmus and the gang are set to return to stages with the 90s defining slacker indie rock. Matador have announced that… After years of speculation, the most important American band of the 1990’s is returning to the stage, with the lineup of Mark Ibold, Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich and Steve … Continue reading NEWS: PAVEMENT return…
VIDEO: ALICE IN CHAINS video and album preview…
ALICE IN CHAINS have posted a 5 minute sampler of their new album Black Gives Way To Blue which is out Sept 29 via Velvet Hammer. The trademark AIC sound is still intact with their mystical acoustic songs and grinding psych metal workouts all present and accounted for. more about “Media Page « Official Alice In Chains…“, posted with vodpod Continue reading VIDEO: ALICE IN CHAINS video and album preview…
REVIEW: SUMMER’S KISS: A Tribute To The Afghan Whigs
1 2 3 4 5 The Afghan Whigs were one of the exceptions to the rule for 90s rock. They were the dark horses that never quite fit into the Seattle sound or the indie slacker vibe of bands like Pavement. They worshipped at the altar of rock, soul and R’n’B and with Greg Dulli’s confessional singing and brutally naked lyrics they sidestepped major success … Continue reading REVIEW: SUMMER’S KISS: A Tribute To The Afghan Whigs
REVIEW: COUGAR – Patriot
1 2 3 4 5 Post rock has become a many limbed beast over the last decade. From the early days of Tortoise and Mogwai it has branched out in a multitude of directions. Incorporating the extremes of ambient and metal it has veered dangerously close to prog rock territory, in danger of disappearing up its own arse through bland intricacy and pretentious song titles. … Continue reading REVIEW: COUGAR – Patriot
REVIEW: THE SCARE – Oozevoodoo
1 2 3 4 5 Reviewed for FasterLouder Sunshine Coast boys The Scare have been promising this album for a while now and though a bunch of EPs, 7”s and their debut Chivalry all built on their reputation for unhinged and wired rock music, it feels like Oozevoodoo is their true calling card. Produced by Silverchair’s Daniel Johns this is the sound of a band … Continue reading REVIEW: THE SCARE – Oozevoodoo
FUTURE LEGENDS #1: JULIAWHY?
Singer/songwriters tend to be a dime a dozen these days. They range from the earnest wannabes that think they can change the world to the shy introverted ones who cautiously go about their craft, always softly treading in self doubt but at the same time driven by that urge to create, emote and tell stories through music. Where does Sydney’s JuliaWhy? fit into all this? … Continue reading FUTURE LEGENDS #1: JULIAWHY?
NEWS: BEASTIE BOYS reissue Hello Nasty…
Beastie Boys continue their reissue campaign with Hello Nasty, their 5th studio album that was releaed in 1998. Featuring Intergalactic and Body Movin’ it showed the influence of Mixmaster Mike as he added his stamp to their trademark Beasties sound. 4 pieces of 180 gram Vinyl featuring the deluxe remastered album and 21 bonus tracks and rarities (43 tracks total) 8 panel gatefold package, lenticular … Continue reading NEWS: BEASTIE BOYS reissue Hello Nasty…
INTERVIEW: MALCOLM MIDDLETON
INTERVIEWED FOR FASTERLOUDER. “Recently I re-discovered my old Madonna records and there is some fucking good music there”. This is not a statement you would expect to hear from Scottish miserablist Malcolm Middleton, who, over the last 7 years has carved out his own unique niche of self-analytical and generally pessimistic songwriting. Increasingly though, he has introduced a wider palette of music to colour his … Continue reading INTERVIEW: MALCOLM MIDDLETON
REVIEW: MARK MOLDRE – Troubled Genius EP
1 2 3 4 5 Sydney’s Mark Moldre has been working on releasing a solo album for a while and the song Troubled Genius is the first glimpse of what will appear on the upcoming album The Waiting Room. Accompanying the song on this EP are three other tracks that represent various angles to Moldre’s songwriting, all with lush instrumentation and a great production sound. … Continue reading REVIEW: MARK MOLDRE – Troubled Genius EP
TOUR: JAMIE HUTCHINGS shows + new video…
Jamie Hutchings is about to take his album to European shores in November but before that he is doing an October run of east coast shows to give you the chance to wish him well overseas. His 2009 album His Imaginary Choir is a wonderfully constructed album from one of Australia’s strongest and most consistent songwriters of the last 15 years. It is currently ensconced … Continue reading TOUR: JAMIE HUTCHINGS shows + new video…
Doubtful Sounds 