NEWS: SONGS prep album, release single and tour dates…
Sydney band (3/4 of them kiwis) Songs have had a busy year of live shows with the likes of Deerhunter, Ruby Suns and most recently The Bats. Now they can add an album to their CV with the imminent release of their debut on Popfrenzy later this year. Before then the group releases the radio single ‘Different Light’ and will play a string of shows … Continue reading NEWS: SONGS prep album, release single and tour dates…
LISTENING TO…
ARCTIC MONKEYS – Humbug (not as desert rock as you’d expect…) GIRLS – Girls (album) (Elvis Costello-esque vox with some nice lo-fi indie dark pop) CIRCLESQUARE – Songs About Dancing & Drugs (Interpol meets Junior Boys in a quiet back alley in Manchester) PISSED JEANS – King Of Jeans (lurching, belligerent and intelligent) JAPANDROIDS – Post Nothing (One of the better exponents of the new … Continue reading LISTENING TO…
NEWS: PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY free MP3 download…
Sydney trio Philadelphia Grand Jury have had a massive 2009 and to top it off they are set to release their debut album Hope Is For Hopers on Sept 25th. The Phiily Jays, as they are affectionately known, have spent the last six months touring the country constantly – completing back-to-back national tours with Bluejuice, Yves Klein Blue and Manchester Orchestra (USA), and are currently … Continue reading NEWS: PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY free MP3 download…
VIDEO: RADIOHEAD – Twisted Words (live)
Radiohead sneaked out their new song ‘Twisted Words’ last week via their website and now you can see and hear the song live courtesy of this great sound and vision on YouTube. MaggieBear74 also shot a couple of other songs at the Frequency festival. The prolpusive and krauty ‘Twisted Words’. Colin seems to be having fun! Continue reading VIDEO: RADIOHEAD – Twisted Words (live)
REVIEW: SLEEPY SUN – Embrace
1 2 3 4 5 Reviewed for The Dwarf Sleepy Sun are one of those bands that has chosen a name that perfectly describes their sound. They conjure up songs that are hazy and shimmering with the glow of long sunny days. They can also lull one to sleep with sweet and swaying tunes that drift into folk territory. Embrace is the debut album for … Continue reading REVIEW: SLEEPY SUN – Embrace
REVIEW: THE CLEAN – Mister Pop
1 2 3 4 5 Reviewed for The Dwarf The Clean are seemingly the name-check band of the moment in the indie rock world. Everyone from Jay Reatard to Crystal Stilts to Stephen Malkmus and Pete & The Pirates have been referencing the New Zealand trio who are now into their 31st year. Their latest album, Mister Pop, is their 8th, not withstanding a couple … Continue reading REVIEW: THE CLEAN – Mister Pop
NEWS: THEM CROOKED VULTURES to play Pukkelpop festival…
Them Crooked Vultures continue to tease and drip feed gig information via Twitter and Facebook and the use of Google Earth. Pukkelpop is the latest show announced and is the first of what many are suspecting to be a run of appearances at festivals. In a fan video on YouTube Homme confirms the band will also play Lowlands Festival in Holland. Continue reading NEWS: THEM CROOKED VULTURES to play Pukkelpop festival…
NEWS: Are you a FUTURE LEGEND?
At DS we are starting a new section called Future Legend where we will be profiling new and emerging bands. Drop us a line and let us know if you would like to be interviewed and featured, have a gig reviewed (Sydney only at this stage) or a demo reviewed. Self promotion… its in your hands… Continue reading NEWS: Are you a FUTURE LEGEND?
VIDEO: ROLLING STONES – Cocksucker Blues
One of the most infamous rock n roll films, Cocksucker Blues was refused release by the band and is only permitted to be screened with the director present. It documents the 72 Exile On Main St Tour and the shambolic Stones in all their glory. Where else can you hear Mick sing “Where can I get my cock sucked, where can I get my ass … Continue reading VIDEO: ROLLING STONES – Cocksucker Blues
NEWS: DOUBTFUL SOUNDS – The Ghosthouse EP on bandcamp…
Yep, I also write and record my solo stuff under the name Doubtful Sounds and you can now stream and/or download it at the great new bandcamp site… go on, you know you want to… Continue reading NEWS: DOUBTFUL SOUNDS – The Ghosthouse EP on bandcamp…
NEWS: HEALTH Die Slow before they Get Color…
Get Color is the new album from those multimedia monsters HEALTH and it is due to hit the stores on September 12th (via popfrenzy here in Australia). From all the indications it is going to be a hazy summer staple with the band’s electro indie hypnotic tunes. The first single is Die Slow which surges with a static intensity like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and … Continue reading NEWS: HEALTH Die Slow before they Get Color…
NEWS: New JESU song from forthcoming EP Opiate Sun
As mentioned last week, here is the new track showing Justin Broadrick in full sonic bliss… Continue reading NEWS: New JESU song from forthcoming EP Opiate Sun
Doubtful Sounds 