REVIEW: Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Enmore Theatre | Sydney NSW Australia | January 29 2009 The recent online posting by Ryan Adams explaining his intention to step away from the Cardinals and music in general came as a surprise to many people. When you read the full content of the blog it becomes clear that he is seeking a new balance in his life with writing being one new passion. … Continue reading REVIEW: Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
OPINION: GUNS N ROSES
Back in 1988 I was a 16 year old youth with testosterone running through my veins, pimples on my face and the world ahead of me. After being raised on New Wave and Synth Pop I was ready for something new and exciting and GnR filled that void. Danger was back in music, there was a new gang in town and they destroyed the vacuous … Continue reading OPINION: GUNS N ROSES
VIDEO: WILD BEASTS – Devil’s Crayon & Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants
Wild Beasts are a fantastic new group out of the North of England (nice to see some good music still coming out of the UK..:)Their debut album – Limbo, Panto – was a real surprise, so accomplished and confident for a debut and a real talent, especially the vocals of Hayden Thorpe and his magical wordplay. I recommend you get hold of this one as … Continue reading VIDEO: WILD BEASTS – Devil’s Crayon & Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants
VIDEO: Q-Tip – Gettin’ Up
Yo… Nice to see Q-Tip back with a great new record incorporating his trademark hip hop, soul and and jazz sounds… more about “VIDEO: Q-Tip – Gettin’ Up“, posted with vodpod Continue reading VIDEO: Q-Tip – Gettin’ Up
VIDEO: The Raveonettes – Dead Sound
Check out The Raveonettes and their Black Cab Session. Many would love to share the back seat of a cab with the delightful Sharin Foo.. more about “The Black Cab Sessions.Chapter Twenty…“, posted with vodpod Continue reading VIDEO: The Raveonettes – Dead Sound
NEWS: SILVER JEWS come to an end…
Dave Berman is the life force behind Silver Jews and he is calling time on his musical career, apparently to pursue a literary one. The band was formed in 1989, released six albums and featured a revolving lineup including Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich of Pavement in the early days. His post on the Drag City board states: Hello, my friend. Cassie and I went … Continue reading NEWS: SILVER JEWS come to an end…
LIVE REVIEW: NEIL YOUNG @ Sydney Ent Centre, 24th Jan 2009
It has been 26 years since I first saw Neil Young perform at the Mt Smart Supertop in Auckland, New Zealand. I was 11 years old at the time and it was a moment that changed my life. It was the first concert I had been to where the act played two contrasting sets, one acoustic, the other electric. Neil was hit by a coin … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: NEIL YOUNG @ Sydney Ent Centre, 24th Jan 2009
NEWS: MICK HARVEY departs The Bad Seeds…
An end of an era today with Mick Harvey ending his role in the band that he has been a part of since they first formed. His relationship with Nick Cave stretches back into the days of The Birthday Party and he has filled the role of musical sidekick to Cave and director of the Bad Seeds’ affairs since the start. In recent years Warren … Continue reading NEWS: MICK HARVEY departs The Bad Seeds…
LIVE REVIEW: BON IVER Live @ City Recital Hall, Angel Place
21st January 2009 Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago was Doubtful Sounds’ number one album of 2008 so you can imagine the feeling of anticipation heading into this gig. Justin Vernon and band were in town as part of the Sydney Festival and as well as three nights at the Famous Spiegeltent they also appeared for two nights at the City Recital Hall that normally … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: BON IVER Live @ City Recital Hall, Angel Place
VIDEO: ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS – Epilepsy Is Dancing
Here is the first video from the new The Crying Light album. It starts out well but then goes a bit creative dancing for our liking, with pagan Lord of the Rings stage show costumes. Make up your own mind… Continue reading VIDEO: ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS – Epilepsy Is Dancing
VIDEO: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – My Girls
Here is the fantastically trippy new video from Animal Collective from their crazily high rating new album Merriweather Post Pavilion. ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – MY GIRLS Continue reading VIDEO: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – My Girls
Live Review: Fuck Buttons, Dead Meadow, Afrirampo
15th Jan, 2009. Oxford Art Factory, Sydney NSW One of the best things about the plethora of summer festivals is the sideshows that accompany them. The bands get to stretch out with longer sets and multiple acts are often presented on the same bill. This show featuring Fuck Buttons, Dead Meadow and Afrirampo was a fantastic lineup choice that was diverse in sound but worked … Continue reading Live Review: Fuck Buttons, Dead Meadow, Afrirampo
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