REVIEW: LACK OF EOINS – Echo Group
Label: Seksound Year: 2008 Indie music doesn’t produce many European bands of note, Iceland being the main exception. Whether it is the language barrier that prevents them gaining a wider audience or the record company and media stranglehold of the USA and the UK, it seems inevitable that there are bands out there in every city, writing and recording their music. Listening to the debut … Continue reading REVIEW: LACK OF EOINS – Echo Group
LIVE REVIEW: ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES, COCKATOO ISLAND
What a magnificent day, I’ll say it from the outset. From the anticipation on the boat trip out to the island to the vibe of the crowd, the fantastic music on offer and Little Creatures on tap, it was a truly great day and one of the best festivals I have experienced. Cockatoo Island was the perfect spot to get away from the city for … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES, COCKATOO ISLAND
NEWS: THE VIVIAN GIRLS – Where Do You Run To song download
Brooklyn’s Vivian Girls were another group that caused a stir in 2008 on the back of their debut self titled album. Reviews were strong and they scored a 78 on Metacritic with their lazy harmonies and Velvet Underground slacker pop stylings. The album is out via Inertia in Australia on Feb 14th. Vivian Girls – Where Do You Run To Continue reading NEWS: THE VIVIAN GIRLS – Where Do You Run To song download
NEWS: BON IVER – Blood Bank song download…
For a limited time you can download the title track to Bon Iver’s new EP, Blood Bank. It is another magical song featuring keyboards and a lovely swirling feel to it. Currently Justin is about to hit Australia’s shores for a tour with the Sydney Festival and other shows across the country. I expect all shows are sold out going on the success of Bon … Continue reading NEWS: BON IVER – Blood Bank song download…
NEWS: DEPECHE MODE new album details…
Those Basildon boys have announced that their new album Sounds Of The Universe will be released on April 21. Here is an excerpt from their press release with details on what we can expect: Eclectic and energized, the band’s new release is their most dazzling and diverse album in decades. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York, Depeche Mode returned to using a lot of … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE new album details…
VIDEO: LEONARD COHEN – Hallelujah
Cohen returns to Australia this month and here is a reminder of how great he is. Hallelujah is one of the best songs ever written and here is why… Continue reading VIDEO: LEONARD COHEN – Hallelujah
VIDEO: NEIL YOUNG new song ‘Fork In The Road’…
“There’s a bailout coming but its not for you”. Neil continues his ridiculously prolific run of releases with a new track that debuted at recent shows. The video is Neil at his brilliant best with a pair of headphones literally plugged into an ‘Apple’ and some searing air guitar. It is his latest state of the nation address and as usual he is right on … Continue reading VIDEO: NEIL YOUNG new song ‘Fork In The Road’…
NEWS: MY MORNING JACKET release new iTunes EP…
On the eve of their Australian tour for the Big Day Out and shows with Neil Young, MMJ release a new EP on iTunes called iTunes Live From Las Vegas at the Palms EP. Recorded live in the studio of the Palms it features new versions of older songs a new track ‘Dear Wife’. 1 Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You 2 Dear Wife … Continue reading NEWS: MY MORNING JACKET release new iTunes EP…
NEWS: BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY – Beware artwork…
Reminiscent of the cover to Neil Young’s Tonight Is The Night, here is the artwork to BPB’s newie due out mid March. Continue reading NEWS: BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY – Beware artwork…
VIDEO: MORRISSEY – I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris
Here is the video for the first single from his forthcoming album ‘Years Of Refusal’ and it is hard to keep a straight face as he earnestly dances and prances around the room with an ugly dog, the guitars work exceptionally well without being plugged into amps and the drummer performs a swan dive over his kit. All a little tongue in cheek Mr Morrissey..? Continue reading VIDEO: MORRISSEY – I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris
VIDEO: LAUGHING CLOWNS – Eternally Yours
Reforming to play All Tomorrow’s Parties, Laughing Clowns were the project that Ed Kuepper created after the dissolution of The Saints. Classic chiming indie post punk pop with jazz and experimental flavours is a good long winded summary of their sound. This song in particular is a great example of the type of mid 80s music from outside the mainstream that hasn’t dated. Seeing both … Continue reading VIDEO: LAUGHING CLOWNS – Eternally Yours
VIDEO: DEAD MEADOW – At Her Open Door
They are here in Australia for All Tomorrow’s Parties at the moment and playing at the Oxford Art Factory this Thursday with Afrirampo and Fuck Buttons. Check out their hazy sounds and later afternoon sun drenched video for At Her Open Door… Continue reading VIDEO: DEAD MEADOW – At Her Open Door
Doubtful Sounds 