REVIEW: LIME SPIDERS @ The Annandale Hotel 20/12/08
The Lime Spiders are a legendary Sydney band so it was time for this expat New Zealander to venture down to the Annandale and continue his education in the history of Australian music. The path of discovery has travelled through the towns of The Saints, Scientists and Radio Birdman and we have now arrived at the door of The Lime Spiders. Tripping onto the stage … Continue reading REVIEW: LIME SPIDERS @ The Annandale Hotel 20/12/08
NEWS: DEPECHE MODE complete new album…
Dave Gahan has told Pop & Hiss (The LA Times blog) that himself, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher have pretty much finished work on their new as yet untitled record. To be released in Autumn (Southern Hemisphere) next year, their comments indicate a return to Violator era electronic sounds and a spiritual theme of sorts. That’s good news seeing as many of Martin’s best songs … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE complete new album…
NEWS: JOLIE HOLLAND Australia Tour…
That Americana songstress Jolie Holland is returning to Australia in the new year on the back of her recently released album The Living And The Dead. She will play shows across most states before finishing up in Byron Bay. 11 Feb The Basement NSW 12 Feb The Basement NSW 13 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 15 Feb Republic Bar & Cafe TAS 17 Feb Governor … Continue reading NEWS: JOLIE HOLLAND Australia Tour…
NEWS: BLACK MOUNTAIN announce Australian tour dates…
On the back of their very good In The Future album, Canadian psych rockers Black Mountain will play a string of dates across QLD, NSW and VIC in the new year. 27 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 28 Feb The Corner Hotel VIC 3 Mar The Zoo QLD (tix from http://www.thezoo.com.au , tel 1300 762 545) 4 Mar Annandale Hotel NSW 5 Mar Annandale Hotel … Continue reading NEWS: BLACK MOUNTAIN announce Australian tour dates…
VIDEO: BON IVER performs SKINNY LOVE on Letterman
Bon Iver is winding down a crazy 2008 with a performance of Skinny Love on the Letterman show. It features Justin and three drummers giving a new angle to one of the best songs of the year. We can’t wait for them to get down to Australia as part of the Sydney Festival. Check it out… Continue reading VIDEO: BON IVER performs SKINNY LOVE on Letterman
OPINION: DOUBTFUL SOUNDS BEST OF 2008
That’s right, we have gone through all the releases that tickled our fancy this year and come up with our top 25 albums. Have a look at our best of page HERE and we’d love to hear your comments and opinion on what you rated in 2008. Thanks to everyone who visited the Doubtful Sounds blog this year… the music will keep on playin’ in … Continue reading OPINION: DOUBTFUL SOUNDS BEST OF 2008
LIVE REVIEW: Justin Townes Earle @ The Annandale Hotel
It must be a blessing and a curse working your way into an industry with a name loaded with history and expectation. Justin Townes Earle carries the surname of his father Steve and his middle name is that of his father’s mentor, Townes Van Zandt. From his comments during the show and the inked word ‘Townes’ tattooed across his chest, it would appear that Van … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Justin Townes Earle @ The Annandale Hotel
NEWS: PHOSPHORESCENT to release covers album…
The magnificent Phosphorescent will release a tribute to Willie Nelson on February 3rd entitled To Willie. This will be the follow up to Matthew Houck’s 2007 album Pride which is a fantastic record for those fans of Will Oldham and Bon Iver. Coming out on the label Dead Oceans, the new record is a love letter to Willie Nelson and selects many of his lesser … Continue reading NEWS: PHOSPHORESCENT to release covers album…
NEWS: 20 Worst Album Covers of 2008
The scene setters over at Pitchfork Media have published the worst covers of the year and there are some real dodgy ones amongst them. The comments below each are heartily amusing too. Doubtful Sounds is glad to see My Morning Jacket’s Evil Urges on the list as it is a real shocker. Also, make sure you click the link under the James Taylor cover.. poor … Continue reading NEWS: 20 Worst Album Covers of 2008
LIVE REVIEW: THE RUBY SUNS @ Spectrum 05/12/08
You can read our full review of this over at Liveguide… CLICK HERE Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: THE RUBY SUNS @ Spectrum 05/12/08
VIDEO: SONGS – Keeping It Clean
I saw these guys (and girl) supporting The Ruby Suns on Friday night and was mightily impressed with their indie pop and krautrock inspired tunes. I should have a link up soon for the review for the whole show. You can hear another track and gather important info at myspace.com/ssongsssongs In the meantime check out their video for the catchy ‘Keeping It Clean‘: Continue reading VIDEO: SONGS – Keeping It Clean
NEWS: Yep, NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES delayed again… CRAZY HORSE album to be released…
It’s not really a surprise but according to Rolling Stone magazine, Neil Young’s Archives has been pushed back until “perhaps March or April.” In an interview with Young it has also been confirmed that the previously abandoned Crazy Horse album Toast will be released early in the new year. Toast was recorded back around the time of Are You Passionate?, one of Young’s weaker records … Continue reading NEWS: Yep, NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES delayed again… CRAZY HORSE album to be released…
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