OPINION: SCOTT WALKER – 30th Century Man
I watched the documentary of 30th Century Man on the weekend with little prior knowledge of Scott Walker and his history. I came away having discovered a new artist, someone with a constantly evolving body of work a refreshing disregard for the mainstream. I highly recommend checking out this film if you are at all interested in the avantgarde and experimental nature of contemporary music. … Continue reading OPINION: SCOTT WALKER – 30th Century Man
REVIEW: HOWE GELB @ Factory Theatre 30/10/08
Last night was a low key show at the Factory Theatre with a disappointing turnout to see the Giant Sand mainman playing in mainly solo mode. The sparse crowd in many ways made for a more intimate experience with the silence allowing the guitar and desert blown voice of Gelb to ring out through the venue. In support Wifey played an upbeat set prominently featuring … Continue reading REVIEW: HOWE GELB @ Factory Theatre 30/10/08
NEWS: SMITHS reunion rumours growing…
The news wire on the web is starting to build up with rumours that The Smiths may be reforming for Coachella 2009. Apparently Morrissey’s legendary manager Irving Azoff is working on the deal which would reap a huge payout for the band. Just last year Morrissey turned down $75 million to play a 50 date tour with just himself and Marr. It’s hard to see … Continue reading NEWS: SMITHS reunion rumours growing…
NEWS: LEONARD COHEN to play Australia + NZ…
The legendary Cohen and his 9 piece band will play dates in AU+NZ early next year, 24 years since he last played these shores. 3 hour shows earlier this year in Europe received rave reviews and this could well be the last Antipodean tour for the 74 year old. The shows are in surprisingly large venues like Vector Arena and the Syd Ent Centre. More … Continue reading NEWS: LEONARD COHEN to play Australia + NZ…
NEWS: Great source of Jamaican music…
HERE you can find a massive resource of Jamaican music from classic dub to reggae, roots, dancehall etc… There are a bunch of lesser known gems amongst the collection… acquire, listen and enjoy… big ups! Continue reading NEWS: Great source of Jamaican music…
NEWS: HOWE GELB this friday…
For all you Sydney Americana fans, don’t forget that the great Howe Gelb of Giant Sand is playing at the Factory Theatre in Enmore this Friday 31st October. It promises to be a great show with Wifey in support… Tickets here. Continue reading NEWS: HOWE GELB this friday…
NEWS: MAGAZINE release Peel Sessions…
On November 25th EMI will release Magazine: The Complete John Peel Sessions which features 15 tracks taken from four different John Peel sessions recorded between February 1978 and January 1980. The tracklisting is: 1. Touch and Go # 2. The Lights Pour Out of Me # 3. Real Life (Definitive Gave) # 4. My Mind Ain’t So Open # 5. Give Me Everything $ 6. … Continue reading NEWS: MAGAZINE release Peel Sessions…
NEWS: LANEWAY TIX on sale now…
Don’t forget that tickets for the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival went on sale yesterday. You can pick them up here The only further additions to the lineup so far are: HARMONIC 313 is the latest moniker for cult electronic pioneer Mark Pritchard. Following on from the seductive 60’s easy listening vibe of Harmonic 33, Pritchard switches from being past to future focussed. 33 has become … Continue reading NEWS: LANEWAY TIX on sale now…
NEWS: Original JANE’S ADDICTION lineup reform…
UPDATE 19th Nov: Filter Magazine are reporting that Jane’s are playing another small club gig this Thursday: LA’s own Jane’s Addiction will be playing in their original form this Thursday at the relatively tiny venue, El Cid, in Silverlake. The show serves as an apology to fans and family who were unable to attend their packed gig at La Cita in downtown LA last month. … Continue reading NEWS: Original JANE’S ADDICTION lineup reform…
NEWS: DEPECHE MODE – New record and huge tour…
Depeche Mode announced earlier this month that they will be releasing a new (as yet untitled) record in April next year and embarking on what they are calling the “Tour of the Universe 2009“. At this stage dates have been announced for Europe with Sth and Nth America to follow. There will be alot of hardcore fans hoping they finally make it back down here … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE – New record and huge tour…
NEWS: FENNESZ immerses himself in the BLACK SEA…
Christian Fennesz will release his new record, entitled Black Sea, on November 25th via Touch. UPDATE: TOUCH’S ONLINE STORE IS NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE BLACK SEA LP AND LP/CD… CLICK HERE. It will be released on both CD and LP and each will feature different album art and 2 extra tracks on the vinyl version. The album features Fennesz’s trademark combination of acoustic and … Continue reading NEWS: FENNESZ immerses himself in the BLACK SEA…
NEWS: M Ward new album in the new year…
The uber talented M Ward has announced that his new record, entitled Hold Time, will be out on February 17th on Merge. It is the followup to Post War and this time round he is joined by a few guests including Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Lucinda Williams, Tom Hagerman (DeVotchKa), and, of course, Zooey Deschanel who he collaborated with on the She & Him album recently. … Continue reading NEWS: M Ward new album in the new year…
Doubtful Sounds 