REVIEW: BLITZEN TRAPPER – FURR
The 2007 release (Wild Mountain Nation) from this Portland band was a woolly affair that contained a wide range of stylistics influences and directions. It is no surprise that this new record follows the same recipe but this time using fresher and better quality ingredients. Eric Earley has created a fantastical world of kids raised by wolves (Furr), killers plying their trade in the expectation … Continue reading REVIEW: BLITZEN TRAPPER – FURR
REVIEW: MICK TURNER @ Hopetoun 17/10/08
The Hopetoun is the pefect venue to see someone like Mick Turner. The brick walls, small space, low stage and the devoted few. I missed the support bands as I was trying out the new eatery upstairs (Rider) and can report the food is damn good, especially the kangaroo burrito, believe me – try it! Mick was playing solo tonight, with Jeffrey Wegener (ex Laughing … Continue reading REVIEW: MICK TURNER @ Hopetoun 17/10/08
REVIEW: PATTI SMITH live at the Sydney Opera House 15/10/08
Patti returned to Sydney after last playing here at the Entertainment Centre as support on one of Bob Dylan’s tours. This time round we we able to be immersed in the full Patti experience from the early songs, now etched into rock’s mythology, to a couple of reinterpretations from her recent covers record Twelve. In support were The Drones who restructured their shortish set with … Continue reading REVIEW: PATTI SMITH live at the Sydney Opera House 15/10/08
NEWS: JAMIE HUTCHINGS NEW E.P
Jamie Hutchings of Bluebottle Kiss fame is releasing a new e.p today. This comes ahead of the release of his new solo record ‘His Imaginary Choir’ which is due out early in 2009. The ‘After the Flood’ e.p is available from http://www.trashthestage.com for only $10, through itunes and on the shelves at Red Eye Records as well. It’s a six track e.p with five tracks … Continue reading NEWS: JAMIE HUTCHINGS NEW E.P
NEWS: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – NEW ALBUM…
As per the official Domino press release below, there is a new Animal Collective record on it’s way to us in a few months. It should be compulsory wonky summer listening! DOMINO: And… it’s official! We are proud to announce the release of Animal Collective’s new studio album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, out January 20th, 2009. This marks the band’s 9th studio album, following last year’s … Continue reading NEWS: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – NEW ALBUM…
NEWS: ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2009 – LINEUP
A nice little treat arrived in the inblx this morning in the shape of the first batch of acts coming for the Laneway Festival. The lineup is as follows: GIRL TALK, STEREOLAB, ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI, THE HOLD STEADY, THE DRONES, CUT OFF YOUR HANDS, FOUR TET, TAME IMPALA, EL GUINCHO, JAY REATARD, BURAKA SOM SISTEMA DJ/MC SET, THE TEMPER TRAP, NO AGE, JOHN STEEL SINGERS, … Continue reading NEWS: ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2009 – LINEUP
REVIEW: Joan as Police Woman
Metro Theatre Oct 7th 2008 I went along to this show curious to see what form she would present her songs in. Real Life and To Survive both tread soulful, subdued and delicate paths so I was unsure whether we would get a piano in the spotlight or a wider band performance. Having seen Joan previously at the Leonard Cohen tribute and as part of … Continue reading REVIEW: Joan as Police Woman
NEWS: My Morning Jacket’s Jim James injured. UPDATED 17/10/08
Last night in Iowa City Jim James slipped and fell from the stage between songs. The nature of his injuries meant a trip to hospital where he was treated and discharged. The doctors have ordered a few weeks rest so there have been some gig cancellations on the current leg of MMJ’s USA tour. Here is the official announcement from the band: As some of … Continue reading NEWS: My Morning Jacket’s Jim James injured. UPDATED 17/10/08
NEWS: Morrissey in Australia?
The Morrissey fan website True To You has posted word that he will be playing in NZ and Australia early next year. Could it be that he will be added onto the BDO or ATP lineups? My first thought was that he would be perfect for the V Festival but that doesn’t hit our shores until March. True To You posted – “Morrissey will play … Continue reading NEWS: Morrissey in Australia?
REVIEW: Seasick Steve – I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left
Steve Wold returns with his third record and the follow on from 2006’s Dog House Music which caught the ears of the discerning music community and led to appearances on TV shows, award shows and features in magazines. The new record keeps things autobiographical, exemplified by the title track and opening cut which touches on his life as a hobo and traveller around the USA … Continue reading REVIEW: Seasick Steve – I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left
NEWS: Neil Young Archives delayed…again
Unsurprisingly there are reports coming out of Thrashers Wheat and Bad News Beat today that the long awaited Archives Blu-Ray mega release has been delayed due to production issues. It was scheduled for release early November but now looks likely to hit the stores in Jan or Feb 2009. What’s a few more months ay! Gives us time to save up for a better Blu-Ray … Continue reading NEWS: Neil Young Archives delayed…again
PICS: Boris live in Sydney 2007
Live at the Factory Theatre, Enmore, Sydney, Australia. Continue reading PICS: Boris live in Sydney 2007
Doubtful Sounds 