Tag: 2012

Audio Stream, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Post-Punk, Psych, Video

WATCH: Dig It Up! sets from Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Red Kross and more…

The Dig It Up! festival held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth earlier this year was a huge success both critically and in terms of the vibe and attendance. The festival was curated by Hoodoo Gurus to commemorate their 30th anniversary and featured the likes of The Sonics, The Fleshtones, Sunnyboys, Red Kross, Royal Headache and Died Pretty. Now you can relive or experience … Continue reading WATCH: Dig It Up! sets from Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Red Kross and more…

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Folk, Guitar Rock, Psych, The Song of the Week, Video

SONG OF THE WEEK: Damien Jurado | Nothing Is the News

  Damien Jurado is on a roll at the moment with the recent release of his brilliant album Maraqopa, the follow-up to the equally impressive Saint Bartlett. This time around he has collaborated with Richard Swift, a great musician in his own right, and added some density and electricity to his beautifully weary songs. The duo released Other People’s Songs Volume One, an album of … Continue reading SONG OF THE WEEK: Damien Jurado | Nothing Is the News

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Indie Rock, Pop, Psych, Video

WATCH: Pond | Moth Wings (Video)

Pond have been getting mad props all over the place with their debut album Beard Wives Denim and now they’ve released the self-made clip for Moth Wings. Check the insanity below… Australian Tour Dates Friday July 27th – Splendour In The Grass Festival, Byron Bay Saturday September 15th – The Bakery, Perth, Thursday September 20th – Metro Theatre, Sydney Saturday 22nd September – Fat As Butter … Continue reading WATCH: Pond | Moth Wings (Video)

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Album Covers, Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Guitar Rock, New Release, News

NEWS: Bob Dylan announces new album Tempest

Columbia Records announced today that Bob Dylan’s new studio album, Tempest, will be released on September 11, 2012. Featuring ten new and original Bob Dylan songs, the release of Tempest coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the artist’s eponymous debut album, which was released by Columbia in 1962. Tempest is Dylan’s 35th studio album and his first since 2009’s Together Through Life. The album was … Continue reading NEWS: Bob Dylan announces new album Tempest

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Album Covers, Album Reviews, Indie Rock, Pop, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Lawrence Arabia | The Sparrow

by C. Familton New Zealand’s Lawrence Arabia (James Milne) set himself up as an exponent of literate pop on his second album Chant Darling and though it was a clever collection of songs there were moments when they veered into quirky territory that felt a tad contrived. He has learnt from those missteps and taken his writing and arranging to an impressive place on his … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lawrence Arabia | The Sparrow

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Indie Rock, Pop

LIVE REVIEW: Lawrence Arabia, Bearhug @ Green Room Lounge, Sydney (03/07/12)

by C. Familton Lawrence Arabia (James Milne) was in town to do some pre-promotion for his about to be released new album The Sparrow but up first were locals Bearhug who greatly impressed with their interweaving guitar sound and a nice handle on group dynamics. They are a fairly unassuming bunch but their music made a statement by filling the room with Pavement-like chord changes … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Lawrence Arabia, Bearhug @ Green Room Lounge, Sydney (03/07/12)

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Album Covers, Album Reviews, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock

ALBUM REVIEW: Graham Coxon | A+E

by C. Familton For many, Graham Coxon is inextricably linked to his tenure as guitarist in Blur but since his departure from the band a decade ago he has increasingly carved out his own distinct discography as a solo artist. His work has swung from the blues/folk leanings of Crow Sit On Blood Tree to the noisy thrash pop of The Golden D. The impression … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Graham Coxon | A+E

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Metal/Hard Rock, News, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Tour/Live

NEWS: Sunn O))) and Pelican announce Australian tour

Lords of all things loud and doom, Sunn O))) return to Australia in October for a couple of shows and they are bringing along post rock metal outfit Pelican to sweeten the deal. Wednesday 24th October – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD Thursday 25th October – The Hi Fi, Sydney NSW Friday 26th October – The Hi Fi, Melbourne VIC Saturday 27th October – The Corner … Continue reading NEWS: Sunn O))) and Pelican announce Australian tour

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Electronica, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, News, Pop, Psych, Tour/Live

NEWS: Harvest Festival 2012 first line-up announced

The Harvest Festival is back for its second year after proving to be the perfect middle ground between the likes of Splendour In The Grass and Laneway Festival in 2011. With such a stellar list of bands in its debut year (Portishead, Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips, The National, Mogwai etc) it was always going to be a hard act to follow but the initial announcement … Continue reading NEWS: Harvest Festival 2012 first line-up announced

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Album Reviews, Americana / Alt-Country, Audio Stream, Folk, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Pop, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty | Fear Fun

by Chris Familton Many will know Josh Tillman as the ex drummer for Fleet Foxes but for those who have followed his solo work over seven albums of stark folk music will know him better as a fine purveyor of intimate and emotional songwriting in the vein of Will Oldham, Vic Chesnutt and Damien Jurado. Now Tillman has taken lead from Oldham (Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty | Fear Fun

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News, Opinion

Vote for us in the 2012 Ultrabook Pedestrian.tv Blogster Awards

We are pretty stoked to be selected as one of 20 finalists in the music category of the 2012 Ultrabook Pedestrian.tv Blogster Awards. If you like what we do then we’d love it you could take a few seconds to hit the link below and simply click on the LIKE button to register your vote for Doubtful Sounds. VOTE HERE We’ve racked up over 250,000 … Continue reading Vote for us in the 2012 Ultrabook Pedestrian.tv Blogster Awards

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