Experimental, Folk, Indie Rock, New Music, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Stream

Mess Esque Release New Single ‘Armour Your Armor’

They’ve been recently touring American and now on the eve of a European tour, Mess Esque, the duo of Mick Turner (Dirty Three) and Helen Franzmann (McKisko), have released the first part of a new double single – ‘Armour Your Armour’ on Milk! Records. The song follows their dreamy, interzonal template of wandering rhythms (courtesy of Jim White), Mick’s gently tidal guitar musings and Helen’s … Continue reading Mess Esque Release New Single ‘Armour Your Armor’

Doubtful SoundsAugust 30, 2022Leave a comment

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Dirty Three, Mirel Wagner @ State Theatre, Sydney Festival (15/01/16)

I’d heard great things about Mirel Wagner and she played a good if slightly disconnected set that, for the types of songs she writes (acoustic gothic ballads), lacks an element of menace or otherworldly spookiness to match her visceral lyrics. The talkers in the lobby were a complete distraction too. I can never understand why people shell out close to $90 for a show and … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Dirty Three, Mirel Wagner @ State Theatre, Sydney Festival (15/01/16)

Doubtful SoundsJanuary 16, 2016Leave a comment

Album Reviews, Experimental, Folk, Post-Rock / Instrumental

ALBUM REVIEW: Dirty Three | Toward The Low Sun

written by Chris Familton Dirty Three are a band that sound like they are both falling apart and implicitly intertwined at the same time. Their music can reach peaks of ache and despair and create moments of such tenderness and emotional resonance that it is hard to think of any other group that possesses such abilities. They inhabit a netherworld between jazz, post rock, folk … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dirty Three | Toward The Low Sun

Doubtful SoundsMarch 12, 2012March 13, 2012Leave a comment

News, Tour/Live

NEWS: Meredith Music Festival line-up…

Another day, another festival line-up announced. This time it is the turn of the Meredith Music Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a pretty tasty lineup of bands including DS faves Girls, The Fall, The Field, Dirty Three and Pantha Du Prince… The festival takes place between the 10th and 12th of December at The Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre is situated on the edge of a … Continue reading NEWS: Meredith Music Festival line-up…

Doubtful SoundsAugust 18, 2010August 18, 2010Leave a comment

Interviews

INTERVIEW: WARREN ELLIS

written by Chris Familton Warren Ellis is a busy man. On the line from his home in France he is momentarily catching his breath before diving back into the world of Dirty Three, the band that he first came to fame with in the early 90s. They are due to play shows across Australia and New Zealand early in 2010, including full performances of their … Continue reading INTERVIEW: WARREN ELLIS

Doubtful SoundsMarch 10, 2010May 21, 2010Leave a comment

Video

VIDEO: DIRTY THREE (feat. Nick Cave) – Sea Above, Sky Below

On the eve of their Australian tour and shows featuring the Ocean Songs in their entirety, here is Dirty Three accompanied by Nick Cave on piano with an epic version of Sea Above, Sky Below from that album, recorded at ATP NY for Surveillance on Pitchfork TV. more about “Pitchfork: TV“, posted with vodpod Continue reading VIDEO: DIRTY THREE (feat. Nick Cave) – Sea Above, Sky Below

Doubtful SoundsDecember 3, 2009December 3, 2009Leave a comment

Live Reviews

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

Doubtful SoundsOctober 19, 2008October 20, 2008Leave a comment