by Chris Familton Recorded at Terminal 5 in New York in July 2011, Live In NYC marked the release of Jane’s Addiction’s most recent studio album The Great Escape Artist. As with most live albums you are left with a ‘you had to be there’ feeling but as far as aural representations of live shows go this is a dynamic, visceral and sonically engaging recording. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jane’s Addiction | Live In NYC
written by Chris Familton Jane’s Addiction cemented their place in music history with their seminal albums Nothing’s Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual, both over 20 years ago. Since then they’ve made a few attempts to reignite the band and re-capture some of that magic with only limited success. 2003’s Strays had moments of brilliance but too often lost focus and cohesion. When they re-connected … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jane’s Addiction | The Great Escape Artist
Jane’s Addiction are releasing their new album The Great Escape Artist on 27th September. Here’s the first official single from the album Irresistible Force, a dramatic slow-burner with an epic chorus that creeps into your head after a few listens… Continue reading LISTEN: Jane’s Addiction | Irresistible Force
Jane’s Addiction are currently touring Lollapalooza in South America and Perry Farrell debuted the track End To The Lies on Chilean radio. The song comes from their forthcoming album The Great Escape Artist which was produced by TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek who also played bass on the record. Bassist Chris Chaney has returned to JA for the current tour. Continue reading NEWS: Listen to a new Jane’s Addiction song…
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell both tweeted a photo today of the band during a writing session for new material. The rumours of of GnR and Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan joining Jane’s Addiction appear to be true … Continue reading NEWS: JANE’S ADDICTION confirm Duff McKagan as new bassist…
The summer tours are coming thick and fast now and alongside festival appearances, most acts are fitting in sideshows across Australia… JANE’S ADDICTION Tuesday 23 February – Sydney, Enmore Theatre [Licensed All Ages] Wednesday 24 February – Melbourne, The Palace [18+] HEALTH Wednesday February 24 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Thursday February 25– The Step Inn, Brisbane Friday February 26 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Saturday … Continue reading ON TOUR: HEALTH, CALEXICO, JANE’S ADDICTION, DEAD WEATHER, HORRORS and more…
The lineup for the 2010 festival has been announced and what a killer day its going to be. For those, like ourselves, that aren’t into the angsty emo metal side of things there are still plenty of bands worth checking out. Here is the full list with our faves in bold. FAITH NO MORE, JANES ADDICTION, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, ISIS, ANVIL, CLUTCH, EAGLES OF … Continue reading NEWS: SOUNDWAVE 2010 line-up announced…
Just to make you feel even more disappointed about Jane’s Addiction not making it down to Australia this week, here is a video piece that NME ran for their London club shows. Let’s hope they reschedule soon. NME JANE’S ADDICTION VIDEO Continue reading VIDEO: JANE’S ADDICTION
There are thousands of budding concert photographers out there but only a handful of exceptional ones. I’d include Andrew Blake in that category. Check out his recent shots of Jane’s Addiction on their 2009 tour… JANE’S ADDICTION PHOTOS Continue reading GIG PICS: JANE’S ADDICTION
The news is out on the lineup for 2009’s Splendour In The Grass (see HERE) but one of the biggest surprises is that the original lineup of Jane’s Addiction will play and hopefully do sideshows in other cities. The original lineup featuring bassist Eric Avery reformed for some small LA club shows in 2008 and have since joined forces with NIN for a Nth America … Continue reading NEWS: JANE’S ADDICTION to tour Australia…
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…
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