VIDEO: The Sonics | Strychnine (Live on KEXP)

The seminal 60s garage rock band from Tacoma, Washington have been back together for a few years now and recently released a new 8 track EP called ‘8‘. Produced by Jack Endino in Seattle the EP features four new originals plus four live performances captured at various venues while touring Europe. Check out the band playing their classic Strychnine live at KEXP late in 2010… Continue reading VIDEO: The Sonics | Strychnine (Live on KEXP)

LIVE REVIEW: Baroness @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 13/11/2010

Metal comes in many shades and those at the Annandale bore witness to 3 variations of the genre. Baroness were touring as support for Metallica but took the time to play a show at the much smaller pub venue to honour their fans and get up close and personal with the punters. Up first were locals Summonus who progress their sound every time I see … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Baroness @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 13/11/2010

ON TOUR: Public Enemy play Fear of a Black Planet…

You lucky monkeys in Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne get to experience PE play their classic album Fear of a Black Planet as ’10 becomes ’11. Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics… Melbourne – Corner Hotel – Dec 29th Christchurch – Isaac Theatre Royal – Jan 7th … Continue reading ON TOUR: Public Enemy play Fear of a Black Planet…

NEWS: The Pet Rocks – new lineup and gig…

Since recording the last album Wayward Ways and relocating to Melbourne, mainman Nick Kreisler has recruited a new lineup and will be unveiling the new look band this week at Melbourne’s IDGAFF. the new lineup is: Nick Kreisler, lead vocals and guitar Gareth Eunson, lead guitar and vocals Carl Willebrant, Fender P Bass Tony Hughes, Drums Nick formed the Pet Rocks in 1994 with Simon … Continue reading NEWS: The Pet Rocks – new lineup and gig…

DOWNLOAD: Radiohead | Live in Prague Film

Radiohead are continuing their proclivity for finding interesting ways to get their product out to the masses. Now they have released a Live In Prague concert film online for anyone and everyone to download or stream by song on You Tube. The band gave 50 fans cameras to film the show from the audience and then edited the footage together with audio from the desk. … Continue reading DOWNLOAD: Radiohead | Live in Prague Film