ALBUM REVIEW: Pinback | Information Retrieved

by Chris Familton Pinback sound like they inhabit a netherworld suspended between post rock and indie guitar pop and on their new album that combination of styles and a studio sheen have resulted in a diluted collection of songs. Pinback are a fantastic live band where volume and adrenalin give their songs a grounding and a stronger backbone and though Information Retrieved isn’t bereft of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pinback | Information Retrieved

LIVE REVIEW: Pinback @ Manning Bar, Sydney 22/08/11

written by Chris Familton Melodie Nelson was in solo mode for her support slot which was a shame as her band are really starting to find their legs. Playing to backing tracks courtesy of her iPod and filling in the gaps with keyboard and guitar she did however draw the audience further into her simple yet warmly enveloping songs. There is a real melodic richness … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Pinback @ Manning Bar, Sydney 22/08/11

VIDEO: GOBLIN COCK – We’ve Got A Bleeder…

Check out this nice bit of metal riffery from the fantastically named Goblin Cock the side project for Rob Crow from Pinback.  How great is that artwork for their first album Bagged And Boarded from 2005.  Their new slab of doom metal drops in April and is titled Come With Me If You Want To Live from whence ‘We’ve Got A Bleeder’ is taken. Continue reading VIDEO: GOBLIN COCK – We’ve Got A Bleeder…