PHOTOS: Step-Panther/Brous/Oh Mercy @ OAF, Sydney 14/10/11
Step-Panther, Brous, Oh Mercy @ OAF 14/10/11 , a set on Flickr. Continue reading PHOTOS: Step-Panther/Brous/Oh Mercy @ OAF, Sydney 14/10/11
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LIVE REVIEW: Moon Duo @ OAF, Sydney 30/09/11
written by Chris Familton Melbourne’s Fabulous Diamonds set the mood of the evening with a set composed around drone and hypnotic repetition. Featuring just drums and keyboards the duo were in no rush to get anywhere in particular with songs that slowly evolved from metronomic drum patterns into gently pulsing waves of analog synths, grinding organ, sparsely decorated with vocals from drummer Nisa Venerosa. When … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Moon Duo @ OAF, Sydney 30/09/11
ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Headache | Royal Headache
written by Chris Familton Every new release these days seems to get tagged with the ‘much anticipated’ curse yet thankfully there are still albums that rightfully deserve premature praise. In terms of local acts, Royal Headache are long overdue for a full length LP having played around Sydney’s garages, halls, pubs and clubs for the last few years. Anyone who has seen them live can … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Headache | Royal Headache
LIVE REVIEW: Stonefield @ OAF, Sydney 22/09/11
written by Chris Familton Glass Towers have been steadily emerging this year as one of the more interesting young bands to watch. Down from Byron Bay they played a set that showed that touring is allowing them to relax more into their music without exhibiting some of the self consciousness that marked earlier shows. Guitarist Sam Speck still looks sleepy, shy and blissed out in … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Stonefield @ OAF, Sydney 22/09/11
LIVE REVIEW: Whole Lotta Love @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney 15/09/11
written by Chris Familton Tribute and cover bands should always be approached with caution. Too often they fall into the trap of imitation and pastiche and attract an audience who are prepared to settle for the next best thing rather than seeking out great original music. Whole Lotta Love did a lot to dispel this preconception by presenting itself as a celebration of one of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Whole Lotta Love @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney 15/09/11
LIVE REVIEW: Russian Circles @ Hermanns Bar, Sydney 11/09/11
written by Chris Familton Lo! set the scene early for an evening that was all about volume and the end of the musical spectrum where things are darker, more intense and music isn’t played out in your standard song structures. Lo! mixed up some hardcore, thrash metal and the metallic hybrid sound of bands like Converge, Mastodon and Baroness. Their frontman had a great vocal … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Russian Circles @ Hermanns Bar, Sydney 11/09/11
LIVE REVIEW: The Adults @ OAF, Sydney (01/09/11)
written by Chris Familton The Scientists of Modern Music is a fairly pretentious name at best but once you see/hear this Tasmanian duo it kind of makes sense. They don’t do anything by halves and delivered a strong set that was high on 80s electro pop anthems, a barrel of fun and an infectious stage presence. There were seemingly no boundaries to their healthy embrace … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Adults @ OAF, Sydney (01/09/11)
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
LIVE REVIEW: Abbe May @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 25/08/11
written by Chris Familton Oh Willy Dear! are singer Daniele Marando and guitarist Dan Babekuhl playing predominately bluegrass styled country music – a departure of sorts from the swampy rock n roll blues of their other band The Maladies. They played a mighty impressive set of covers and originals with some quite stunning guitar work from Babekuhl and a reminder of how outstanding Marando’s voice … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Abbe May @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 25/08/11
PHOTOS: The Adults @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/11
The Adults @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/11, a set on Flickr. Continue reading PHOTOS: The Adults @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/11
PHOTOS: The Gooch Palms @ OAF 01/09/11
The Gooch Palms @ OAF 01/09/11, a set on Flickr. Continue reading PHOTOS: The Gooch Palms @ OAF 01/09/11
LIVE REVIEW: Super Wild Horses/Straight Arrows @ GoodGod, Sydney 12/08/11
written by Chris Familton The Gooch Palms set off the evening with some nudity, tattoos and wild garage rock and it was impressive stuff for a two-piece of just guitar and keyboards. Granted there were some pre-recorded drums thrown into the mix but most punters probably didn’t notice the lack of a drummer with the over-the-top antics of frontman Leroy Macqueen. With an impressive chest … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Super Wild Horses/Straight Arrows @ GoodGod, Sydney 12/08/11
Doubtful Sounds 