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Americana / Alt-Country, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Those Darlins @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/12/10

written by Chris Familton A virtually empty Annandale greeted Melbourne’s Puta Madre Brothers meaning the latecomers missed out on a pretty interesting and unique trio. All seated, all playing kick drums and cymbals and all playing guitars – the three military uniform clad musicians cut a striking image on stage and their music was a mad mix of rock n roll, mariachi and country stomp. … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Those Darlins @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney 16/12/10

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Guitar Rock, Hip Hop, Live Reviews, Pop, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: U2 @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney 13/12/10

written by Chris Familton It has certainly been heavyweight season lately with the likes of Metallica, Bon Jovi and Guns n Roses coming through town but the biggest of them all is U2. Certainly they are the band with the widest appeal and even the most casual fan knows that the Irish quartet will always deliver a spectacular multimedia show. U2 chose to bring along … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: U2 @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney 13/12/10

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Experimental, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: The Fall @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 07/12/10

written by Chris Familton Over 34 years The Fall has experienced countless members, 28 studio albums and a unswerving commitment to caustic repetition and poetic wordplay. Of course the only constant through the whole adventure has been Mark E. Smith who has carved out his own reputation as a stubborn, hilarious, belligerent and intentional aggravator both musically and by personality – but without him The … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Fall @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 07/12/10

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Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop

LIVE REVIEW: The Lemonheads @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 01/12/10

written by Chris Familton Evan Dando has always had a strong relationship with Australia, largely forged on the back of his songwriting relationship with Smudge’s Tom Morgan. It was with Morgan that some of Dando’s best work began to emerge in the early 90s and so it was great to see the reactivated Smudge getting The Lemonheads support slot. Smudge ambled on and slotted back … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Lemonheads @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 01/12/10

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Electronica, Funk, Hip Hop, Live Reviews, Reggae / Dub

LIVE REVIEW: Sola Rosa @ Gaelic, Sydney 03/12/10

written by Chris Familton Dub and electronica have been big exports for New Zealand in the past 15 years, mainly through the efforts of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Salmonella Dub, and Black Seeds to name just a few. Sola Rosa have been operating for a decade now and with 6 albums under his belt a trip to play live in Sydney was well overdue. Local Bondi … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Sola Rosa @ Gaelic, Sydney 03/12/10

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Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: Girls @ Manning Bar, Sydney 08/12/10

  written by Chris Familton First up were Step-Panther, an up and coming Sydney band who just keep getting better. Their songs have shifted from bratty punk origins to now include surf melodies, 60s pop sounds and a Ramones-like approach to telling street stories. Their song Jimmy should be a smash hit and their casual demeanor should gain them a bucket load of fans. Deep … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Girls @ Manning Bar, Sydney 08/12/10

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Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop

LIVE REVIEW: Belles Will Ring @ Gaelic, 26/11/10

written by Chris Familton Magnetic Heads opened the evening with some wonderfully constructed songs. The influence of Talking Heads hovers over the group at times, not just in aspects of their sound but also in the tone of Des Miller’s voice when he hits the higher notes. When he stays low he has a kindred spirit in Jack Ladder and Bryan Ferry. They’ve developed a … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Belles Will Ring @ Gaelic, 26/11/10

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Funk, Live Reviews, Reggae / Dub, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

written by Chris Familton Afrobeat has undergone somewhat of a renaissance in circles outside the normal purveyors of world music. In particular there have been some stellar compilations on the Soundways label that have exposed many unsung heroes of afrobeat and its various versions of psychedelic, disco, rock and funk. The figurehead of the genre was Nigeria’s Fela Kuti who reigned supreme in the 70s, … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

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Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers @ Metro, Sydney 15/11/10

written by Chris Familton A decade since their last show in Sydney and finally Manic Street Preachers return – with a few more albums under the collective belt and somewhat of a new lease of life. Dead Actors Club had the opening honours and they seemed like somewhat of an odd fit with the headliners. They played a set that was high on looks and … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers @ Metro, Sydney 15/11/10

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Guitar Rock, Live Reviews, Metal/Hard Rock, Psych

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

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Electronica, Indie Rock, Pop, Tour/Live

ON TOUR: Yeasayer Sydney & Melbourne shows for 2011…

Fresh on the heels of their inclusion on the 2011 Laneway bill, Yeasayer have announced sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. They produced one of our favourite albums of the year and one that is gonna be a surefire summer album on repeat… Tour Dates Sydney – 7th February @ Metro Theatre Melbourne – 10th February @ Billboard (early show 7-10pm) Continue reading ON TOUR: Yeasayer Sydney & Melbourne shows for 2011…

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Americana / Alt-Country, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: Deep Sea Arcade @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/10

written by Chris Familton Sleepyhands were an enthusiastic bunch who looked like they had come straight from high school to OAF. They had an infectiously upbeat attitude that belied some deceptively layered music. With seven members, many swapping instruments, they incorporated banjo, multi-percussion and some magical three part harmonies that brought to mind Arcade Fire less the pomposity and Dirty Projectors minus the quirkiness. Wim … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Deep Sea Arcade @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/10

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