As the trend of deluxe, remastered, expanded, repackaged and newly compiled album reissues continues we were treated to some superb releases in 2013. From classic to more underground acts there was a veritable treasure trove for music nerds. Here are some of our favourites. The Band – Live at the Academy of Music 1971 Songs: Ohia – The Magnolia Electric Co. Sly & the Family … Continue reading DS Favourite Reissues of 2013
written by Chris Familton In support, The Black Ryder did a great job filling the cavernous venue with their droning psych rock. Featuring tracks from Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride, the band have developed into a great sounding live band. Aimee Nash was sultry and at times menacing while Scott Von Ryper worked his guitar pedals industriously. The swelling crowd were more receptive than … Continue reading REVIEW: The Cult @ Big Top, Luna Park, Sydney (06/05/10)
written by Chris Familton In support, The Black Ryder did a great job filling the cavernous venue with their droning psych rock. Featuring tracks from Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride, the band have developed into a great sounding live band. Aimee Nash was sultry and at times menacing while Scott Von Ryper worked his guitar pedals industriously. The swelling crowd were more receptive than … Continue reading REVIEW: THE CULT @ Big Top Luna Park, Sydney (06/05/10)
It is likely that many people will stereotype The Cult with the image of mid 80s rock pose bombast, all denim and leather, long hair and Marshall stacks that saturated the video channels of the time. That was the era of Electric, an album that took them to the masses and was the point at which their sound changed dramatically from the dark and swirling … Continue reading INTERVIEW: THE CULT
Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury are coming to Australia and New Zealand in May to play The Cult’s seminal 1985 album Love in its entirety. The record broke them internationally and is the best example of them attempting to meld post punk, psychedelia and rock. From there they went global with the Rick Rubin produced Electric. They will also play an encore of some of … Continue reading ON TOUR: THE CULT bring Love Live to Australia/NZ…
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