Tag: "2006 albums"

Virgo Four Sideshow
0 Comments. 1,434 Views. Posted 26 Oct 2011 @ 9:31am.
Released all the way back in '89, Virgo Four's self-titled debut is widely regarded as one of Chicago house's classics. And with its reissue last year on Rush Hour along with the release of a collection of unfinished and experimental tracks titled Resurrection, the duo were finally given the credit they deserved for a legacy they left on the genre. They’re sounding just as fresh and... Read More
Four Faces Of Israel
0 Comments. 970 Views. Posted 27 Oct 2011 @ 3:12pm.
This is a one-woman fuelled extravaganza! Four Faces Of Israel is a witty, highly interactive and original one-woman show on modern day Israel.  Helen Gottstein brings Israel alive as she covers a wide range of topics, and does it all on her lonesome – speaking about everything from its challenges, its divisions, its history, its passions and its people. Having studied drama at... Read More
The Bloodpoets
0 Comments. 1,021 Views. Posted 17 Oct 2011 @ 8:47am.
One look at the flyer for The Bloodpoets upcoming Australian tour and you could be forgiven for thinking that they were some sort of brutal death metal band from Scandinavia or some place. The flyer features the four members of the band looking grim, staring straight down the lens of the camera, and completely covered in blood. But alas, for the Brisbane based band looks can be deceiving. "Yeah... Read More
Q&A: Southpaw
0 Comments. 1,021 Views. Posted 14 Oct 2011 @ 8:29am.
Name/Band: Southpaw   Define your genre in five words or less: Groovy sex metal, yeah baby!   Someone walks passed as you're playing; they get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? This band makes me wanna grab my genitals and scream really loud 'I'M INTO THIS, FUCK YOU!'   How long have you been gigging and writing? We have been together for nearly a... Read More
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah : Hysterical
0 Comments. 1,245 Views. Posted 7 Oct 2011 @ 9:37am.
It has been a slow, steady retreat for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah since their much-lauded debut, and third album Hysterical comes after a four-year hiatus from the band. I defended their sophomore album Some Loud Thunder on its release - sure, it was uneven, but it had a handful of great songs and a disarmingly adventurous streak. The general consensus, however, was that it... Read More
The Qemists
0 Comments. 763 Views. Posted 6 Oct 2011 @ 11:36am.
Drum and bass isn't easy. It's one of those genres - bit of a love it or hate it type thing. But The Qemists - like their compatriots Kosheen and Pendulum - have found their niche. It's music that is alluring, deep and heavy. "It's pretty straightforward," explains Liam. "We'd been friends for years. We all actually went to school together. And music became an important part of our lives... Read More
Crazy Stupid Love
0 Comments. 1,484 Views. Posted 30 Sep 2011 @ 5:38pm.
Life is often messy, and the new romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid Love reflects the darker side of life and the complex nature of relationships. Directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa agree. “We always wanted to bring the audience in thinking it was a romantic comedy and then take it some place unexpected. We just wanted to show love in all its different manifestations. You have to laugh, and humour... Read More
CSS: La Liberación
0 Comments. 1,310 Views. Posted 23 Sep 2011 @ 9:06am.
Brazillians CSS return with their third studio album, one that specialises in lively electro-pop with varied results. La Liberación begins promisingly, specialising in lively electro-pop courtesy of the methodical club-inclined I Love You. Its follow-up, Hits Me Like A Rock, proves the real standout, its infectious reggae-pop splendour securing an early zenith. The record’s third track, City... Read More
Hellogoodbye
0 Comments. 1,534 Views. Posted 16 Sep 2011 @ 10:12am.
As Hellogoodbye prepare to touch down for Soundwave Counter-Revolution, the Californian power-pop quintet draw nearer to an important milestone. With two acclaimed studio-albums and a bunch of EPs to satiate fans across a stellar career, Hellogoodbye have reasons aplenty to celebrate ten years together. In some ways, according to front man Forrest Kline, the band have come full circle. “We haven... Read More
Winterpark
0 Comments. 1,152 Views. Posted 14 Sep 2011 @ 10:49am.
A year and a half is a long time between shows for any band. For Winterpark; the studio project of Matt Ridgway, it’s been a reality yet all is about to change with the album launch for latest record Sunday Morning just around the corner. Considering the amount of time that’s past, I suggest Ridgway must be super excited about the upcoming show. “I guess so” he laughs. “Yeah it’s good to have... Read More
Russian Circles
0 Comments. 1,810 Views. Posted 2 Sep 2011 @ 8:34am.
I still remember the days when the amount of decent international bands making the long trip down south to play in this country was pretty lame to say the least. And if any of them did come out to tour they were usually either really bad stadium rock bands or bloated pop stars. How things have changed huh. The constant stream of excellent and, especially as seems to be the case in much more... Read More
Shine On Festival 2011 Announced
0 Comments. 2,501 Views. Posted 26 Aug 2011 @ 10:26am.
Returning from a successful maiden outing in 2010, Shine On Festival has announced a stellar initial lineup of local and international talent for its sophomore 2011 instalment. This year's three-day camping festival will take place at a brand new location in the magical surrounds of the Pyranees ranges, only two hours out from Melbourne.   Looking absolutely stellar, Shine On has announced... Read More
Digitalism
0 Comments. 2,381 Views. Posted 26 Aug 2011 @ 9:35am.
"It's summer here, so it's quite nice," says the bubbly Jens Moelle of dance-pop duo Digitalism. His voice almost borders on sounding like a European backpacker character played by some jokester like Chris Lilley. He is at the time speaking from the warm confines of his hometown of Hamburg, Germany, as opposed to the cold witches' teat we're forcibly suckling at here in Melbourne. "Not my... Read More
Dream On Dreamer
0 Comments. 2,234 Views. Posted 19 Aug 2011 @ 9:11am.
In just two years Melbourne six-piece Dream On Dreamer have managed to climb to the top of the Australia hardcore heap, but frontman Marcel Gadacz claims his band still has a long way to go. Nope, they don't plan on taking a minute's breather until their final destination - Berlin, Germany. "It's pretty important to me because I was born in Germany," he explains. "I only just came out to... Read More
Calling All Cars
0 Comments. 1,713 Views. Posted 18 Aug 2011 @ 9:29am.
It's been an absolute whirlwind for firebrand Melbourne rock act Calling All Cars. March 2010 saw them release their debut album Hold Hold Fireto critical acclaim and adulation from an ever growing fan base. Indeed, that fan base expanded exponentially when the band went on the road supporting the almighty behemoth AC/DC across Australia on their Black Ice Tour, playing in front of crowds of... Read More
The Priory Dolls: Suddenly, At The Priory
0 Comments. 3,087 Views. Posted 17 Aug 2011 @ 10:12am.
Plucking bits and pieces from their various singles, EPs and demos from the last five or so years, the Priory Doll's finally decided to grace us with their debut full length album, Suddenly, At the Priory. The band's ability to effortlessly create stories soaked in whiskey and set years beyond their time, sees the songs tramp down damp city streets of distressing highs and sombre lows, hauled... Read More
Eagle And The Worm
0 Comments. 2,221 Views. Posted 17 Aug 2011 @ 9:25am.
Eagle And The Worm's debut album has perhaps the most apt title for its contents: Goodtimes . That's what it is, man, ten tracks of it. Eagle And The Worm are certainly a party band and with their near-perfect party album spinning it's like an eight-piece band set up in your living room. Loosey goosey good times. The man behind it all, Jarrod Brown, says, "It's going pretty sweet. I... Read More
Who’s The Best?
0 Comments. 1,823 Views. Posted 2 Aug 2011 @ 3:36pm.
It may not be technically very good journalistic form to quote a group’s Facebook page, but when it reads “MELBOURNE --- We are in you! Lets party!” surely the conventions can go by the wayside. Sydney-based performance trio post have begun their nationwide tour of Who’s the Best and we got hold of Mish Grigor at the airport before her flight down. post is made up of... Read More
New Boyz : Too Cool To Care
0 Comments. 2,150 Views. Posted 5 Jul 2011 @ 2:38pm.
Alright...So New Boyz are back with their second album Too Cool To Care. After having introduced the world to 'jerkin'on Skinny Jeanz and a Mic, the Boyz have here tried to show that they are not one-trick-ponies by showcasing a range of styles that...well...Look, this album starts off in grand enough fashion with the squealing guitar and waylaid bass of Tough Kids, but it really just goes... Read More
Lyrics Born
0 Comments. 1,711 Views. Posted 6 Jun 2011 @ 1:48pm.
"I think when I first started what I really cared about was advancing. One of the things that I really cared about was taking hip hop in new directions, you know, and I think now at this stage in my career, I care more about just making music in directions." Tsutomu Shimura aka Lyrics Born has constantly shown innovation and progression within his revered career, and his latest release As U... Read More
Moroccan Kings
0 Comments. 2,874 Views. Posted 27 May 2011 @ 4:06pm.
Name/Band: Moroccan Kings   Define your genre in five words or less: "Sexy, slutty, moist, clammy and frigid."   What do think people say you sound like? "A common phrase amongst the people is 'It wasn't as shit as I thought it was going to be'."   How long have you been gigging and writing? "'Bout four years, I think. When it comes to writing you can't get it right but you... Read More
Hear
0 Comments. 1,924 Views. Posted 27 May 2011 @ 2:30pm.
F irst things first, the event name: how did you come up with it and what's it about? "Well, the event name is called HEAR and we came up with the name by opening the dictionary and pointing at a word. Worked out pretty well, 'cos we all love the name and it just rolls off the tongue."   And what's the damn show all about? "The show is all about getting people together listen to good music... Read More
Sweet Dreams, Silverchair
3 Comments. 2,823 Views. Posted 26 May 2011 @ 9:21am.
Silverchair? Hibernation? What! Hopefully they're just hibernating for the winter... Formed nearly 20 years ago, iconic Aussie band, Silverchair have today announced that they have entered an 'indefinite hibernation' for the 'forseeable future' via an open letter to their fanclub, the Llama Appreciation Society.   The guys have decided to put the band into a "deep sleep" and have bid fans "... Read More
PBS 106.7 Radio Festival 2011
0 Comments. 2,895 Views. Posted 16 May 2011 @ 12:00am.
“We used to be known as ‘public’ radio, but we lost that term to the ABC,” muses Adrian Basso, General Manager of community radio station PBS 106.7 FM. While the term ‘public’ conveys the inclusiveness of community radio, the reference to ‘community’ captures the amorphous social organism that gives life to community radio. “ ‘Community’ probably describes our environment better. It’s a term that... Read More
King Lear
0 Comments. 2,071 Views. Posted 28 Jan 2011 @ 12:11pm.
An ageing Monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected... As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question.   One of the greatest works in western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.   Michael Grandage’s acclaimed production of King Lear,... Read More
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