Tag: "Debut albums"

Lana Del Rey Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 2,697 Views. Posted 2 May 2012 @ 8:18am.
After a controversial false start earlier in the year, Melbourne audiences will finally witness the divisive sensation that is Lana Del Rey in the live setting. Announced on this year's stunning Splendour In The Grass lineup, Lana's Australian debut comes after a whirlwind of intense media attention - resulting in debut album Born To Die becoming a runaway success.   After a shaky live... Read More
Kate Miller-Heidke : Nightflight
0 Comments. 1,196 Views. Posted 1 May 2012 @ 11:44am.
Believe it or not, Nightflight is actually Kate Miller-Heidke’s first solo album in three years. The success of its predecessor, Curiouser, rippled so triumphantly for so long, it’s as if Miller-Heidke never withdrew from the limelight. Nevertheless, she’s back, presenting a satisfying return to form.   Buoyant opener Ride This Feeling offers an electrifying first impression, bristling with... Read More
Ajapai's Australian Debut
0 Comments. 577 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2012 @ 12:57pm.
Tokyo is probably not the first place you think of when it comes to deliciously vicious dubstep beats, but Japanese young-gun Ajapai is all about breaking out of the confines of conventionality.  With a fondness for aggressively fun and fierce music that gets clubbers on their feet and flailing about wildly, it’s no wonder his debut release What Do You Hear? managed to take out third place... Read More
Lawrence Leung - Beginning Middle End
0 Comments. 666 Views. Posted 27 Apr 2012 @ 2:04pm.
Lawrence Leung is an engrossing storyteller. And his storytelling is rendered all the more irresistible by his nerd-factor, friendly nature and endearing enthusiasm. Whereas several resort to crudeness for cheap laughs, Leung finds the biggest laughs in his innocent observations of life’s absurdities. The most absurd thing to have happened to Leung recently is his discovery (or rather, his room-... Read More
Cam Marshall - Father, Father
0 Comments. 498 Views. Posted 26 Apr 2012 @ 12:37pm.
Birth and death haven’t been uncommon topics for comics this festival. Sarah Kendall spoke about the absurd idea of drug-free labour, while Tracey Cosgrove planned her own wake with great enthusiasm and attention to detail. Cam Marshall deals with some similar topics in Father, Father, telling the story of becoming a father shortly before his own father died. But his perspective is very... Read More
Sarah Robertson
0 Comments. 745 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 6:54pm.
  She’s probably a relatively new name in the scheme of things, but Sarah Robertson is about to get her dues. A stunningly beautiful woman – who has given modeling a bit of a rest to focus on her music career - has just finished mixing a CD on the triple pack, Pump It Volume 5 compilation.     She explains, “Well, the disc basically came about when my manager and booking... Read More
Iowa
0 Comments. 686 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 8:43am.
  Slogging it out over the last few years in the underground of Melbourne’s thriving live circuit, Iowa have been increasingly turning heads and breaking eardrums with their wall of noise sound and are now on the verge of seeing the fruition of their labours pay off in the release of their debut album Never Saw It Coming. Just weeks out from its official release and album launch,... Read More
Tom Gleeson - Good One
0 Comments. 527 Views. Posted 26 Apr 2012 @ 4:33pm.
A show of pure stand-up but purely entertaining, Tom Gleeson’s Good One has no real theme or underlying message, instead he opts for a handful of segments that very loosely tie together. Tucked away at the Victoria Hotel, the location is perfect for Gleeson as he “likes an audience who’s good at orienteering”.    The show is vaguely divided in two, with the first half focusing on... Read More
Django Django : Django Django
0 Comments. 930 Views. Posted 12 Apr 2012 @ 1:33pm.
  Django Django, are good, very good, and their self titled debut deserves the hype it’s been getting. Since the Scottish band released the double A-side single Storm/Love’s Dart in 2009, many critics have been eagerly awaiting their long player, and now that it’s here they’ve fairly soiled themselves with joy.   Music critics have a tendency to go bananas for anything that makes them... Read More
Pez
0 Comments. 961 Views. Posted 12 Apr 2012 @ 11:47am.
  Pez is ready to tackle round two of his career as the poster child for Aussie hip hop. He’s done the hard yards, done the shows and done the touring. He has also released an album and is working on another – no mean feat. None of this is an easy slog for a rapper Down Under, but he has done it with poise, hard work, determination and a love of the scene and the music. A couple of hurdles... Read More
The Medics
0 Comments. 1,425 Views. Posted 11 Apr 2012 @ 10:06am.
  Between appearances at some of Australia’s most reputable festivals, it was a big summer for The Medics. Though they originated from the far north of Queensland, the band has slowly established themselves as mainstays in the Brisbane scene. And after a summer spent gigging at Big Day Out, Laneway and Festival of the Sun, the band is ready to use the experiences they had over the summer for... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Good Ship
0 Comments. 638 Views. Posted 10 Apr 2012 @ 2:21pm.
  Describe your sound in five words or less: Porno, country, folk, cabaret.   So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? They don’t walk past, they dance past. And when they go get a beer, they bring it back to one of us, forget about their friend, laugh, shout, sing and dance some more.   What... Read More
Lou Barlow
0 Comments. 640 Views. Posted 4 Apr 2012 @ 7:13am.
  After an esteemed two and a half decades as one of alternative rock’s most seminal figures, the many musical outlets of Lou Barlow are achieving somewhat of a frenetic singularity. Though the sonic distinctions between his current non-dormant projects remain resolute, the ability to juggle duties with Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and as a solo artist is a virtue many artists long for. Lou’s... Read More
Swarm Tour @ The Evelyn Hotel
0 Comments. 789 Views. Posted 3 Apr 2012 @ 12:32pm.
  Normally reviewing a live show like this I give five or six sentences to review and critique each band. On this occasion, I will review the night as a whole. This night was a celebration of all that is good in Australian rock music in a live setting.   Jericco and Twelve Foot Ninja are kind of in similar places in their respective careers. Both belong in the Australian alternative/... Read More
Ben Browning Branches Out
0 Comments. 840 Views. Posted 3 Apr 2012 @ 3:01pm.
Cut Copy bassist Ben Browning's much-anticipated solo debut Lover Motion has been a long time coming, but we're glad it's finally landed. Having cut his teeth and more than proved his talent as part of one of Melbourne's most successful dance music outfits, Browning's first expedition into solo territory is equally as dazzling and delightful as his previous work with Cut Copy. Released on the... Read More
Lanie Lane Adds Another Show
0 Comments. 924 Views. Posted 2 Apr 2012 @ 12:49pm.
Lanie Lane's career just keeps going from strength to strength.  Fresh off a massive SXSW appearance, Lane has sold out two shows at The Corner Hotel for her Bangity Bang tour and has added another to meet the growing demand. It's been a whirlwind year for the songstress that has seen her record with Jack White and release her new album to critical praise. These shows are sure to be huge so... Read More
The Darkness Australian Tour 2012
1 Comments. 2,830 Views. Posted 27 Mar 2012 @ 10:41am.
  Few in the 2000s rocked harder than The Darkness. Breaking through with the fucken awesome debut Permission To Land, the band endured many bust-ups, a revolving door member policy, and a terminal case of sophomore album syndrome before combusting in a veritable snowstorm. Now in 2012, the classic lineup is back, better than ever. Fuck. Yes. With follow-up LP One Way Ticket To Hell... Read More
Pajama Club : Pajama Club
0 Comments. 871 Views. Posted 20 Mar 2012 @ 10:24am.
  Sharon and Neil Finn have teamed up for an exciting new venture, their self-titled release a curious and ultimately satisfying affair. The pair have done well to push the parameters of the Finn family legacy, combining traditional pop sensibilities with an unprecedented groove-laden stratagem. The change of pace is owed in part to an apparent electronic imposition. It would appear that... Read More
Best Of Both Sides Returns
0 Comments. 1,868 Views. Posted 19 Mar 2012 @ 9:32am.
Ah, the enduring rivalry that exists between each side of the Yarra River. Northside? Southside? Who do you represent? Whatever.  Bimbo Deluxe of Fitzroy and Lucky Coq in Windsor are once again set to bridge the great divide between the two to bring Melbourne’s cultured crew The Best of Both Sides. A highlight of the Easter holidays that showcases the finest electronic and live music... Read More
MANIK Debuts in Australia
0 Comments. 414 Views. Posted 19 Mar 2012 @ 9:17am.
New York producer and DJ MANIK has already managed to make an impressive mark on dance music in the space of a short career, with a discography that boasts releases on some of the scene's best underground labels. Josh Wink's Ovum, LA-based Culprit, Steve Bug's notorious Poker Flat, Lee Foss and Jamie Jones' Hot Creations.  Described as everything from deep house, disco, funk and electronica... Read More
Vida Sunshyne
0 Comments. 814 Views. Posted 15 Mar 2012 @ 1:10pm.
Wobble parties have a justifiably awesome reputation. They represent the real deal when it comes to flowing music and great times. They are about a no-nonsense attitude with proper sound systems that perfectly encapsulate the bass-heavy dub genre the way it should be. And Vida Sunshyne is right now one of its finest local exponents. Blazing the trail of more and more commercial success, 2012 is... Read More
Michael Kiwanuka : Home Again
0 Comments. 591 Views. Posted 14 Mar 2012 @ 1:45pm.
  Ugandan born and British based soul-folk superstar Michael Kiwanuka presents an unassuming acoustic release reminiscent of Otis Redding. Gentle harmonies waft delicately beneath Kiwanuka's wispy vocals. More refreshing than the first shower after Golden Plains - which I'm still really fucking looking forward to.   Read More
Psycroptic : The Inhereted Repression
0 Comments. 1,047 Views. Posted 8 Mar 2012 @ 9:26am.
  The great Tassie quartet is a band I have followed pretty closely for several years. They’re a band who have been extremely intelligent with the management of their musical evolution. And of their career overall, they are inarguably Australia’s premier extreme metal act.   Their newie, which is their fifth long player, is another step forward in that progression. And what it is that... Read More
Oscar Mulero's First Australian Tour Announced
0 Comments. 608 Views. Posted 7 Mar 2012 @ 1:47pm.
Oscar Mulero's enduring presence in the world of techno is a testament to his continued relevance as a passionate collector of timeless techno classics with a finger on the pulse of electronic music - from the end of the eighties all the way up to today. No stranger to the endless crowds of Sonar and Movement, last year saw him release his debut full-length album Grey Fades to Green, warmly... Read More
Pajama Club : TNT For 2
0 Comments. 630 Views. Posted 29 Feb 2012 @ 8:20am.
  The family Finn brings us another strange and evocative tune, carrying Neil’s simple but plaintive song writing in fresh new directions. The vocal echo is heavy as hell, warping the beautiful, sailing melody into something dark and uncertain. TNT For 2 has incredible texture, but a strong chorus too, scribbling organ runs and some very odd “Gregorian-tinged harmonies” at the end. Really... Read More
Lior
0 Comments. 1,081 Views. Posted 28 Feb 2012 @ 2:20pm.
For most of us, the zoo is one of those places you get taken to when you’re a youngster, either with your family or through school and then as you start to get older you just kind of forget about the place. It’s not until you return as an adult that you realise just how amazing the zoo is and how much fun it is; especially the excellent Melbourne zoo. The Zoo Twilights series further adds to the... Read More
Push Over Unearthed Winner Announced
0 Comments. 1,320 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 11:52am.
Placing a tidy cherry on top of the already massive Push Over 2012 lineup, the winner of triple j's Unearthed slot has been announced. Joining the likes of Parkway Drive and 360 will be Melbourne rock outfit Money For Rope. The well-deserved win compounds what many local punters have been realising, with Money For Rope tearing up many a local stage and harnessing an ever-increasing loyal... Read More
Frank Ocean Pulls Out Of Future Music Festival
0 Comments. 3,696 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 9:31am.
R&B megastar Frank Ocean has cancelled his Australian appearances at the eleventh hour. A statement released from Future Entertainment reads:   "Future Entertainment are sad to announce that due to the delay of his debut album, Frank Ocean will no longer feature on the Future Music Festival bill this March.   Information received from his management advises that his commitment to... Read More
60 Seconds WIth... Bill And The Jerks
0 Comments. 713 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 7:55am.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? We’re called Bill And The Jerks and I am Bill, one of the lead guitarists/bassists.   What do you think people will say you sound like? I hear funky, groovy, smooth, heavy, light, psychedelic. My personal favorites are, fun and sexy.   What do you love about making music? The making part is what I love. And I guess... Read More
AC Slater
0 Comments. 670 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 7:36am.
  West Virginia in the good old U.S of A isn’t exactly what you’d call electronic musical heartland. But Aaron Slater is trying to change all that. Indeed, music runs in his blood. He’s always been a fan with unusually eclectic taste, for keeping things different is his very modus operandi.   “It has really weaved around a little bit for me – music that is,” he says in retrospect from... Read More
Syndicate content