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Cut Off Your Hands, Die! Die! Die! And More For Chateau Rdio
0 Comments. 811 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 3:38pm.
Making (radio) waves all over the web since earlier this year, online streaming service Rdio started with a bang with a launch party featuring some shit-hot acts in Sydney. Now Melbourne audiences won't be feeling left out, with a corker of a lineup helping spread the Rdio word this May. Presented by Vice, the launch will feature the cream of local and Kiww talent.   The night will feature... Read More
Single Of The Week: Dirty Projectors : Gun Has No Trigger
0 Comments. 550 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 2:00pm.
  Taken from their forthcoming sophomore album, Gun Has No Trigger sees the Dirty Projectors folding an crooning soul rock melody – something Simply Red might have toyed with, back in the day – into an increasingly strident harmony by the band’s idiosyncratic female vocalists. Such a strange brew I had to hear it a few times before I realised it was genius.     Read More
60 Seconds With... Electric Empire
0 Comments. 527 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 8:19am.
Define your genre in five words or less: A soul/roots sound with a raw feel.   What do you love about making music? Like all original artists/bands, we love that when we discover a song, it’s ours. Playing some chords or singing a melody, when a song arises and it feels right, in that moment, there’s something special when you realise it’s yours.   What can a punter expect from your... Read More
My Morning Jacket
0 Comments. 1,221 Views. Posted 22 Mar 2012 @ 5:51am.
  Bo Koster knows a thing or two about pain. Sure, as the keyboardist for My Morning Jacket, he likely endures lengths of physical torture after one of their all-encompassing live sets. But today, he’s encountered pain of a different variety. “I went to the dentist today,” says Koster, reached on the phone from his Louisville home. “The one side of my mouth is just beginning to become un-... Read More
Flight Of The Conchords To Tour
1 Comments. 2,614 Views. Posted 15 Mar 2012 @ 11:14am.
  With their incredibly successful  eponymous TV series on indertiminate hiatus, it looks like we could see none other than Jermaine and Bret, aka Flight Of The Conchords, touring Australia this year. Today on the band's official Facebook page it was announced:   "New Zealand tour dates released today. Australia coming soon...ish."   Could we even see FotC make a festival... Read More
My Disco Return
0 Comments. 1,108 Views. Posted 27 Feb 2012 @ 12:22pm.
  After a relatively brief respite (one which included guitarist Ben Andrews evolving into a forest-borne demigod at New Zealand's Camp A Low Hum), Melbourne's premier three-piece My Disco have announced their return to the live setting. The band kicked off the year by belatedly releasing their first ever video for Turn, taken form their stellar LP of 2010 Little Joy.   The band... Read More
60 Seconds With... Husk
0 Comments. 962 Views. Posted 24 Feb 2012 @ 2:48pm.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? My name is Steve Rodrigues, and I play noise/guitars for Husk.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?Soundgarden, A Perfect Circle, and Rage Against The Machine. All your favourite 90s bands put in a blender, sprinkled with a little Pink Floyd.   What do... Read More
60 Seconds With... TV Snow
0 Comments. 642 Views. Posted 15 Feb 2012 @ 1:24pm.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? We're called TV Snow and I play guitar.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? A mix of Bombay Bicycle Club, and Silversun Pickups, plus a sprinkle of awesome.   What do you love about making music? Creating something from nothing, and hearing what... Read More
Vintage Trouble : The Bomb Shelter Sessions
1 Comments. 1,203 Views. Posted 2 Feb 2012 @ 6:45am.
I had high hopes for this record; talks of ‘juke joints’ and the ‘essence of the original soul movement’ got me quite excited. The dapper looking cats who make up Vintage Trouble certainly look like they could belt out some soulful sounding vintage rhythm ‘n’ blues but unfortunately what’s on offer on The Bomb Shelter Sessions is some standardised blues rock with a, dare I say it – ‘funky’ edge... Read More
Twerps Farewell Fundraiser
0 Comments. 2,528 Views. Posted 31 Jan 2012 @ 4:46pm.
Melbourne's favourite lo-fi pop dweebs, Twerps are heading to the USA in March for SXSW, and then a 5 week tour.  To say goodbye, and to raise a few much-needed funds for their trip, Twerps are playing an awesome show with besties Lost Animal and Super Wild Horses. The band will have their much-loved debut album available on the night on CD and vinyl. Tickets available on the door only - so... Read More
60 Seconds With... Secretive George
0 Comments. 1,236 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 2:17pm.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? We are named Secretive George and I'm Jack Stavrakis. I sing mostly, but also play a bit of keyboard. What do you reckon people will say you sound like?We have been told we sound like playschool for hipsters. What do you love about making music?The rider and making people dance.   What do you hate about the music... Read More
Chase The Sun : The Pants
0 Comments. 1,052 Views. Posted 12 Jan 2012 @ 9:51am.
The Pants by Chase The Sun Band Intriguing title, innit? A preview of the almighty lyrical punchline: "I wear the pants / Just as long as she lets me." (Get it? It's like she really wears the pants.) It is actually sort of funny in the context of Chase The Sun's pig-shooting, barn-storming blues rock sound. If you envisage the kind of VB-slamming bogan that would really dig this music,... Read More
60 Seconds With... Kingswood
0 Comments. 1,237 Views. Posted 20 Dec 2011 @ 10:12pm.
So then, what's the band name and what do you 'do' in the band? Kingswood. Mango Hunter. Bass   W hat do you reckon people will say you sound like? A lot of comparisons with Todd Rundgren, Bon Jovi and Luke McPharlin.   What do you love about making music? Telling people that you think the song they have written is shit.   What do you hate about the music industry? The... Read More
Manchester Orchestra Announce Tour
0 Comments. 1,381 Views. Posted 6 Dec 2011 @ 6:53am.
Acclaimed US outfit Manchester Orchestra have announced their return to Australia. The earnest indie rock band will be touring hot on the heels of their acclaimed new album, Simple Math. The passion and intensity found within the band's back catalogue translates into a live show not to be missed, with each of the five band members giving their absolute all.   The band were last in Australia... Read More
Snout, Even - Tuesday November 1, The Tote’s 30th Birthday
0 Comments. 1,243 Views. Posted 8 Nov 2011 @ 11:34am.
In late 1998, Even played a set on the Sunday morning at the Meredith Music Festival. At that time, Even had already established itself as one of Melbourne's most loved powerpop bands. The aspect of that Meredith performance I remember most, however, was the band's sprightly cover of Fleetwood Mac's Don't Stop. With Wally Kempton on vocals, it caused me to cast aside my elitist disdain for... Read More
Sons & Daughters Announce Tour
0 Comments. 1,172 Views. Posted 4 Nov 2011 @ 11:21am.
Formed in Glasgow over a common love of Johnny Cash and NOT over the classic Aussie soap opera from the '80s, four-piece Sons & Daughters return to Australian shores this January 2012. For the last eight years, Sons & Daughters have crafted a distinctive sound, image and story. Inspired by the storytelling of Lee Hazlewood, the lyricism of Bill Callaghan and Leonard Cohen, with a touch... Read More
Black Devil Yard Boss : Black Devil Rising
0 Comments. 1,496 Views. Posted 6 Oct 2011 @ 11:36am.
Black Devil Yard Boss has risen out of the ashes after the demise of Mammal in the last few years, and is most definitely forging a very different musical path. Black Devil Rising is pure ballsy, stoner-esque rock and roll, full of grit, spit and groove, and should appeal to people who appreciate any type of blues based rock that has been released in the past 40 years. You may be... Read More
60 Seconds With... Charge Group
0 Comments. 1,475 Views. Posted 27 Sep 2011 @ 12:25pm.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? Charge Group is the band. I’m the singer/guitarist guy.     What do you reckon people will say you sound like? A guy in Europe wrote, “A transcendental bastard blend of Fugazi, the Dirty Three and Nick Drake.” Simultaneously confusing and flattering, but not too far off the mark.     What do you love about... Read More
Wingman Vs. Cloud City
0 Comments. 970 Views. Posted 22 Sep 2011 @ 9:33am.
Wingman questions Cloud City:   Tell us about your name, Wingman...are you guys ultimate wingmen, a la Hamish and Andy in New York, or are you more of the aeronautical type of Wingman? And if you're the ultimate wingman type, who in the band gets the most ladies? Well, we are all trained fighter pilots. That’s actually how we met; in pilot school, but we'd much rather be playing gigs and... Read More
Diesel
0 Comments. 1,434 Views. Posted 21 Sep 2011 @ 9:30am.
Diesel has always been one of Australia's finest blues-rock guitarists and vocalists. The one and only album by Johnny Diesel & The Injectors revealed a Hendrix-inspired, gutsy, high-energy performer who appreciated the subtleties as well as the extravagances of a century’s worth of blues and soul history. As Diesel and under his real name, Mark Lizotte, he's flirted with other styles since,... Read More
Redcoats Take Over Northcote
0 Comments. 1,497 Views. Posted 8 Sep 2011 @ 8:51am.
Having well established their place in the Melbourne music scene, Redcoats have been jetting all around the country to provide their fierce live set to revellers across Australia.  Having supported big names like Stone Temple Pilots and Papa vs Pretty, the band are currently on tour with Calling All Cars. With tracks from their EP Dreamshaker and Kay Trucker on high rotation at Triple J,... Read More
Phrase Announces Babylon Tour
0 Comments. 1,221 Views. Posted 5 Sep 2011 @ 12:01pm.
To celebrate the release of his ridiculously good new LP Babylon, Melbourne MC Phrase is hitting the road for a massive national tour this October. Invigorated by a surprise rock-infused change of direction, Phrase raked in the cream of Australian rock royalty for guest slots on the record. The tour will be a culmination of this stylistic transition, with Phrase enlisting a full live band for... Read More
True Live Vs. DJ Dexter At The Espy
0 Comments. 1,747 Views. Posted 2 Sep 2011 @ 5:47pm.
Brace yourselves for a monumental clash between two of Australia's leading beat engineers. True Live take on DJ Dexter in a battle of Melbourne music heavyweights. True Live are a unique entity. Since the band's very first performance in 2005, they have defied categorisation and managed to continually defy genres along the way. With each of the band's six prodigal members bringing their own set... Read More
The Drones Return
0 Comments. 2,107 Views. Posted 8 Aug 2011 @ 1:00pm.
One of the country's most revered rock acts have announced their return to the live stage, with The Drones fulfilling a select run of dates in support of the release of their new live DVD, A Thousand Mistakes. The national tour marks the first run of shows for the band in over a year, with the band's members enjoying successful solo projects in the meantime.     Support for the shows... Read More
Soundwaves Art
0 Comments. 1,506 Views. Posted 10 Aug 2011 @ 10:33am.
There's nothing that anybody loves more than music and technology. Or maybe that's just me and I assume that everybody else feels the same. But what would happen when those two elements cross-combine? Tim Wakefield has the answer to that. Based in London, he has created Soundwaves art – a new and unique art form that combines music and technology by capturing the digital heartbeat of some of the... Read More
Mastodon Announce The Hunter
2 Comments. 1,706 Views. Posted 3 Aug 2011 @ 11:58am.
Hard-hitting heavy rock titans Mastodon are gearing up to release what could well be one of the most anticipated albums of the year in The Hunter.  This marks their first release since 2009’s critically acclaimed Crack The Skye. In lead-up to the release of their fifth full-length, the band have released a sample in the form of Black Tongue, which also come accompanied by a visual... Read More
Northeast Party House To Launch EP
0 Comments. 2,190 Views. Posted 27 Jul 2011 @ 3:33pm.
After a choice run of support slots, Melbourne's Northeast Party House have announced show to launch their long-awaited EP. With a reputation for a live show to behold, their upcoming EP marks the first instance the band's recorded output.   The launch of the record is sure to be filled with the shenanigans we've come to expect from the madcap bunch of merrymakers.     Read More
Sevendust Out Of The Fold
0 Comments. 1,765 Views. Posted 13 Jul 2011 @ 5:59pm.
With only weeks to go until Avenged Sevenfold kicks off their nationwide tour, tour mates Sevendust have withdrawn from the lineup. The last minute withdrawal from A7X's Nightmare tour was made on the band's Facebook page today, with hundreds of Aussie fans voicing their disappointment. (Curiously, the post has so far attracted nearly 100 likes).   Replacement supports for the tour will be... Read More
Alter Bridge Live From Amsterdam
0 Comments. 2,033 Views. Posted 12 Jul 2011 @ 2:39pm.
After a lengthy wait, Alter Bridge's first live CD/DVD package has finally been given the go ahead for release - garnishing critical acclaim from fans and critics alike.   Recorded in December 2008 in Amsterdam while in support of their just-released second album Blackbird, Live From Amsterdam showcases Alter Bridge's electrifying stage show in front of a sold out crowd of 8,000, and... Read More
LongYard
0 Comments. 1,936 Views. Posted 3 Jun 2011 @ 5:16pm.
So then, what's the band name and what do you 'do' in the band? "LongYard ................We play gritty rockin blues and roots."   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? "Unique - we sound like LongYard."   What do you love about making music? "When each musician / member brings their own personal stamp and talent... Read More
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