Day: 6 July 2011

If you dig this cult phenomenon band, chances are you saw them in all their Epic Glory during their first ever headline tour of Australia in 2009, after a joint stint around the country with Mogwai in 2002; and would have experienced first-hand the brilliant chaos that is integral to a Trail Of Dead show….

Hot on the heels of their lauded debut single In The Summer, Melbourne five piece Loon Lake are back with a brand new single I Loved You Then, taken from their acclaimed EP Not Just Friends. Set for release on July 15 2011, I Loved You Then is a sunny garage inspired pop track that…

Multi-platinum hip-hop artist Eminem has become the first artist ever to sell one million digital copies in the U.S. of an album as his 2010 release — the chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning Recovery — surges past the one million mark this week. This record-setting career milestone comes just one week after the superstar artist landed at…

The birthplace of jazz – no less, The Big Easy, The Crescent City. Straddling the Mississippi River and often referred to as the single most unique city in America, New Orleans is a legend unto itself. Famous for its music, its cuisine, its Mardi Gras, its voo-doo and of course, its nightlife, from the bottom…

With the release of their debut album Heartbound only a month away, Melbourne six piece Dream On Dreamer have announced two tours to celebrate the album’s August 5 release in Australia. They will be playing this years Push All Ages Tour with Closure in Moscow, before heading out on their first ever headline tour –…

WIM are about to head out on the road in support of their debut album. WIM are notorious for transforming the world in which they perform and they warmly invite you to take part. It’s an album filled with classic song writing and modern ideas, executed in a phenomenal fashion. It’s been a creative meeting…

Frenzal Rhomb have finally finished their new album Smoko at The Pet Food Factory in Fort Collins Colorado, with Descendents’ Bill Stevenson standing watch as producer! Bill’s famous punk rock studio operates within the grounds of his large pet food factory; processing gristle, fillers and connective tissue into extruded, rolled and pressed pet chunks. The…

The enduring legacy and massive appeal of Tim and Neil Finn was celebrated with two smash hit albums; 2005’s She Will Have Her Way, and 2010’s He Will Have His Way. Now it’s time for the boys and girls to play together on They Will Have Their Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn…

Folk Uke will embark on an Australian national tour this Spring with Special Guests 49 Goodbyes (all shows except Cairns). Tickets on sale NOW. Wednesday 26th October 2011: Lizottes – Newcastle (NSW) Ph: (02) 4368 2017 – Tickets: www.lizottes.com.au Thursday 27th October 2011: Lizottes – Central Coast (NSW) Ph: (02) 4368 2017 – Tickets: www.lizottes.com.au…

Short-listed in 2010 in the Live Category for the NME Music Photography Awards, The English Gentleman bestows Mart Gallery with some of his favourites… A rising star in capturing the spirit of fine rock and roll moments in Sydney, the English Gentleman came onto the music scene 3 years ago. Originally from London, he moved…

Brisbane-based duo DZ Deathrays have just released a film clip for their single “Rad Solar”. The video was filmed at the same house party which the band recorded their latest EP ‘Brutal Tapes’ at. It’s pretty damn rock and roll. The video was filmed by Noel Smyth and edited by Simon Ridley. The band are…

Celebrating the official release of their album Burning Bush Supper Club and EPs in Australia, Philippe Perez caught up with the bands guitarist Ted Feldman to discuss their music, touring, coming to Australia and more. How was the experience of playing in places like Brazil? Did you think of going to that country to perform…