Day: 11 September 2011

Live Review: The Brow Horn Orchestra EP Launch – The Court, Perth (09.09.11)

On Friday night Perth band The Brow Horn Orchestra launched their debut EP. Yeah that’s right their debut EP. Though given the scale on which they launched their latest creation, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were releasing their second or third album. The Brow clearly does not do anything by half measures – with…

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LA Vampires + Angel Eyes + Forces + Fabulous Diamonds – The Workers Club, Melbourne (09.09.11)

It was a night of art wank at one of Melbourne’s hippest venue’s, where the cooler-then-thou love to show off their vintage threads and and self-importantly spout off their knowledge of obscure underground artists amidst a haze of booze fuelled electronic soundscapes. First off the bat was local Angel Eyes whose music is far better…

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Sydney Fringe Festival – Photo Gallery: Ups & Downs + Knievel + The Worker Bees – Annandale Hotel (10.09.11)

Part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, Ups & Downs held an album launch at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel with guests Knievel and The Worker Bees – the new outfit for Greg & Darren of, Ups & Downs. Pete Dovgan was there with his camera and brings you these photos.

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…And They Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead – Manning Bar (10.09.11)

It’s been a long five years since I last caught the Austin, Texas based alternative rock quartet …And They Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, in which context they were supported by Blood Brothers at a truly memorable performance in Vancouver. Since then, the iconic group have released two albums: The Century of…

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Eagle and the Worm + The Frowning Clouds – Oxford Art Factory (09.09.11)

Just hitting the stage as I arrived at the Oxford Art Factory, Melbourne’s The Frowning Clouds mirror bands like The Beatles, The Kinks, The Monkees and The Rolling Stones with total conviction. From their hair and clothes to their 7 inches – they’ve committed to a 60s aesthetic and are doing it ample justice. It…

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