Music

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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….

Finally! The EP by Sydney group The Laurels is almost here! Mesozoic will be released on July 8th…. and they’ve got a few shows to support the launch (scroll down to view). In the meantime, here is one of our favourite tracks from the band “Black Cathedral”. Enjoy! MESOZOIC TOUR DATES Friday July 8th @…

Returning to Australia later this year are iconic Canadian rockers The Trews. Just after they left the stage on Prince Edward Island in Canada (where they were supporting The Tragically Hip), I caught up with lead singer Colin MacDonald and we spoke about the recently release record Hope and Ruin, their experiences in Australia and…

Today we’re bringing you EIGHT tracks! Nice one. Here we go with a ridiculously diverse mix of tracks. We kick things off with Gay Paris and “House Fire in the Origami District”. It’s been out for a while now, but we only just got around to watching it. It’s our video of the week! Next…

Friday started off well enough, though grey clouds hung ominously above the Somerset farm. Even without the rain, navigating the festival grounds was becoming more and more of a challenge as the mud began to slowly take over the site. I started the day at the Park Stage, the furthest away of the main stages….

While he was in Newport Beach, California, I had a chat to Francois Comtois, drummer of Californian band Young The Giant, who will soon be on our shores for Splendour in the Grass, as well as a couple of dates with fellow Californians Grouplove. We chat about their debut self-titled record, Australia, their upcoming tour…

Sitting down at a café in Sydney, I received a call from Chad Elliott, lead vocalist and keyboardist for Californian four piece Funeral Party. He, meanwhile, was in Omaha, Nebraska, where they had just finished up a tour and were “hot as hell”. Funeral Party released their debut record The Golden Age of Knowhere at…

Another day passes and another Brisbane based band propels an accomplished EP out into the universe. Three piece Bonfire Nights dropped their self titled debut in late 2010 and it showcases their diverse style and ability to move seamlessly between genres while still maintaining a sense of continuity and originality. Opener “Own Worst Enemy” is…

Melbourne duo Big Scary create music that ranges in depth and breadth; from flat out rollicking rock to sweet, sentimental keyboard ballads. Their new single “Mix Tape” is another gorgeous pop gem full of tinkling keys and sweeping guitars that perfectly compliment Tom Iansek’s passionate vocal delivery. “Mix Tape” is full of youthful exuberance and…

Day two started off ominously enough with an early morning shower, however with it soon easing off, the threat of a potential washout was averted for another day. Being only Thursday, the main stages of the festival were still not open – the festival officially runs across the weekend Friday to Sunday. But there’s more…

Having had the opportunity to catch

I’d like to preface this article with something I feel is important: I have a feeling that the following article may come across as disingenuous to some. Trying to “suck up” to the people behind the new venue. Some may suggest we were paid for the article. But neither is the case. I very much…

It’s that time of the year again! “Summer” has hit the Northern Hemisphere and the UK’s largest and most famous music festival is back for another year. Anyone expecting a repeat of last year’s scorching sunny weather,had such hopes dashed immediately on arrival; though the rain failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of…

There was a touch of trepidation going to The Heart of St Kilda concert at The Palais. Many of the acts weren’t really musicians that I would go out of my way to see a full concert over. It was a slightly odd feeling in all honesty, in that we were supporting a good cause…

One could be forgiven for assuming there are music enhancing steroids in the Brisbane water supply, as the quality of talent coming out of that city is truly staggering. The latest on the list of ex-pats is the now Melbourne based duo Udays Tiger who are set to dirty up the local scene with their…

When I was approached by Tourism NSW to take on the duty of “Music and Culture Ambassador” for the blog-o-sphere, I don’t think I hesitated a second. Those that follow the website will probably notice that travelling for music is something I love to do. From heading to SXSW in Austin, CMW in Toronto and…

We kick off this week’s Music Video Monday with the latest from Architecture in Helsinki, “Escapee”. The video was directed by Marcus Soderlund and is taken from their 2011 album Moment Bends. A great song and an expertly shot clip! It’s our video of the week. Next, we have Dali’s Angels video for the single…

There was a sold out crowd at the Northcote ready and waiting for N.S.W young guns Papa Vs Pretty to launch their debut LP United In Isolation. First on the billing were locals Buchanan who have been gathering momentum since winning the coveted Triple J Unearthed spot to play at Melbourne’s Laneway Festival earlier this…

In just a few short days, Belles Will Ring will kick off their national tour in support of their acclaimed album Crystal Theatre. I caught up with lead singer Liam Judson to talk about the tour, the new album, Cloud Control and plenty more… while he was awaiting a phone call about a car loan….

Suede emerged in the early nineties wearing leather jackets and lacy ladies shirts, and reeking of an attitude that led them to dominate the British pop music charts for nearly a decade. The band’s music was catchy but complex, and debut single “The Drowners” established Suede as “the best new band in Britain” on the…

New Jersey based producer Davye Hawke has moved on from the chillwave vibes of his 2009 debut Seek Magic to a more poptastic sound that is firmly entrenched in the forlorn sentiments of romance gone awry. Memory Tapes latest release Player Piano is a glorious mix of upbeat electronic pop and scathing lyrical quips that…