Getting me out to Homebush is no easy feat – the frustrating distance between it and the city makes it a venue that ensures your night will be over the minute the gig comes to a close and we make the painful journey home. So it’s on the very rare occasion, and only for the…
We continue our look back at the year in music with part two of our annual albums of the year countdown! We kick things off with one of the heroes of this year’s international electronic touring circuit… Delphic – Acolyte My early pick for album of the year has held strong from January to December….
In February 2010 Gil Scott-Heron released “I’m New Here”, his first album in thirteen years. Produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during various studio sessions in New York, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critics alike. Meanwhile, the last eighteen months have been meteoric for Jamie xx (of The xx). In addition…
So what happens when one of the most exciting young producers around reworks one of the most acclaimed albums from a true legend? The result is Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re New Here’, which sees Jamie xx remixing thirteen tracks from the original ‘I’m New Here’ album sessions. Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re…
So how’s everything going? You have a pretty massive tour that’s just getting started? We actually just finished a massive tour. In a week we do about two weeks worth of shows in the North West and then we’re done. We have a trip to Australia, and that’s all we have planned. So how has…
Yesterday saw the premiere of the new video “Kush” – the first single from Detox (out in 2011) featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon. Oh and did we mention the song is helmed by none other than Dr. Dre? That’s right bitches. Dr. Dre is back. “It’s a fun song, it’s hot and people seem to…
If the following doesn’t get you excited for TRON: Legacy, nothing will. Here is the brand new video from Daft Punk – “Derezzed”, the lead track off the TRON: Legacy soundtrack. The music in this film is going to kill.
Ah yes, that time has come. Over the next week or so we’ll be unveiling our top 40 albums of 2010. We get the ball rolling with a beautiful local record which has tied with a more internationally known band, both squeezing in at number 40! As such, we’re technically giving you our top 41!…
LIVE is an intimate video study of the art of performing. It captures more than 20 of the world’s best singers and musicians performing a song of their choice in stark simplicity on film and is presented as a large-scale video installation in the Lower Town Hall. LIVE features filmed performances from Jarvis Cocker, Peaches,…
Ahead of their first Australian show supporting Muse at the Acer Arena in Sydney, I sat down with brothers Ben and James Johnsons, Drummer and Bassist of Scotland’s Biffy Clyro, respectively, in their Sydney hotel. The finely dressed Scotsman looked back at 2010, get a hint as what to expect on their Australian tour (which…
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The new heroes of the Electronic World are Sydney’s Art Vs Science: three guys making unapolegetically fun music. And we love them because they’re just the nicest guys too! They’ve back with a new video and song, ahead of their 2011 debut album. It’s called “Finally See Our Way” and we’re quite surprised by the…
Just like at Parklife in September, the immensely annoying rain ceases when we arrive at the RNA gates and I luckily don’t have to put on my poncho once. As the festival that officially kicks off the Antipodean summer season, Stereosonic 2010 is not only marked by intermittent early downpours and the usual sights like…
Swirling, ethereal melodies that are drenched in old world romanticism, with all the melodrama of a day time soap, this is what Cameras have delivered with their stunning debut EP Polarise. The trio from Sydney comprised of Fraser Harvey (vox, guitar) Eleanor Dunlop (vox, keys) and Ben Mason (drums) are set to make a name…
Landing just in time for summer is A Strawberry Situation, the warm and catchy EP from Newcastle band Love Parade. The band have already been earning kudos thanks to Triple J Unearthed, but despite positive reviews and a growing fan base, Love Parade remain somewhat elusive. What we do know about them (thanks to their…
TOMMY AND PHIL EMMANUEL REUNITED FOR THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR Earlier this year he was honoured with the award of a Member of the Order of Australia, and now this week guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel will return to his home country for a series of special concerts with his brother Phil. Fans who have…
In between Flo Rida and T-Pain making their mark on commercial radio, it’s easy to forget that REAL music still exists. The sort of music made by people with a love for sound, a love for writing, a love for the instrument and a love for the production. Thankfully, there are groups like Gotan Project,…
They’re about to swing their bells of holiday cheers all over Australia, but before they do, check out the first official music video from the band. Rock and fucking roll. Tour Dates: The duo are playing Falls Festival, Southbound, Sunset Sounds and Field Day then Prince Bandroom in Melbourne on January 7th and The Forum…
It had been quite a while since I’d had the opportunity to catch The Church – but never have I had an opportunity quite like this. In the middle of their “An Intimate Space” 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour, they stopped off at a venue more intimate than most: Notes Live in Newtown, for a special…
While on tour in Australia with The Jezabels, we had the oppertunity to chat to Canada’s Two Hour Traffic – we find out how the tour is going, and learn a bit more about this wonderful band. You’re currently back in Australia on a National tour with The Jezabels, with only a few shows left….
After a sizzling debut at its grand new location in the stunning seaside surrounds of Point Nepean, Portsea, everyone’s favourite sunny summer arvo get together, Hot Barbeque, is set to revel in the sunshine and bring home the bacon once again in 2011. Featuring yet another rare line-up of juicy bands, finger-licking artists and hot…
The second Bluesfest announcement for 2011 includes: Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, John Legend, Gurrumul (Bluesfest exclusive), Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the…
I caught up with Grant Nicholas, the lead singer of Feeder, as he was waking up in London… we chatted about the new record, the next one to come, their upcoming tour of Australia for Soundwave, Buck Rogers and plenty more. Read on! What’s the morning wake up ritual for the lead singer of Feeder?…
Look back at all the action from Stereosonic 2010 in Sydney.
You might think you’ve peeped the scene – you haven’t The real one’s far too mean The watered down one The one you know Was made up centuries ago It made it sound all whack and corny Yes, it’s awful, blasted, boring Twisted fiction Sick addiction Well gather round children Zip it, listen. The words…
Deep Sea Arcade are one of the many Aussie bands who’ve I’ve heard on the radio, thought they were alright and have been meaning to go out and see their live show for ages and never actually did. Finally I got my chance to see the five piece from Sydney strut their stuff at the…
Local Natives has been one of the most talked about bands of the year, with Gorilla Manor spawning no less than six singles as well as countless praise from overwhelmingly positive reviews. And when you listen to this impressive album from start to finish, it’s not difficult to understand why. Local Natives’ music is effortlessly…
Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the much anticipated return of Kings Of Leon with concerts scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in March 2011. Already established as one…
It was a night of experimental mayhem with Melbourne’s finest art-pop hipsters Rat vs. Possum playing their last headlining show for the year. Supporting them were Towels , a relatively new band and a welcome addition to the local live scene. Comprised of James Unlimited, Zayd (Pets with Pets) and Tom Zimmer, the three piece…
Ahead of their performance at the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project on November 27th in Sydney, we sat down with Laura Taylor and DJ Gorky of Bonde do Rolê – the “Funk Carioca-influenced electropop group from Curitiba, Brazil”. For you see, for one night only, we were switching nightlifes with Brazil! We chat about the show,…
