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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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?…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
American musician and E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren chats to us about his latest album, working with two Rock and Roll legends and how he went from playing classical accordion to playing three minute solos in front of packed out stadiums. So you have just come off tour, how was that for you? Well…
While working the afternoon shift is great as you are able to sleep in everyday, finishing work late in the evening seriously impinges on one’s pub going time. Fortunately I arrived at the band room early enough to catch the end of I Am Giant’s set, which was, in a word, massive. I’m not quite…
Today marked the release of Regina Spektor‘s first ever live CD/DVD release: “Live in London” – and on her official YouTube page she’s released two pretty beautiful examples of what we can expect on the final product – “Eet” and “Dance Anthem of the 80s”. Check them out below. ABOUT THE CD/DVD SET: ‘LIVE IN…
With over 40 amazing acts from home and around the world already on board its time to complete the picture of what’s in store for the 2011 series of BIG DAY OUT festivals. For the record, 2011 was by far our biggest ever first announcement. The Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney events sold out in…
We’re sure you remember our 2010 coverage of SXSW, so you better believe we’ll be back in 2011 for the 25th Anniversary of the event! And as such, it should come as no surprise to you that we’re keeping a close eye on the announcements of bands set to play. Here is the second announcement….
Sydney-based singer-songwriter Emma Davis has released a beautiful animated music video clip for her single “Machines”. It comes off the back of her remarkable self-titled debut album, which touched down last month to rave reviews. The clip is directed, illustrated and animated by Paul Murphy, a twenty-four year old independent filmmaker from Sydney. We hope to…
New Zealand’s Die! Die! Die! are favourites on our own shores, and they’ve released their new single “Wasted Lands” – accompanied by quite the interesting music video. Check it out here! “Wasted Lanes” is taken from their third album Form, out now via Flying Nun / Remote Control.
Appearances can be deceiving and when Alyx Dennison and Freya Berkhout quietly walk onstage and take their place behind their instruments set up on stacks of milk crates you would be forgiven for wondering what kind of weird amateur production you’re going to be subjected to. As soon as they start to sing, all apprehension…
