I guess the debate here is whether or not a band is required to continue attempting to evolve past a certain point. Beastie Boys have a solid formula with beats + one-liners = fun, so why should they change?…
Sky Needle’s hidden magic reveals itself to those who are adventurous enough to let them inside of their dreams. …
Helplessness Blues is 50 minutes of laments for one’s self in the face of shifting uncertainty, framed in endless soothing harmonies, an opiate of sighs.…
Listening to No Anchor, it’s hard not to hear a weaker, less interesting version of their heroes. …
The music sounds like well-made computer-generated songs designed to provide aural stimulation while staring at some kind of never-ending optical illusion screensaver…
A scuzzy disco grind, a glorious hark back to the 70s and a breathy French chorus to sing along to…
I breathe a sigh of relief knowing that this relationship is far from over. This is, without a doubt, The Mountain Goats’ best album in years.…
When you think about it, music can be compared to the difference between kiddie rollercoasters, and humongous, death-defying coasters.…
There are still songs about love, but even the love songs sound wiser, more ferocious, more bitter, and ultimately more hopeful. Vivian Girls have grown up. …
2011 finds TV On The Radio with nothing new to say, no new sounds to make, and no reason on earth to go on existing. …
I think I had a dream. It was like looking out into a canyon slowly filling with mist. …
We’re a bit late this year (the story of our life) but it’s time…
Unaddressed allegations of racism, misogyny, violent abuse and bad behaviour. There’s a problem with…
You break up with your ex. You like them, but they’ve pushed the limits…
Photo by Luz Gallardo Kid Congo Powers rose to prominence in the punk and…
Photo: Matthew Reeves Formed in 1977, the Psychedelic Furs melded punk energy with atmospheric…
Glen Matlock is a British musician, songwriter, and producer, best known as the original…
Tropical Fuck Storm bring their Cellophane Honeymoon mini-festival to Brisbane’s Triffid, with C.O.F.F.I.N, Cool…
The Damned play their final show in Brisbane with their classic early 1980s line-up…
As part of an AV Triple Bill at the Ohm Festival at Brisbane’s Powerhouse,…
Once I was blind, now I can see Once I was blind but now…
BRIGHTON KOMEDIA: I have never felt very comfortable with my body. This feels like home.…
The opening song sounds like My Bloody Valentine. You may well be enthused by…
Photo: Sian Stacey The big music “news” in Australia in the last couple days…
Photo: Eleanor Petry Well, this is just great. On first listen it reminds me…
Photo by Anita Shao Something from the open browser tab collection that I’ve been…
