The purpose of an album review is not really just to add to the folder of promo clips for bands (contrary to the belief and earnest hope of many a publicist)…
The album treats its instruments like an embarrassing family member; if they HAVE to be around can we at least make sure they don’t do anything to upset anyone.…
"I take sucker rappers, I put 'em through a strainer like macaroni 'cause the shit sound cheesy"…
One of the biggest things I struggle with regarding hip hop is lyrical content. A pervasive preoccupation with self-aggrandisement does little for me given the typical scope of a rapper's goals (money, fame and 'bitchez').…
The sound of a theatre full of enthused Parisians is no mean feat, and Metronomy certainly seem to have instilled a sense of 'Rule Britannia' in this sweat-sodden throng as they heartedly cry out in a full crowd sing-along.…
If you like museum pieces, by all means pick this album up.…
Tonight, for me, is about Dune Rats.…
Without the strange adjuncts Rhys has a nice collection of folky tunes. With them he has a nutball bag of charming oddities.…
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.…
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…
