Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
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Tour News: Pennywise – Australian Tour – August 2012
PENNYWISE are one of the most significant bands to emerge from SoCal
A thriving, ground-breaking punk rock band for two decades, the Hermosa Beach group’s relentless, in-your-face, middle finger in the air, anthem-chanting sound has never wavered. In fact, they have just created their most ferocious, engaging and career defining album to date in All Or Nothing.
And just to prove that their live shows have lost none of their legendary vitality for which they are infamous, Pennywise have invited 2 of the most talked about rock bands of the new crop to test themselves against!
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Interview: Callum Stevens – The Arachnids
Interview by Life Music Media
:: What track changed your life ::
Enter Sandman…that riff!
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Faith No More – Angel Dust
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Jake Diefenbach
:: Favourite Quote ::
Don’t sweat the small stuff
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Tour News: Slash Australian Tour – August 2012
Recent Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the greatest exponents of the electric guitar, SLASH, returns this August for an unmissable tour in support of his new album ‘Apocalyptic Love’.
On his last visit SLASH sold out all of his Australian shows in under 10 minutes. Those shows were moved up to much larger venues and promptly sold out again.
So this time around, he will come not only armed with the most gifted rock vocalist of this generation, Mr. Myles Kennedy and the band of Conspirators, but with an arena production to deliver his fabled show; just as the rock gods intended.
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Video: Rockets – The Night Off
Check out the new single “The Night Off” by Rockets!
Video: Rockets – The Night Off
Music video by Rockets performing The Night Off. (C) 2012 Creative Vibes
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Tour News: Sampology Announces Australian/NZ Tour | May-June 2012
2012. The Mayans call it the end of the “fourth world”. Some call it the year of doomsday. Others believe it is simply the end of the world as we know it. For Sampology, 2012 is the Super Visual Apocalypse – an audio visual celebration that’s touring Australia and New Zealand from May 31st – June 28th, encouraging us all to party like there’s no tomorrow.
This end of the world stuff has obviously played on Sampology’s mind. His forthcoming single ‘Stars’ featuring Brisbane’s Hannah Macklin beckons us to “look at the stars” if this is your last night on earth, with her vocals adding lushness to this snappy track. ‘Stars’is released May 1st.
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Music Video: Awaken I Am – It’s Just Business
Awaken I Am – It’s Just Business (Official Music Video)
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Interview: Jack Colwell – Jack Colwell & The OWLS
Interview by Stuart Blythe
With the imminent launch of his highly anticipated debut album ‘Picture Window’, Sydney’s classically trained composer (Conservatorium of Music) turned alt-pop pioneer Jack Colwell takes time out to chat with Life Music Media.
LMM: You’re about to release album “Picture Window”
How was the recording process and working with producer Chris Rollans (Lanie Lane, Cloud Control)?
Jack Colwell: Studio Ripple is a special studio as it holds a vintage feel, (think new york studio apartment 1964) It’s where Picture Window was recorded.
Chris Rollans is a producer who comes from a really ‘old world’ idea of recording, I’d gotten to know him over the years as he worked as the sound guy at a club where I was the band booker. He has a lot of really interesting ideas, mainly from Pink Floyd records and early 60s / 70s recordings which is what I wanted for my sound. I’d created lists down to every 30 minute block of the night recording sessions and I think Chris patiently worked through my meticulously organized schedule. My best memory from recording the album is attempting to imitate the vocals from ‘Great Gig in the Sky’ and our few discussions on Clare Tory’s vocal work on that track.
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Live Review | Public Enemy – Metro Theatre, Sydney – 11 May 2012
Review by Robert Pugsley
Looking over the crowd at the Metro Theatre in Sydney I was surprised to see that I looked like everyone else – Yes, White Middle Class Suburbia had come out in force to see Public Enemy, DJ Lord and the current S1W crew. Although it shouldn’t really surprise anyone, Public Enemy have been, despite their militant bravado, quite accessible to the average non rap/hip hop public.
It’s been 25 years since they started performing out as Public Enemy, their anger levels have risen and waned but through it all they have carried the message of equality and respect. The message of peace and equality can make performers look like self indulgent cocks but Public Enemy really put their money where their mouth is and have built up a reputation where they can push their message and people are going to lend them their ears. Which is just as well, as there was a lot of talking and preaching at this gig but the crowd listened appreciatively.
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Event News: Jack Colwell & The OWLS ‘Picture Window’ Album Launch @ Good God Small Club, Sydney – 6 June 2012
Jack Colwell, Sydney’s classically trained composer (Conservatorium of Music) turned alt-pop pioneer releases his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Picture Window’ on 29 May 2012.
Originally conceived as an EP, Colwell’s ideas soon grew beyond the confines of a short-form release. The album features the vocal offerings of Daisy M Tulley (Bridezilla) who stars on the haunting “Waiting For Thee”. Jack also worked with producer Chris Rollans (Lanie Lane, Cloud Control) to create a fusion of dark pop, evocative piano riffs and heart rendering lyrics.
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Tour News: World’s End Press – ‘Second Day Uptown’ Tour | June-July 2012
Liberation Music have announced the Second Day Uptown tour for Melbourne’s hotly-tipped World’s End Press. The tour will see the band perform shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney this June/ July.
The foursome always deliver live and are renowned for their electrifying shows on the festival circuit, having performed at Splendour in the Grass, Falls, Laneway, Golden Plains, Southbound and the St Kilda Festival amongst others. Over the last 2 years, they have opened for the likes of Primal Scream, Cut Copy, !!!, Little Red and Metronomy.
The upcoming gigs will be the band’s first headlining shows in close to a year. Fans can expect to hear live favourites, along with new single Second Day Uptown and other material from their forthcoming album (due for release later this year). This utterly infectious track is setting radios alight and earning rave reviews throughout the blogosphere.
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Single Launch: Bart Thrupp – “Everything You Own” – The Zoo, Brisbane | 25th May 2012
After successfully launching his new single “Everything You Own” in his hometown of Toowoomba, Bart Thrupp is bringing his show to Brisbane!
Everything You Own is a song that demonstrates Bart’s ability as a songwriter and a storyteller. Capturing a collection of organic and acoustic instruments, Everything You Own is the second release in a series of singles by Bart Thrupp and it has resulted in an outstanding folk-pop record. In Bart’s words, “Recording this new CD was great fun! It has given me a chance to bring out everything, from Harmonica to Telecaster and from Ukulele to Cowbell”.
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Live Review: THE GUM BALL Festival – 27-28th April 2012
Review by Stuart Blythe and Rachel Pope
Nestled in bushland within the beautiful setting of Belford in the Hunter Valley, The Gum Ball festival was held over the weekend of April 27th-29th.
Touted as a laid back family friendly, BYO musical camping experience, Gum Ball certainly delivered. From the moment you arrive there is an immediate positive feeling, a relaxed sense of self and an anticipation of good times ahead. The serenity of the surroundings, the diverse age group and the family friendly feel was both complementing and comforting.
Friday night kicked off in spectacular fashion with The Joe Kings, Front End Loader, Massy Ferguson, Two River Blues and The Tongue taking the stage with The Bakery closing out the night. For those who wanted to kick on there was also the Silent Disco. The entire night set a high standard for the day ahead.
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Gyroscope postpone benefit show due to motorcycle accident
Just a few weeks ago GYROSCOPE announced their first hometown show for 2012. Now, with great regret the band must postpone THE BENEFIT FOR DANA VULIN due to guitarist Zoran Trivic’s involvement in a motorcycle accident.
ZORAN TRIVIC was struck by a vehicle when riding his motorcycle in Perth last Monday and has sustained two badly broken legs. Although he is expected to make a full and complete recovery, the next three to four months will see Trivic undergoing several operations and undertaking full-time rehabilitation in order to get back on his feet.
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Photo Gallery: Groovin’ the Moo – Canberra – 13 May 2012
Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
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