Music video by System Of A Down performing Lonely Day. (C) 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Interview with Garry “Gaz” Jennings of Cathedral
Interview: Billy Geary
We caught up with Cathedral guitarist Garry “Gaz” Jennings for a quick chat about Soundwave 2012 – the last shows they’ll be performing together…
LMM: It’s been confirmed that the Soundwave tour would be your last ever tour together. What was the reasoning behind making Soundwave Soundwave your last set of shows together?
Garry “Gaz” Jennings: The last ever show was supposed to be the London show but about 2 days after we announced the gig this offer came in which was to good to turn down so we accepted and then announced the London show as the last uk show.
LMM: Does anyone in the band plan on moving onto other musical projects after Cathedral finishes up, or is this completely it for you guys in terms of playing professionally?
GJ: I think we will all continue in some shape or form whether it’s doing it professional or for fun. Brian has a side project already and they do quite alot of gigs and Scott will still play with Repulsion. Lee has his label and I’m sure he may get involved in some projects along the way. As for myself I’ll probably continue to play the guitar for fun but will not join or form a band. I may do a solo project at some point. I have loads of ideas which have never been used but I’m to lazy to do anything with them.
LMM: What are you most looking forward to about doing Soundwave 2012?
GJ: Just getting over there and playing and enjoying the fact that it’s the last time we will play together.
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INLAND SEA announce new single, video and festival appearances
INLAND SEA are finishing up 2011 with a bang, releasing a new video, single and festival dates all in one go.
“The Only One” builds from a bluesy beginning into a boisterous rock’n’roll sound. It is accompanied by a video inspired by soul groups of the 50’s and 60’s and the all too common question asked of the band, “Ten people- don’t you fight?”
Watch “The Only One” here:
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Brisbane International honours Evonne Goolagong Cawley
The Brisbane International women’s singles trophy was today named in honour of one of Australia’s greatest ever tennis players, Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
“Evonne, who was ranked in the top 10 for nine years and finished her career with multiple grand slam titles, was the obvious choice to name the women’s trophy after”, Tournament Director Cameron Pearson said today.
“She has contributed so much to the game during her career and continues to do so with her National Development Camp and work with indigenous youth.
“We felt it was only appropriate that we recognise Evonne’s contribution to the sport and there was no better way to do this than to name the women’s championship trophy in her honour.”
Goolagong Cawley said today that “it is an amazing honour to have the Brisbane International trophy named after me”.
“I have won a few trophies in my time but I have never had a major event name their trophy after me. This is particularly special as it is for a Queensland event, one that I love and also the state that I call home.
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Ashleigh Barty set for WTA debut
Fifteen-year-old Ashleigh Barty from Queensland is set to make her WTA Tour debut following the granting of wildcards into Brisbane International qualifying and the main draw of the Moorilla Hobart International in January.
“Ashleigh has achieved some amazing results this year, winning Junior Wimbledon and then the play-off, earning a wildcard into the Australian Open,” Craig Tiley, AO Tournament Director and Tennis Australia’s Director of Tennis said today.
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Fantastic Journeys: Space on Film @ ACMI | 27 December 2011 – 22 January 2012
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| The Right Stuff |
Cinema has been in thrall of space travel ever since Georges Méliès took his first Trip to the Moon.
Celebrate these fantastic celluloid journeys, the men and women who have pioneered space and how the quest to explore the mysteries of our galaxy has colonised our imagination.
Movies Include:
The Right Stuff
2001: A Space Odyssey
For All Mankind
Mars
Wall-E
Dark Star
The Silent Star (Der schweigende stern)
Forbidden Planet
Silent Running
Moon
Solaris (Solyaris)
Sunshine
Alien (Director’s Cut)
Space Tourists
Nostalgia for the Light (Nostalgia de la luz)
Tuesday 27 December 2011 – Sunday 22 January 2012
Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
6 Session Pass: Full $72 Concession $60 ACMI Members $54
NB > Passes can only be purchased by phone (03 8663 2583) or in person at the Tickets & Information Desk
Check here for all the details – http://www.acmi.net.au
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Federation Square, Melbourne
Nik Lone – These Pictures Won’t Tell | Album Review
Review by Victoria Nugent
It’s not often that the phrase mind blowing can be used justifiably but Nik Lone’s debut album is one instance where other descriptions just don’t quite suffice. From the very first seconds of play the music is hauntingly melancholy and incredibly beautiful. I can imagine Lone doing live performances to crowd with tear tracks weaving down their cheeks. That’s how much of an emotional impact Lone’s compositions make.
It’s unbelievable that Lone never had formal musical training and instead taught himself to sing, creating unique acappellla songs during his teen years. After pursuing a career in science, Lone start to really develop his music in the mid 2000s, backed by short lived band Goodnight Thomas. In 2006 Lone released the EP Close, spawning more frequent performances, festival appearances and a US tour.
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Harry Potter – The Exhibition
The first and only Australian stop of Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is now open at the Powerhouse Museum, offering fans a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world and the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of hundreds of authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films.
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Regurgitator @ The Zoo, Brisbane with Ouch My Face – 18 December 2011 | Photo Gallery
I Exist sign US/EU deal with Lost Shepherd / Prosthetic Records – January 2012 Tour
Canberra’s I Exist has signed a deal with Lost Shepherd / Prosthetic Records for the world outside of Australia.
The sludge-infused hardcore act’s second album, “II: The Broken Passage,” will be released in North America on January 31st, and will share UK and European release dates on February 6th and February 10th, respectively.
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FLAP! @ Camelot Lounge, Sydney – 17 December 2011 | Live Review
Review and Photos by Robert Pugsley
FLAP! are a swing jazz, calypso, brassy, five piece who have a reputation for getting the audiences pulses racing , their feet moving and their clothes off (yes, mass nudity at two gigs…so far). With Jess on vocals/tiny banjo, Eamon on vocals/trumpet, Ben on drums, Mark on double bass and Don on trombone, they succeeded with the pulses and the dancing but thankfully there was no nudity.
FLAP! is not the typical band we’ve reviewed, they are an eclectic Jazz band but don’t let that put you off. They can provide a backbeat that will have your head bobbing, your hips moving and your feet shuffling. Hell you may even join in with audience and try some swing dancing!
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It’s A Sublime 3rd Artist Announcement – Bluesfest 2012
BLUESFEST, Australia’s multi award winning 5 Day annual Easter Festival, shares a little Christmas Joy by revealing it’s 3rd round of artists appearing at Bluesfest 2012.
Peter Noble, Festival Director says:
“We are so excited about this announcement; we simply could not hold it back. It’s our Christmas present to you. It’s all about the next generation of emerging artists as well as a few artists who are headliners in their own right.
The blend of music across the board is quite staggering. Everything from Ska-Punk, Reggae, Hip Hop, Dub, Folk, Roots, American Soul to Alt-Country! Wow – there is something in here for everyone!
After securing some of the legendary Heavyweights, it’s always an immense pleasure to announce some of our favourite Australian musicians and I’m stoked to be adding them to the incredible line-up. Let the countdown begin. Oh …. and lastly …. Do you realise that – on January 1st – there’s only 84 days until our first artists fly in for Bluesfest! We can’t wait!
Wishing everyone a very Bluesy Christmas and Happy New Year!”
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Carthasy – Crawl | Video Clip
Some bands try very hard to please you. Carthasy are not one of those bands. They have emerged from the depths of the studio with acclaimed producers Matt Gio and Forrester Savell, bearing an EP that is dense, rich, and ambitious. Carthasy’s experimental hard rock doesn’t subscribe to any formula: schizophrenic two-minute assaults hold an uncomfortable truce with atmospheric seven-minute slow-burners. Chunks of sludge metal, slivers of post-rock and wedges of prog get thrown together at dizzying speed. The common thread through it all is a sense of restraint, a love of melody, and a total lack of ego. Carthasy owe influence to Deftones, Isis, Karnivool, Tool and Oceansize, but owe allegiance to no scene or target market. Have a listen with an open mind. You might have to make an effort, but you know the rewards will be worth it.
Enter Shikari Sidewaves!
ENTER SHIKARI continues to defy those who dare seek to pigeonhole them.
Their frenzied live shows have gone down in folklore, with NME declaring frontman Rou Reynolds is a man “set on destroying everything: the speakers, the monitors, the Barfly, himself, our ear-drums and, most impressively, the divide between band and fan.”
ENTER SHIKARI are performing 2 headline shows only on the back of their Soundwave 2012 appearances and Australian fans will be amongst the first in the world to hear new tracks from the bands forthcoming album ‘A Flash Flood Of Colour”.
Channeling the frantic intensity of The Blood Brothers, awe inspiring sonic complexity of At the Drive In, the unrestrained emotion of Glassjaw and industrial strength hardcore of Refused, LETLIVE are injecting new blood into the scene with their latest record ‘Fake History’…”Consistently thrilling and invigorating it’s a phenomenal record that’s worthy of all praise.” – Rock Sound
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You could be the next host of The Racket!
triple j’s heavy music show The Racket lives on in 2012. And you could be the one bringing the noise to Australia each and every week.
We’ve been inundated with offers from fans & friends to take over The Racket on Tuesday nights in 2012. Well, this is it. This is your chance to play the loudest new music and talk to the biggest names in metal every week on triple j.
If you love heavy music, love talking about metal, love going to gigs or play in a band yourself… If you’re always looking for the best new hard rock and heavy music to share with your friends, then here’s your chance to share that love with the whole country.
To enter head to triplej.net.au/racket.
They’re taking submissions until Sunday January 8, 2012.