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“When you listen to ‘ROPES’, the debut EP from Perth natives LACEY, one of the first things you’ll notice is the band’s incredible penchant for writing sobering, incisive lyrics, phrased perfectly in the sweetest pop melodies. Their rhythms are tight and infections and their tones, soothing. The end result is a sound that unintentionally seductive, but defiantly addictive…” LACEY |
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John Garcia, Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri are reuniting Kyuss and are set to unleash their desert rock fury across Australia in 2011. |
The legend that has become KYUSS was formed in 1989. In October 1995, just three months after releasing what was arguably their breakthrough album ’…And the Circus Leaves Town’, Kyuss broke up. The band has been on an indefinite hiatus ever since, and has gone on to reach legendary status – influencing thousands of rock bands all over the world.
Continue reading KYUSS LIVES! – Australian tour announced!
READ PART 1 OF THIS INTERVIEW HERE. – READ PART 2 OF THIS INTERVIEW HERE.
LMM – I also wanted to talk about the different producers on your last two albums and their contribution to the finished sound on both releases. What was the best thing about working with Adam Dutkiewicz on Horizons?
WM – With Adam?
LMM – Yeah. He’s had his fair share of musical experience. How did it first come about that he worked on the album with you?
WM – He worked on the first two albums we did which was absolutely wonderful. He came along at a time when we were still a young band and had no idea what to do and came up with the idea of either recording in Australia that would be a very national sounding recording or do something overseas that would really stand out in the international scene.
Continue reading Interview with Winston McCall of Parkway Drive [Part 3]
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A Black Muscle car careens down a desert highway. Mountains, Rattlesnakes and cacti are a blur as a man swigs a bottle of whisky and accelerates. A scantily‐clad woman shifts in the passenger seat and runs her hand down the man’s chest as he grips the wheel. The sun goes down and the night creeps in ‐ they are one mile closer to Home… |
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“Transvaal Diamond Syndicate have honed their craft. They have found their market. They have forged their trade routes in the industry. They are the smugglers of fine dirty, foot-stompin’, hard hittin’ blues rock. Their black market tunes come from a place of sweat, tears, blood and hardship – love lost, tribulations endured… rough, raw and unclean…” TRANSVAAL DIAMOND SYNDICATE – Facebook |
Interview: Hannah Collins
Out on the run, and sitting quietly in a car it’s about 11.30AM when the phone rings.
It’s an anticipated call, an exciting sound, I answer, my heart beating with suspended animation.
LMM – Hello Hannah Speaking
WM – Hey Hannah It’s Winston [McCall] from Parkway Drive here.
LMM – So have you done a few interviews already this morning?
WM – No I haven’t actually, this is the first one.
LMM – Really? So you got to have a bit of a sleep in?
WM – *Laughs* Yeah a little bit!
LMM – Good Stuff. So you’ve been touring off the back of your latest release, Deep Blue, having done a recent national tour. The Brisbane leg of the show was stated to be (in your own words) one of or even the biggest headlining shows that you’ve played in Australia.
Continue reading Interview with Winston McCall of Parkway Drive [Part 1]
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— 2010 Vision: Stir the sleeping system. Observe it rumble, roar, push, pull, tremble, hiss, sigh… breathe. You are the missing part. Rewire its senses. Awaken the Machine.
2high Festival is Australia’s one-of-a-kind multi-arts experience for young emerging artists and cultural producers. |
Continue reading 2high Festival @ Brisbane Powerhouse, 12-13 November 2010 [Festival News]
In news that’s guaranteed to have fans all over the nation going absolutely wild, American global pop sensation, Ke$ha, is headed down under for her first ever Australian tour. In addition to her recently announced live performances at the almighty 2011 Future Music Festival, the chart-topping singer/songwriter will also play a string of headline shows around the country from 3-16 March in 2011.
Touching down for a week-long promo tour in Sydney yesterday, Ke$ha’s visit is perfectly timed for this exciting announcement! On top of some special appearances in support of the forthcoming Animal + Cannibal double CD due for release November 19, Ke$ha is sure to have the paparazzi and fans alike in a frenzy as she hits the harbour city’s shops, restaurants and hot spots.
Continue reading KE$HA HEADLINE AUSTRALIAN SHOWS ANNOUNCED – MARCH 2011
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Grammy Award-nominated rapper, actor and poet Mos Def has announced The Ecstatic Tour. His first ever headline tour of Australia, The Ecstatic Tour has been titled in support of his current album of the same name. Released June 09, ‘The Ecstatic’ (his 4th studio album to date) just earned Def a 2010 Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. Rolling Stone magazine named it the seventeenth best album of 2009. |
Continue reading MOS DEF – The Ecstatic Tour – January 2011 [Tour News]
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“Los Capitanes is a controversial and turbulent new-age love story; like Sid and Nancy, Kurt and Courtney, or Bert and Ernie. Kent describes the band as ‘a sexless marriage, except with heaps of sex.’ Essentially, they are the sonic equivalent of the best, loudest, and most irresponsible and enthusiastic sex you can imagine…” Los Capitanes – Facebook |
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With their brand new single you (feat. me) making waves at radio around the country, a new album on the way in early December, and having just graced the stage of this year’s Stonefest as winner’s of the triple j unearthed slot, you’d be right to say that things are heating Los Capitanes in a major way. Now, this 6-piece ska outfit from Canberra, is taking their live show on the road in November. |
Photographer: Matt Palmer
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[Photo: Matt Palmer]
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The Black Keys will be playing raucous East Coast sideshows in addition to the Big Day Out spectaculars travelling around the nation this January.
The dynamic duo from Akron Ohio will be making a long awaited return to our part of the globe to rip into the instant classics from their solid ‘Brothers’ long player, as well as all the hits from their awesome and now enormous back catalogue. |
Continue reading The Black Keys – Big Day Out Sideshows 2011!
Still can’t contain your excitement at the Big Day Out 2011 line up? How does the idea of seeing your chosen artists in their very own sideshows float your boat?
Much, much more than just ‘a little somethin’ on the side’ this side show line up plays host to some of your favourite Big Day Out 2011 artists.
Consider this your only chance to get up close and personal with these artists and to see them in an intimate setting.
Continue reading 2011 Big Day Out Sideshows Announced!
Review by: Pepa Wolfe
West Side Story, the classic piece of Musical Theatre inspired by Romeo and Juliet and conceived by Jerome Robbins, hit Brisbane this week in a flash of movement and colour.
Director Joey McKneely brings a wealth of experience to the Australian production, reimagining again as he has done around the world, this story of star-crossed lovers and feuding gangs on the streets of 1950s New York.
The rear projection of a grainy black and white still of New York City located the piece, surrounded by tiers of iron balconies, the simple scope of the design hinting at the grand scale of the drama that was about to unfold.
A vibrant production, of swirling movement, soaring vocals and rolling accents all buoyed by the full swell of the 19 piece orchestra, West Side Story maintains an intense energy during the group numbers, but wanes a little during the solo pieces. Both Josh Piterman as Tony and Julie Goodwin as Maria were in fine voice, but the outstanding choreography easily stole the show.
Continue reading WEST SIDE STORY @ Lyric Theatre QPAC, 7th November 2010 – Live Review