James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett sear the air with the frenetic dual guitar solo that concludes One. Wedged between them, man-mountain Robert Trujillo crouches over his massive bass.
Three abreast and in-your-face, Lars Ulrich pulverising his kit directly behind them, the hulk and bulk of their physical presence as they shred away inspires awe.
And it’s precisely what’s been absent for much of the 40 minutes since Metallica opened their first Brisbane performance with the Ennio Morricone-inspired bombast of Ecstasy of Gold.
Mystery Jets will perform headline shows @ Factory Theatre, Sydney Monday 3rd Jan 2011 followed by The Hi Fi, Melbourne Wednesday 5th Jan 2011 and The Hi Fi, Brisbane Thursday 7th Jan 2011.
Hailing from Eel Pie Island, London, indie lads MYSTERY JETS have newly released their 3rd studio album Seratonin and it’s hot. The boys recent colab with ‘The Count and Sinden’ has taken the airwaves by storm. ‘After Dark’ is a feel good summer track that will no doubt be the Soundtrack to a many’s summer.
Mystery Jets last toured Australia on their second album, ‘Twenty One’, which featured radio singles ‘Young Love’ with Laura Marling and huge follow up single ‘Two Doors Down’.
Don’t miss your chance to catch the poptastic foursome
“pop music perfected” DB MAGAZINE
“glorious pop sensibilities” DRUM SYDNEY
“a highly listenable pleasure” DRUM PERTH
“irresistible” TIME OFF
“this album will seriously get under your skin” 4 STARS ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
Show Dates:
* SYDNEY * MONDAY 3RD JAN: FACTORY THEATRE with guests THE HOLIDAYS
www.factorytheatre.com.au
*MELBOURNE *WEDNESDAY 5TH JAN: THE HI FI with guests THE HOLIDAYS BUY TICKETS HERE
* BRISBANE* THURSDAY 7TH JAN: THE HI FI with guests TIN CAN RADIO BUY TICKETS HERE
Mystery Jets are also appearing at:
Rhythm & Vines Festival, NZ – 29th Dec,
Pyramid Rock Festival Melbourne 31st Dec, Field Day Festival, Sydney 1st Jan,
Soundscape Festival, Hobart 8th Jan
It’s pretty much stating the obvious that Australia loves Kaki King, and with the amount of trips the girl in question has made down here since bursting into our consciousness back in 2007, it’s also obvious the love flows both ways.
With recently announced November shows in most states, fans can once again catch up with the inimitable Kaki King as she performs songs from her latest release, the critically acclaimed Junior.
“King’s playing is awe-inspiring …. It’s darn near impossible to resist her charms.” – NME
“King’s voice, whether riding roughshod over her band’s new found bravura arrangements, or playing the smoky chanteuse, is still a decisive instrument of its own; fruity and brusque or lilting and cowed, she makes every word count.” – Mojo ****
Review: Natalie Salvo This was a farewell gig of sorts for Cloud Control as the Blue Mountains-via-Sydney band are temporarily relocating to the UK ahead of the overseas release of their debut album. Starting off with more of a fizzle than a bang, 7:00pm had been listed as the start time yet the punters (mainly young teenage girls in florals and itsy bitsy shorts vying for the “ indie cred” tag) were left whiling away the time listening to Blondie’ s greatest hits. It wasn’t all bad though; because we were treated to watching some rather animated bartenders dancing along to Ms Harry and Co. Continue reading Cloud Control, Seekae and Deep Sea Arcade @ The Metro, Sydney 15 October 2010 – Live Review & Photos→
It is always with the great pleasure that Billions Australia announce an Australian tour when the band just happens to be one of the greatest bands in the world.
Cooler than fashion and both sweeter and harder than all their contemporaries – it is the authentic, super soul sounds of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings that gets us all foamy in the mouth and in training for some serious rump shaking come December.
I heard Daniel Lee Kendal on the radio a few weeks ago. At the time, I didn’t know it was him nor did I know the tune was called ‘Lost In The Moment’. It was a song that stopped my conversation and drew me in. I was careful to listen to the presenter back announce the song and I jotted down the guy’s name. It was a name I saw on a gig poster soon after, next to Matt Corby’s name.
Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena – Sunday December 12, 2010
Sydney, ACER Arena – Wednesday December 15, 2010
As their new album ‘A Thousands Suns’ continues to rule the top of the ARIA Album Chart, sitting at the #1 spot for the fourth week running, Linkin Park have confirmed second shows for Melbourne and Sydney audiences.
Tickets for these 2nd and final shows go on sale at 9am next Thursday, October 21 through Ticketek. Fans can access tickets early through Ticketek’s online pre-sale, commencing 2pm Tuesday October 19. Continue reading Linkin Park: Announcing 2nd & Final Shows!→
Channel [v], Video Hits, Nova, 3D Magazine, inthemix.com.au, and MX present…. BUY TICKETS
Future Music Festival 2011 – Hit the festival Jackpot!
Punters … lady luck is on your side! Future Entertainment’s award-winning musical spectacular, the Future Music Festival, is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice. Featuring a blue ribbon field flush with a selection of the world’s finest Bands and DJs, the Future Music Festival has more bright lights and neon action than Vegas. This legendary festival experience is your safest bet and odds-on favourite for party of the year. So, get ready as the Future Music Festival deals another winning hand! Forget the Jokers, cos’ its straight Aces with the Future Music Festival 2011 … let’s roll! Continue reading FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2011 LINEUP→
Due to the sudden closure of The Troubadour, The Jezabels shows will now be one show only at The Zoo on Sun Dec 5th.
Tickets for both Troubadour shows will be valid for The Zoo. And extra tickets are now on sale as a result of the extra space.
Refunds are available from point of purchase for the Saturday night tickets if they’re not able to make the Sunday Zoo show.
The Jezabels Dark Storm Tour Sold Out Shows!
The good news is that The Jezabels have a brand spankin’ new film clip for Mace Spray. The bad news is that all of the capital city shows on their imminent Dark Storm Tour have hung up the SOLD OUT sign. The best news… now you have an excuse for a summer road trip to see them live!
This month The Jezabels delivered their new EP, Dark Storm, which hit #1 on the iTunes album charts this week. The third and final release in a trilogy of EPs that began with 2009’s The Man Is Dead, its five songs represent the band’s most confident outing to date – moody, mysterious and epic, yet buzzing with the quartet’s ever-present knack for an irresistible pop hook. Continue reading The Jezabels “Dark Storm Tour” – November 2010 [Tour News]→
The resurrected Lilith Fair music festival, co-founded by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan in North America made its way to Australia in the condensed version – A Taste of Lilith. In contrast to the usual male-dominated bills of most music festivals, Lilith Fair celebrates female singer-songwriters and female-fronted bands across a variety of genres with the aim of breaking the artists into new markets. From each ticket sold, $1 is donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation in Australia.
A Taste of Lilith got off to a bumpy start amid date changes and major act Court Yard Hounds dropping off the bill. Melbourne’s line-up included Sarah McLachlan, Kate Miller-Heidke and The Verses (formerly Killing Heidi). One international act from the North American lineup (to replace Court Yard Hounds) would’ve rounded out the show, Miller-Heidke and The Verses appeared more like support acts to McLachlan’s star. The rescheduling and possibly Melbourne’s freak monsoon affected the turnout, but the dramas were all but forgotten by McLachlan’s eager fans who waited 5 years to see her perform in Australia again. Continue reading A Taste of Lilith @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne : October 6th 2010 – Live Review→
This was a farewell gig of sorts for 
