Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Event: Big Day Out 2013 – Gold Coast
Date: 20 January 2013
Excerpt of our Live Review
“The Sunday set for the Gold Coast Big Day Out 2013 dawned hot and sunny as around the state thousands packed themselves into cars, shuttle buses and trains and headed to the Parklands…..” – read our full review at:
* Live Review – Big Day Out – Gold Coast 2013
Review by Lauren Sherritt
The Sunday set for the Gold Coast Big Day Out 2013 dawned hot and sunny as around the state thousands packed themselves into cars, shuttle buses and trains and headed to the Parklands.
There were those who arrived early, queuing eagerly at the gates with tickets in hands and starting the party with top-notch openers like the rocketing-towards-stardom Sydney two piece Toucan and the magnificent DJ Helena, who kick-started the burgeoning crowds’ energy.
Then there were those who waited out the sun to arrive later for the big names on the bill, with Grinspoon’s mid-afternoon efforts pulling the first really big crowd of the day. Hard Act to Follow and Thrills, Kills and Sunday Pills had the crowd singing as one and from a distance the moving sea of hands and bodies seemed to swell with excitement under the masterful conducting of the band’s front man Phil Jamieson.
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In just a few short years, PERIPHERY have blazed a trail of originality that has sent a shockwave throughout the metal world.
Exploring the complex uncharacteristic rhythms and technical precision of math rock with the brutality of progressive metal, PERIPHERY have defied the boundaries of conventionality. Breathing life into the metal scene, Absolutepunk.net proclaims “From beginning to end, Periphery’s self-titled debut is a wonder to behold, and will inspire modern metal for the next decade” paving the way for PERIPHERY’s meteoric rise to the upper echelons of the metal world.
Continue reading Periphery + Crossfaith Sidewaves announced!
Jordan Millar’s ‘Walking On Me’ is the first single from the long-awaited studio album ‘Cold Lights on Curious Minds’. Join Millar on the water as his hum-along tune takes you straight to that Sunday afternoon, guitars and beers to ensue.
Continue reading Jordan Millar – ‘Walking On Me’ (Video Clip)
Currently touring the country, Perth electro pop outfit Sun City show no signs of slowing down. Recently releasing their sophomore EP ‘Set Alight’, they kicked off their correlating national tour last month and are set to unveil their beautiful video clip for single “High”.
Continue reading Sun City Release Stunning Music Video Set In Canadian Wilderness
2013 is set to be banner year for Paul Greene, the Aussie Olympian turned professional singer songwriter. The definition of a decent, humble and hard-working guy, Greene has seen more than his fair share of ups and downs, all of them with a guitar in his hand and a song in the making.
‘Bad Luck Lately’ is the third single off his (Best Blues & Roots) Aria Award Nominated album; ‘Behind the Stars’.
Continue reading Paul Greene & The Other Colours: Gettin’ Lucky Tour – February/March 2013
Photographer: KristaBella Photography
Photographer: KristaBella Photography
Continue reading Photos! Big Day Out – Sydney 2013
Shake, Quake and Shiver the Night Away
The new wave is coming – get ready for a night of fresh, atmospheric, mysterious shiver pop. February 7th will see Brisbane’s The Zoo hosting three bands bursting with pop hooks, post-rock impact and swirls of heady reverb. Ticket proceeds from the night will be donated to Furry Friends Animal Rescue QLD, a grassroots charity dedicated to finding homes and medical care for animals. With a raffle full of band goodies also being held, this is a night that will be making a difference for an important local organization.
Continue reading The Halls to play THE ZOO with Galapogos, Foxsmith, Little Planes Land – February 2013
The tour begins at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 27th March and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 28th March. Simon will then play a special winery show at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley on Saturday 30th March, before heading to the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 2nd April. Tickets for all shows are on-sale Wednesday 30th January.
Continue reading Paul Simon announces Australian headline tour dates!
Australia’s soon-to-be favourite musical family, the 5-part vocal and multi-instrumental sensations The Perch Creek Family Jugband have invited their equally talented friends The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats and The Bearded Gypsy Band to take part in a travelling mini musical festival through February.
They’ve called it the Wooden Music Tour.
Continue reading The Perch Creek Family Jugband – Wooden Music Tour – February 2013
She is Fremantle’s soulful raconteur; a sorcerer of free will and individuality; a troubadour of the human condition; and a performer who steals hearts. With foot-stomping live shows that combine New Orleans-inspired bass lines with ballads of open-hearted tenderness, it’s no wonder Mama Kin’s reputation precedes her.
Over the past few years Mama Kin has cemented herself as one of the darlings of the live circuit, delivering stirring shows across the country as fans become mesmerised by the Mama’s spell.
In March, April and May 2013 Mama Kin will be back on the road, playing songs from her highly anticipated sophomore album The Magician’s Daughter, in store February 22nd though MGM.
Continue reading Mama Kin – The Magician’s Daughter National Tour 2013
No matter what people say, bigger is always better – especially when we’re talking about heavy metal. And heavy metal doesn’t get much bigger than FOZZY.
FOZZY, the band featuring WWE Wrestling Superstar CHRIS JERICHO and Stuck Mojo mastermind RICH ‘The Duke’ WARD will be joining DUFF McKAGAN’S LOADED and DANKO JONES in Sydney only. There is no doubt that FOZZY are one of the most dynamic and kick ass live acts on the scene making this a Sidewave not to be missed!
When names like Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver populate your résumé, you have a lot to live up to on your solo releases. DUFF McKAGAN not only lives up to it, but has cemented his legacy as one of Rock’s most unique figures.
DUFF McKAGAN and his gang have been building a sound full up with earthy ground and pound. Sure there’s an undeniable streak of the platinum level hookery and crookery that took Duff to the very top of the candy mountain and this is nowhere more evident than his third album, ‘The Taking’. They Will Rock You sum it up perfectly enthusing that it “provides the perfect soundtrack for a kicking, dragging, screaming return to the gutter so if you like your rock dark and dirty, this one is for you.”
Continue reading Duff McKagan’s Loaded + Danko Jones Sidewaves – February 2013
It’s gearing up to be a big 2013 for Something With Numbers. Last week the band announced their first new track in five years, “We Kill The Weekend”. This week, the Central Coasters announce their first run of live shows, hitting the East Coast Road in mid February.
In anticipation of their forthcoming album release later this year, the band will be play three intimate and sweaty shows at Brisbane’s Crowbar (Feb 14), Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club (Feb 15) and Sydney’s Annandale Hotel (Feb 22).
Continue reading Something With Numbers Announce Headline Shows – February 2013
When The Mark Of Cain presented their fifth studio LP, Songs of the Third and Fifth in November last year, the reaction of music lovers across the country was indicative of a fan base who had been starved of the style of music TMOC make for far too long.
They responded fast, making the record the highest selling album from the FUSE group in 2012, while the critics lavished it with praise and allocated slots on their ‘best of’ lists for the year …
“Six years in the making and worth every bit of the wait. A career high point” – Rolling Stone★★★★ .5
Continue reading The Mark Of Cain Announce Supports and Drummer for 2013 Australian Tour
Two divas, One extraordinary show.
Combine a guitar virtuoso, highly acclaimed songwriting and the inspiration for a legion of country alt singers across the world and you get rock royalty BONNIE RAITT.
Continue reading Two Divas, One Show – Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples Australian Tour