I don’t know what’s in the water in Pennsylvania but the state churns out an immeasurable number of killer punk bands, be it The Menzingers, Restorations or tonight’s headliners, Tigers Jaw. Making their first trip[…]
Splendour in the Grass Preview
Earlier in the year I braved the US festival circuit, seeing a heap of bands about to play Splendour in the Grass. With Splendour only a week away, it’s time to get those highlighters out[…]
Touring: The Drones
In 2005 a little known band from Melbourne VIC released what was to become one of the most critically acclaimed, celebrated and talked about Australian albums of modern times. Wait Long By The River And[…]
BigSound Live 2015: The First Announcement
The first round of BigSound Live artists were announced a few days ago; and so begins the anticipation of Brisbane’s most exciting cultural event of the year! Already with some huge names amongst the list,[…]
Review: Title Fight, Paper Arms @ The Brightside
Renowned for their intense live show, Pennsylvania’s Title Fight are back in the country for an extensive tour. Adelaide’s Paper Arms are the main support for the tour, and after seeing them, it’s easy to[…]
Twerps, Blank Realm, The Goon Sax @ Woolly Mammoth
It’s a mark of a quality when the support acts on the line-up draw crowds as big as the headliner, having missed opening act, the superbly named The Goon Sax I joined the crowd to[…]
Review: Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders @ the Brightside
After selling out shows in Sydney and Melbourne Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders made it into Brisbane to swoon and serenade. Their latest release Playmates was lauded by both critics and fans, and having given[…]
Review: Against Me!, Joyce Manor @ Max Watt’s
It’s been a tumultuous few years for Against Me!, since 2013 they have lost and gained a rhythm section, released one of the best albums of their career and have been catapulted into the popular[…]
Review: Courtney Barnett, Teeth & Tongue, Thigh Master @ Max Watt’s
Local band, Thigh Master kicked off the night. Their brand of garage wouldn’t sound out of place on the Burger Records roster, which seems to be the vibe they are chasing. It would be easy[…]
Splendour In The Grass 2015: The Line Up
Ladies and gents, the line up to the best festival of the year (to date) has just landed! Splendour In The Grass 2015 Lineup Blur Florence + The Machine Mark Ronson Of Monsters & Men[…]