I know that everybody is currently caught up in the buzz of the Splendour lineup announcement. Myself included. And we all know (and are super-excited!) that the Strokes are headlining, but what seems to have slipped under the radar is that lead singer Julian Casablancas is doing a solo east coast tour starting in May. Hitting...
read moreWords and pictures: Kate Scantleton Thursday, April 15 2010 I was appalled when I walked through the doors of the Troubadour tonight and saw a less-than-sold-out crowd… or so I thought. It turns out Brisbane actually does know good music when it hits them. Or at least some do. The partnership of Brissie boy Ben Salter (The Gin...
read moreAnd it is with a regretful tear in my eye that we bid farewell to the Regent Theatre as we know it. Closing in June this year, the theatre is throwing one last short-of-breath hurrah to celebreate it’s life in Brisbane, The Regent Film Festival. Part of the festival is a Short Film Competition, which is open to all walks of...
read moreWords and picture: Gillian Bentley Friday, April 11 2010 Tonight, the Valley’s Zoo nightclub was graced with the presence of Brisbane residential reggae infused dub funk-stars, The Chocolate Strings. The eight-piece have been rocking out the joints of Brisbane and reggae festivals for years and tonight was definitely no ...
read moreLadies and gents! Biffy Clyro is heading to our very exciteable shores again next month following the success of their 5th album, Only Revolutions. You can catch them playing at the Hifi Brisbane on May 18, tickets on sale now.
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