Rock
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Spiderbait @ Metro Thetre Review
There's less of a naivete to Sydney kids Jody (literally, one just turned 20 for crying out loud) and more a carefree exuberance.
They're not bothered with genre... -
Rob Thomas @ Sydney Opera House Forecourt Review
Matchbox 20 frontman turned solo artist Rob Thomas couldn't have curated this picture-perfect evening (24 February) better if he tried.
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Sleater-Kinney: Bringing The Riot Back
Riot grrrl pioneers Sleater-Kinney will tour Australia next month, bringing their aggressive sound they feel was missing in modern music.
Hailed as 'America's best... -
Alithia: The Truth Comes Out
Melbourne astral space-rockers Alithia (Greek for ‘truth, verity’) blast off for their national ‘Psychedelic Street Dogs’ tour where they’ll perform songs from the debut LP,
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The Holy Soul's Drone Wars
Sydney rockers The Holy Soul released their latest studio album, ‘Fortean Times’, late last year.
Bassist Sam Worrad says making the new album was a much more... -
Michael Gira's Swansong, Of Sorts
When Swans regrouped in 2010, you could have be forgiven for dismissing it as yet another band joining the ever expanding list of artists... -
Australian Rock & Metal Institute: The School Of Hard Rocks
Van Halen's 'Hot For Teacher' song asked you to 'think about all the education that you've missed and you'll discover your homework was never quite like this'.
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We The Kings Strange Love For Australia
We The Kings have enjoyed a strong following in Australia since the Florida five-piece released their debut album almost a decade ago.
Every millennial knows 'Check... -
5 Types Of Public Transport People With Walken
Walken are a hard-hitting barrage of noise that consists of three Brissie boys: Matt, Beej and Pat.
With the band scoring a number of high scale support slots... -
Unsound Adelaide Welcomes NIN's Alessandro Cortini
Unsound Adelaide returns in 2016 for the fourth edition of what has become an important showcase of avant-garde music.
This year’s programme promises to be one of... -
Battles @ Manning Bar Review
Get a few quantum physicists together, put them in a labyrinth and make them play several instruments simultaneously. In space. That’s how I would explain
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Lecia Louise Is Looking For A Shock
Rocking frontwoman Lecia Louise has been busy in the studio, working on new material which she will debut with a string of local, live shows.
“The start of this... -
The Shameless Slim Jim Phantom Returns With Matlock & Slick
Three legends of rock & roll have joined forces for a music extravaganza.
Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom will venture onto Australian roads with his... -
Digging Down To The Roots Of Music
Digging Roots, the husband and wife duo hailing from First Nations Canada, are bringing their brand of contemporary roots music to Australian shores.
Raven... -
Steve Earle: My Old Friend The Blues
There's a little corner of northern New South Wales that really floats Steve Earle's boat, and given his country-rock pedigree, it's perhaps surprising it's not
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2016 Laneway Festival @ Brisbane Showgrounds Review
Another year, another Laneway showcasing an eclectic mix of some of the best talent internationally and home grown.
Where better to start the day than with the... -
The Jezabels' Accidental Album
A fan of The Jezabels was asked to describe their music to someone who’s never heard it before. She replied: “it’s like if Evanescence was actually a good
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Diesel: Pieces Of Americana
With two #1 ARIA albums and five ARIA Awards to his credit, American-born Australian musician Diesel is not resting on his laurels.
Set to embark on a national tour... -
2016 Groovin The Moo Line-Up
The annual, regional-festival tour, Groovin the Moo (GTM) has revealed a stellar 2016 line-up headlined by: Ratatat, Mutemath, DZ Deathrays, Drapht, Alison Wonderland, The
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DJ Phone Home's Dancefloor Democracy
After a decade of running successful club nights, DJ, comedian and man about town Andrew McClelland is bringing his deck prowess to the Adelaide Fringe
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