Live reviews
LIVE: ARC PRESENTS HOTEL CALIFORNIA – Perth | Boorloo, 24 June 2026
LIVE: ARC PRESENTS HOTEL CALIFORNIA – Perth | Boorloo, 24 June 2026 The Astor Theatre, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar Photography by Pete Gardner ARC (the Australian Rock Collective) presented us with their Eagles tribute last night in Perth at the Astor Theatre, proving that you can tell when a tribute band loves […]
LIVE: THE SUPERJESUS – Fremantle | Walyalup, 19 June 2026
LIVE: THE SUPERJESUS – Fremantle | Walyalup, 19 June 2026 With Beks and The After Freo Social, Fremantle, Western Australia Reviewed by Scarrrlet Black Photography by Pete Gardner A Birthday Celebration for a Classic. What I knew as the ‘Fly By Night’ venue is now Freo Social and to my delight, still hosts some of […]
LIVE: CLAYPOOL GOLD – Charlotte, NC, USA – June 16, 2026
Venue: TD Amp Ballantyne City: Charlotte, NC Date: June 16, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Les Claypool has been a fixture in modern rock for so long that it’s easy to forget how strange the whole enterprise still is, which makes the Claypool Gold tour a well-timed reminder. The three bands took over the […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: DEZ FAFARA, DEVILDRIVER – July 2026
INTERVIEW: DEZ FAFARA, DEVILDRIVER – July 2026 Dez, you’ve toured Australia multiple times, what are some memories of Australia that still hit you, whether it was chaos, beauty, or pure madness? I personally love coming down under. I feel like the fan base has been supportive for years. It’s always an incredible time. There’s obviously […]
Almost A Dirty Dozen with MARY MARYLANE from MARYLANE – June 2026
According to a recent press release: “Following the successful release of their debut album Winners Write History in 2024, Swedish female-fronted rock band MARYLANE are set to return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Seventh Sense, arriving July 17, 2026. Leading the release is the album’s focus track, “SEVEN,” accompanied by an official music video on that same day. Marylane is a Swedish rockband formed […]
A Dirty Dozen with CANDACE HASTINGS – June 2026
According to a recent press release: “Texas-based Americana / classic country singer-songwriter Candace Hastings is set to release a new album, Soft Place to Land, independently on June 18, 2026. Both cowgirl and Indigenous, Hastings walks in two worlds and builds bridges between them for her and for others, writing songs that connect disparate identities and communities, exploring places, people, and […]
Music reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS Independent May 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% From opener You Ain’t Foolin’ Me it’s patently clear that The Rose Carleo Band are on the level. Like the protagonist of this song, we can usually smell anything fake a mile off, and what we have here is […]
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MUSIC REVIEW: PHILIP SHOUSE – Side 1 [EP]
Label: Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution Release Date: February 27, 2026 Rating: 94% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur While I have listened to Philip Shouse for a long time without realizing it, his roles in bands with John Corabi, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Accept kept him in my line of vision. With 2026, he steps […]
MUSIC REVIEW: LEAH MARTIN-BROWN – Love & Other Crimes
Label: Frontier Records s.r.l. Release Date: October 24, 2025 Rating: 94% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur It’s as if Leah Martin-Brown has been lurking in the shadows for years. Having worked through a Dirty Dozen interview with her in 2022 when she was fronting Evol Walks, I have been waiting for new music and it was delivered […]
News
DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND THIS SUMMER
DIZZEE RASCAL RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND THIS SUMMER Dizzee Rascal is heading back to Australia and New Zealand this summer, bringing his explosive We Want Bass tour down under for a run of huge shows joined by dance music icon EXAMPLE, one of the UK’s standout rap artists ARRDEE, and genre-defying DJ SWAGLORD […]
FKJ ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
FKJ ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR THE ACCLAIMED FRENCH MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST RETURNS TO THE REGION FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2018 Acclaimed French multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer FKJ today announces his long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand, bringing his celebrated live show to Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in February 2027. Marking his […]
CAKE Announce ”An Evening With Cake” March 2027 Australian Tour
CAKE Announce ”An Evening With Cake” March 2027 Australian Tour CAKE make their long-awaited return to Australia for the first time in 15 years, bringing their unmistakable wit, groove and distinctive originality back to fans nationwide. An Evening with CAKE features two full sets spanning the band’s remarkable catalogue, showcasing their genre‑defying brilliance. Fans can […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors
BOOK REVIEW: NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY – The Doors Anthology by The Doors Genesis Publications via New South Books, May 2025 Hard cover, rrp AUD$115 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 83% The story of The Doors as told through quotes from the band members, producers, record label people and many more is a fascinating trip through […]
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf
BOOK REVIEW: CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE by Jim Zub & Jonas Scharf Titan Comics via New South Publishers Paperback, $34.99, August 2025 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 88% Conan the Barbarian may have been Robert E Howard’s most famous and enduring character, but he was far from his only memorable hero. Howard, […]
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner
BOOK REVIEW: A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID & CLEVER by Rob Reiner Simon & Schuster Australia, September 2025 Paperback, rrp AU$36.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 110% (Eleven-ty percent) In my recent book ROCKSPLOITATION – Celebrating 69 Hits, Flops & Cult Favourite Rock n’ Roll Movies, I devote a considerable number of pages to This Is […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
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DANCE GAVIN DANCE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS NOVEMBER
DANCE GAVIN DANCE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS NOVEMBER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE FALL OF TROY & GALLEONS Sacramento post-hardcore mainstays Dance Gavin Dance have announced an Australian headline tour for this November, joined by special guests and fellow post-hardcore veterans The Fall of Troy and Australian-led rockers Galleons. The tour arrives in celebration of Dance […]
LEVEL 42 Announce First Ever Australian Tour
LEVEL 42 Announce First Ever Australian Tour This January 2027 marks a landmark moment as LEVEL 42 make their long‑awaited Australian debut, performing songs from World Machine alongside a set of their greatest hits. For the first time ever, Australian audiences will experience the band’s unmistakable blend of technical brilliance, chart‑topping songwriting, and infectious live […]
JAMES Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour With special guest RAZORLIGHT
JAMES Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour With special guest RAZORLIGHT (Australia only) With over 30 million albums sold across a storied career, JAMES are amongst the most commercially and artistically successful bands of their era. They return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time since 2018 performing all the songs their iconic […]
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE KILLING HORIZONS NATIONAL TOUR
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE KILLING HORIZONS NATIONAL TOUR Band to showcase landmark albums Killing With A Smile and Horizons playing 2 nights in each city this August Global heavy music icons, PARKWAY DRIVE, will showcase two of their most revered releases in exclusive album shows this August, on the Killing Horizons tour. On the first night […]
FLESHWATER Return To Australia This November
FLESHWATER Return To Australia This November with special guests Ingrown (USA) + Secret World Since first emerging from the underground with their distinctive blend of shoegaze, grunge, alternative rock and hardcore, Fleshwater have become one of the most talked-about bands in heavy music. This November, the Massachusetts outfit return to Australia for a national tour […]
HENRY MOODIE RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA THIS OCTOBER ON THE MOOD SWINGS WORLD TOUR
HENRY MOODIE RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA THIS OCTOBER ON THE MOOD SWINGS WORLD TOUR Coming off a very successful run through Europe earlier this year, British breakout star HENRY MOODIE has today announced an Australian leg of the ‘Mood Swings’ World Tour, bringing the show across the country in October this year. The tour celebrates the […]
TO THE GRAVE Announce ‘Nail Australia To The Walls’ Tour For September
TO THE GRAVE Announce ‘Nail Australia To The Walls’ Tour For September With Special Guests, US Death Metal/Hardcore Outfit No Cure Australian deathcore juggernauts To The Grave will return home this September for the Nail Australia To The Walls Australian Tour, delivering eight shows across the country as they prepare to unleash the next chapter […]
SAINT ETIENNE Announce 2026 Australian and New Zealand Farewell Tour
SAINT ETIENNE Announce 2026 Australian and New Zealand Farewell Tour One of the UK’s most beloved and enduring pop groups, SAINT ETIENNE, are heading to Australia and New Zealand for the very last time. Following the announcement that their 2025 album International would be their final studio release, the iconic trio will take their celebrated […]
KRISTIN HERSH ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR NOVEMBER 2026
KRISTIN HERSH ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR NOVEMBER 2026 Celebrated songwriter Kristin Hersh will return to Australia this November for a run of intimate headline shows in support of her forthcoming new album Sugar On Blackstone, out 18 September via Fire Records. Renowned for her fiercely emotional performances and uncompromising songwriting, Hersh’s Australian dates will see […]
THE LAZY EYES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR THIS SEP / OCT
THE LAZY EYES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR THIS SEP / OCT CHEESY LOVE SONGS LP OUT AUG 21 PRAISE FOR THE LAZY EYES SongBook LP – Feature Album (triple j) “A playful display of perfectly crafted psychedelic rock” KCRW “Psych-pop reverie ‘Imaginary Girl’ nods to the ‘60s’ mind-altered idealism, while the guitar-dueling freak-out ‘Where’s My […]
