Book/Album Published by Faber & Faber Released 11 December 2012 rrp AUD$35 hardcover Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 9.5/10 Beck Hansen has forged a career in defiance of the inherent limitations of the music industry by transcending genres, niches and stereotypes, amassing a body of work which is as diverse as it is brilliant, with little […]
The Frontier Touring Company in association with Jacobsen International are proud to announce the first Australian tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in a decade. Confirmed to tour the East Coast of Australia in March 2013 with their ‘Wrecking Ball Tour’, the run will include indoor arena dates in Sydney, Brisbane, […]
It’s the first time in over six years that Mike Tramp has taken the stage in Australia for a solo concert. In that time, Mike has toured Europe consistently, released 3 albums and is now bringing his one man, one guitar, story teller-styled show to Australia. Over almost 3 hours, Mike will take his fans […]
Crown Theatre: Saturday, 16 March, 2013 Grammy-nominated and legendary front man for super-groups The Babys and Bad English, JOHN WAITE heads to Australia for the first time ever next year for a national Greatest Hits Tour, performing a collection of his hits that span a career of almost four decades. He will perform at Crown […]
By Shane Pinnegar Derek, how are you doing today? How’re you doing? Good mate, thank you for your time. Yeah no worries. So where are you calling from at the moment? I’m actually at my house. We just got off the tour in the US so we have about […]
Norwegian classic rock band HUMBUCKER release their highly acclaimed debut album R.O.C.K.S worldwide on december 4th! The album is released on their own label, Humbucker records, and distributed by german based Musicbuymail and US based Perris Records. The album will be available from wherever you buy your fine music and the reception so far has […]
Watch your Mouth – Brisbane Hardcore punks Mouthguard. By Domino A. Dark. When it comes to venues, Brisbane Hardcore veterans Mouthguard say they aren’t “too precious” – they’ll play just about anywhere. And justly so, you don’t survive fourteen years in the music biz and gain a reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working, Hardcore […]
By Shane Pinnegar G’day Aaron, how you doing? “Good, how are you Shane?” Very good mate, thanks for taking time to talk to me today. “Yeah, no problem. Glad we are able to do this. ” Absolutely. Where are you at, at the moment? “We’re in Washington, beautiful weather – it’s finally stopped raining […]
Jay and Silent Bob go Down Under‘ Hot on the heels of the release of his Resonance Project ‘Rise And Fall’ EP, Aussie guitar maestro Graham Greene has now got his own rock ‘n’ roll take on ‘Waltzing Matilda’ on the soundtrack of the comic episode featuring the rather unique talents of Jay & Silent […]
‘Scarlet – The Director’s Cut’ London, UK – Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, has released his debut solo CD titled ‘Scarlet – The Director’s Cut’. David’s radical techniques and mesmerizing sounds have captivated fans and fellow musicians alike worldwide. Named “Guitarist of the Year” […]
NEW **UNRELEASED** MATERIAL AVAILABLE DIGITALLY IN AUSTRALIA DECEMBER 5 Shock Records, together with Dine Alone, have announced a very special treat for Alexisonfire and City and Colour fans, just in time for the holidays. Alexisonfire’s Death Letter EP and City and Colour’s Covers Pt. 2 EP will be released on iTunes Australia this Wednesday […]
Bruce Springsteen film inspired by Life In A Day launches – accepting submissions at www.springsteenandi.com Ridley Scott Associates, Black Dog Films and Scott Free London, the team behind a new feature documentary entitled SPRINGSTEEN & I, are calling on all Springsteen fans to make their own film about Bruce and what he means to them. […]
I AM I release new single, ‘You’re The Voice’ on 10th December I AM I release their stunning cover of John Farnham’s classic 80’s track ‘You’re The Voice’ on December 10th on digital format, distributed worldwide by Plastichead and available from all the usual digital outlets. Their rocking, feel-good adaptation of John Farnham’s classic 80’s song had been received […]
Swedish metal sensations CRASHDÏET return with their brand new album ‘The Savage Playground’. A leading force in the Swedish “sleaze rock” scene, a revival of the glam metal of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element, CRASHDÏET formed in 2000, taking inspiration from Skid Row, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and G.G. Allin, and […]
Directed by Sam Mendes, Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes Released October 2012 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 8.5/10 Skyfall, the third movie since the franchise was rebooted with Casino Royale, follows in the action packed footsteps of that film – Daniel Craig’s debut as Bond – and thankfully not it’s follow-up Quantum […]
Label: Noise-A-Thon Records Released: 9 December 2012 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 8.5/10 We all know the experience of a song getting stuck on a loop in your mind – “Ear worms” they call them, and the experience can be good or bad, depending on the song! (I once had Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog stuck in […]
Published by Harper Collins Released: November 2012 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 7/10 KISS’s legendary “Catman” promises “to deliver an unvarnished and eye-opening personal tale of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll” with this bio, in collaboration with Larry “Ratso” Sloman, a veteran of similar books with Red Hot Chilli Pepper frontman Anthony Keidis and magician […]
BRING ME THE HORIZON are redefining modern metal as we know it. It’s not often scene kids, screamo fans and metal-heads can agree on a band, but after their explosive rise in popularity, BRING ME THE HORIZON have cemented themselves as the dominant force in the scene. Nowhere was this more evident than when […]
Tickets on sale Thursday December 6 Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have announced today they will bring their renowned live show to Australia in February and March 2013. With it they will bring music from right across their fifteen studio albums including the rich inquisitiveness of their beautiful new long player ‘Push The […]
Grammy-nominated singer Lisa Loeb is gearing up for the release of her seventh album NO FAIRY TALE. For NO FAIRY TALE, Loeb and co-producer Chad Gilbert (of New Found Glory) teamed up to record a “poppy-punky-rock album” which features Loeb’s trademark sound, shaped by Gilbert’s OC punk perspective. Loeb also collaborates with indie darlings Tegan […]
