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kat627

Hey thanks for hearting my Trial Kennedy Review. Glad you liked it :)...

said last month on the 29th - view conversation

well thanks for the compliment, im a very passionate photographer i guess u could say, always doing 2-3 gigs a week, so id be happy for more gigs if FL offered me more then one a week lol, i have been doign concerts from the crowd for a yr or so now, here...

said last month on the 28th - view conversation

MystifyMe

thanks, yeah i was pretty happy with that new set, good lights at the oxford art factory, and wow your quiick to see the pics haha, mind u i did have another 7 pics i sent but they didnt get used, prob too many similar ones.....

said last month on the 28th - view conversation

ted_walker

dont u know it. am just on parole now ...

said last month on the 27th - view conversation

MystifyMe

really? thanks mate, as i thought that was my weakest set to date, so im glad u liked them,, ...

said last month on the 24th - view conversation

FasterLouder is my job. And my pastime. Doubly rad.

Interests

All the fine things, food, booze, rest, sweet, sweet coffee, Then idly considering writing about it all

Fave Music

Things that go bump in the night

Fave Movies

The Wicker Man, The Conversation, Withnail and I, Croupier, A History Of Violence, The French Connection, Unforgiven, Glengarry Glen Ross, Open Hearts, Badlands, The Godfather Part II, Safe, The Big Lebowski, Happy Together, Alien, Spirited Away, All things Coens, Campion and Cronenberg

Fave Books

Allan Hollinghurst - The Line Of Beauty, Susannah Moore - In The Cut

His Favourite Events (2)

AIR Awards

became a fan ages ago

Splendour in the Grass

became a fan last month on the 10th

His Favourite Articles

Cog: onward and upward

Hearted yesterday evening

Fresh from a successful jaunt to the UK, heavy-duty rockers Cog give FL an idea of what to expect from their upcoming festival appearances.

Gyroscope, Shihad and Sugar Army @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (26/08/08)

Hearted yesterday arvo

A mammoth triple-bill came to Sydney, and all bands were in characteristically fiery form.

Conor Oberst – Self-Titled

Hearted yesterday arvo

Conor Oberst's debut solo album away from his Bright Eyes persona is his most straightforward, direct, and simplistic offering to date.

Death Cab For Cutie @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (18/08/08)

Hearted yesterday arvo

Death Cab For Cutie proved they're more than a cute little indie pop band.

The Straight Arrows 7" Tour

Hearted yesterday arvo

Sydney garage band The Straight Arrows hit the road to promote their split 7", which is finding a release on French label Resistance A Go-Go.

The Presets go gay in San Fran

Hearted yesterday arvo

Having rocked the Sydney Mardi Gras last year, The Presets will now play famed leather party the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco.

The Week That Was - Brisbane edition

Hearted on Thursday

Death Cab For Cutie and Panic At The Disco provide the highlights of another hectic week in the Brisbane live scene.

Tilly And The Wall

Hearted on Thursday

Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, the five 20-something musicians of Tilly and the Wall have just released their third album. FL hears all about it.

The Bronx tour Australia in December

Hearted on Thursday

With their third album in the bag, The Bronx will bring their blistering white hot rock to our shores in December.

Big Day Out 2008: let's get this rumour started right

Hearted on Thursday

The FasterLouder team have their ears to the ground, tuned in for the hottest rumours about the Big Day Out 2008 line-up. So far we’ve heard that Chemical Brothers are the hot tip. After a blistering performance at Glasto, I’m celebrating about that!

KylieX2008 Dates Confirmed

Hearted on Thursday

Kylie’s tour dates have been announced, and while it’s good news for Sydney and Melbourne, the rest of the country might not be too happy.

The Follow members go missing

Hearted on Wednesday

It has been reported that Azaria and KJ of The Follow have gone missing in the US while recording their new album. Publicity stunt or the real deal?

Be part of Justice live album

Hearted on Wednesday

Justice has put the call out for anyone with images of the band's live show, as the booklet for their new live album will be made up entirely of fan-shot photos.

Santogold in our hood this NYE

Hearted on Wednesday

She’s been one of the most hyped artists of 2008, and now it transpires Santogold is playing in New Zealand this NYE. Australia shows ahoy!

DragonForce

Hearted on Wednesday

FL chats with the hard-drinking keyboard lord of DragonForce, Vadim Pruzhanov, about video games, onstage antics and public defecation.

Big Day Out 2009 line-up: place your bets

Hearted on Wednesday

FL has been busy taking note of all the artists we’ve heard (and several we hope) might be making the pilgrimage down under for Big Day Out 2009.

Arms: out on a limb

Hearted on Tuesday

Multi-instrumentalist Todd Goldstein speaks to FasterLouder about his creation Arms, new record 'Kids Aflame' and life in the Big Apple.

Falls Festival Bulks Up

Hearted on Tuesday

The Falls Music & Arts Festival have just announced the line-up for the 29th December – the first night of musical madness for the three day festival.

Hell City Glamours - Self-Titled

Hearted on Tuesday

Rock n roll of this type – a brazen kind of trash rock – has been severely under-represented of late, and it’s reassuring to see the Hell City Glamours as one of its most dogged proponents.

The Panics

Hearted on Tuesday

Following a triumphant Splendour In The Grass slot earlier this month, The Panics singer Jae Laffer tells FasterLouder what’s next for the band.

Paul Weller @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (19/08/08)

Hearted on Monday

You can’t help wonder why Paul Weller, with a huge catalogue of songs from The Jam, The Style Council and his solo recordings, has not toured Australia in 23 years?

Panic At The Disco @ Acer Arena, Sydney (22/08/08)

Hearted on Monday

A triple threat line-up rocked Acer Arena on Friday night as Panic At The Disco and friends shimmied their way through fun, infectious sets.

Yves Klein Blue vs The Holidays

Hearted on Monday

Michael from Yves Klein Blue challenges Simon from The Holidays to a battle of wits on the eve of their Immaculate Confection tour.

Xavier Rudd

Hearted on Monday

On tour and half a world away from the surf of Byron Bay, Xavier Rudd talks FasterLouder through his seventh album, 'Dark Shades Of Blue'.

Gorillaz Sound System coming to Oz

Hearted on Monday

Animated superstars the Gorillaz are bringing their Sound System show down under in November for the Global Gathering festival.

Mondo Generator @ The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne (22/08/2008)

Hearted on Monday

Nick Oliveri is not a name to pass over when looking at the past couple of decades of American rock music, his devotees and all round metal fans made sure they made an appearance at the Hi Fi Bar

Arctic Monkeys recruit Josh Homme

Hearted on Monday

In a move sure to surprise as many fans as it delights, Queens Of The Stone Age man Josh Homme is entering the studio with Arctic Monkeys.

Goldfrapp announce headline shows

Hearted last fortnight

If you’d been praying Goldfrapp would take time out of the Parklife tour for solo dates, your wish has been granted.

Husky Rescue

Hearted last fortnight

Hailing from the frozen landscape of Finland, Husky Rescue is basking in the afterglow of second album 'Ghost Is Not Real'.

Dizzee Rascal's Dirtee sideshows

Hearted last fortnight

Undoubtedly one of the most unique identities on the UK hip-hop scene, Dizzee Rascal arrives here in October for his second tour of 2008.

Neon Neon [Audio]: Kitsch beyond belief

Hearted last fortnight

A concept album about flying cars with two admired musical identities who each stand atop the apex of their respective scenes... It’s kitsch beyond belief, but Neon Neon have the musical chops to back it up with substance as well as style.

Mercy Arms

Hearted last fortnight

For too long now, Mercy Arms have been all talk and no action. The band’s self-titled album corrects all that, and does so in fine style.

Panic At The Disco, The Academy Is..., Cobra Starship @ BEC, Brisbane (20/08/08)

Hearted last fortnight

Playing to a predominantly adolescent crowd, PATD parade their wares in a stunning performance.

Bloc Party Get Intimate

Hearted last fortnight

Last Tuesday, Bloc Party revealed its third album 'Intimacy' would be available in just over a week's time. FL got the story from Kele Okereke.

Horsell Common

Hearted last fortnight

Live juggernaut Horsell Common is currently on the national rounds, plugging new single 'Sing The News'. FL stole a moment of the boys' time.

The Vines are back baby

Hearted last fortnight

After playing some spanking sets at Fuji Rock , Splendour In The Grass and even somewhere in South Korea, The Vines are finally ready to do Australia for the first time in four years.

Meredith Music Festival

Hearted last fortnight

One of Australia’s’ most unique and beloved festivals – The Meredith Music Festival – is coming of age this year and what a line-up she has in store for her 18th.

The Boat People

Hearted last fortnight

FL talks momentum, recording and internment with The Boat People's James O'Brien.

teenagersintokyo

Hearted last fortnight

Fresh from their overseas expedition, Sydney band teenagersintokyo have returned to Oz to play a handful of shows before returning to the studio.

Pyramid Rock 2008

Hearted last fortnight

Pyramid Rock is back for its fifth year bigger and better than ever, with one its finest line-ups to date.

AC/DC album - believe it!

Hearted last fortnight

On Saturday 18 October, Aussie rock royals AC/DC will unveil their first studio album in eight years.

Rhythm and Blues master dies

Hearted last fortnight

One of the key architects of the rhythm and blues genre, Jerry Wexler has died aged 91.

Unleash your Temper

Hearted last fortnight

The Temper Trap are back, armed with an album's worth of songs to make you dance.

Anti-Flag

Hearted last fortnight

Anti-Flag's Justin Sane talks to FL about coming back to Australia this summer and the "mixed response" to the band's seventh studio album.

Parklife locals announced

Hearted on the 15th

If you're heading along to Parklife, there's now plenty of added value in the line-up, including party-starters Bluejuice, Spod, The Paper Scissors and more.

Black Francis does Sydney

Hearted on the 15th

We were all devastated when The Great Escape announced its cancellation this week, however, a silver lining has emerged – the most awesome Black Francis is doing a Sydney sideshow.

On the road with Magic Dirt (Part 1)

Hearted on the 15th

With his band Sonic Porno supporting Magic Dirt in Rockhampton, frontman Tone gives an insider's view on one of Australia's best-loved bands.

Mobiles take the guesswork out of festivals

Hearted on the 14th

If a new Dutch mobile application has its way, you’ll never make the wrong choice of act or stage at a festival again.

Mercy Arms have escaped

Hearted on the 14th

The Mercy Arms have slapped on some make-up, donned their finest frocks and hit the road.

The Living End

Hearted on the 14th

On its fifth album, 'White Noise', The Living End is "psyched and ready to go". FL checks in with the boys as they prepare for a cross-country tour.

Nick Littlemore & Luke Steele team up

Hearted on the 14th

Having reinvigorated the Pnau name, Nick Littlemore has embarked on a mysterious side project with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson.

Trackside Festival announced

Hearted on the 14th

Not to be outdone by the recent Foreshore and Stonefest announcements, the lovely organisers behind Trackside 2008 have just dropped another stellar line-up, bringing the best bands in the country to Canberra this November.

The Black Ryder

Hearted on the 13th

As a fine homegrown proponent of the post-psychedelic sound, The Black Ryder is making itself known - one coveted support slot at a time.

Canberra: The Week That Was (12/08/08)

Hearted on the 13th

This week Canberran's had a plethora of delicious gigs to choose from. From raw indie to reggae beats, the week had it all.

Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups

Hearted on the 13th

We are clearing out the basement today at FL and giving away one MEGA line-up announcement for Falls Festival, Southbound Festival AND The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival.

MGMT confirm Spectacular tour

Hearted on the 12th

Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.

Holly Throsby

Hearted on the 11th

Like her latest album, 'A Loud Call', Holly Throsby is somewhat of a slow burner. FL chats to the beguiling songstress ahead of her national tour.

Vampire Weekend @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (05/08/08)

Hearted on the 11th

Sadly, tonight's 48-minute-long Splendour sideshow isn’t the performance of the “hottest band in the world right now”.

The Grates

Hearted on the 8th

With a national tour kicking off in October, vivacious popsters The Grates have plenty to be overjoyed about. FL shares in the enthusiasm.

Buttering Up Newcastle

Hearted on the 8th

It’s about time Newcastle had something else to talk about other than Silverchair and their new festival Fat As Butter should provide novcastrians with that much needed fresh fat on which to chew.

The Great Escape day by day

Hearted on the 7th

Here at FL, we’re all rather excited about heading up-river in October for the Great Escape - and now we can reveal who’s playing on which day.

The Dandy Warhols: down to Earth

Hearted on the 7th

Remember when Dorothy got to Oz, there was just a normal dude behind the facade? Presenting Brent DeBoer: a bloke behind a Dandy Warhol.

Sigur Rós @ The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (01/08/08)

Hearted on the 7th

After their wondrous previous tour, I wondered how the new, more upbeat material from Sigur Rós would fare in the aircraft hanger that is the Hordern Pavilion.

AC/DC plot world tour

Hearted on the 7th

AC/DC’s management has finally confirmed the veteran rockers are embarking on an 18-month world tour starting in October.

Scars On Broadway

Hearted on the 6th

Formed by two-fourths of the disbanded System Of A Down, Scars On Broadway is determined to be judged on its own merits.

It's time to get Dandied

Hearted on the 6th

The psychedelic Bohemians from Portland are heading our way this November.

Dash & Will

Hearted on the 5th

Take note of the name Dash & Will: these prodigious 18-year-old singer-songwriters are coming into their own. FL got the girls on the phone.

CSS

Hearted on the 4th

Despite some turmoil within the group, Brazilian pop specialists CSS have bottled the energy of their live show on a bold new album 'Donkey'.

Fashion is Back

Hearted on the 4th

With their follow-up album, 'Book of Lies', being released in September, Perth rockers End of Fashion will hit the road for a national headline tour.

RATM raise a Lollapalooza riot

Hearted on the 4th

Seven arrests, at least three dozen bodies pulled from the pit and rampant fence-jumping: all was not well at Rage Against The Machine's Lollapalooza set.

Splendour In The Grass (Sunday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (03/08/2008)

Hearted on the 4th

The Grates, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros are just some of the highlights on this festival's mammoth second day.

Splendour In The Grass (Saturday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (02/08/2008)

Hearted on the 3rd

Splendour In The Grass 2008 gets a fevered first day, with highlight sets from Gyroscope, The Cold War Kids and Devo.

Underworld in Australia for New Years

Hearted on the 2nd

There may still be a fair few months to wait, but FL has learned live electronic legends Underworld will be in Australia to help usher in 2009.

Sigur Rós - Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

Hearted on the 1st

Working with regular U2 producer Flood, Sigur Rós have crafted their ‘biggest’ sound yet with this album.

The Polyphonic Spree @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (29/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 30th

Somehow finding a way to find all 23 members on the Metro stage, the Polyphonic Spree proved once and for all they're no novelty act.

Meet the Splendour Class of '08

Hearted last month on the 30th

In the lead-up to Splendour In The Grass, FasterLouder quizzed a bunch of the headliners about what gets their festival mojo racing.

They are young and they are free

Hearted last month on the 30th

FasterLouder proudly present our favourite geezers as they tour around Oz.

British India: Thieves at work

Hearted last month on the 29th

Only a year after the release of their debut album, British India has unveiled its follow-up 'Thieves'. The hard work is paying dividends, as FL discovers.

Trial Kennedy @ The Annandale Hotel, Sydney (25/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 29th

Trial Kennedy showed the punters at the Annandale just how good Aussie rock can be.

Dr Dog

Hearted last month on the 28th

Philadelphia outfit Dr Dog have come into their own on new album 'Fate'. The lo-fi cult heroes tell FasterLouder how good it is to fly under the radar.

Foreshore Summer Music Festival Line-up Announced

Hearted last month on the 28th

After a two year hiatus from the capital, the Foreshore Summer Music Festival will see the return of Australia's hottest indie dance act to Canberra. And we can hardly wait.

Pivot

Hearted last month on the 28th

Having jetted off to Europe in March after signing to UK heavyweight Warp Records, Pivot are coming home. FL welcomes them back.

Splendour set times are in!

Hearted last month on the 25th

The fabulous Splendour In The Grass is just around the corner - and now you can plan your weekend with the official map and timetable.

Snowman, Baseball, Charge Group @ The Annandale Hotel, Sydney, (18/07/2008)

Hearted last month on the 25th

In case you were looking for a recipe to exorcise Sydney’s pilgrim mania, Friday night’s line-up of rock‘n’roll deviance was hard to beat.

Tricky [Audio]: Rising from his council estate

Hearted last month on the 24th

A pioneer from the legendary Bristol scene, Tricky has been keeping quiet in recent years. Now he's back, and heading our way for Splendour.

Homebake gets a conscience and some Kiwis

Hearted last month on the 24th

Homebake is back with a vengeance in 2008 – and this year it’s all about the Kiwis and world peace.

Cold War Kids

Hearted last month on the 23rd

FL caught up with Cold War Kids guitarist Johnnie Russell to talk about the not-so-difficult second album and why touring is always an eye-opener.

Unwritten Law

Hearted last month on the 23rd

Pat Kim, bassist for pop-punkers Unwritten Law, explains to FasterLouder exactly who Hookie The Cripple is (amongst other things).

The Great Escape Second Line-up

Hearted last month on the 23rd

The Great Escape is back with round two of its already scrmptious line-up - and it has just got that little bit more tasty.

Simply Red

Hearted last month on the 22nd

It’s easy to dismiss a stadium rock act like Simply Red, but frontman Mick Hucknall is determined not to take the predictable route.

Delta Spirit

Hearted last month on the 21st

"Deadly insects and reptiles" aside, Californian soul sensations Delta Spirit are itching to deliver their 'Ode to Sunshine' at Splendour In The Grass.

Black Francis sideshows

Hearted last month on the 21st

FasterLouder may be joining the pilgrims to wave flags and chant praise to the heavens as we present Black Francis in all his sideshow glory.

The Breeders

Hearted last month on the 18th

With prodigious sisters Kim and Kelley Deal at its helm, The Breeders has overcome dark days to emerge as a true family. And an iconic one at that.

The Vines

Hearted last month on the 18th

FL speaks with The Vines skinsman Hamish Rosser about his band's "much happier" new album 'Melodia' and the buzz of being back on stage.

The Subways

Hearted last month on the 16th

FL spoke with Subways frontman Billy Lunn about the new album, working with Butch Vig, and the medical condition which nearly saw the Subways disband altogether.

Albert Hammond Jr.

Hearted last month on the 16th

Speaking to FL from his New York home, Albert Hammond Jr. debunks a few myths about the rock star lifestyle and tells how he's still learning.

The Butterfly Effect studio visit

Hearted last month on the 16th

Brisbane rockers The Butterfly Effect are in town for a fortnight mixing their upcoming album at the Sing Sing Studios. FL was invited for a look-in.

The Boat People - Chandeliers

Hearted last month on the 15th

The Boat People’s sophomore record was titled to reflect the band's music: bright, shiny, and with real grandeur to it. The 11 tracks on offer live up the album's name.

On the frontline with Cold War Kids

Hearted last month on the 15th

One of Splendour’s hottest bookings, California’s Cold War Kids has obliged our calls for sideshows. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney rejoice.

Don't reach for the lasers

Hearted last month on the 15th

Just another reason why the 'doof doof' is bad for you: 30 punters at a Russian rave were recently injured by a laser show, some quite severely.

The Polyphonic Spree: no one-man army

Hearted last month on the 14th

FasterLouder spoke to Polyphonic Spree frontman Tim DeLaughter about writing songs with 28 people - and why all rock music is like being in a cult.

The Living End - White Noise

Hearted last month on the 14th

The Living End are back from their creative hiatus, and, as expected, they've brought with them an album of great rockabilly punk.

Panic At The Disco

Hearted last month on the 14th

Panic At The Disco talk to FL about how they've evolved, the new album and the impending Australian tour.

Ladytron's first Australian tour, presented by FasterLouder

Hearted last month on the 14th

Longstanding UK indie-electro band Ladytron are set to make a visit to Australia this year for their well overdue debut live tour. We’re damn excited, as after four albums our appetite has been well and truly whet for the full Ladytron live experience!