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Ali Judd

cheers dude! ...

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Ali Judd

cheers dude, ditto. hope you dont think i was trying to steal your gig, i totally got mixed up as i was shooting 3 that weekend & my brain got a bit muffled :)...

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crazziekid

thank you :)...

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ashryn

hey.. I like your new profile pic :)...

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ashryn

why you wants to 'splode Stuo? what's goin' on?...

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Hi my name is Stuart and I am 27 years old, living in Perth Western Australia. I currently work at Cell-media as a multimedia designer, but I also freelance as web/multimedia designer.

Interests

Soccer, AFL, Reading, Photography, Music, Web Design

Fave Music

Tool, A Perfect Circle, Foo Fighters, Sunk Loto, Something For Kate, The Cat Empire, Deftones, The Living End, Placebo, The Butterfly Effect, Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Grinspoon, Katie Melua, Little Birdy, Sevendust, Ill Nino, Static X, Mercurial, Audioslave, The Meaning Of, Muse

Fave Movies

Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Clear and Present Danger, The Castle, Ocean's Eleven, Lord of the Rings, The Fugitive, The Bourne Idenity, The Bourne Supremecy

Fave Books

I'm getting to that!

His Favourite Artists (6)

Abbe May and the Rockin' Pneumonia

became a fan on the 6th Aug, 2008

His Favourite Articles

Charles Hotel is New

Hearted yesterday arvo

Remember that old rough pub at the Charles St end of Wanneroo Rd? The one full of bikies and bogans? Well, it’s not like that anymore. Not even a little bit. At least not on Sundays anyway.

Get ready for The Who

Hearted yesterday arvo

Following news that rock icons The Who wiIl close the 2009 Grand Prix, the band has announced its first Australia-wide tour since 1968.

Streetlight @ Amplifier 15/11/08

Hearted on Tuesday

At the risk of upsetting loyal fans; Saturday’s gig seemed like someone went out to Ikea and plucked a few bands off a shelf, thinking they might all look very nice together and complement the Amplifier décor.

Weekly Wrappings

Hearted last fortnight

Perth has seen Snoop in his Pajamas, Tomas Ford without his shirt (again) but where we were supposed to see The Vines, there was only Silents.

Kings Of Leon Tour Announced

Hearted last fortnight

Get ready to have your sex ignited people - the Kings of Leon are heading to Australia.

Melbourne's 2am lockout is no more

Hearted last fortnight

Melbourne gig-goers need no longer worry that the 2am lockout will become permanent, with the state government scrapping the policy.

The Butterfly Effect, Trial Kennedy & Sleep Parade @ Metropolis Fremantle 02/11/08

Hearted on the 5th

The Butterfly Effect, Trial Kennedy and Sleep Parade wowed the rowdy crowd on a Sunday night

The Weeks Wrap Rap

Hearted on the 5th

As always, your dedicated fasterlouder crew were out and about and up till all hours last week, penning and snapping to give you something interesting to look at work while you count down the weekdays to the weekend.

Slipknot and Machine Head @ Robinson Pavillion, Perth

Hearted on the 3rd

Slipknot end their trail of destruction in Perth.

Slipknot full tour wrap-up

Hearted last month on the 31st

With five massive shows in under a week, Slipknot left Australia battered, bruised and begging for more. All the photos and reviews are right here.

Slipknot, Machine Head, Sydonia @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (27/10/2008)

Hearted last month on the 29th

Slipknot, Machine Head and Sydonia rip the roof off Rod Laver Arena and prove that arena-style metal is alive, kicking and brutally well.

Perth to Host One Movement Global Festival

Hearted last month on the 29th

One Movement was launched last night,and a host of industry types schmoozed with each other, listened to *Tame Impala* and *Jordy James,* and heard about the plans for a new global festival based in Perth.

FastestLoudest Fortnight October 8-22

Hearted last month on the 28th

Your dedicated music loving fasterlouder team has been out and about gathering musical show and tell for your entertainment.

Slipknot, Machine Head, Sydonia @ Riverstage, Brisbane (24/10/2008)

Hearted last month on the 26th

A collision between two juggernauts of American heavy music sets the sold-out Brisbane Riverstage alight with explosions, sound and mayhem.

Machine Head

Hearted last month on the 21st

Returning to our shores this month alongside Slipknot, Machine Head tell FL why their new stuff beats the old stuff.

Slipknot's message to fans

Hearted last month on the 21st

Mere days before they land in Australia, Slipknot have sent a pre-tour message to all the fans heading along to their massive arena shows.

Claim The Throne book/album launch @ Amplifier, 17/10/2008

Hearted last month on the 20th

A fun night out for medieval metalheads at the Amps

The Presets romp home at ARIAs

Hearted last month on the 20th

While Gabriella Cilmi guzzled most of the honours at the 2008 ARIA Awards, The Presets, The Living End and Nick Cave all came good.

Metallica reveal concert plans

Hearted last month on the 16th

With their ‘Death Magnetic’ tour set to kick off on 21 October, Metallica have been talking up their bigger-than-ever live show.

Australia's favourite festival decided

Hearted last month on the 16th

The winners of the inaugural Australian Festival Awards were announced at an event in Sydney last night, and the results are very exciting indeed.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival line-up 2009

Hearted last month on the 13th

St. Jerome's Laneway Festival is undoubtedly Australia's coolest street party for discerning music lovers and it is back bigger than ever with one of its finest line-ups to date.

Weekly Whack

Hearted last month on the 10th

Your Fasterlouder team have been gathering the goods for you to enjoy this week...

Gyroscope, Jebediah, Sugar Army @ Metro City, 4/10/08

Hearted last month on the 9th

The last show of Gyroscope's massive "Australia" Tour ends in a night to remember

End of Fashion, The Seabellies, Harlequin League @ Club Capitol (3/09/08)

Hearted last month on the 9th

End of Fashion go "Kamikaze" on Perth for the last stop on their tour to promote their second album Book of Lies.

Another Musical Melange

Hearted last month on the 7th

Last fortnight our fabulous contributors made their way among musicians of great variety to make sure you are spoiled for choice.

Good Vibrations line-up lands

Hearted last month on the 1st

This festival season is looking more crowded than ever, with Good Vibrations revealing its hefty (and varied) roll-call of talent.

One-on-one with Tony Mott

Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008

As vital to rock music as the bands he shoots, venerated photographer Tony Mott tells FL the stories behind some of his iconic images.

Big Day Out Line-Up 2009

Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008

We have finally got our hands on The Big Day Out line-up for 2009.

Big Day Out line-up lands tomorrow

Hearted on the 29th Sep, 2008

There’s this festival called Big Day Out, you might have heard of it...and tomorrow we’ll find out who’s in the first round of acts!

Want to clean Courtney Love's house?

Hearted on the 25th Sep, 2008

Could there be a more glamorous job than cleaning Courtney Love’s house? Everyone’s favourite grunge grandmother has posted another rambling blog entry on her MySpace page, and this time she’s on the hunt for some new staff.

Low-fat Wrap

Hearted on the 24th Sep, 2008

It’s a shorty this week, because your fasterlouder crew are resting their trigger fingers and scanning their thesaurii in preparation for the coming festival season

Soundwave Line-up 2009

Hearted on the 24th Sep, 2008

The rumours have been circulating for a whole year - finally we have the line-up.

Metallica tipped for Hall of Fame

Hearted on the 23rd Sep, 2008

The 2009 Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame nominees are in, and fittingly Metallica and The Stooges are amongst them.

The Great Festival Gambles

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

To celebrate the inaugural Festival Awards, FL looks back at the hits and misses that transpire when an Aussie festival takes a gamble.

The Living End @ Metro City, (12/09/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

The Living End are back on the road to promote their newest offering White Noise with supports The Silents and Children Collide.

Metallica – Death Magnetic

Hearted on the 12th Sep, 2008

After the disappointment of 'St Anger', 'Death Magnetic' is finally here and Metallica seem to have their mojo back.

Sweet Chilli Weekly Wrap

Hearted on the 11th Sep, 2008

All that happened in the world of music in Perf for the week just gone.

Rock music rules at WA funerals

Hearted on the 11th Sep, 2008

Songs by AC/DC and Metallica are the most popular songs played at funerals in Western Australia, according to a report.

More acts for Falls and Southbound

Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008

The Falls Music and Arts and Southbound Festivals have pulled another stack of musical rabbits out their hats for part three of the line-up.

Opeth @ Luna Park Big Top, Sydney (06/09/08)

Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008

Opeth rocked in ultimate Swedish metal style for a devoted Sydney audience.

Festival moments we won't forget

Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008

To celebrate the launch of the inaugural Festival Awards, FL has put together our ten most memorable Australian festival moments.

Metallica tour on the cards?

Hearted on the 2nd Sep, 2008

With their ninth studio album imminent, various reports suggest stadium rock gods Metallica are planning a visit to our shores very soon.

Slipknot go #1 in Australia

Hearted on the 2nd Sep, 2008

Ahead of a mammoth national tour here in October, the masked men of metal have debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts with their fourth album.

Feast of a Fortnight

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

Feast of a Fortnight The last two weeks have had something to suit everyone’s palate; whether you like sand, dreadlocks, bloody knives or lumps of metal, fasterlouder had it covered in Perth.

The Festival Awards 2008

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

Do you spend all of your time on the FL forums blagging about festivals you love (and the ones you just love to hate)? Well it is time that Australia hears what you have to say.

RTRFM Radiothon

Hearted on the 28th Aug, 2008

Local Alternative station RTRFM’s Radiothon begins this weekend with a live broadcast from Planet on Friday morning, and the opening party at the Bakery on Saturday night.

Van She - V

Hearted on the 25th Aug, 2008

V combines sensuous soundscapes with adventurous digressions from the expected. Pity it ends badly.

Metallica’s £5 arena show

Hearted on the 23rd Aug, 2008

With anticipation mounting for the release of 'Death Magnetic', Metallica has announced a show at the O2 Arena in London with tickets at just £5 a pop.

AC/DC album - believe it!

Hearted on the 18th Aug, 2008

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

Ben Folds leaks “fake” album

Hearted on the 15th Aug, 2008

While most artists are going to fanatical lengths in order to prevent their albums leaking online, you can trust Ben Folds to find his own way around it.

Winehouse causes nightmares

Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008

A study conducted in the UK has found crack-addled warbler Amy Winehouse tops the list of people most likely to appear in Britain’s nightmares.

Southbound 2009 First round line-up announcement

Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008

You just want to know who it is.. so there’s no blurb, you’ll be as excited as we are when you read through the list. Go ahead…

Trivium

Hearted on the 12th Aug, 2008

FL hears how metallers Trivium has made a "gigantic leap" on new album 'Shogun', and why they've only got one Australian show planned for 2008.

Birds Of Tokyo bulk up tour

Hearted on the 12th Aug, 2008

With a predictably fervent response to Birds Of Tokyo’s tour, the Perth rockers have added new dates in their hometown and Melbourne.

Wolfmother split confirmed

Hearted on the 8th Aug, 2008

In an official statement, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett from Wolfmother have announced their “resignation” from the band.

Six Splendiforous Days

Hearted on the 8th Aug, 2008

Splendour sideshows stopover in Perth and many more local music happenings from the last six days, all conveniently linked from the one splendid page.

MSTRKRFT @ Ambar 01/08/08

Hearted on the 5th Aug, 2008

Mstrkrft brought the heat back to Perth

RATM raise a Lollapalooza riot

Hearted on the 4th Aug, 2008

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 (Saturday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (02/08/2008)

Hearted on the 3rd Aug, 2008

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

AC/DC plot world tour

Hearted on the 30th Jul, 2008

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

Van She, Van She Tech, The Dirty Secrets @ The Bakery, Perth, (24/07/08)

Hearted on the 29th Jul, 2008

The turning tides of popular and rock music are increasingly flowing as one. And as Thursday night at The Bakery demonstrated the surge of electro expressionism has caught many up in its highly synthed sensations.

Fabulous Fasterlouder Fortnight 11th-26th July

Hearted on the 29th Jul, 2008

Dismember, Devil Rides Out, Day of the Dead, Ignite, Gaslight Anthem, Abbe May, The Flairz, The Herd, Van She, Snowman and more all linked here for your pleasure!

All-star Ozzfest tribute to Dimebag

Hearted on the 27th Jul, 2008

Members of Metallica, Slayer, Alice In Chains and more will super-group it up at Ozzfest as a tribute to murdered Pantera axe-man ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott.

Slipknot and Machine Head tour

Hearted on the 25th Jul, 2008

The masked men of metal have us in their sights. In late October, Slipknot touch down in Australia for a string of dates alongside Machine Head.

Birds of Tokyo Live at the Wireless in Perth

Hearted on the 24th Jul, 2008

All of our voting has made Triple J sit up and take notice because on Sunday 3rd August, they are hosting Birds of Tokyo Live at the Wireless at the Fly by Night free and all ages with Harlequin League and Abbe May.

Schvendes - Sweet Talk Your Enemies

Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008

Take Nick Cave’s seed, incubate in PJ Harvey for nine months, and you’d produce a voice pretty close to Schvendes lead singer Rachael Dease.

Day of The Dead @ Devilles Pad 19/07/08

Hearted on the 22nd Jul, 2008

Deville’s Pad was an ideal choice for the launch of Day of the Dead’s second album Kill or Be Killed. It's a new venue at the wrong end of Aberdeen St with a dress code, an impressive cocktails menu, and décor to impress the dark lord himself.

A Johnny Rotten mess

Hearted on the 22nd Jul, 2008

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke has accused John Lydon, better known as The Sex Pistols firebrand Johnny Rotten, of “an unprovoked racist attack”.

Rage With Obama

Hearted on the 16th Jul, 2008

If Barack Obama is elected US president, Rage Against The Machine will at last know a leader they don’t want to rally against (with a pocket full of shells).

The Butterfly Effect studio visit

Hearted on the 15th Jul, 2008

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 Living End - White Noise

Hearted on the 14th Jul, 2008

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

Birds of Tokyo

Hearted on the 10th Jul, 2008

With a new album, 'Universes', just out, Birds Of Tokyo are poised to soar higher. Songwriter and all-round good guy Adam Sparks chats to FL.

The Week That Went

Hearted on the 9th Jul, 2008

Quick Links to the latest reviews and galleries from Perth. 30th June to 5th July 2008

Peter Combe @ Fly By Night 05/07/08

Hearted on the 6th Jul, 2008

Drawing close to the entrance to Fly By Night Musician’s Club, hearing the unmistakable sound of Queen’s Flash Gordon Theme Song blasting within; Some might have hesitated to enter, wondering exactly what they were in for.

What De La Rocha did next

Hearted on the 3rd Jul, 2008

It appears there is life for Zach De La Rocha after (during?) Rage Against The Machine. The man has a new band with ex-Mars Volta member Jon Theodore.

Eight Excellent Days

Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008

Quick links to the last eight days of live musical fun on FasterLouder.

Amy Winehouse trades body blows at Glasto

Hearted ages ago

Amy Winehouse's set at Glastonbury on the weekend (her first in seven months) was not without its share of controversy and shaky moments.

Late Night Live Launch!

Hearted ages ago

A new era dawns on Perth this Friday night at Rocket Room with the launch of Late Night Live- a post-midnight music extravaganza featuring touring bands, Perth's best local bands, secret shows, and guest djs.

The Living End wake up the nation

Hearted ages ago

Bona-fide pros of the live circuit, The Living End are getting back to what they do best this September with a run of theatre shows.

Birds Of Tokyo take flight

Hearted ages ago

One of Australia’s hardest-gigging bands, Birds Of Tokyo is again loading up the Tarago for a national tour - proudly presented by FasterLouder.

Teen arrested for blasphemous band shirt

Hearted ages ago

A 16-year-old has been charged with offensive behaviour for wearing Cradle Of Filth’s ‘Jesus is a Cunt’ t-shirt. Yes, the one with the nun masturbating on it.

Celine Dion claims ‘Worst Cover’ dishonour

Hearted ages ago

An ill-advised version of AC/DC’s 'You Shook Me All Night Long' by Las Vegas warbler Celine Dion has been named Worst Cover in a new poll.

FasterLouder presents Coaster

Hearted ages ago

The Coaster Festival is hot off the press and set to take Gosford by storm on September 20th of this year. The line-up for the inaugural event has just been released and it’s looking pretty damn fine.

The week that was...

Hearted ages ago

It was another huge week in Perth for music lovers, and FasterLouder was there to capture it all for your voyeuristic pleasure...

Page Confirms Zeppelin World Tour

Hearted ages ago

Speaking to the UK’s Daily Telegraph in an interview after the Wembley Stadium gig, Jimmy Page confirmed that the band is ready to do a world tour.

The Silents @Railway Hotel Fremantle 07/06/08

Hearted ages ago

There were high hopes for the sx-headed lineup at the Railway Hotel on Saturday, headlined by The Silents, a band everyone has seen live by now, and who have a reputation for encouraging a shout-along among fans. Uncharacteristically though, they ended up ‘rockin’ the Railway’ to sleep and living up to their name for a change.

The Silents To Scare the UK With 23 Spiders

Hearted ages ago

The Silents will be having one last gig at the Railway Hotel on Saturday before embarking on a UK Tour for the release of 23.

We Love Ministry of Sounds @Metros, Bakery, Capitol, Amplifier

Hearted ages ago

Apart from the accessibility problems which are unavoidable at multi-venue events and the unfortunate alcohol restrictions, crowds everywhere were loving everything and everyone and there’s no doubt We Love Sounds will be back next year.

First winter weekend builds solid foundation for live music.

Hearted ages ago

The first weekend in June was a long weekend of musical mayhem kicking off with Bad Company at Metro City getting everyone in the mood to party despite storms and torrential rain; Fasterlouder was there to see it all

The Garbage Terminator

Hearted ages ago

Shirley Manson, feisty frontwoman for the now-dormant Garbage, has joined the cast of TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Muse march back to the studio

Hearted ages ago

Having conquered Wembley, what else is there for Muse to do but begin work on a fifth album?

The Panics, Little Red, The City Watch @ Club Capitol, Perth (24/05/2008)

Hearted ages ago

Fresh off the back of a tour through Texas, New York and London, local Perth boys The Panics round up the end of a 25 day national tour at a sold out gig at Club Capitol.

The original Judas Priest tour

Hearted ages ago

Legends of metal Judas Priest are embarking on a stadium tour of Australia this September – for the first-time ever with the original line-up.

Lacuna Coil re-schedule

Hearted ages ago

Lacuna Coil have rescheduled their Australian tour to coincide with the Soundwave Festival in 2009.

A Birds of Tokyo Universe

Hearted ages ago

Less than a year after their stunning full-length debut Day One, and having just sold out a national headline tour to coincide with their current single Silhouettic, Birds of Tokyo are ready to present their breathtaking sophomore album Universes.

Birds of Tokyo, The Chemist @ Amplifier Sunday 18/05/08

Hearted ages ago

It was a Birds of Tokyo weekend at Amplifier; after selling out Friday and Saturday’s shows weeks earlier, they added a Sunday night gig at the last minute, which also sold out at the door.

Bellamy takes a trip

Hearted ages ago

For Muse singer Matt Bellamy, a once-a-year indulgence in hallucinogens “opens new doorways”. Side-effects may include falling into a Supermassive Black Hole.

Birds of Tokyo Add Third Perth Show

Hearted ages ago

After selling out the Amplifier twice, Birds of Tokyo have added a third and final show to their Perth dates.

Cog - Sharing Space

Hearted ages ago

Cog shares some space with the listener on the sophomore recording. Mind space, to be exact.

Courtney Love on the scrapheap

Hearted ages ago

Fans of Courtney Love know the meaning of the word 'patience'. They've been eagerly awaiting her comeback album for some three years now. Unfortunately the album has just been scrapped.

Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold & Atreyu @ Metro City, Perth (12/05/08)

Hearted ages ago

This Monday night triple-bill may not have been groundbreaking, but there was no shortage of fun to be had.

Gyroscope, Sugar Army, The Reserves @ Club Capitol, Perth (10/05/08)

Hearted ages ago

Hometown boys Gyroscope play a sell out-show with fellow Perth luminaries Sugar Army and The Reserves.

Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy, Sugar Army @ Metro City, Perth (24/5/2007)

Hearted ages ago

It must have been a very special Thursday night to see the queue to Metro City larger than any given Ruby Room night. Not often are music lovers treated to a double headlining show with Eskimo Joe and Little Birdy – two of the biggest acts to emerge from Perth in recent times.

Gyroscope

Hearted ages ago

FasterLouder spoke to endlessly enthusiastic Gyroscope drummer Rob Nassif about their "most adventurous album yet" and the insatiable thrill of playing live.

Sugar Army Want You!

Hearted ages ago

After releasing the longest titled debut single in the history of indie rock, Sugar Army, Perth’s hottest new sweeties, are looking to smash the record for number of days on the road without sleeping in their own beds.

PNAU at club Capitol

Hearted ages ago

Sydney electro boys PNAU returned to Perth to play a sell-out show at club Capitol as part of their national We Are Back tour just days before heading down to Collie.

Karnivool & That1Guy @ Metropolis Fremantle 20/04/08

Hearted ages ago

Back on tour in Oz again, Karnivool kicked off their Aeons Tour at Metro's in Fremantle on Saturday night. Performing to rapt and rabid fans (as usual) the ‘Vool proved once again, that they love the home crowd best. On their winter tour of the States, they met That 1 Guy, (Mike Silverman) and liked him and his Magic Pipe so much; they brought him home to meet the family. The family liked him too.

Portishead video on FL

Hearted ages ago

In Part 1 of an exclusive series of videos, Portishead reveal why their long-belated fourth album is worth the wait. Your hazy Sunday mornings are about to get a new soundtrack.

Scalper asks $2k for ticket to The Wiggles

Hearted ages ago

Spare a thought for fans of The Wiggles; it seems even tiny tots aren't immune from the ever-present money-grubbing tactics of dirty scalpers. Oh the humanity!

Good Cop Bad Cop for Schvendes

Hearted ages ago

The long anticipated album by Schvendes is now more than just a distant wish, as they have signed with Good Cop Bad Cop and have plans to release their debut on 28th June.

V Festival @ The Esplanade, Perth (06/04/08) - Review 2

Hearted ages ago

Queens of the Stone Age, Jesus and Mary Chain and Smashing Pumpkins rock the final V Festival for 2008.

The Silents speak up

Hearted ages ago

The Silents have been the hottest-tipped, most buzzed-about band outta Perth since…well, since the last hotly-tipped, buzzworthy band from the capital of Western Australia.

Karnivool announce Aeons tour

Hearted ages ago

After two cold months touring the USA and two hot weeks touring Oz with the Big Day Out, Karnivool are ready to do it all over again on the Aeons Tour.

Duran Duran at the Sydney Entertainment Centre

Hearted ages ago

I saw Duran Duran and all I got was this head splitting migraine.

Smashing Pumpkins @ The Hordern, Sydney (27/03/08)

Hearted ages ago

The Smashing Pumpkins have returned to Australia for the first time in over a decade to headline the V Festival, but before that gets rolling they treated Sydney fans to a mid-week show at The Hordern. Check the review here!

V Festival set times and venue maps

Hearted ages ago

Even though you can’t technically call it the ‘last festival of summer’ considering we’re a month into autumn... over the next few weekends the V Festival will have you partying like you’re right back in the thick of it.

New Buffalo taking some Air beneath the stars

Hearted ages ago

New Buffalo, Resort and DJ Future Frog will be supporting Ais on their V-Festival Sideshow at Kings Park Botanic Garden *LIVE BENEATH THE STARS* this Thursday 27 March 2008

The Silents exclusive album stream on FasterLouder

Hearted ages ago

Following two inspired EPs, West Australian quartet The Silents has consolidated its one-to-watch status with debut album Things To Learn. FasterLouder is stoked to have secured the full 12-track LP for an exclusive stream!

Blender profiles '20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups'

Hearted ages ago

Blender Magazine has profiled the ‘20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups of All Time’, with plenty of “oh-no-they-didn’t” moments to mull over.

Stereophonics’ Pull The Pin tour

Hearted ages ago

With their sixth album Pull The Pin now circulating after an “enforced hiatus”, Welsh rock mainstays Stereophonics are again visiting Australia.

The Machine rages on

Hearted ages ago

Recently reunited rock legends Rage Against the Machine have added another festival date to the reunion world tour, confirming they are headlining the Nove Rock festival in Nickelsdorf/Burgenland.

Garage2V WA Heat feat the Preytells @ The Bakery, Perth (28/02/08)

Hearted ages ago

The Perth finalists in the Garage 2 V* competition battled it out at the Bakery last night with Wales winning a place in the final heat of the competition, which gives the winner a slot alongside Air, QOTSA & The Smashing Pumpkins at V Festival

NIN download scheme swamped

Hearted ages ago

Buoyed by Radiohead’s trailblazing pay-what-you-want model, Trent Reznor has applied a similar scheme to the new Nine Inch Nails release Ghosts I-IV. Unsurprisingly, the offer of new NIN material for zilch proved very popular, and the website buckled.