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Taxi Driver, Sixteen Candles, Network, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Trading Places, Chasing Amy, To Be Or Not To Be, Fletch, Ghost World, Series 7, Sin City
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Hearted a few weeks ago
Perth imports, The Panics supported by former Idol contestant Lisa Mitchell, took to the Billboard Nightclub's stage last Friday for all those who missed out on Bloc Party.
Hearted a few weeks ago
Magic Dirt’s Freakscene festival has already announced a great bill, but the bill has now being bolstered by a brace of new acts including Mr Tim Rogers.
Hearted a few weeks ago
Australia’s independent who’s who gathered at the Corner Hotel to celebrated the third AIR awards, with the help of (lots and lots of) Mountain Goat Beer and Jaegermeister Gin.
Hearted a few weeks ago
Vroom 2008 had some solid Aussie acts tempting the crowd to forget their weather woes
Hearted a few weeks ago
On Thursday, 18th December Bootleg & FasterLouder present a bombshell of mind-blowing music when they combine to host their annual Xmas Party. With free VB a flowing, Xmas giveaways to stuff your stockings and a line up far better than the Carols.
Hearted last month on the 14th
Looking ahead to their first Australian tour, Fleet Foxes' drummer Josh Tillman tells FL how the band is a "nice kind of family affair".
Hearted last month on the 11th
Cut Off Your Hands offer a frenetic pace and energy. Frontman Nick Johnston is an animated bundle of energy who is somewhat similar to what you may expect to see from an child with ADD.
Hearted last month on the 6th
The punters at the 2009 Melbourne Big Day Out will enjoy a greener, shadier day with improvements to the Flemington Racecourse venue beginning immediately after the Spring Racing Carnival wraps up.
Hearted last month on the 6th
On the 27th of November a group of esteemed local musicians will band together to help raise money for music industry veteran Kate Bentley, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Hearted last month on the 5th
Ok, so it's not music, except that a room full of strangers laughing is sort of musical, and the support act played a ukelele song about knees, Still "Can I briefly talk to you about the point of life?" could change the world just the way music can.
Hearted last month on the 5th
Having already pulled together a stellar line-up, ATP Australia curators Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are extending the guest-list even further.
Hearted last month on the 5th
We’ve been gas-bagging about it for months now, but now the real deal is here: round two of the Big Day Out 2009 line-up.
Hearted last month on the 5th
Officially the Best Festival in Australia, Golden Plains returns for its third year with another superb line up.
Hearted last month on the 3rd
The inaugural Fat as Butter festival was liberally spread over the Newcastle foreshore, boasting standout sets from Regurgitators and The Dandy Warhols.
Hearted last month on the 3rd
NZ lady Bachelorette entertained the Melbourne crowd with a becoming blend of indie soul and bleedy computer lovin'.
Hearted on the 29th Oct, 2008
Dresden Doll and 'Brechtian punk' goddess Amanda Palmer tells FL about the "unromantic and sloppy" reality of touring...and getting run over.
Hearted on the 23rd Oct, 2008
While only Melbourne has a confirmed date so far, the inimitable Mos Def will be seeing in the New Year in Australia.
Hearted on the 17th Oct, 2008
For many of you, the name Lisa Mitchell is connected to two other words you may have heard of: Australian Idol...
Hearted on the 13th Oct, 2008
Despite some raining on the parade, Sounds Of Spring turned out to be the scrappy little festival that could, thanks to sets from some of Australia's best live bands.
Hearted on the 13th Oct, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 11th Oct, 2008
Holly Throsby and special guests charmed yet again another large audience to Canberra's ANU Bar for an intimate show.
Hearted on the 9th Oct, 2008
Swedish wunderkind Lykke Li is bringing her sweet, seductive pop songs to our shores in January.
Hearted on the 8th Oct, 2008
On Saturday 18th October the Ding Dong Lounge hosts Sweet Machine's not to be missed debut sideshow, supported by Fearless Vampire Killers and Camn Terran. And FasterLouder has tickets to giveaway...
Hearted on the 8th Oct, 2008
Planning a US expedition in 2009 – economic crisis be damned? Well, make a note in your diary that the legendary Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has moved its dates.
Hearted on the 7th Oct, 2008
In January 2009, Seattle troupe Fleet Foxes will bring the songs from their celebrated debut album to our shores.
Hearted on the 3rd Oct, 2008
For those who had to drag themselves out of bed for work the next morning; they went home knowing that it was definitely worth it and that it certainly won’t be the last time this year.
Hearted on the 3rd Oct, 2008
Josh Pyke played a rare solo show for a not so secret gig at Manchester Lane.
Hearted on the 2nd Oct, 2008
In what is set to be the year’s biggest hip hop spectacle, Kanye West is bringing his Glow In The Dark tour down under, with special guest Nas.
Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008
This festival season is looking more crowded than ever, with Good Vibrations revealing its hefty (and varied) roll-call of talent.
Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008
Proving her multi-talented musical abilities, Sophie, who is of Malaysian decent, but was raised in New Zealand, switched between piano, guitar, the occasional egg shaker, and even an impressive bout on the harmonica.
Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008
Hearts were set a-flutter with news that All Tomorrow’s Parties will make its Australian debut in January 2009...and here are the first acts!
Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008
“Parklife: the music is good, but the drugs are GREAT," was probably the most accurate thing I heard all day while strolling around Botanic Park for Australia’s mid-spring dance festival, Parklife.
Hearted on the 25th Sep, 2008
Following on from our discovery that festival behemoth All Tomorrow's Parties is coming to Victoria, details for Sydney and Brisbane are here!
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.
Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008
Punters battled tight security and bass leakage to catch the Moon Bar's final Big Sound showcase.
Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008
A music-lover’s Mecca, the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is making its return in February 2009. And this time Perth is invited to the party!
Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008
On the 21st of September Northcote’s High Street will again host the High Vibes festivities.
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.
Hearted on the 9th Sep, 2008
As sure as New Years Eve becomes New Years Day, all tickets have been snapped up to the Lorne leg of The Falls Festival.
Hearted on the 8th Sep, 2008
Fans fill up Old Bar to witness the post-rock magic known as These Hands Could Separate the Sky.
Hearted on the 4th Sep, 2008
Announced as part of the all-killer Meredith Festival line-up, FL is delighted Final Fantasy will be taking time out for three special sideshows.
Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008
The rumours are true - legendary festival kingpin All Tomorrow's Parties is expanding its reach to Australia with a three-day festival in January 09.
Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008
Disaster-magnet Amy Winehouse cancelled her headline appearance at Paris festival Rock En Seine over the weekend - two hours before her slot.
Hearted on the 27th Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 27th Aug, 2008
A night of commentary, antagonism, reflection, love and musical history, all wrapped up in a dance floor.
Hearted on the 22nd Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 20th Aug, 2008
Modular Records have a long history behind them of throwing the coolest parties in the country, and Club MOD, a showcase of new additions to their artist roster, is no exception.
Hearted on the 20th Aug, 2008
One of the finest festival experiences on offer - The Meredith Music Festival - has unveiled its line up for 2008, with Aunty Meredith digging up some very nice treats for the stage at the Supernatural Amphitheatre.
Hearted on the 19th Aug, 2008
Death Cab For Cutie's follow up tour to their amazing 2006 sold out run proved to be just as good.
Hearted on the 19th Aug, 2008
Introducing Modular's brand new tour concept Club Mod featuring the talents of Ladyhawke, Van She and Tame Impala
Hearted on the 17th Aug, 2008
Song after song, Bazan took the audience into his seemingly chaotic world full of religious skepticism, politically-charged frustration, near-divorce experiences, and quasi-alcoholism.
Hearted on the 14th Aug, 2008
SOLD OUT. That means there are NO TICKETS LEFT. Celebrating the release of their 4th full length album, The Breeders packed the Zoo on Monday night.
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 5th Aug, 2008
The Rock The Bells touring festival touched down at Long Island on Sunday, heralding surprise appearances from Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes and more.
Hearted on the 4th Aug, 2008
free seminar is being held Tuesday, August 5, 6pm-9pm at Corner Hotel Band Room for those planning to showcase at or attend the 22nd South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences to be held March 18-22 in Austin, Texas.
Hearted on the 4th Aug, 2008
The Grates, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros are just some of the highlights on this festival's mammoth second day.
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.
Hearted on the 3rd Aug, 2008
After a 12-year hiatus, The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival returns in January 2009 - this time in conjunction with Falls Festival!
Hearted ages ago
Citing vodka, cake and emotion as their influences, it's little wonder New Young Pony Club describe their sound as “an explosion of joy".
Hearted ages ago
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.
Hearted ages ago
The second night of Paris Wells' Roxanne residency - with support from Cordrazine.
Hearted ages ago
One of the most-anticipated bookings of Splendour, Cold War Kids will be bringing new songs to share from their incoming album, Loyalty To Loyalty.
Hearted ages ago
One of the many fine artists lined up to play the Great Escape Festival in October, Joan As Police Woman is also treating her fans to headline dates.
Hearted ages ago
Paris Wells’ debut album Keep It, featuring the delightfully dirty ditty Dat Du Dat, is out on the 19th of July and to celebrate she takes over Roxanne Palour with a July residency.
Hearted ages ago
Both kicking goals all over the place, Aussie success stories Faker and Sparkadia are pooling their powers for a national tour in September.
Hearted ages ago
Gym Class Heroes lead singer Travis McCoy dispensed a bit of rough justice to a miscreant audience member at a concert in St. Louis this week.
Hearted ages ago
Celebrating 50 Years of Australian Rock, the ARIA Hall of Fame tips it's hat to more than just rock.
Hearted ages ago
Some of Brisbane's best and brightest put on a show to remember at the Jubilee Hotel, presented by Brisbane's number one local access radio station, 4ZZZ.
Hearted ages ago
There are some statements that are not debatable – 'Eddy Current Suppression Ring are the best live act in the country'.
Hearted ages ago
We’ve got a feeling the Polyphonic Spree will light up Splendour, and the sideshows should be no different. Tickets are on sale now!
Hearted ages ago
Ever the showman, Thomas could be seen jumping off speakers and posing with his guitar in rock star style. To see the photos from the gig, go "*HERE*":http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/gallery/6593/Kisschasy.htm
Hearted ages ago
Kiwi four-piece Cut Off Your Hands will cross the Tasman in July to introduce us to songs from their forthcoming debut album.
Hearted ages ago
The melodic, lyrical storytelling of Holly Throsby’s new album, A Loud Call , due out in July, was the staring feature of this show in the appropriately intimate band room of Northcote Social Club.
Hearted ages ago
Following their addition to the Splendour line-up, high-sheen popsters New Young Pony Club have gifted sideshows to Melbourne and Sydney.
Hearted ages ago
Triple J's freebie Living End gig was meant to go down in AC/DC Lane but landed in the much less rock and roll Duckboard Place instead.
Hearted ages ago
The official protest against the 2am lockout is being held on Friday 30th May at 5pm, Treasury Gardens, corner Flinders and Spring Streets (5 mins walk to Parliament House).
Hearted ages ago
It’s to The Espy’s credit in this age of skyrocketing ticket prices that the place is stubbornly standing its ground with cheap and free events. One such event, Deep Roots, has hosted some awesome performers in the past, and now into its sixth year
Hearted ages ago
It's time to open your hearts and wallets for Melbourne's Student Youth Network.
Hearted ages ago
Tickets for Cut Copy's hotly anticipated 'In Ghost Colours' national tour went onsale today, and if they're anything like fellow Modular-titans The Presets you can be assured they won't stick around for long.
Hearted ages ago
Riding on a wave of hype, The Last Shadow Puppets (aka Arctic Monkey Alex Turner and head Rascal Miles Kane) debuted their full live performance on Late Night With Jools Holland this week.
Hearted ages ago
Original Pumpkins Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin will ‘lend a hand’ at Hollywood’s famous RockWalk later this month, preserving their palm-prints for future posterity.
Hearted ages ago
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Whatever...
Hearted ages ago
Rock star progeny Frances Bean Cobain has told Harper’s Bazaar (and no doubt the scribes of many a creepy fan letter), “I’m not my parents.”
Hearted ages ago
Rage's triumphant return to Australia as part of the 2008 Big Day Out line up, accompanied by Bjork and Arcade Fire
Hearted ages ago
For a man whose band has recently graced the stage with 90s alternative gods The Smashing Pumpkins, travelled to most corners of Earth and been asked to curate the UK's All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival, guitarist Munaf Rayani is disarmingly humble.
Hearted ages ago
The Roots, the greatest hip hop band in the world (discuss!), are beginning work on their tenth artist album.
Hearted ages ago
This year's Big Day Out had something for everyone, from the angry rock of Rage Against The Machine and Anti-Flag, the charming pop of Operator Please and Kate Nash, and the mod-rock of Faker and Yves Klein Blue.
Hearted ages ago
That’s one massive double bill we’ve got to look forward to… If one dose of ‘The Shadow’ last year wasn’t enough then brace yourselves, because him and Cut Chemist will be bringing the roadshow back.
Hearted ages ago
“Travelling street party” the St Jerome’s Festival was already looking essential, and now there are even more standout acts to entice you.
Hearted ages ago
Girl Talk (Pittsburg’s Gregg Gillis) has three albums out now, but you’d be forgiven for only knowing his last, Night Ripper; it burst onto the scene last year and had the indie kids flailing limbs to Elton John and Biggie Smalls all at once.
Hearted ages ago
The Melbourne chapter of the St Jerome's Laneway Festival, to be held on Sunday February 24, has sold out.
Hearted ages ago
Maximo Park are heading back to Australia to play The Playground Weekender festival - and they've found time for sideshows in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Hearted ages ago
Soundwave 08 is already shaping up to be a cracker of a Festival this Feebruary - and now the event's promoters have announced further reasons to clap your hands in joy - sideshows, my friends, sideshows!
Hearted ages ago
The 2008 Pyramid Rock Festival came, scorched and conquered; the ultimate end of year celebration for thousands of sun-loving campers.
Hearted ages ago
The fifth installment of the Falls Festival was by far the best and bodes well for the future.
Hearted ages ago
Laura Imbruglia will be performing with Augie March this month before jetting off yet again in February 2008 to play shows in Germany , Austria and Switzerland.
Hearted ages ago
Canberra has scored a brand new 3 day festival that is set to make its East Coast relatives green with envy - Corinbank Festival will kick off at the end of Feb and features a stellar line-up of cruisey acts guaranteed to get your toes tapping...
Hearted ages ago
As if they need any further encouragement, but wowsers around the country were outraged when Channel [V] inadvertedly encouraged its viewers to share their most treasured memories of everybody’s favourite life-destroying methamphetamine.
Hearted ages ago
A rather cryptic advertisement for next year’s Good Vibrations festival was published today, and it’s sent the punters on our sister site inthemix into a flurry of activity with discussion raging on as keen music fans attempt to unscramble the lineup.
Hearted ages ago
From several independent sources FasterLouder has heard murmurs that notoriously outspoken US hip-hop superstar Kanye West is looking to head up the bill for the Good Vibrations Festival
Hearted ages ago
It's an unlikely match, but cricket and rap have joined forces - courtesy of the Homies and the Popz Compton Cricket Club. And they're ready to hit sixes out of Australia's backyard!
Hearted ages ago
According to reports in today's Sydney Morning Herald fans are sick and tired of paying high prices for tix to sold out events and urge ticketing companies and artists to take action against scalpers now!
Hearted ages ago
As if we didn’t have enough festivals to be excited about already… But wait there’s more! Rumours circulating in music industry circles suggest that one of America’s biggest, best and most talked about festivals will be coming to Australia.
Hearted ages ago
Common is back again, and he's still making crazy good music!
Hearted ages ago
Something For Kate are something of a minority in Australian musical circles – they’re one of few bands to have signed, sealed and delivered on a major label contract - SFK have endured where other bands have fallen by the wayside.
Hearted ages ago
It's not often that I get Festival envy - but after reading Brownie-II's recent blog post on Coachella, I'm feeling a little green around the gills... But a pain shared is a pain halved - so they say - so check out the blog and halve my pain...
Hearted ages ago
Melbournite Laura Jean will be bringing her intricately crafted tales of love gone wrong to the stage this month as she goes on tour with pop Prince Darren Hanlon
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 Pied Piper of Australian Music Festivals has travelled the many corners of the globe to entice a stupendous ensemble of musicians to The Falls Music and Arts Festival.
Billions Australia are pleased to announce the very first Australian tour for Canadian native Owen Pallett’s Final Fantasy.
In Victoria, All Tomorrow’s Parties is to be held over two days – January 9th & 10th – in the remote yet easily accessible location of Mt.Buller Ski Resort.
Big Day Out returns in 2009 with a stellar bill headed by Neil Young, The Prodigy, Arctic Monkeys and many more.
The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back, as intimate and boundary-pushing as ever.
This festival season is looking more crowded than ever, with Good Vibrations now revealing its hefty roll-call of talent.
With Yellowcard and Sum 41 both planning to head to our shores for album launches this August the bands have put their noggins together and hatched a plan to deliver a couple of shows whilst here for the pleasure of their Australian fans. Canada’s po
Arctic Monkeys need no introduction so let’s cut to the chase, yeah? The lovable larrikins have announced that aside from their appearance at the Splendour In The Grass festival they will also perform
Something For Kate are veterans of the Australian music industry, but the critical and popular success of their most recent album Desert Lights proved they’re still just as exciting today as the day they formed. Now, the band will be releasing a Best
Celebrating its 15th year in Lorne and fifth year in Tassie The Falls Festival kicks off again over the New Year period with a phenomenal line-up that includes Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motrocycle Club and Groove Armada. But that’s not all… local
Billed as “Australia’s most unique traveling street party”, the St Jeromes Laneway Festival has come a long way since its modest beginnings in a Melbourne alleyway. In recent years, the event has expanded to include sell-out dates in Sydney and Bris
Catch Maximo Park when they return to Australia, surely to be their last visit to these shores for some time.
Taking time out from the Soundwave ‘08 tour, Incubus play a one-off sideshow.
