Plant agrees to Led Zep tour?
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The UK’s most reputable news source for non-reputable news, 'The Sun', has “confirmed” Led Zeppelin are planning an extensive tour for 2009.
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The UK’s most reputable news source for non-reputable news, 'The Sun', has “confirmed” Led Zeppelin are planning an extensive tour for 2009.
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Heading down under in January for Big Day Out, Simian Mobile Disco has enlisted some A-list vocalists for its much-anticipated second album.
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At just three years young, Carl Barat’s post-Libertines band Dirty Pretty Things has parted ways.
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Life on the road can be hard - groupies, bad grub and as the The Kills recently discovered, Grand Theft Auto.
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With a surfeit of touring miles already under their belts, Central Coast foursome Angelas Dish roll out again in October/November.
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This festival season is looking more crowded than ever, with Good Vibrations revealing its hefty (and varied) roll-call of talent.
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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.
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If 2007 winners The Mess Hall are any indication, the Australian Music Prize rewards real talent, not real big budgets. Entries for this year are open.
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In town for Falls Festival, beguiling French songstress SoKo will also be getting up close and personal in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Soulwax have changed the course of pop music…and they almost did it by accident. FL speaks to the brothers Dewaele as they do the Parklife circuit.
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Dreams about Roy Orbison and ruminations on the human condition - Martin Martini opens up to FasterLouder.
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As vital to rock music as the bands he shoots, venerated photographer Tony Mott tells FL the stories behind some of his iconic images.
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On the eve of Carcass's Australian tour, FL was lucky to catch up with straight-talking vocalist Jeff Walker as they tour the USA.
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Shamanic UK rhymesmith Roots Manuva chats with FL about the "inbetweeny land" he's made his own.
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Adelaide-bred chanteuse Sia doesn't believe a little diversity confuses fans. She tells FasterLouder why.
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With their debut album incoming, London-via-New Zealand upstarts Cut Off Your Hands have a word with FasterLouder.
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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!
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The Australian edition of The Rolling Stone was officially re-launched on Wednesday with a party in Sydney featuring Neil Finn and Powderfinger.
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As the band has grown and developed, so Kings of Leon have become the very embodiment of rock ‘n roll.
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DJ Craze has let dates slip for a scheduled tour of Australia in December supporting one of hip hop's most loved (or hated): Kanye West.
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Pixies frontman and 'Godfather of Grunge' Black Francis talks to FL about his upcoming Australian tour.
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Marc from New Estate talks about their new album and the influence of suburbs, scenes and the many sounds of Melbourne.
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Following on from our discovery that festival behemoth All Tomorrow's Parties is coming to Victoria, details for Sydney and Brisbane are here!
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These are heady times for our cross-Tasman cousins Cut Off Your Hands, but there’s always room for some Australian shows.
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When the esteemed gentlemen of Supergrass roll into town, they’ll have a sturdy support crew waiting for them.
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Colour, Light, Movement, Sound! is a documentary on five years in the life of Full Scale. On October 4th the Hi-Fi hosts the launch of the DVD with Hinge, Sydonia, Rook, Engine 3-7 and Rincon.
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'Only By the Night', the latest effort by Nashville rockers Kings of Leon has skyrocketed to the top of the ARIA Charts this week.
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Pyramid Rock sweetens their already scrumptious pie of New Years goodness.
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Missed out on Falls and Pyramid, but still need a dose of live rock this New Years? Where else would you head but the Espy?
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Macca is coming out with a new dance album under his electronic alias The Fireman.
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We have finally got our hands on The Big Day Out line-up for 2009.
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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.
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After the unfortunate leaking of Metallica’s 'Death Magnetic' by a French record store, the new songs are out there and getting fans talking.
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Hip-pop’s fixation with Daft Punk looks set to continue, with UK grime-cum-chart success Wiley unveiling his latest single 'Summertime'.
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The Chemical Brothers recently reached out to MGMT with the offer of a collaboration after hearing their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular'.
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Singer-turned-actor Jerry Reed, who was known as 'The Guitar Man' of country music, has passed away aged 71.
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While there's no new album to report on, Arctic Monkeys have two new releases coming: a live DVD and an entry in the Late Night Tales series.
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With 'Black Ice' released locally on 18 October (two days before those scoundrels in the USA!), AC/DC has locked in its first run of shows.
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Gather round patriots, because America’s number one news source is inviting some star musical guests to his Christmas table this year.
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Already mastered all the songs in Guitar Hero on expert? If you’re after a new gaming challenge then perhaps DJ Hero is what you’ve been waiting for!
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Nashville troupe Kings Of Leon may have ditched their hard-living ways, but they’ll still “kick the arses” of “a lot of those bands that are big now”.
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Just when you thought you’d seen it all, Jonathan Davis goes and makes a cover of 'Got Money' by Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne.
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Proving once and for all why artists treat the Mercury Prize with reverence, 2008 winner Elbow has seen a 688% boost to UK sales of its album.
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The National Campus Band Competition is the largest live band competition in the southern hemisphere and the Victorian final takes place on Thursday the 18th of September.
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Currently kicking around the country with Faker, Sydney quartet Sparkadia will continue the momentum in October with a month-long headline tour.
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On the 21st of September Northcote’s High Street will again host the High Vibes festivities.
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Snoop Dogg's upcoming tour has been approved by the Australian Immigration Department. Shizzle.
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Hip hop comes to the Arts Centre on Sunday September 21st with Our Backyard, part of the Mix It Up! series.
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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!
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Bright lights of this year's St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, wide-eyed indie-pop collective Stars will return in January 2009.
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Currently on tour launching the follow up to her 2005 album 'All The Pretty Boys' Sophie is playing at the East Brunswick Club on Saturday September 27th with support from Grand Salvo. For your chance to win a double pass to the gig - read on...
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Our favourite Swedes have just announced they will be making us all Howl with delight at some very intimate sideshows.
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Last year the Modular crew were responsible for the life changing musical experience known as Nevereverland. Get set, as in 2008 it's coming back again!
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With all tickets snapped up to their October 16 concert, rebel rockers Michael Franti & Spearhead have added a second date in Melbourne.
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With the Meredith Music Festival comprehensively sold out, all of us who missed out can ease the pain with two new sets of sideshows.
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While she is a Valley Fiesta first-timer, Little Birdy frontwoman Katy Steele is no stranger to travelling the country, guitar in hand.
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With the 'Holiday In Space' EP unleashed on the world, Sydney electro-pop upstarts *WOW* have some busy weeks ahead. FL picks their brains.
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With their first tour since 2007 soon to kick off, Melbourne indie-rock quartet The Temper Trap tell FL about the trials and triumphs of the studio.
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The Drones are one of the hardest-working bands in Australia – even when they’re not in the country, which is seemingly most of the time.
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Having recently won over Japan, Melbourne outfit Laura is gearing up for three dates on home soil this weekend. FL took a moment of their time.
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Mammal bassist Nick Adams promises FL that one day he'll perform the didgeridoo on stage, as well as land a back-flip with his guitar in hand.
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FL speaks to the drummer of long-time metal band Testament, Paul Bostaph, about the band's latest album and upcoming Australian tour.
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If proof was needed that the Japanese know how to party, look no further than the Fuji Rock Festival. FL had a reviewer on the ground in 2008.
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Effortlessly hip wunderkind Pop Levi talks to FL about his Japanese toy-inspired new album and why it's okay to be pop.
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Sydney collective The Woods Themselves lets its music do the talking. Retiring songwriter Davey Cotsios gives FL one of his first interviews.
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After the disappointment of 'St Anger', 'Death Magnetic' is finally here and Metallica seem to have their mojo back.
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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 21st Aug, 2008
Masked metallers Slipknot have pulled out of appearances at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, after stick-man Joey Jordison broke his ankle.
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
The Temper Trap are back, armed with an album's worth of songs to make you dance.
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
Pyramid Rock is back for its fifth year bigger and better than ever, with one its finest line-ups to date.
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 31st Jul, 2008
FasterLouder proudly present our favourite geezers as they tour around Oz.
Hearted on the 28th Jul, 2008
Having jetted off to Europe in March after signing to UK heavyweight Warp Records, Pivot are coming home. FL welcomes them back.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
A sports science report has shown drummers to be comparable in fitness to elite athletes, perhaps explaining why they favour the shirts-off look.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
Brtitish India celebrate their release of their new album by playing at The Corner.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
The stars seem to have aligned for 'Fate', the fifth album from Philly's Dr. Dog. Its a bluesy, homespun treat, and you can listen to it right here.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
It’s easy to dismiss a stadium rock act like Simply Red, but frontman Mick Hucknall is determined not to take the predictable route.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
In a crowded pool, the Mercury Prize has retained its significance as a musical yardstick. This year's nominees are refreshingly diverse.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
The Great Escape is back with round two of its already scrmptious line-up - and it has just got that little bit more tasty.
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
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 on the 8th Jul, 2008
True to their name, the Skybombers are scaling giddy heights. Having already taken on the States, the Melbourne lads are keen to win over the home crowd.
Hearted on the 8th Jul, 2008
Their tracks are being played everywhere from London to Brazil - but Lions At Your Door are still just a bunch of Sydney kids doing what they love.
Hearted on the 8th Jul, 2008
That Slim Shady just can’t catch a break these days. First he’s ousted as an fat recluse, and now he’s being sued for getting punchy in a strip club.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Hard-won heroes of the live circuit, Horsell Common are getting back on the road this August/September to promote new single 'Sing The News'.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
It’s been 15 years since veteran songwriter John Mellencamp last made the trek down under, but he’s on his way back alongside Sheryl Crow.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Bay Area good-time guy Lyrics Born is heading back to our shores with full live band in tow for Splendour. Plus he's doing a little on the side...
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Advance-sale Clubhouse tickets for the Great Escape festival 2008 have all been snapped up in record time. We can’t say we’re surprised!
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Bazaar is set to reclaim the Queensbridge Hotel with Mammal, Deal Letter Circus and Trial Kennedy all headlining one huge night.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Recently returned from recording in LA, Melbourne rock trio Children Collide is set to tour the country off the back of new single 'Social Currency'.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
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 on the 4th Jul, 2008
Kes Band are embarking on a Julyresidency at the Edinburgh Castle. All shows are free with the band playing two sets each Thursday night.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Both kicking goals all over the place, Aussie success stories Faker and Sparkadia are pooling their powers for a national tour in September.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
Four albums in, Dragonforce has lost none of its fire. The British power-metallers are visiting our shores for some full-throttle shows.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
With an already nicely-rounded bill including the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Goldfrapp and Peaches, the Parklife festival has enlisted some new names.
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
New Zealand's Shapeshifter boasts a live show that just has to be seen - regardless of whether you'd usually jump about to drum 'n bass.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
At last weekend's Download Festival, Kiss warned that until illegal downloading stops the band won't release new music. Devastated?
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
British supermarket chain Tesco signed up the Black Lips song 'Veni Vidi Vici' for an ad campaign, but soon discovered it wasn't grocery-friendly.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Following his verbal lashing of a shoe-throwing festival-goer a fortnight ago (in which the word “faggot” got a good airing), Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has denied he’s a homophobe.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
With gates set to open tomorrow, there are still roughly 3,000 tickets remaining to be sold for Glastonbury 2008. But hey, the sun may shine.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
One very worked-up Kanye West has posted a rambling blog entry absolving himself of blame for coming on two hours late at Bonnaroo.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Amy Winehouse's set at Glastonbury on the weekend (her first in seven months) was not without its share of controversy and shaky moments.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Are boardshorts the final frontier of rock renown? If so, Wolfmother has now officially made it.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Mistletone’s seasonal celebration Winter Tones takes over Melbourne’s Roxanne Parlour on Friday the 22nd with Baltimore's Beach House headlining a stellar bill.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
The Birmingham Hotel on the corner of Smith St and Johnson St is under new management and they have a great tag line to prove it ‘The Birmingham Hotel – It’s Not Shit Anymore!’ To celebrate, the new bosses have thrown open the venue to live bands.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Celebrated troubadour Tex Perkins is hitting the road this winter for a series of shows alongside former Cruel Seas bandmate James Cruickshank.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Set to be the biggest ever rock / hip hop / dance music festival to be held in Geelong featuring over twenty-five of the biggest Australian bands including Grinspoon, Faker, Shihad, Operator Please and Dukes of Windsor.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
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 on the 1st Jul, 2008
One of Australia’s hardest-gigging bands, Birds Of Tokyo is again loading up the Tarago for a national tour - proudly presented by FasterLouder.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Set to grace the stage at Sydney's Great Escape festival in October, indie-pop stars The New Pornographers are making time for sideshows.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
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.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
50 years after the release of Johnny O’Keefe's rock ‘n roll classic ‘The Wild One’, unlikely collaborators Iggy Pop and Jet have given it an update.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
After a lengthy silence, UK trio Portishead returned in fine fashion earlier this year with 'Third'. FasterLouder hears how they rebottled the magic.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
FasterLouder caught up with guitarist Dan Donegan of heavy metal figureheads Disturbed to speak of all things 'Indestructible'.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for 28-year-old Californian singer/songwriter Brett Dennen. He's headed to Australia in September, so FL got him on the phone.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
With a new album, tour, line-up and base of operations, art-punks Flamingo Crash chat to FL about the exciting changes taking place within the band.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
In the second part of FL’s illuminating chat with The Brian Jonestown Massacre visionary, he talks infamy, heroin and being a family man.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Clare Bowditch has left The Feeding Set behind for her 'Winter Secrets' tour, playing "rawer" solo shows. FL hears how she's reveling in the risk.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
With hotly-anticipated new record 'Agony and Irony' about to hit shelves, The Alkaline Trio talk new songs and their connection with fans.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
On the eve on their re-ignition, John Brewster talks to FL about The Angels, the troubles and the reason they're back together.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
One of the nice guys of rock, Brett Islaub, elaborates on how far he and his band will go in order to make it in the rough and tumble world of music.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Having topped the charts with their last album 'Casino Twilight Dogs', Sydney four-piece Youth Group set new challenges for its follow-up.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Owen Thomas talked to Caliban drummer Patrick Grun about their first headline tour of Australia.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
On Weezer’s latest self-titled album there’s a sense of democracy in action. FL hears from bass player Scott Shriner how they got to that point.
Hearted on the 16th Jun, 2008
Rocket Science deliver a ballsy live show if ever there was one, and they’ll be reminding the country how it’s done this August/September.
Hearted on the 16th Jun, 2008
Band Of Horses announce second Melbourne gig.
Hearted on the 16th Jun, 2008
Rob Harvey, frontman for Splendour headliners The Music, opens up to FL about shitty music writers, depression and seeing the light.
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You’ve got to have some clout to warm the stage for The Brian Jonestown Massacre, but local lights The Black Ryder fit the brief to a tee.
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When a band like Supergrass - having released so many albums over so many years - put out yet another full-length, the critics are always waiting, ready to pounce.
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Here at FL HQ we’ve heard some very exciting murmurs about who might be coming down for this year’s Great Escape festival in Sydney. Other cities take heed too!
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The Global Battle of the Bands Challenge is exactly that – a worldwide contest to find the hottest talent out there.
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“Punk rock brotherhood” Fait Accompli has been steadily plugging away on the Sydney underground for a couple of years now.
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Despite his volatile reputation, no one could argue the genius of Anton Newcombe. FasterLouder picks the mind behind the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers disciples (and dissenters) are going to need a new pastime for the next 12 months, as the band takes an extended break.
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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.
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