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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Simian Mobile Disco call on guests for 2nd album
Hearted yesterday evening
Heading down under in January for Big Day Out, Simian Mobile Disco has enlisted some A-list vocalists for its much-anticipated second album.
Dirty Pretty Things disband
Hearted yesterday evening
At just three years young, Carl Barat’s post-Libertines band Dirty Pretty Things has parted ways.
The great rock n roll swindle
Hearted yesterday evening
Life on the road can be hard - groupies, bad grub and as the The Kills recently discovered, Grand Theft Auto.
FL presents Angelas Dish
Hearted yesterday arvo
With a surfeit of touring miles already under their belts, Central Coast foursome Angelas Dish roll out again in October/November.
Good Vibrations line-up lands
Hearted yesterday arvo
This festival season is looking more crowded than ever, with Good Vibrations revealing its hefty (and varied) roll-call of talent.
Kanye and Nas Glow In The Dark
Hearted yesterday arvo
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.
The Australian Music Prize returns
Hearted yesterday arvo
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.
SoKo does two special sideshows
Hearted yesterday arvo
In town for Falls Festival, beguiling French songstress SoKo will also be getting up close and personal in Sydney and Melbourne.
Soulwax
Hearted yesterday arvo
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.
Martin Martini
Hearted yesterday arvo
Dreams about Roy Orbison and ruminations on the human condition - Martin Martini opens up to FasterLouder.
One-on-one with Tony Mott
Hearted yesterday arvo
As vital to rock music as the bands he shoots, venerated photographer Tony Mott tells FL the stories behind some of his iconic images.
Carcass
Hearted yesterday arvo
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.
Roots Manuva
Hearted yesterday arvo
Shamanic UK rhymesmith Roots Manuva chats with FL about the "inbetweeny land" he's made his own.
Sia
Hearted yesterday arvo
Adelaide-bred chanteuse Sia doesn't believe a little diversity confuses fans. She tells FasterLouder why.
Cut Off Your Hands
Hearted yesterday arvo
With their debut album incoming, London-via-New Zealand upstarts Cut Off Your Hands have a word with FasterLouder.
All Tomorrow's Parties line-up is here
Hearted yesterday arvo
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!
Rolling Stone Australia relaunched
Hearted yesterday arvo
The Australian edition of The Rolling Stone was officially re-launched on Wednesday with a party in Sydney featuring Neil Finn and Powderfinger.
Kings Of Leon
Hearted yesterday arvo
As the band has grown and developed, so Kings of Leon have become the very embodiment of rock ‘n roll.
Kanye West touring in December
Hearted a few weeks ago
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.
Black Francis
Hearted a few weeks ago
Pixies frontman and 'Godfather of Grunge' Black Francis talks to FL about his upcoming Australian tour.
New Estate Move Out
Hearted a few weeks ago
Marc from New Estate talks about their new album and the influence of suburbs, scenes and the many sounds of Melbourne.
All Tomorrow’s Parties details emerge
Hearted a few weeks ago
Following on from our discovery that festival behemoth All Tomorrow's Parties is coming to Victoria, details for Sydney and Brisbane are here!
Cut Off Your Hands again
Hearted a few weeks ago
These are heady times for our cross-Tasman cousins Cut Off Your Hands, but there’s always room for some Australian shows.
Supergrass supports announced
Hearted a few weeks ago
When the esteemed gentlemen of Supergrass roll into town, they’ll have a sturdy support crew waiting for them.
Full Scale - Colour, Light, Movement, Sound!
Hearted a few weeks ago
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.
Kings of Leon go #1 in Australia
Hearted a few weeks ago
'Only By the Night', the latest effort by Nashville rockers Kings of Leon has skyrocketed to the top of the ARIA Charts this week.
Pyramid Rock Bulks up and Sells Out
Hearted a few weeks ago
Pyramid Rock sweetens their already scrumptious pie of New Years goodness.
Espy NYE - Little Red, Spiderbait...
Hearted a few weeks ago
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?
Macca gets his groove on
Hearted a few weeks ago
Macca is coming out with a new dance album under his electronic alias The Fireman.
Big Day Out Line-Up 2009
Hearted a few weeks ago
We have finally got our hands on The Big Day Out line-up for 2009.
Want to clean Courtney Love's house?
Hearted a few weeks ago
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.
Metallica tracks spread wide
Hearted last month on the 19th
After the unfortunate leaking of Metallica’s 'Death Magnetic' by a French record store, the new songs are out there and getting fans talking.
Wiley samples Daft Punk, badly...
Hearted last month on the 19th
Hip-pop’s fixation with Daft Punk looks set to continue, with UK grime-cum-chart success Wiley unveiling his latest single 'Summertime'.
Chemical Brothers to work with MGMT
Hearted last month on the 19th
The Chemical Brothers recently reached out to MGMT with the offer of a collaboration after hearing their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular'.
Legendary country guitarist Jerry Reed dies
Hearted last month on the 19th
Singer-turned-actor Jerry Reed, who was known as 'The Guitar Man' of country music, has passed away aged 71.
Arctic Monkeys compile Late Night Tales
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
AC/DC reveal first ‘Black Ice’ tour dates
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Colbert Report Christmas a musical affair
Hearted last month on the 19th
Gather round patriots, because America’s number one news source is inviting some star musical guests to his Christmas table this year.
Guitar Hero confirm DJ Hero is on the way
Hearted last month on the 19th
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!
Kings Of Leon take on Fall Out Boy and co.
Hearted last month on the 19th
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”.
Korn frontman covers Lil Wayne
Hearted last month on the 19th
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, Jonathan Davis goes and makes a cover of 'Got Money' by Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne.
Mercury Prize gives Elbow a 688% boost
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
National Campus Band Competition at the Corner
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Sparkadia do Australia
Hearted last month on the 19th
Currently kicking around the country with Faker, Sydney quartet Sparkadia will continue the momentum in October with a month-long headline tour.
High Vibes 2008
Hearted last month on the 19th
On the 21st of September Northcote’s High Street will again host the High Vibes festivities.
Snoop Dogg given the all clear
Hearted last month on the 19th
Snoop Dogg's upcoming tour has been approved by the Australian Immigration Department. Shizzle.
Our Backyard at the Arts Centre with Muph N Plutonic
Hearted last month on the 19th
Hip hop comes to the Arts Centre on Sunday September 21st with Our Backyard, part of the Mix It Up! series.
Laneway Festival announces dates; expands to Perth
Hearted last month on the 19th
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!
Stars shine again in Australia
Hearted last month on the 19th
Bright lights of this year's St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, wide-eyed indie-pop collective Stars will return in January 2009.
Get All Shook Up With Sophie Koh
Hearted last month on the 19th
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...
The Hives are coming
Hearted last month on the 19th
Our favourite Swedes have just announced they will be making us all Howl with delight at some very intimate sideshows.
Nevereverland coming back in 2008
Hearted last month on the 19th
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!
More Michael Franti & Spearhead
Hearted last month on the 19th
With all tickets snapped up to their October 16 concert, rebel rockers Michael Franti & Spearhead have added a second date in Melbourne.
More Meredith sideshows
Hearted last month on the 19th
With the Meredith Music Festival comprehensively sold out, all of us who missed out can ease the pain with two new sets of sideshows.
Katy Steele
Hearted last month on the 19th
While she is a Valley Fiesta first-timer, Little Birdy frontwoman Katy Steele is no stranger to travelling the country, guitar in hand.
WOW
Hearted last month on the 19th
With the 'Holiday In Space' EP unleashed on the world, Sydney electro-pop upstarts *WOW* have some busy weeks ahead. FL picks their brains.
The Temper Trap
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
The Drones
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Laura
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Mammal
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Testament
Hearted last month on the 19th
FL speaks to the drummer of long-time metal band Testament, Paul Bostaph, about the band's latest album and upcoming Australian tour.
Fuji Rock Festival reviewed
Hearted last month on the 19th
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.
Pop Levi
Hearted last month on the 19th
Effortlessly hip wunderkind Pop Levi talks to FL about his Japanese toy-inspired new album and why it's okay to be pop.
The Woods Themselves
Hearted last month on the 19th
Sydney collective The Woods Themselves lets its music do the talking. Retiring songwriter Davey Cotsios gives FL one of his first interviews.
Metallica – Death Magnetic
Hearted last month on the 19th
After the disappointment of 'St Anger', 'Death Magnetic' is finally here and Metallica seem to have their mojo back.
The Great Festival Gambles
Hearted last month on the 19th
To celebrate the inaugural Festival Awards, FL looks back at the hits and misses that transpire when an Aussie festival takes a gamble.
Broken ankle disrails Slipknot
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.
Unleash your Temper
Hearted on the 21st Aug, 2008
The Temper Trap are back, armed with an album's worth of songs to make you dance.
Pyramid Rock 2008
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.
Meredith Music Festival
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.
The Vines are back baby
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.
Bloc Party Get Intimate
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.
They are young and they are free
Hearted on the 31st Jul, 2008
FasterLouder proudly present our favourite geezers as they tour around Oz.
Pivot
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.
Drummers are a fit bunch
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.
British India @ The Corner, Melbourne (18/07/08)
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
Brtitish India celebrate their release of their new album by playing at The Corner.
Dr. Dog album stream on FL
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.
Simply Red
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.
Who'll take the Mercury Prize?
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.
The Great Escape Second Line-up
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.
Cold War Kids
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.
Skybombers
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.
Lions At Your Door
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.
Eminem sued for strip club smackdown
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.
Horsell Common sing the news
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'.
John Mellencamp and friends
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.
Lyrics Born does Splendour sideshows
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...
Great Escape Clubhouse tickets sold out
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!
Bazaar - 3 huge bands, 1 night
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.
Children Collide spread ‘Social Currency’
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'.
Paris' Roxanne Residency
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.
Kes claims the Edinburgh Castle in July
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.
Sparkadia and Faker buddy up
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.
Feel the Dragonforce in October
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.
Parklife line-up additions
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.
Shapeshifter roll back into town this September
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.
Kiss deliver cease and desist to fans
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?
Black Lips frighten off Tesco
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.
Josh Homme ain't no homophobe
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.
Thousands of Glastonbury tickets left
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.
Kanye West bites back at Bonnaroo “insults”
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.
Amy Winehouse trades body blows at Glasto
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.
Wolfmother move into swimwear
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Are boardshorts the final frontier of rock renown? If so, Wolfmother has now officially made it.
Beach House heat up Winter Tones
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.
The Birmingham Hotel – It’s Not Shit Anymore!
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.
Tex Perkins and friends on tour
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.
Grazzhopper Festival to buzz Geelong
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.
Get your Polyphonic Spree tickets
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!
Birds Of Tokyo take flight
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.
The New Pornographers tour
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.
The Living End wake up the nation
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.
Jet and Iggy Pop do ‘The Wild One’
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.
Portishead: A perfect dose of melancholy
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.
Disturbed
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
FasterLouder caught up with guitarist Dan Donegan of heavy metal figureheads Disturbed to speak of all things 'Indestructible'.
Brett Dennen
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.
Flamingo Crash
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.
A conversation with Anton Newcombe: Part 2
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.
Clare Bowditch: sharing secrets
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.
Alkaline Trio
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.
The Angels: face to face, side by side
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.
The Mission In Motion
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.
Youth Group
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.
Caliban
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Owen Thomas talked to Caliban drummer Patrick Grun about their first headline tour of Australia.
Weezer
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.
Rocket Science lift off again
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.
Band Of Horses Second Melbourne Gig
Hearted on the 16th Jun, 2008
Band Of Horses announce second Melbourne gig.
The Music
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.
The Black Ryder to support BJM
Hearted ages ago
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.
Supergrass - Diamond Hoo Ha
Hearted ages ago
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.
Great Escape rumours abound
Hearted ages ago
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!
Global Battle of the Bands
Hearted ages ago
The Global Battle of the Bands Challenge is exactly that – a worldwide contest to find the hottest talent out there.
Fait Accompli
Hearted ages ago
“Punk rock brotherhood” Fait Accompli has been steadily plugging away on the Sydney underground for a couple of years now.
A conversation with Anton Newcombe: Part 1
Hearted ages ago
Despite his volatile reputation, no one could argue the genius of Anton Newcombe. FasterLouder picks the mind behind the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Chili Peppers on hold
Hearted ages ago
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.
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.
Events He's Going To
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Events He Went To
The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2nd show (all ages)
At fifteen years old, The Brian Jonestown Massacre has lost none of its fire.
A Trip Through Time: A Tribute To Albert Hofmann
‘A Trip Through Time’ – A Tribute To Albert Hofmann with Black Cab, Sandpebbles, The Dolly Rocker Movement, Jarvis Jay, Slight Of Build & Mona Lisa Overdrive…Plus DJ DMT & psych visuals.
Events He Organised
Bootleg Presents - The Fearless Vampire Killers
Thursday, October 16th Bootleg and Revolver host a deliciously decadent pre...
Bootleg Presents - Dead Video (EP Launch)
On Saturday Oct 25th Bootleg Proudly Presents Dead Video’s EP LAUNCH with...