Bloc Party, Van She, Mission Control @ Brisbane Riverstage, Brisbane (28/11/2008)
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Clear weather prevails as Bloc Party deliver a Brisbane debut to remember.
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became a fan on the 17th Aug, 2008
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became a fan on the 6th Oct, 2008
His Favourite Articles
Neil Young gets 90 minutes at BDO
Hearted a few weeks ago
Rock 'n roll renegade Neil Young has been given 90 minutes to close the main stage of Big Day Out 2009. Rage Against That!
Blink 182 reconnect after 4 years
Hearted a few weeks ago
It's the news fans around the world are dying to hear: a Blink 182 reunion may well be on the cards.
Get ready for The Who
Hearted a few weeks ago
Following news that rock icons The Who wiIl close the 2009 Grand Prix, the band has announced its first Australia-wide tour since 1968.
Bon Iver invites Australia in
Hearted last month on the 6th
The first month of 2009 is looking like a tough act to follow, with news that the beguiling Bon Iver will spend summer in our company.
Jim Ward sets his sights on Oz
Hearted last month on the 3rd
Something of a dark horse at this year’s Soundwave, the prodigious Jim Ward is returning to our shores for club shows in December.
Fans help curate All Tomorrow’s Parties
Hearted last month on the 3rd
Hot on the heels of its Australian debut, the mighty All Tomorrow’s Parties will return to the UK in May 2009 with its 'ATP vs. the Fans' event.
Hot Chip for Big Day Out?
Hearted last month on the 2nd
The countdown is on to the Big Day Out second round announcement and there’s now another name to throw into the ‘could happen’ basket.
Dropkick Murphys in for Big Day Out
Hearted on the 31st Oct, 2008
With anticipation mounting for the Big Day Out 2nd line-up, knockabout punks Dropkick Murphys have revealed they're locked in for the festival.
Leonard Cohen to tour Australia
Hearted on the 29th Oct, 2008
For the first time in twenty four years, the fabled songwriter, poet, novelist and living legend, Leonard Cohen, is coming to Australia.
The Who are coming to Australia
Hearted on the 29th Oct, 2008
The whispers began on the weekend, but now it's official: British rock icons The Who will play the Grand Prix in Melbourne next March.
Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night
Hearted on the 11th Oct, 2008
The Kings with the modern day Bon Jovi following deliver album number four. Sadly, 'Only By The Night' is only half perfect.
McCain bastardises My Hero
Hearted on the 10th Oct, 2008
The US Republican Party has elected a new anthem for presidential hopeful John McCain - 'My Hero' by the Foo Fighters. And the band isn't happy.
Fleet Foxes dash around Australia
Hearted on the 8th Oct, 2008
In January 2009, Seattle troupe Fleet Foxes will bring the songs from their celebrated debut album to our shores.
The great rock n roll swindle
Hearted on the 2nd Oct, 2008
Life on the road can be hard - groupies, bad grub and as the The Kills recently discovered, Grand Theft Auto.
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.
Plant agrees to Led Zep tour?
Hearted on the 29th Sep, 2008
The UK’s most reputable news source for non-reputable news, 'The Sun', has “confirmed” Led Zeppelin are planning an extensive tour for 2009.
Black Francis
Hearted on the 27th Sep, 2008
Pixies frontman and 'Godfather of Grunge' Black Francis talks to FL about his upcoming Australian tour.
Indie labels stiffed by MySpace Music launch
Hearted on the 26th Sep, 2008
News Limited’s monolithic social network MySpace has unveiled its latest venture, the MySpace Music Store - however it's off to a shaky start.
More music stars for Yo Gabba Gabba Season 2
Hearted on the 25th Sep, 2008
Undoubtedly the world's coolest kids show, 'Yo Gabba Gabba' has called upon a sparkling array of indie and hip hop talent for its second season.
All Tomorrow’s Parties details emerge
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!
Kings Of Leon for Big Day Out 2009?
Hearted on the 22nd Sep, 2008
With their hotly anticipated new album 'Only By The Night' now in stores, Nashville rockers the Kings Of Leon have been on the campaign trail talking it up to all who will listen of late.
The Great Festival Gambles
Hearted on the 21st 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.
Fuji Rock Festival reviewed
Hearted on the 21st Sep, 2008
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.
Kings Of Leon take on Fall Out Boy and co.
Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008
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”.
Pink Floyd founder dies
Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008
Richard Wright, co-founding member and keyboard player for Pink Floyd, has died aged 65 after a “short struggle” with cancer.
Sparkadia do Australia
Hearted on the 15th Sep, 2008
Currently kicking around the country with Faker, Sydney quartet Sparkadia will continue the momentum in October with a month-long headline tour.
Bloc Party announce ‘Intimacy’ tour
Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008
UK indie-rock bastions Bloc Party are back on our shores in November for five headline shows, joyously presented by FasterLouder.
Falls Festival Lorne sold out; more acts tomorrow
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.
Legendary country guitarist Jerry Reed dies
Hearted on the 8th Sep, 2008
Singer-turned-actor Jerry Reed, who was known as 'The Guitar Man' of country music, has passed away aged 71.
Cold War Kids and Delta Sprit @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (04/08/08)
Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008
It was Splendour sideshow glory at the Enmore Theatre, as Cold War Kids ripped and roared through new and old material alongside dazzling new talent Delta Spirit.
Big Day Out 2009 line-up: place your bets
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.
The Week That Was - Brisbane edition
Hearted on the 20th Aug, 2008
British India, Mess Hall and Unwritten Law kick off the first Brisbane edition of The Week That Was
Meredith Music Festival
Hearted on the 20th 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.
It's time to hoist your Anti-flag
Hearted on the 18th Aug, 2008
After playing the Big Day Out earlier this year, touring with RATM and expressing their love for Billy Bragg, politico-punk outfit Anti-Flag are returning to Australia in December.
Neil Young likely for BDO
Hearted on the 17th Aug, 2008
The Big Day Out rumour mill is already in motion (with its fair share of red herrings), but it seems there's real weight to those Neil Young claims.
MGMT confirm Spectacular tour
Hearted on the 12th Aug, 2008
Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.
Sigur Rós @ The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (01/08/08)
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
After their wondrous previous tour, I wondered how the new, more upbeat material from Sigur Rós would fare in the aircraft hanger that is the Hordern Pavilion.
The Mars Volta @ Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane (21/06/08)
Hearted ages ago
Superlatives don't do them justice and adjectives are inadequate. A truly outstanding performance by an exceptional group of musicians.
FL Present Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band
Hearted ages ago
FasterLouder is pleased as punch to be presenting Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band in some very intimate sideshows.
The Mighty Boosh make a festival
Hearted ages ago
Not only are the Mighty Boosh boys good for a chuckle; they’re also keen entrepeneurs. The comic team has announced plans for an open-air festival in Kent, England, with a load of “comedians and bands” providing the entertainment.
Events He's Going To
Neil Young
Five years since he last ventured Down Under, rock icon NEIL YOUNG returns this January for three very special shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Sunset Sounds Festival (Day One)
Australia’s hottest summer festival line-up heads north to infuse Brisbane in sonic goodness at Sunset Sounds this January.
Jim Ward
When Jim Ward was a member of At the Drive In, he helped create some of that era’s most gripping, cutting-edge and important music.
Events He Went To
The Mars Volta
The Mars Volta head back to Australia and New Zealand in support of their critically acclaimed fourth album The Bedlam in Goliath.
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Do not miss this rare opportunity to be spellbound by Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
Sigur Rós
Already set to send shivers of delight through Splendour, Sigur Rós has now added headline performances in Melbourne and Sydney.
Band Of Horses
Riding high on the freewheeling success of their recently released Cease To Begin album, Band of Horses return to Australia this August for a series of east coast shows.
Cold War Kids
Cold War Kids have a reputation to deliver a highly animated and energetic live show – don’t miss out!
British India 'Thieves' tour
To celebrate their new album British India are pleased to announce their ‘Thieves’ National Album Launch Tour.
Valley Fiesta
From September 12 to 14 you will be able to experience first hand why Brisbane is considered one of the world’s leading music hot spots with street party like no other.
The Grates
The Grates’ live shows have now become stuff of legend. They’re joined by The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers on this fabulous tour.
The Grates
The Grates’ live shows have now become stuff of legend. They’re joined by The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers on this fabulous tour.
The Drones
The Drones will be joined by a number of special guests as they embark on a national tour to show off their new creation.
