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Bloc Party full tour wrap-up

Hearted yesterday evening

Bloc Party's triumphant ten-day circuit of Australia came to an end in Perth on Sunday night. Check out the photos and reviews from all cities here.

Using Three Words @ ANU Bar, Canberra (28/11/08)

Hearted yesterday evening

Using Three Words launched their new album at ANU Bar Friday night.

Foreshore Summer Music Festival @ Commonwealth Place, Canberra, (29/11/08)

Hearted yesterday evening

The Presets and PNAU wowed Canberrans at Foreshore 2008...

All Tomorrow’s Parties sideshows

Hearted a few weeks ago

A selection of All Tomorrow's Parties finest bookings are set to play intimate shows throughout January.

Booka Shade @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (27/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Canberra’s dance music junkies were out in force on Thursday night to see Berlin’s Booka Shade for the first time in the nation’s capital on their Stereosonic Sideshow tour.

Foreshore Tips and Traps

Hearted a few weeks ago

The set times for Foreshore have been released and with three stages this year, some difficult choices will have to be made. Among other difficult choices is what to wear to combat the November rain.

China bans Chinese Democracy

Hearted a few weeks ago

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the ‘new’ Guns N’ Roses opus 'Chinese Democracy' has been banned in China due to its title.

Bloc Party @ Festival Hall, Melbourne (20/11/2008)

Hearted a few weeks ago

A jetlagged Bloc Party hit the ground running in Melbourne on Thursday night for the first show of a sell out tour of Australia, and we could not have hoped for a more triumphant return to our shores.

MGMT

Hearted a few weeks ago

They went from writing a song mocking the fast paced rock 'n' roll lifestyle, to actually living it. MGMT speaks to FL ahead of their much-hyped tour.

Trackside 2008 @ Thoroughbred Park, Canberra (22/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Trackside 2008: it rained, it hailed, it blew a blizzard but above all it rocked, and FasterLouder was there to see it all.

Using Three Words - Album Launch

Hearted a few weeks ago

Two years since their EP and Using Three Words is back with their debut self-titled album.

Let loose with Crystal Castles

Hearted a few weeks ago

Having left the European festival circuit bruised and broken, Toronto’s hottest property Crystal Castles has set its sights on Australia.

Cassette Kids, TST, The Magic Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra (20/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Phew! Anyone who was at this gig at Transit last Thursday night got a hard-smacked kickstart to let loose for the weekend ahead.

John Steel Singers, Hancock Basement @ Transit Bar, Canberra (19/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Canberra had its own Wet N Wild theme park on Wednesday night, underground style at Transit Bar.

Gangbusters: The Trivs, The Fights, Rounds, and ...like Foxes @ Bar 32, Canberra (20/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Gangbusters on Thursday nights is sent off with The Trivs, Rounds, The Fights, and ...like Foxes.

Klaxons

Hearted a few weeks ago

Simon Taylor of Klaxons chats to FL about miming, making a prog record and headlining the NeverEverLand Festival in Australia.

King Tide @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (15/11//08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

A hint of summer was in the air on Saturday night at Transit Bar when Sydney’s King Tide floated in on a wave of horns and feel good reggae beats.

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.

Youth Group, theredsunband, Laura Imbruglia @ ANU Bar, Canberra (6/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Thursday night at the ANU Bar was all about love.

Behind Crimson Eyes, Guns For Glory, Afraid You'll Fall @ Transit Bar, Canberra (12/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

The perfect night to showcase a teaser of Behind Crimson Eyes' much anticipated album release early next year.

FL Exclusive: Kaiser Chief slams Rotten

Hearted a few weeks ago

FL got Kaiser Chief Ricky Wilson on the phone to talk V Festival '09, and he gave us his eyewitness scoop on the Bloc Party-Sex Pistols feud.

All Big Day Out 2009 sideshows!

Hearted a few weeks ago

The full list of Big Day Out 2009 sideshows has now been announced, and our livers are quivering in anticipation.

V Festival Line-up 2009

Hearted last month on the 18th

After much mumbling on the rumour mill - the line-up for V Festival 2009 is in.

FL presents Laneway sideshows

Hearted last month on the 17th

With the Laneway line-up bursting at the seams, it's a good thing there'll be a bit on the side from Stereolab, Born Ruffians and The Hold Steady.

The Andi & George Band @ The Holy Grail, 15/11/08

Hearted last month on the 17th

Drugged up on Telfast (I hear everyone in Canberra’s on it these days), I dragged my congested self to The Holy Grail to catch The Andi & George Band.

Fleet Foxes

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".

Kings Of Leon Tour Announced

Hearted last month on the 14th

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

Giddy Up to Trackside

Hearted last month on the 13th

Riddle me this: What music event has a killer line-up, runs for 12 hours, is an all ages annual event, comes after Stonefest and covers all genres of activities? Trackside!

Playground Weekender line-up!

Hearted last month on the 13th

Returning for its third year in 2009, the fabulous Playground Weekender is the festival-of-choice for those in the know. The first acts are in.

TV on the Radio - Dear Science

Hearted last month on the 13th

TV on the Radio’s oppressive soundscapes have been stripped back to their constituent elements, revealing the elegant pop songs underneath.

Get ready to Girl Talk

Hearted last month on the 12th

On the back of his berserk fourth album 'Feed The Animals', full-time party monster Girl Talk has locked in some Laneway Festival sideshows.

José González announces tour

Hearted last month on the 11th

Sweet-natured songman José González is returning to our shores in February for a string of intimate theatre shows.

Rick Astley the Best Act Ever?

Hearted last month on the 10th

From a mind-boggling pool of nominees, LOL-phenomenon Rick Astley was named Best Act Ever at MTV’s European Music Awards.

Bloc Party

Hearted last month on the 10th

With Bloc Party's 'Intimacy' tour kicking off next week, FL hears from bassist Gordon Moakes about touring, recording and always packing tea.

Coldplay to tour in early 2009

Hearted last month on the 10th

Now firmly in the top-tier of stadium crowd-pullers, Coldplay has let slip that it'll return to Australia in February or March of next year.

Xavier Rudd, Dallas Frasca @ UC Refectory, Canberra, (03/11/08)

Hearted last month on the 9th

Dreadlocks, peace and ‘special herbs’ were the order of the night on Monday 3rd November at the UC Refectory.

Bloc Party picks a tour poster winner!

Hearted last month on the 9th

FL was absolutely stoked with the quality of entries in our Bloc Party tour poster design competition, and now the band has chosen its favourite.

Big Day Out second lineup is in!

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.

Sydney Festival program lands

Hearted last month on the 5th

In January 2009, the Sydney Festival is offering an absolute smorgasbord of musical talent. Check out the best of the lot here.

Tame Impala

Hearted last month on the 4th

FL treks to the house of Modular to frolic with the 'It' kids of 2008, Perth psychedelic three-piece Tame Impala.

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.

Stonefest Day Two, University of Canberra, Canberra (01/11/08)

Hearted last month on the 2nd

Day two of Stonefest offered more delights than we could imagine with The Grates, Faker, Grinspoon and THe Dandy Warhols descending on the Capital!

Stonefest Day One, University of Canberra, Canberra (31/10/08)

Hearted last month on the 2nd

Celebrating it’s 40th year of existence, Stonefest kicked off Friday night to a huge crowd.

Gangbusters @ Bar 32, Canberra (30/10/08)

Hearted on the 31st Oct, 2008

After the coming of age party last week, it would have been hard to top the party atmosphere of Gangbusters come Thursday night. Thank the Lord for Halloween!

Snow Patrol

Hearted on the 31st Oct, 2008

There’s a perception that Snow Patrol are - in a classic Alan McGee-ism - a bunch of bedwetters, but their new album is set to change that.

Gangbusters @ Bar 32, Canberra, (30/10/08)

Hearted on the 31st Oct, 2008

After the coming of age party last week, it would have been hard to top the party atmosphere of Gangbusters come Thursday night. Thank the Lord for Halloween!

AC/DC tour ignites at first show

Hearted on the 30th Oct, 2008

Ending a seven year absence from the stage, AC/DC kicked off its ‘Black Ice’ world tour in Pennsylvania with a gargantuan live show.

Big Day Out 2nd round speculation

Hearted on the 28th Oct, 2008

With the countdown on to Big Day Out’s 2nd round line-up, we’ve decided to weigh in with some of our own predictions (and crush a few dreams).

Girl Talk

Hearted on the 27th Oct, 2008

Set to headline Laneway Festival 2009, Girl Talk's live show is sweaty, frenetic and dangerously good fun. The unlikely party monster chats to FL.

The Butterfly Effect, Trial Kennedy, Sleep Parade @ UCU Bar, Canberra, (24/10/08)

Hearted on the 27th Oct, 2008

Friday night at UCU Bar was the wrong night to forget your earplugs as The Butterfly Effect rocked hard and loud along with Trial Kennedy and Sleep Parade.

The Vines, Wolf & Cub, Cabins @ ANU Bar, Canberra (24/10/2008)

Hearted on the 27th Oct, 2008

The Vines still know how to rock it [even without the use of illegal substances!]

Laneway on sale; Red Bull stage revealed

Hearted on the 27th Oct, 2008

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2009 promises to be the most exciting yet, with the Red Bull Music Academy coming to the party in select cities.

REV 2nd Birthday @ Bar 32, Canberra (24/10/08)

Hearted on the 26th Oct, 2008

Usual Friday night event with special guests The Vines!

National Campus Bands Competition Final @ CIT Southside, Canberra (23/10/2008)

Hearted on the 26th Oct, 2008

The judges are going to decide who are going to be the big shot musicians, and who are going to be the losers.

Gangbusters 1st Birthday @ Bar 32, Canberra (23/10/08)

Hearted on the 25th Oct, 2008

No cake, no candles, no speeches but one hell of a party!

Bloc Party tour poster entries are in

Hearted on the 24th Oct, 2008

FL and Bloc Party put a call out for fans to design a limited edition Bloc Party 2008 Australian tour poster - check out the amazing entries here.

NeverEverLand line-up lands

Hearted on the 24th Oct, 2008

Modular is set to take its NeverEverLand party across the country in December to celebrate its 10th birthday - and the line-up is massive.

See the world's largest record collection

Hearted on the 24th Oct, 2008

Paul Mawhinney is the proud owner of what’s believed to be the world’s largest vinyl record collection. Rub it in, why don't you?

Golden Plains dates announced

Hearted on the 23rd Oct, 2008

Following on from her second round Meredith line-up announcement today, Aunty M has also let the dates slip for next years Golden Plains Festival.

The Dandy Warhols

Hearted on the 22nd Oct, 2008

Having "just huffed a huge bong rip", Courtney Taylor Taylor tells FL about the new album, touring and whatever else happens to cross his mind.

Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Winnie Coopers, DJ Nick Toth @ ANU, Canberra, (20/10/08)

Hearted on the 21st Oct, 2008

Canberra punters were blessed with an opportunity to live in Michael Franti's invisioned world on Sunday night.

The Cure get emo touch-ups

Hearted on the 21st Oct, 2008

When 30 Seconds To Mars, My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy remix angst uncles The Cure, you just know there's going to be a backlash.

LCD man to make “classic rock”

Hearted on the 21st Oct, 2008

Since wowing us at Big Day Out '08, it seems LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy has been hard at work on something unexpected.

Cocktoberfest 2008 @ Greenroom, Canberra (18/10/08)

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

12 hours of music, 24 local and interstate acts, in its third year, one of the biggest music festivals one will see on the Southside and raising funds for prostate cancer… this is none other than Cocktoberfest 2008.

Firekites, The Crayon Fields, Voss, Waterford @ Gangbusters, BAR 32 (16/10/08)

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

Crazy covers from big names

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

Covers compilations are notoriously hit-and-miss, but BBC Radio 1’s two-disc 'Live Lounge Volume 3' collection has piqued our interest.

Arctic Monkeys: telling Late Night Tales

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

Arctic Monkeys may be on their way to Australia for Big Day Out 2009, but for now drummer Matt Helders has another project to enthuse about.

The Presets romp home at ARIAs

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

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

Lithium and Shakedown @ Transit and Bar 32, Canberra, 18/10/08

Hearted on the 20th Oct, 2008

Saturday night was a precursor to the summer months ahead with the Canberra club goers well and truly warmed up for the old favourite Lithium and the shiny and new Gangbusters.

Youth Group & theredsunband kick off

Hearted on the 19th Oct, 2008

Launching their co-headline tour tonight in Newcastle, Youth Group and theredsunband will spend the next three and a bit weeks rambling around Australia.

Lisa Mitchell, Matt Walters @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (15/10/08)

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...

Hot Chip man goes solo

Hearted on the 16th Oct, 2008

Clearly putting himself in contention for the hardest working man in music, Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor has released a solo record.

Aunty Meredith says thanks

Hearted on the 16th Oct, 2008

Aunty Meredith, the matriarch of Golden Plains Festival, talks about winning Festival of The Year and shares a few other pearls of wisdom too.

Australia's favourite festival decided

Hearted on the 16th Oct, 2008

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

Little Red

Hearted on the 15th Oct, 2008

With the next album set to be more "garage RnB" than "doo wop punk", dapper Melbourne band Little Red gets FL excited about its Uni Tour.

REV @ Bar 32, Canberra, (10/10/08)

Hearted on the 14th Oct, 2008

Friday night at Rev was more or less the same as it ever is, however it seemed like ladies night with the fairer sex far outnumbering the gents.

The Galvatrons lift off again

Hearted on the 13th Oct, 2008

In addition to some gargantuan arena shows with Def Leppard and Cheap Trick, intergalactic upstarts The Galvatrons are setting out on their last headline tour of the year.

Bloc Party fake it at awards show

Hearted on the 13th Oct, 2008

Australia-bound indie heroes Bloc Party have whipped up a shit-storm after they made no secret of miming a performance at Brazil’s MTV Awards.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival line-up 2009

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.

Megafauna 2008 @ ANU Bar, Canberra (11/10/08)

Hearted on the 13th Oct, 2008

Two years in the making, two years spent waiting finally it was that time when *Megafauna* came to save us from anticipation.

Babyfreeze, Go Genre Everything, Dan Adey @ Bar 32, Canberra, (09/10/08)

Hearted on the 12th Oct, 2008

If you meandered into Bar 32 on Thursday night you would have caught Dan Adey, Go Genre Everything and Babyfreeze entertaining fans of the Canberra underground at Bar32 for Gangbusters.

The Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra (9/10/08)

Hearted on the 12th Oct, 2008

Despite Canberra's 'Ghost Town' regime in place at present, this was a stand out show to kick off the weekend!

The Kaiser Chiefs

Hearted on the 11th Oct, 2008

The Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson is still adapting to the rock star lifestyle - which in this case means doing an interview at 9:30am.

Holly Throsby, Cloud Control, The Tallest Man On Earth @ ANU Bar, Canberra (09/10/08)

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.

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.

Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night

Hearted on the 10th Oct, 2008

The Kings with the modern day Bon Jovi following deliver album number four. Sadly, 'Only By The Night' is only half perfect.

Date set for Chinese Democracy

Hearted on the 10th Oct, 2008

FL has received confirmation that Guns N’ Roses will finally drop its embattled sixth album 'Chinese Democracy' in November.

Morrissey To Tour Australia?

Hearted on the 8th Oct, 2008

A Morrissey fan site called True To You has announced the merchant of melancholy and ex -Smiths frontman is going to be heading to Australia in January 2009.

Yves Klein Blue Won't Fade

Hearted on the 8th Oct, 2008

Yves Klein Blue has come a long way since first forming in 2006; they have won MTV’s kickstart competition, toured internationally and built a ‘bad-ass’ reputation for themselves.

The Holidays, Yves Klein Blue, Chambers @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (04/10/08)

Hearted on the 5th Oct, 2008

Ok, so it’s Saturday night, October long weekend. Most of your friends are either a) Parklife-ing it up, b) at some bush doof, possibly on the rehab side of drug use, c) away because it’s a long weekend, or d) staying in ‘because it’s raining’.

Kings Of Leon

Hearted on the 5th Oct, 2008

As the band has grown and developed, so Kings of Leon have become the very embodiment of rock ‘n roll.

Tómas Ford, Inappropriate Tough Guy Behaviour, Chroma Key Deathbots, Gangbusters @ BAR 32 (02/10/08)

Hearted on the 5th Oct, 2008

Back again, Tómas Ford returns and conquers what is his: the stage. Gangbusters last Thursday rocked. Supporting him was Innapprpriate Tough Guy Behaviour and Chroma Key Deathbots.

Neon Knights, Alex Mcleod, Staky, Biggie, Sean Kelly @ Transit Bar, Canberra (02/10/08)

Hearted on the 4th Oct, 2008

Another electro infused dance fest at Transit featuring local and interstate DJ's and outfits

Switch 3 - Calm Before

Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008

Evan from Canberra locals Switch 3 caught up with FasterLouder to chat about the band’s debut album, Calm Before and future directions.

Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs, Light Noise & The Andi & George Band @ ANU Bar, Canberra (27/09/08)

Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008

Walking in the door of the ANU Refectory on Saturday night, punters were treated to the delights of Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs!

All Tomorrow's Parties line-up is here

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!

Macca gets his groove on

Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008

Macca is coming out with a new dance album under his electronic alias The Fireman.

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.

Lotek, Pataphysics, Hieronymous IX, Brujo, De Cruze @ Transit Bar, Canberra (27/09/08)

Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008

This was a Saturday night at Transit Bar that set itself apart from all of the others.

The Temper Trap, Bird Automatic, Haunted Attics @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (26/09/08)

Hearted on the 29th Sep, 2008

Ha ha Canberra! You missed out again on a bargain gig on Friday night with the amazing Temper Trap along with impressive support acts Bird Automatic and Haunted Attics at the ANU Bar.

Haunted Attics, Cathy Petocz, Voss @ Bar 32, Canberra (25/09/08)

Hearted on the 29th Sep, 2008

Last Thursday at Bar 32 was all live and all local.

Illzilla, Free Agent Crew @ Transit Bar, Canberra (26/09/08)

Hearted on the 29th Sep, 2008

This free gig at Transit Bar was the best possible way to end the week in Canberra. As the weather heats up all the hot spots in Canberra are becoming increasingly populated, and as you would expect Transit is on that list.

Kanye West touring in December

Hearted on the 27th Sep, 2008

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.

Van She, Lost Valentinos, Art Vs Science @ ANU Bar, Canberra (24/09/08)

Hearted on the 26th Sep, 2008

Van She hit the ANU Bar for a Van She party alongside special guests Art Vs Science and Lost Valentinos.

Black Francis

Hearted on the 26th Sep, 2008

Pixies frontman and 'Godfather of Grunge' Black Francis talks to FL about his upcoming Australian tour.

All Tomorrow’s Parties details emerge

Hearted on the 26th 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!

The Panics do the home circuit

Hearted on the 26th Sep, 2008

After rallying one of Splendour's keenest crowds, The Panics continue the momentum in November with a national tour. Perhaps their last for a while...

Little Red go to uni, presented by FL

Hearted on the 23rd Sep, 2008

To prove they don't believe in downtime, '60s pop revivalists Little Red hit the road again next month for a circuit of Australian universities.

New Gorillaz album is in the works

Hearted on the 23rd Sep, 2008

Although Damon Albarn declared there would be no more new music in the future from the Gorillaz, it turns out he’s changed his tune...

Young & Restless, LightsOut, Young & Restless DJ's vs. Cheese @ Transit Bar, Canberra, 19/09/08

Hearted on the 20th Sep, 2008

It be International Talk Like A Pirate Day and a fine evenin’ in t’ capital, perfect for a night on t’ town. But as soon as me hearties got into t’ Transit Bar t’ degrees doubled an’ hot an’ sweaty became t’ order o’ the night. Arr!!!

Mercury Prize gives Elbow a 688% boost

Hearted on the 19th Sep, 2008

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.

Nevereverland coming back in 2008

Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008

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!

Guitar Hero confirm DJ Hero is on the way

Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008

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!

Pop Levi

Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008

Effortlessly hip wunderkind Pop Levi talks to FL about his Japanese toy-inspired new album and why it's okay to be pop.

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”.

End of Fashion, The Seabellies, The Harlequin League @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (17/09/08)

Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008

O Yeah! End of Fashion rocked the ANU Bar along with The Seabellies and fellow Perth act The Harlequin League, putting on a fine show for the small crowd of devoted fans catching a glimpse of the new album Book of Lies.

The Great Festival Gambles

Hearted on the 18th 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.

Grafton Primary 'Eon' Tour, Sony ITM TOP 50 PARTY @ ANU BAR (13/09/08)

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

Sydney electro rockers made an appearance at the Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party as a part of their national 'Eon' Tour.

FasterLouder Presents Birds Of Tokyo, Calling All Cars, Degrees of Freedom @ ANU Bar 14/09/08

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

FasterLouder Presents WA’s Birds of Tokyo who flocked to the capital for a stellar sold out show at the ANU Bar.

Arctic Monkeys compile Late Night Tales

Hearted on the 15th Sep, 2008

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.

Birds Of Tokyo @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (13/09/08)

Hearted on the 15th Sep, 2008

Playing to a sold-out Metro midway through a very big tour across Australia, Birds Of Tokyo delivered a thundering show.

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.

The Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party @ ANU BAR (13/09/08)

Hearted on the 15th Sep, 2008

Were you at The Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party which was supported by PANG!, SUBSUMO and BMA Magazine last Saturday night?

Dave Graney, Henry Wagons @ Transit Bar, Canberra (13/09/08)

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

Dave Graney brings his lovely tunes to Transit Bar.

WOW

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

With the 'Holiday In Space' EP unleashed on the world, Sydney electro-pop upstarts *WOW* have some busy weeks ahead. FL picks their brains.

Elora Danan tour, presented by FL!

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

In February 2009, Perth melodic rockers Elora Danan will unveil their debut album - but first they're hitting the road in October, with FL riding shotgun.

The Temper Trap

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

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.

Moh Van Wah, The Third Cycle, Degrees of Freedom @ Greenroom, Canberra, (12/09/08)

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

Sydney's The Third Cycle perform in a Canberra rock sandwich, of Moh Van Wah and Degrees of Freedom.

Cigars For The Man, Superbest Friends, Baby Freeze, Jonny Telafone @ Bar 32, Canberra (11/09/08)

Hearted on the 14th Sep, 2008

Each week Gangbusters presents a wide variety of acts that blow Bar 32*away, last Thursday night was no exception.

Elora Danan tour, presented by FL!

Hearted on the 12th Sep, 2008

In February 2009, Perth melodic rockers Elora Danan will unveil their debut album - but first they're hitting the road in October, with FL riding shotgun.

Chemical Brothers to work with MGMT

Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008

The Chemical Brothers recently reached out to MGMT with the offer of a collaboration after hearing their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular'.

M.O.T.O, Cherry Marines, The Fighting League @ BAR 32 (04/09/08)

Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008

Last week Gangbusters featured US punk rock legends M.O.T.O and Canberra acts Cherry Marines and The Fighting League. It was an 'endless' performance.

Push It with Salt N Pepa in Oz

Hearted on the 10th Sep, 2008

Yep, you read that headline right... elder states(wo)men of hip hop Salt N Pepa are heading to Australia!

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.

Ug Beats: Buick, Rubycon, Exit, Jemist, Alistair & Pornstylus @ Transit Bar, Canberra (05/09/08)

Hearted on the 8th Sep, 2008

Six years running and Ug Beats still knows how to put on a show.

Shakedown @ Bar 32, Canberra, 6/9/08

Hearted on the 8th Sep, 2008

It leaves some asking the question ‘How does Bar 32 attract the hottest indie folk in the ACT?’. Well its Shakedown of course! It was on again with a fabulous blend of music ranging from hardcore dance to glam rock.

Epicure, The Sundance Kids @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (4/9/08)

Hearted on the 8th Sep, 2008

It was another late one at the Transit Bar with the long lost Epicure returning to the live music scene in anticipation of the forthcoming LP postcards from a ghost with a little help from The Sundance Kids.

FasterLouder Presents - Mercy Arms, The Process, The Trivs @ The Greenroom, Canberra 5/09/08

Hearted on the 7th Sep, 2008

Canberra welcomed Mercy Arms with open arms, on their national tour promoting their much anticipated self-titled debut. As presented by Faster Louder…