Artist to smoke Kurt Cobain
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The bullshit-o-meter is squarely in the red on this one: Berlin-based artist Natascha Stellmach is claiming she will roll the ashes of Kurt Cobain into a spliff and smoke it for an exhibition.
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Signed to a contract by British songwriters and record producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman, Libby achieved a string of hit records throughout the world, but her popularity began to decline by the early 1990s. For several years she attempted to establish herself as an independent performer and songwriter, distancing herself from her earlier work. Her projects were widely publicised, but despite a couple of hit singles, her albums failed to attract a substantial audience, resulting in the lowest sales of her career. In 2000, she returned to popularity as a dance/pop music artist and became well known for her provocative music videos and expensively mounted stage shows. Libby has established one of the longest and most successful careers as a performer in contemporary pop music, and in Europe and Australia has become one of her generation's most recognisable celebrities and sex symbols.
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I still love all my fave bands from my teens, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh, Jesus and Mary Chain, Jane's Addiction, Pavement, then into, Ride, Ultra Vivid Scene, QOTSA, and since then I've gotten more into bands like, Millionaire, Bloc Party, Arcade Fire, Muse, and I've loved artists and producers like Aphex and lots of the Warp/Artificial Intelligence stuff, and techno, some drum and bass, house (although there's lots of lame house music out there too, so it's hard to explain exactly what music I like to go out and listen to)
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All Tomorrow's Parties line-up is here
Hearted last fortnight
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!
All Tomorrow’s Parties details emerge
Hearted last month on the 25th
Following on from our discovery that festival behemoth All Tomorrow's Parties is coming to Victoria, details for Sydney and Brisbane are here!
Want to clean Courtney Love's house?
Hearted last month on the 25th
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.
Soundwave Line-up 2009
Hearted last month on the 24th
The rumours have been circulating for a whole year - finally we have the line-up.
Kings Of Leon for Big Day Out 2009?
Hearted last month on the 23rd
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.
Bloc Party announce ‘Intimacy’ tour
Hearted last month on the 10th
UK indie-rock bastions Bloc Party are back on our shores in November for five headline shows, joyously presented by FasterLouder.
You Am I plot 'Dreadful' dates
Hearted last month on the 8th
With no shortage of touring miles between them, homegrown legends You Am I will return to the open road for the ‘Let’s Be Dreadful’ tour.
All Tomorrow’s Parties comes to Oz
Hearted last month on the 3rd
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.
Festival moments we won't forget
Hearted last month on the 1st
To celebrate the launch of the inaugural Festival Awards, FL has put together our ten most memorable Australian festival moments.
Lightspeed Champion apologises for “awful” shows
Hearted last month on the 1st
FasterLouder’s man-crush Dev Hynes, aka Lightspeed Champion, has got all down on himself after playing “some of the worst shows ever”.
MGMT forced to deny dating rumours
Hearted on the 29th Aug, 2008
On the ‘How To Know You’re Now A Pop Star’ chart, this one ranks pretty highly.
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.
Falls Festival Bulks Up
Hearted on the 26th Aug, 2008
The Falls Music & Arts Festival have just announced the line-up for the 29th December – the first night of musical madness for the three day festival.
Bloc Party Get Intimate
Hearted on the 20th 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.
Radiohead not scoring Choke
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
There have been titters of excitement this morning at news that Radiohead provided the score for new film 'Choke', but it's only a little bit true.
Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups
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.
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.
Burial reveals his identity
Hearted on the 6th Aug, 2008
With little fanfare, elusive dubstep hero Burial has shed his anonymity and let the world know his real name. Norman Cook, is that you?
Splendour set times are in!
Hearted on the 25th Jul, 2008
The fabulous Splendour In The Grass is just around the corner - and now you can plan your weekend with the official map and timetable.
The Dark Knight: Review
Hearted on the 21st Jul, 2008
Heath Ledger wrestles the Joker from the hands of Jack Nicholson in an iconic performance that won't soon be forgotten. Now, where'd I put my pencil?
Albert Hammond Jr.
Hearted on the 17th Jul, 2008
Speaking to FL from his New York home, Albert Hammond Jr. debunks a few myths about the rock star lifestyle and tells how he's still learning.
Anton Newcombe opens up
Hearted ages ago
There are few musical figures with as fearsome a reputation as Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. FasterLouder sent one of our best to pick his mind. The full interview will be up soon, but here are some soundbites from the exchange.
FL’s Big Brother man-on-the-inside
Hearted ages ago
On Christmas Eve 2007, FasterLouder contributor dream_vs_scream announced to the forum massive that he would be auditioning for Big Brother. His audition video was a hit, and now dream_vs_scream - aka Ben - is kicking it in the BB house.
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.
My night as back-up dancer for Pnau
Hearted ages ago
The email came through casually on the afternoon of the gig, with Pnau’s tour publicist asking if anyone from the office wanted to wear a suit at their Enmore Theatre show that night. It took me about 0.0007387 seconds to reply.
Zakk Wylde: by name and nature
Hearted ages ago
She knew he was hilariously erratic, but Melanie Lewis still wasn't really prepared for this one. She chats to Zach Wylde, predominantly about his sex life.
AC/DC is back baby
Hearted ages ago
Jukebox ruler AC/DC has returned to the studio to record its first studio album in eight years. While no release date has yet been confirmed, the band is said to be in the studio with veteran producer Brendan O’ Brien.
The Dillinger Escape Plan Australian Tour
Hearted ages ago
Rumors be gone. Riot! Entertainment has just announced the official tour dates for The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Australian Tour, which kicks off in May, six months after their innovative new release Ire Works.
Come Together this June long weekend
Hearted ages ago
Since its inception in 2004, Come Together has established itself as one of Sydney’s favourite small-scale festivals. This year’s June long weekend instalment looks more action-packed than ever.
FL presents Faker tour
Hearted ages ago
Following frontman Nathan Hudson’s stripped-down solo shows, Faker will be back to their usual rabble-rousing with a headline tour in May. FasterLouder is mighty proud to be presenting, too.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Hearted ages ago
The wild eyed preacher has returned to the pulpit. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds new album Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! has been sent down from high for us poor mortals to make of it what we will.
Smashing Pumpkins sideshows
Hearted ages ago
Ahh Billy Corgan - the very fact that Smashing Pumpkins have reformed brings a tear to the eyes of most music lovers - so the notion of seeing them live is enough to cause hysterical crying from most punters. Now news that the Pumpkins are serving
Garage to V finalists announced
Hearted ages ago
The judges have ruminated, bickered and agonised…and now we are thrilled to announce the finalists in the band comp to end all band comps: Garage to V.
Rock royalty gets a YouTube ribbing
Hearted ages ago
YouTube has claimed its latest victim – rock star royalty!
Róisín Murphy is in for V Festival
Hearted ages ago
The enchanting Róisín Murphy, formerly of Moloko, has let slip that she’ll be joining the V Festival juggernaut in March/April.
Big Day Out @ Gold Coast Parklands, 20/01/2008
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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.
New Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds video
Hearted ages ago
If you’ve been feverishly awaiting the March 3 release of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’s new album Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!, here’s a little mood-setter. The band has released a video for the lead single – and it’s a fine piece of work.
Helmet tour dates announced for 2008
Hearted ages ago
If you've got a taste for crunching riffs and blistering rock then no doubt you are well versed in the tunes of Helmet. The band have been getting fists pumping and heads banging since the nineties and have plenty of Aussie fans.
Big Day Out set times released
Hearted ages ago
Recovered from all your New Year shenanigans yet? Well there’s no rest of the wicked because it’s already time to start thinking about how you’re going to plan your adventures when the Big Day Out rolls into town later this month.
Punk's Not Dead - it's just gone to bed
Hearted ages ago
Susan Dynner, the director and arteries behind the doco Punk's Not Dead, has a chat about the inspiration for the film, letting punks sleep on your living room floor and why Sum 41 are actually nice guys.
Marilyn Manson taken to court for "sick" spending habits
Hearted ages ago
It’s the kind of publicity you can’t buy – Marilyn Manson has been accused of using his band’s money for various “sick” purchases.
Pete Doherty steps in as confidant for Amy Winehouse
Hearted ages ago
Never one to Just Say No, tabloid darling Pete Doherty is reportedly sharing his dubious advice on staying clean with lady-shambles Amy Winehouse.
Second line up announcement for Big Day Out 2008
Hearted ages ago
The remainder of this summer's Big Day Out lineup has been announced, with Silverchair, Spoon and UNKLE topping the list of names.
Playground Weekender presales available Monday!
Hearted ages ago
Playground Weekender offered up a new type of festival experience earlier this year – a three-day camping event with a beautiful natural backdrop, and one of the most complete and diverse lineups of DJs and live acts we’ve seen. And in 2008 it's back
Muse, The Dirty Secrets @ Supreme Court Gardens, Perth (10/11/2007)
Hearted ages ago
Muse kick off their national tour in Perth with an epic performance underneath the stars at Supreme Court Gardens.
International Songwriting Competition deadline fast approaching!
Hearted ages ago
The 2007 International Songwriting Competition is the premier songwriting competition in the world, with over $150,000 in cash and prizes.
Golden Plains lineup announced
Hearted ages ago
Aunty Meredith released the official lineup for Golden Plains 2008 today and boy are we in for a treat!
Don’t Look Back concert series comes to Oz
Hearted ages ago
A pioneering event in the UK, the Don’t Look Back concert series is coming to Australia this summer, courtesy of FEEL and All Tomorrow’s Parties!
PJ Harvey goes solo: Australian tour announced for February 2008
Hearted ages ago
Indie rocker extraordinaire, PJ Harvey will be landing on our shores next year to perform tracks from her latest release, White Chalk as well as thrill fans with some old school faves. Welcome back Polly Jean!
St Jerome's Laneway Festival locks in lineup
Hearted ages ago
The one-of-a-kind St Jeromes Laneway Festival is back in 2008 with a shining roll-call of artists - and now Adelaide is invited to the party!
Interpol Australian tour confirmed for February '08
Hearted ages ago
Those darlings of the indie alt rock scene, Interpol will be making their way to Australia this summer.
FasterLouder presents You Am I
Hearted ages ago
It's been quite a while between drinks for You Am I fans with the lads spending most of this year over in the States shopping their latest CD, Convicts and doing the US tour circuit. Well raise your glasses - the quintessential indie band is back
Broken Social Scene's Spirit is alive
Hearted ages ago
Broken Social Scene are set to release their latest sonic masterpiece this weekend on Shiny Records.
Daft Punk ARE coming to Australia!
Hearted ages ago
This is the big one people… We’ve literally been hanging on the line for years now with the tantalising possibility of Daft Punk bringing their spectacular live show to Australia. Now we can confirm the rumours are true! Check inside for the facts.
[Video] Bloc Party
Hearted ages ago
He's in one of the most famous bands of the moment - yet Gordon Moakes (bassist of Bloc Party) is one of the most unassuming guys you'll ever meet - don't just take our word for it - check out the video and meet Mr Nice Guy.
[Video] FasterLouder Live at The Powerhouse
Hearted ages ago
Check out all the action from FL Live with Tilly and the Wall, I heart Hiroshima and Yves Klein Blue at Brissie's Powerhouse
Big Day Out 2008: let's get this rumour started right
Hearted ages ago
The FasterLouder team have their ears to the ground, tuned in for the hottest rumours about the Big Day Out 2008 line-up. So far we’ve heard that Chemical Brothers are the hot tip. After a blistering performance at Glasto, I’m celebrating about that!
Move over MySpace
Hearted ages ago
Is the world’s most talked about website on a slippery slide down to the bottom of the social networking chain? Quite possibly if usage patterns in the UK are anything to go by, where its growth rates are trailing well behind its competitors.
The Police announce Oz tour dates
Hearted ages ago
The wait is finally over... Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland aka The Police will be spending summer downunder, with stadium shows announced nationwide for January and February 2008.
Splendour in the Grass lineup revealed!
Hearted ages ago
One of Australia’s premier festivals is set to be better than ever this year. Fasterlouder is presenting and will be bringing you a stack of full coverage - peek inside for the exclusive lineup details!
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Splendour in the Grass
One of Australia’s premier festivals is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. FasterLouder is presenting and will be bringing you a stack of full coverage – peek below for the exclusive lineup of acts you’ll be seeing when Splendour in th
Splendour in the Grass
One of Australia’s premier festivals is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. FasterLouder is presenting and will be bringing you a stack of full coverage – peek below for the exclusive lineup of acts you’ll be seeing when Splendour in th
FasterLouder Live - with The Mint Chicks
If you like a touch of mayhem at your rock gigs, no doubt you are a fan of those rambunctious rabble rousers from across the water – The Mint Chicks. So you’ll be delighted to hear that New Zealand’s favourite merchants of mayhem are invading our sh
Jamie T & The Pacemakers
Jamie T is back in Oz from Glastonbury, gearing up to entertain sheilas, groovers and geezers of all kinds, this time with sidekicks The Pacemakers. The Australian national tour begins August 31 at as Jamie T and The Pacemakers rock onstage Sydney’s Gae
FasterLouder Live - with 78 Saab
Check out what’s cookin’ on teh rock grill this weekend when FasterLouder Live takes over the Gaelic Theatre with 78 Saab, The City Lights, Paper Scissors and The Ringleaders…. MMMM Tasty…
Nick Cave & Grinderman
Nick Cave delivers double duties as a performer this October when he heads off around the country to deliver a solo act followed by a performance as the four-piece monster Grinderman. Cave plans to w
Playground Weekender 08
March 2007 witnessed the dawn of a new era amidst the usual music festival mayhem
Faster Louder Live
Faster Louder celebrates the silly season with a stonkin’ line-up of live talent.
Festival First Night
Festival First Night is a new, free event for Sydneysiders and visitors alike. Featuring Brian Wilson, Paul Kelly, Spank Rock and more in five separate precincts. Massive!
Beck's Festival Bar pres. Warp label night feat. Battles
Warp label night featuring Battles (US), Andy Weatherall (UK), Harmonic 313 (Mark Pritchard) and Pivot.
V Festival
After its glittering debut last year, the V Festival returns in 2008 with a world-class line-up.
Arcade Fire
Undoubtedly one of the most exciting tour announcements of December is the news that Arcade Fire will be performing sideshows adjunct to their Big Day Out appearances next year.
Interpol
Moody New York four-piece Interpol will make their way down under this summer for their biggest Australian tour to date. Last seen here back in 2005 for a run of headline shows as well as a spot at Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass, the quartet will
KISS
Legendary rockers KISS have had a long-standing love affair with Australia, and they’re not quite ready to end it yet!
Madams Open Mic (Semi-Final #1)
New open mic comp! 6 of Sydneys best up & comers perform their stuff for you in a stripped back setting. Special performance from Cuthbert & the Nightwalkers.
Supergrass (2nd show)
These shows are sure to be full of foot-stomping, hand clapping, anthem singing goodness so don’t miss out!
Ladytron 2nd Show
Initially breaking through when electroclash was the hot topic in dance music, Ladytron have managed to live on and remain relevant.
