The Follow members go missing

Hearted on Wednesday

It has been reported that Azaria and KJ of The Follow have gone missing in the US while recording their new album. Publicity stunt or the real deal?

DragonForce

Hearted on Wednesday

FL chats with the hard-drinking keyboard lord of DragonForce, Vadim Pruzhanov, about video games, onstage antics and public defecation.

The Panics

Hearted on Monday

Following a triumphant Splendour In The Grass slot earlier this month, The Panics singer Jae Laffer tells FasterLouder what’s next for the band.

Exposed feat Down n Dirty DJs @ Transit Bar, Canberra (23/08/08)

Hearted on Monday

Exposed debutantes Down n Dirty DJs got down ‘n’ dirty at Transit. Not quite indecent exposure… but they sure got exposed.

The Boat People

Hearted last fortnight

FL talks momentum, recording and internment with The Boat People's James O'Brien.

Shakedown @ Bar 32, Canberra, (16/08/08)

Hearted last fortnight

Shakedown was shaking it up on Saturday night with a myriad of music courtesy of the Bar 32 DJs Chris, Ema and FL's very own k-rad and Simmo. So what does Shakedown bring to the Canberra club scene that the other nights don’t?

teenagersintokyo, Allies @ Transit Bar (16/08/08)

Hearted last fortnight

teenagersintokyo played an epic set alongside fellow Sydneysiders, Allies at Canberra's Transit bar last Saturday night. We look forward to those kids to hit our streets again, once they've released their debut album!

The Boat People, The Dawn Collective, mcArtney @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (14/08/08)

Hearted last fortnight

Forget the Olympics. There is free music on offer at Transit Bar. Celebrating the release of Chandeliers, The Boat People commenced their tour along with The Dawn Collective and mcArtney, entertaining a young and enthusiastic Canberra crowd.

Mobiles take the guesswork out of festivals

Hearted on the 14th

If a new Dutch mobile application has its way, you’ll never make the wrong choice of act or stage at a festival again.

The Living End

Hearted on the 14th

On its fifth album, 'White Noise', The Living End is "psyched and ready to go". FL checks in with the boys as they prepare for a cross-country tour.

REV @ BAR 32 (25/07/08)

Hearted on the 14th

Another REV at Canberra's hot spot BAR 32. For a cold winter night - this was an awesome night - feeling HOT, HOT, HOT.

Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups

Hearted on the 14th

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.

Vampire Weekend @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (05/08/08)

Hearted on the 13th

Sadly, tonight's 48-minute-long Splendour sideshow isn’t the performance of the “hottest band in the world right now”.

MGMT confirm Spectacular tour

Hearted on the 13th

Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.

Canberra: The Week That Was (12/08/08)

Hearted on the 13th

This week Canberran's had a plethora of delicious gigs to choose from. From raw indie to reggae beats, the week had it all.

Van She

Hearted on the 13th

Van She have delivered on the promise of their 2005 EP with an assured debut album, 'V'. FL talks movies, music and Modular with the star pupils.

Holly Throsby

Hearted on the 11th

Like her latest album, 'A Loud Call', Holly Throsby is somewhat of a slow burner. FL chats to the beguiling songstress ahead of her national tour.

British India Splendour blog

Hearted on the 11th

On their Splendour debut last weekend, Melbourne outfit British India made quite an impression. We got the boys to blog their experience for us.

The Gin Club, The Julian Abrahams Band, The Sons of Katie Elder @ Greenroom, Canberra (10/08/08)

Hearted on the 11th

A great venue and another quality lineup of Australian acts at The Greenroom... now where the bloody hell are you Canberra?

From The South, The Red Line Is Them, Go-Go Second Chance Virgin @ Bar 32, Canberra, (07/08/08)

Hearted on the 10th

Experimental, shoe-gazing and melancholic rock was the order of the night at Gangbusters.

The Grates

Hearted on the 8th

With a national tour kicking off in October, vivacious popsters The Grates have plenty to be overjoyed about. FL shares in the enthusiasm.

TV On The Multiplex

Hearted on the 7th

Tunde Adebimpe, frontman for New Yorkers TV On The Radio, is appearing in a lead role in the new film from acclaimed director Jonathan Demme.

The Dandy Warhols: down to Earth

Hearted on the 7th

Remember when Dorothy got to Oz, there was just a normal dude behind the facade? Presenting Brent DeBoer: a bloke behind a Dandy Warhol.

Zico Chain

Hearted on the 7th

With their second album in the works, witty Zico Chain lead singer Chris Glithero vents to FL about what's pissing him off...amongst other things.

Hot Line-up for Trackside 2008

Hearted on the 6th

Following the heady excitement of Foreshore and Stonefest, Trackside have just dropped another stellar line-up bring the best bands in Australia to Canberra this November.

Exposed @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (25/07/2008)

Hearted on the 6th

If you found yourself last Friday night kissing strangers, chasing a glassy that just took your full pint, and dancing 'til 3:30am then there's a good chance you were at Transit!

Splendour In The Grass (Sunday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (03/08/2008)

Hearted on the 4th

The Grates, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros are just some of the highlights on this festival's mammoth second day.

A Canberran's View of Splendour In The Grass - Day 1, Belongil Fields, (02/08/08)

Hearted on the 3rd

Some Canberran's at least were lucky enough to make the annual trek to the luscious Byron Bay for our fav festival Splendour in the Grass.

Splendour In The Grass (Saturday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (02/08/2008)

Hearted on the 3rd

Splendour In The Grass 2008 gets a fevered first day, with highlight sets from Gyroscope, The Cold War Kids and Devo.

2008 ACT DMC World Championships, @ Greenroom, Canberra (01/08/08)

Hearted on the 3rd

Canberra came out en force to witness Buick make ACT DMC DJ Finals history by taking the hat-trick…

British India: Thieves at work

Hearted on the 2nd

Only a year after the release of their debut album, British India has unveiled its follow-up 'Thieves'. The hard work is paying dividends, as FL discovers.

The Gaslight Anthem, Death In The Family, Lame Excuse @ Greenroom, Canberra (31/07/08)

Hearted on the 1st

New Jersey's punk rockers The Gaslight Anthem hit Canberra for a sweet show at the Greenroom. Supporting TGA were Melbourne's A Death In The Family and local punk lords Lame Excuse.

CSS

Hearted on the 1st

Despite some turmoil within the group, Brazilian pop specialists CSS have bottled the energy of their live show on a bold new album 'Donkey'.

The Dark Knight: Review

Hearted last month on the 30th

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?

Snowman @ Capitol 26/07/08

Hearted last month on the 30th

“We are Snowman, You are alone. Thankyou.”

Modular's $5.9 million loss

Hearted last month on the 30th

One of the most revered indie labels around, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Modular team were rolling in cash. However, news to the contrary has surfaced.

The Week That Was in Canberra (29/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 30th

Another week of fantastic music in the capital as the FasterLouder crew caused trouble and snapped your pretty face about town covering all the 'it' venues and gigs.

Degrees of Freedom, The Sidetracked Fiasco, Earwig Mantra @ Greenroom, Canberra, 26/07/08

Hearted last month on the 29th

Degrees of Freedom thoroughly rock the Green Room, supported by Sydney funkmeisters The Sidetracked Fiasco and Canberrans, Earwig Mantra.

Afraid You'll Fall, Ladies & Gentlemen, The Attendance, @ Lanyon Youth Centre (25/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 29th

Walking into a youth centre for a gig and not seeing the expected underage crowd was definitely unusual. It was delightful and somehow reassuring to be standing in a room full of overage music lovers despite the lack of a flowing liquor supply.

Pivot

Hearted last month on the 28th

Having jetted off to Europe in March after signing to UK heavyweight Warp Records, Pivot are coming home. FL welcomes them back.

Violent Soho, The Magic Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (26/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 27th

With a long line outside in the freezing cold it was hot and sweaty inside Transit Bar as Canberra's cool kids got down to Violent Soho and Magic Hands.

Foreshore Summer Music Festival Line-up Announced

Hearted last month on the 27th

After a two year hiatus from the capital, the Foreshore Summer Music Festival will see the return of Australia's hottest indie dance act to Canberra. And we can hardly wait.

Presets and Cut Copy do America

Hearted last month on the 25th

Having both come off triumphant Australian tours, Modular stars Cut Copy and The Presets are pooling their powers to take on the USA.

Homebake @ Domain, Sydney (8/12/07)

Hearted last month on the 24th

For the music freak, Homebake at Sydney's Domain is often about the logistics of being in two or three places at once, and this year that requirement was exemplified by the amazing quality of the line up on each stage.

Homebake gets a conscience and some Kiwis

Hearted last month on the 24th

Homebake is back with a vengeance in 2008 – and this year it’s all about the Kiwis and world peace.

Peter Combe and The Juicy Juicy Green Grass Band, Tom Gibson @ ANU Bar, Canberra (20/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 23rd

Children of the eighties united to see Peter Combe and The Juicy Juicy Green Grass Band take to the ANU Bar stage. Newpaper hats and toffee apples were the order of the night.

From Dead Kitten's to Juicy Juicy Green Grass - The Week That Was in Canberra (17-21/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 21st

Another week of quality live music in the Capital as the FasterLouder crew crazily walked, bused, drove and skied our way around the city to cover the hottest gigs and club nights. From Dead Kitten's to homemade paper hats, this week we had it all.

Rocket Science - Different Like You

Hearted last month on the 21st

Rocket Science have emerged from trying times to release their ripping new album 'Different Like You'.

Dead Kitten Parade, Tomas Ford, Partybus, Burgerman @ Gangbusters, BAR 32, (17/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 21st

Another big indie night @ BAR 32! Thursday 17 July featured Perth's electro-novelty Tomas Ford and the real Weezer-esque sounds of Sydney's Dead Kitten Parade. Supporting were Partybus and Burgerman.

Snowman, Baseball @ Transit Bar, (19/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 21st

With a new album under their belt and a future move to London, Canberra welcomed Perthies Snowman with open arms on their last stop of their national tour before they head west for their farewell show.

The Sunpilots get out there

Hearted last month on the 18th

With a significant groundswell around their first single 'Spotlight in the Sun', Sydney quartet The Sunpilots are already in the thick of a national tour.

Stonefest turns 40 in style

Hearted last month on the 18th

To help ring in its 40th birthday, Canberra's Stonefest has recruited a knockout 2008 bill - spearheaded by the Dandy Warhols and Grinspoon!

The Butterfly Effect studio visit

Hearted last month on the 15th

Brisbane rockers The Butterfly Effect are in town for a fortnight mixing their upcoming album at the Sing Sing Studios. FL was invited for a look-in.

Canberra Hot Spot: REV , Friday Night @ BAR 32

Hearted last month on the 14th

FACED with the WHERE TO GO in Canberra dillema? It's a Friday night, and it's REV time! Get to BAR 32!

Goodnight Nurse

Hearted last month on the 12th

Having just kicked off their Aussie tour supporting fellow rockers The Getaway Plan, FL gets the scoop on this New Zealand act.

The Getaway Plan, Goodnight Nurse, Closure in Moscow @ Albert Hall

Hearted last month on the 12th

On an icy Canberra night Melbourne's The Getaway Plan hit Canberra to play to an all ages crowd at Albert Hall. Along for the ride were fellow Melbourne boys Closure in Moscow and New Zealander's Goodnight Nurse.

Hadouken!

Hearted last month on the 8th

Proud purveyors of fluoro though they may be, Hadouken! are mining a similar path to success as Klaxons. They chat to FL ahead of Splendour.

ARIA Hall Of Fame @ Melbourne Town Hall (01/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 8th

Celebrating 50 Years of Australian Rock, the ARIA Hall of Fame tips it's hat to more than just rock.

Parklife line-up additions

Hearted last month on the 4th

With an already nicely-rounded bill including the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Goldfrapp and Peaches, the Parklife festival has enlisted some new names.

The Fashion: finally in vogue

Hearted last month on the 1st

As is usually the case with 'new' bands, The Fashion is ambivalent about 'The Next Big Thing' label and more interested in making music and touring.

Youth Group

Hearted on the 27th Jun, 2008

Having topped the charts with their last album 'Casino Twilight Dogs', Sydney four-piece Youth Group set new challenges for its follow-up.

Weezer

Hearted on the 25th Jun, 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.

The Wombats go down to Ramsay Street

Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008

Guitar pop upstarts The Wombats will perform in a forthcoming episode of 'Neighbours', to be filmed when they arrive on our shores for Splendour.

The E.L.F @ Click Click, Melbourne (23/02/2008)

Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008

Darren Cross does dance, in an op-shop kind of way: Presenting The E.L.F.

The Angels: face to face, side by side

Hearted on the 25th Jun, 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.

Winehouse very ill indeed

Hearted on the 24th Jun, 2008

Four days out from her scheduled performance at Glastonbury, Amy Winehouse is apparently suffering early stage emphysema. So says Dad...

Fan feels Josh Homme’s fury

Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 2008

At a recent festival, Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age gave a bottle-throwing fan a piece of his own medicine. Get the video evidence into ya!

Josh Homme ain't no homophobe

Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 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.

Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends

Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 2008

This new album probably won't convert any of the Coldplay haters, but fans, or even those with an open mind, will surely rate this as one of the best albums of the year.

Kill Teen Angst

Hearted on the 21st Jun, 2008

From one of Australia's most isolated places. Perth indie band Kill Teen Angst's Greg Sanders talks about the history of KTA, and their big excitement of 2008: touring nationally this July.

Flamingo Crash

Hearted on the 18th Jun, 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.

Whitley, Pete Akhurst, Ash Maddox @ ANU Bar, Canberra (10/06/08)

Hearted on the 18th Jun, 2008

Whitley made his way to Canberra, playing an intimate solo show to make up for not making his show last May. A night of gags and acoustic glamour definitely made up for it.

Weezer to jam with fans onstage

Hearted on the 15th Jun, 2008

For their upcoming tour of America, quirk merchants Weezer are inviting “a bunch of fans” to “bring their instruments” along for a mass jam session.

In Fiction plot national tour

Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008

To celebrate the release of ‘Liar Liar’, In Fiction will head out on their first national headline tour – taking in East Coast capitals and regional centres.

Ben Lee interviews The Grates

Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008

Both making the pilgrimage north for Splendour In The Grass 2008, good friends Ben Lee and Patience of The Grates got chatty for FasterLouder.

The Bravery - The Sun And The Moon Complete

Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008

New York City's self-confessed 'new wavers' return with 'The Sun And The Moon Complete'; a bizarre two-disc effort comprising of the same songs on each, re-recorded in a different style. Not necessarily for completists only.

Powderfinger, Whitley @ The Tivoli, Brisbane (09/06/08)

Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008

A definitive Powderfinger experience - one that has stapled the Brisbane boys firmly to the hearts of all involved on this Queen's Birthday night.

Powderfinger, Whitley @ Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast (06/06/08)

Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008

Powderfinger get their Upstairs At The Downstairs tour started with a bang.

The Annandale’s birthday bonanza

Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008

Beloved Sydney venue The Annandale Hotel is turning eight, which means we get a week’s worth of kick-arse live music in late June.

The Great Escape first Line-up revealed

Hearted on the 12th Jun, 2008

The Great Escape is back this year - same location, different date and one helluva line-up to boot.

Whitley is no man's woman

Hearted on the 11th Jun, 2008

It would seem a new super group drops into the picture every other week - in fact we're a little tired of hearing about them - that's why Dew Process' latest concept album No Man's Woman has us intrigued.

I Killed The Prom Queen 'Say Goodbye' tour @ UCU Refectory, Canberra (27/05/08)

Hearted on the 10th Jun, 2008

After seven years of success and hard work, tonight's sweat-soaked show was truly a fitting end to I Killed The Prom Queen.

The Mars Volta: raising Bedlam

Hearted on the 3rd Jun, 2008

The Mars Volta is synonymous with unpredictable live shows and mind-bending lyrics. FL hears how the band thrives on tumult.

Warehouse Winter Music Festival @ AIS Arena (31/05/2008)

Hearted on the 1st Jun, 2008

First impressions upon entering the AIS Arena for Saturday’s Warehouse Winter Music Festival - wow! The Friction/Lexington Music boys know how to throw a party! Following on from the success of Foreshore last December the boys decided to step it up.

Whitley @ Jive, Adelaide (23/05/08)

Hearted on the 1st Jun, 2008

A young, intimate, mainly female crowd, welcomed *Whitley* back to Adelaide.

The Panics @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (09/05/08)

Hearted on the 27th May, 2008

The Metro Theatre is no stranger to sold-out shows and punters wrestling for the best view of the stage. For humble Perth lads The Panics, though, this was a very special night - a milestone to be etched into their minds for years to come.

Plastic Palace Alice, Greasers, Oh Mercy @ East Brunswick Club, Melbourne (23/05/2008)

Hearted on the 27th May, 2008

Plastic Palace Alice launched their debut album The Great Depression at the East Brunswick Club on Friday night...

This week in Canberra 26/05/2007

Hearted on the 25th May, 2008

I've been in this town for many years, but I've never seen a week so jammed pack full of events as this week is.

Faker, Grafton Primary, Violent Soho @ The Zoo, Brisbane (16/05/08)

Hearted on the 23rd May, 2008

Faker smashed their fans with a performance that will leave none with any doubt of where these Aussies belong; right on top.

Death Cab For Cutie

Hearted on the 22nd May, 2008

Death Cab For Cutie could end 2008 as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. FL finds out if they're ready.

Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles

Hearted on the 18th May, 2008

Swathed with vintage 8-bit and modern synths, the warped sounds of Crystal Castles' self-titled album debut brings a run-around dance album that objectifies modern music to their own taste.

The Kooks trade blows with Arctic Monkeys

Hearted on the 17th May, 2008

Don’t we just love an inter-band dust-up! The Kooks frontman is now boasting of giving the Arctic Monkey's Alex Turner a boot to the face.

Cloud Control

Hearted on the 17th May, 2008

New tour, new album, new fans every day. Blue Mountains' Cloud Control bassist speaks to FasterLouder.

Gabriella Cilmi

Hearted on the 15th May, 2008

I always knew Gabriella Cilmi was a liar. When she sings, “Nothing’s sweet about me,” on chart-topper Sweet About Me, the opposite couldn’t be truer.

Electric Mary

Hearted on the 15th May, 2008

“Manic riffs, pop sensibilities…it’s powerful,” explains vocalist Rusty Brown of his band Electric Mary.

Anton Newcombe opens up

Hearted on the 14th May, 2008

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.

Augie March-ing back into studio

Hearted on the 14th May, 2008

Having just finished touring the nation as part of The Big Day Out and playing shows in North America, Augie March has announced they will be starting work on a new album.

This week in Canberra 12/05/2007

Hearted on the 13th May, 2008

Wondering what to check out in Canberra this week? Click here to get the low down on the top tickets in town.

Yves Klein Blue plus John Steel Singers equals BLUE STEEL!

Hearted on the 13th May, 2008

Brisbane's Yves Klein Blue join forces with the John Steel Singers for the Blue Steel tour.

Liam Finn’s homecoming

Hearted on the 12th May, 2008

Having recently wowed America and the UK, Kiwi talent Liam Finn is returning to familiar shores for a short run of intimate shows in June. After two dates in New Zealand, he’ll cross the Tasman to play Sydney and Melbourne with good friends The Gin Club.

Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy, Sugar Army @ Metro City, Perth (24/5/2007)

Hearted on the 12th May, 2008

It must have been a very special Thursday night to see the queue to Metro City larger than any given Ruby Room night. Not often are music lovers treated to a double headlining show with Eskimo Joe and Little Birdy – two of the biggest acts to emerge from Perth in recent times.

Yorke chides 'Radiohead: The Best Of'

Hearted on the 12th May, 2008

In the lead-up to the June release of Radiohead: The Best Of by the band’s former label EMI, vocalist Thom Yorke has voiced his inevitable disappointment. "We haven't really had any hits,” he told The Word, “so what exactly is the purpose?"

Splendour's carbon offset option

Hearted on the 12th May, 2008

Following the successful launch of their ‘green ticket’ option last year, Splendour In The Grass will once again offer punters the chance to off-set their carbon footprint for the 2008 festival.

On the road with the Panics

Hearted on the 11th May, 2008

While it's early days on the Panics national tour, frontman Jae Laffer checks in with FasterLouder to share some of the recent thrills and spills.

Neon Neon [Audio]: Kitsch beyond belief

Hearted on the 9th May, 2008

A concept album about flying cars with two admired musical identities who each stand atop the apex of their respective scenes... It’s kitsch beyond belief, but Neon Neon have the musical chops to back it up with substance as well as style.

The Matches

Hearted on the 9th May, 2008

FasterLouder catches up with Soundwave Festival standouts The Matches to get the word on their new album, A Band In Hope.

Beck to pop album out early

Hearted on the 9th May, 2008

In keeping with the recent trend of shotgun releases, our favourite oddball Beck is unveiling his album in "four to six weeks", having only recently completed it.

Weezer - Pinkerton

Hearted on the 8th May, 2008

Weezer's classic college confessional under the spotlight.

Whitley

Hearted on the 8th May, 2008

Folktronica charmer Whitley talks to FasterLouder about his upcoming shows, touring the States and meeting his songwriting idol, Mason Jennings.

This week in Canberra 05/05/2007

Hearted on the 7th May, 2008

A quick guide to the musical goings on this week in Canberra.

The Saboteurs: working as one

Hearted on the 7th May, 2008

The Saboteurs, or the Raconteurs everywhere else in the world, might be a side-project for Whites Stripes mainman Jack White and his good bud Brendan Benson, but they’re quickly becoming something far more than that.

Josh Pyke, Ashleigh Mannix @ UCU 13/3/08

Hearted on the 6th May, 2008

Bonde Do Role in Canberra

Hearted on the 6th May, 2008

You may have heard a member of Bonde Do Role on Triple J this morning taliking about their up coming Australian tour. What you may not have realised is that the whole eight piece are hitting Canberra as part of the Warehouse Winter Music Festival.

Midnight Juggernauts continue quest for world domination

Hearted on the 6th May, 2008

Continuing on their never-ending quest for domination of the worldwide indie scene, Melbourne boys the Midnight Juggernauts have announced a summer of massive European festival appearances!

The Dandy Warhols back in orbit

Hearted on the 6th May, 2008

Things have been a little quiet in the Dandy Warhols camp of late, but the psych-rockers are set to return this July with a new album, Earth To The Dandy Warhols.

Dukes Of Windsor declare war

Hearted on the 4th May, 2008

Melbourne quintet the Dukes of Windsor has recently returned from Sweden with a newly-completed album, Minus, in hand and you’ll be able to hear it live this June.

The Galvatrons: the synth-ony of the future

Hearted on the 2nd May, 2008

The Galvatrons – a four-piece synth-rock band from Melbourne who claim to robots from outer space – are the latest cats batting at the hype mouse, hoping they don’t get batted back.

Gyroscope

Hearted on the 2nd May, 2008

FasterLouder spoke to endlessly enthusiastic Gyroscope drummer Rob Nassif about their "most adventurous album yet" and the insatiable thrill of playing live.

Sparkadia, Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers @ Hopetoun Hotel (23/04/08)

Hearted on the 2nd May, 2008

A night of whimsy as Sparkadia and friends take us on an morosely joyous journey.

This week in Canberra 28/04/2007

Hearted on the 2nd May, 2008

What's on this week in Canberra? Click below to find out the hottest tickets in town.

Faker

Hearted on the 1st May, 2008

After 12 years of EPs, local shows and line-up changes, Faker’s steady rise has started to speed up. Bass player Nic Munnings tells FasterLouder what we can look forward to from their tour in May.

The Gin Club, The Gentlemen of Fortune & Dan Mangan @ The Greenroom (11/04/08)

Hearted on the 1st May, 2008

Folk and country was the order for Friday night at the Greenroom. The Gin Club, The Gentlemen of Fortune and Dan Mangan all gave something very different to the audience, making an interesting night of music out at Phillip.

FL’s Big Brother man-on-the-inside

Hearted on the 30th Apr, 2008

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.

Portishead - Third

Hearted on the 28th Apr, 2008

After a decade hiatus, English trip-hop trio Portishead returns with Third. Over eleven intricately-crafted tracks, the album re-confirms why they're masters of their genre.

Casual Projects, The Andi & George Band @ ANU (18/04/08)

Hearted on the 27th Apr, 2008

Mixing Australian hip hop of Casual Projects with the unique fusion of roots and fun of the Andi & George Band the crowd at the ANU bar had a great night of rhythm, rhyme and dance that had the crowd going from the beginning of the night to the very end.

MGMT - Oracular Spectacular

Hearted on the 24th Apr, 2008

With their recent release Oracular Spectacular, MGMT have sprung up out of no where to bring a little electro-pop-psychedelic-funk-trip hop chaos into your headphones.

British India @ The Green Room, Canberra (18/04/08)

Hearted on the 22nd Apr, 2008

If there was ever a night to pull out your favourite black band t-shirt, best dancing jeans and comfy sneakers, it was Friday night’s British India gig. The audience certainly loved it, and the band seemed to as well.

We Are Scientists

Hearted on the 22nd Apr, 2008

We Are Scientists follow up their mainstream label debut With Love And Squalor with their latest effort Brain Thrust Mastery. Chris Cain gives an insight to making this album and loosely discusses the prospect of another Australian tour.

PJ Wolf, Sarah Humphreys @ Hippo Bar, Canberra, (17/04/2008)

Hearted on the 22nd Apr, 2008

While Scene kids passed by on roller skates below in Garema Place, the scene upstairs in Hippo Bar on Thursday night was a little more sophisticated. The twenty-thirty something crowd were out to enjoy the considerable talent of Canberra local, PJ

Henry Rollins

Hearted on the 20th Apr, 2008

Author, radio host, performer, publisher, television producer, occasional actor, constant traveler. Old school LA punk icon. Henry Rollins is no slouch when it comes to, well, anything really.

Cut Copy's ghostly national tour

Hearted on the 20th Apr, 2008

If you’d been wondering when we’d see our favourite indie-dance darlings Cut Copy back in Australia again, wonder no more; they’ll be heading home in June for their biggest headline tour to date!

Bliss n Eso, Funkoars, The Winnie Coopers, @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (16/04/2008)

Hearted on the 20th Apr, 2008

Wednesday night at ANU Bar saw the kickoff of the Unified 2008 National Tour, a 25 university stop hip-hop extravaganza, with Bliss n Eso, Funkoars, and The Winnie Coopers showing Canberra the excitement of contemporary Australian hip-hop.

2XX Fundraiser Youth Coalition @ Front Cafe and Gallery (12/04/08)

Hearted on the 17th Apr, 2008

Saturday night at the Front went off! Opening the 2XX Fundraiser, Andi and George Band pulled big numbers. George was his usual bare-footed smiley self and Andi displaying her usual motherly presence looking over her band members with a big warm smil

My night as back-up dancer for Pnau

Hearted on the 16th Apr, 2008

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.