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well, we usually do. but this week has been so shit, the general population of sydney is crook :(...

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

Hearted yesterday arvo

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

Ida Maria

Hearted yesterday evening

At an hour inhospitable to both parties, FasterLouder spoke to Ida Maria ahead of her first-ever appearances down under.

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.

Mission Control

Hearted a few weeks ago

This is set to be a heady summer for Melbourne psych kids Mission Control. FL chats to vocalist Raph Brous ahead of the NeverEverLand tour.

Bloc Party, Van She @ Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, (25/11/08)

Hearted a few weeks ago

Tuesday night saw the return of London indie rock gods Bloc Party to Sydney for the first of their two shows at Hordern Pavilion.

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.

The Jezabels

Hearted a few weeks ago

FL enters the study habits of Sydney indie quartet The Jezabels, to talk about festivals, musical inspiration and travelling interstate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trackside Set Times Announced!

Hearted last month on the 17th

If you haven't picked up your very own handy little Trackside guide book from Landspeed, Parliament, Essen or many of the other locations in Civic then here's the list you've been waiting for!

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

Hearted last month on the 11th

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

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

Hearted last month on the 11th

Thursday night at the ANU Bar was all about love.

The Zutons

Hearted last month on the 8th

Dave McCabe, frontman for UK giants The Zutons, isn't one to mince words. He fills FL in on the shortcomings of positive thinking.

Brett Dennen

Hearted last month on the 8th

FL chats skydiving, jet-lag and country music with wide-eyed troubadour Brett Dennen.

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

Hearted last month on the 7th

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

Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul

Hearted last month on the 7th

'Dig Out Your Soul' sees an obviously more mature Oasis sharing song responsibilities on their seventh studio album.

Muscles: still hustling

Hearted on the 28th Oct, 2008

In the middle of his national tour, Melbourne's one man party band Muscles talks to FasterLouder about the future.

Muscles is mad at MySpace

Hearted on the 28th Oct, 2008

The launch of MySpace Music has certainly ruffled the feathers of many in the industry of late, and the latest to vent is Modular darling Muscles.

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!]

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

Hearted on the 27th 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.

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

Hearted on the 27th Oct, 2008

Usual Friday night event with special guests The Vines!

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!

Sparkadia, Gin Wigmore, Oh Mercy @ ANU Bar, Canberra (22/10/08)

Hearted on the 24th Oct, 2008

Canberrans headed to ANU on Wednesday night for some mid-week relief from their desk-jobs, pending assignments and general day-to-day woes.

Bob Evans

Hearted on the 24th Oct, 2008

Kevin Mitchell, the man behind Bob Evans, tells FL why he doesn't want to be "another fuckin’ guy with an acoustic guitar singing his lungs out."

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.

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...

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.

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.

As spring has thankfully graced the capital in the last couple of weeks so has some of Australia's best up and coming bands. But we can't help but wonder where is Canberra and all her music loving people?

Andy Bull

Hearted on the 10th Oct, 2008

With an album due in February 2009 and a tour imminent, fast-rising Sydney singer-songwriter Andy Bull checks in with FasterLouder.

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

Hearted on the 6th 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’.

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.

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!

The Matches @ Manning Bar, Sydney (19/09/08)

Hearted on the 30th Sep, 2008

A rollicking fun night with plastic scabbards, a broken finger and some hardcore triangle playing.

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.

Josh Pyke

Hearted on the 25th Sep, 2008

Prodigious singer-songwriter Josh Pyke talks to FL about the inspirations behind his new record 'Chimney's Afire'.

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

Hearted on the 22nd 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!!!

Cloud Control roll in

Hearted on the 20th Sep, 2008

With new single 'Death Cloud' showing off its consummate vintage pop stylings, Cloud Control is hitting the road - presented by their fans at FL.

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.

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.

Metallica – Death Magnetic

Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008

After the disappointment of 'St Anger', 'Death Magnetic' is finally here and Metallica seem to have their mojo back.

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

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

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

Buttering Up Newcastle

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

It’s about time Newcastle had something else to talk about other than Silverchair and their new festival Fat As Butter should provide novcastrians with that much needed fresh fat on which to chew.

Grafton Primary's album launch tour

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

Gearing up to release their hotly anticipated debut album ‘Eon’, Sydney based electro-indie rockers Grafton Primary have announced a national launch tour to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Grafton Primary, Fire! Santa Rosa Fire!, Femme Fatales @ Jive, Adelaide (12/09/08)

Hearted on the 17th Sep, 2008

School's in at Jive.

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.

Holly Throsby @ The Basement, Sydney (13/09/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

In her element on stage, Holly Throsby delivered an impressive show (with a disarming sense of humour) at the Basement.

Stuart Price produces The Killers' new album

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Since stepping down as Madonna’s musical advisor, gun-for-hire Stuart Price has lent his talents to The Killers' new album 'Day & Age'.

The Vines - Melodia

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Despite some intriguing numbers, 'Melodia' suffers from over-production and a little too much self-reflexivity from a band trying to re-bottle their first album formula.

Gyroscope, Shihad and Sugar Army @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (26/08/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

A mammoth triple-bill came to Sydney, and all bands were in characteristically fiery form.

Death Cab For Cutie @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (18/08/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Death Cab For Cutie proved they're more than a cute little indie pop band.

Van She @ Fowlers, Adelaide (05/09/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Van She kick off the lead up to the Parklife Tour at Fowlers with guests Los Valentinos and Mission Control.

The Boat People, The John Steel Singers, Abbe May, Jeff Lang, The Gin Club @ The Troubadour, 10/9/08

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Bands were on their best behaviour for an industry-only showcase at The Troubadour as part of music industry conference Big Sound 2008.

Josh Pyke @ The Metro, Sydney (11/09/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Josh Pyke proves his worth as one of Australia's best singer/song writers.

Ash Grunwald, The Last Town Chorus @ The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide (13/9/08)

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Saturday night at The Gov was a showcase of collaborations – some good, some not so good.

Mammal

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

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.

Laura

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

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.

Snoop Dogg given the all clear

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Snoop Dogg's upcoming tour has been approved by the Australian Immigration Department. Shizzle.

The Moffs

Hearted on the 16th Sep, 2008

Infamous Sydney band, The Moffs, have recently reformed for a short run of shows. FL chats to the band about the reunion, the scourge of the pokies in live venues and chatting up the ladies.

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.

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 11th 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.

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

Hearted on the 9th Sep, 2008

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

Grafton Primary

Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008

FasterLouder goes to music school with Grafton Primary ahead of their national tour.

Muph n Plutonic, D'Opus & Roshambo @ Transit Bar, Canberra (27/08/08)

Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008

Hip hop is not everyone's cup of earl grey but there must be a few people out there sipping away because there has been quite the procession of Aussie hip hop acts through Canberra of late.

The E.L.F. bouncing around Australia

Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008

The E.L.F., otherwise known as Darren Cross of indie trio Gerling, is taking his off-kilter one-man show around the country in September/October.

Supergrass

Hearted on the 3rd Sep, 2008

'Diamond Hoo Ha', the sixth album from Supergrass, feels like something of a comeback. FasterLouder speaks to a band at their brazen best.

Horsell Common, Lame Excuse, The Mission In Motion @ Transit Bar (29/08/08)

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

An over charged show packed full of punk rock explosives. Headling the night was Horsell Common with special guests The Mission In Motion and Lame Excuse.

Flight Of The Conchords cut wings short

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

New Zealand's fourth most popular comedy folk duo Flight Of The Conchords will only create one more series of their hit television show.

The Festival Awards 2008

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

Do you spend all of your time on the FL forums blagging about festivals you love (and the ones you just love to hate)? Well it is time that Australia hears what you have to say.

Slowburn, Stepping Stone, Coldfront, Partybus, Mary Jane Kelly @ Bar 32 Canberra (28/08/08)

Hearted on the 1st Sep, 2008

Another fantastic night from the Gangbuster's crew at Bar 32 as they spread the indie love around.

Lover, Chaingang, Bridgemary Kiss, The Magic Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra (30/08/08)

Hearted on the 31st Aug, 2008

The metre measuring the performance of each band was set to maximum at the start of the night and was locked in so there could be no downturn.

The Presets go gay in San Fran

Hearted on the 31st Aug, 2008

Having rocked the Sydney Mardi Gras last year, The Presets will now play famed leather party the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco.

The Follow members go missing

Hearted on the 27th Aug, 2008

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 the 27th Aug, 2008

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

The Panics

Hearted on the 25th Aug, 2008

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 the 25th Aug, 2008

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 on the 20th Aug, 2008

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

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

Hearted on the 18th Aug, 2008

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 on the 17th Aug, 2008

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 on the 16th Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 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.

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

Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008

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 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.

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

Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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

The Grates

Hearted on the 8th Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 Aug, 2008

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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

Modular's $5.9 million loss

Hearted ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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 ages ago

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.