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Singles reviews | Arcade Fire, Haim, Paramore, Primal Scream

I totally blame Dave Grohl for this bullshit.…

Single of the Week: Nots – self-titled (Goner)

They've sewn garage rock's sloppy, swampy howlings to wiry, economical punk…

Melvins + Helmet + Six Ft Hick @ The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, 08.12.13

All in all, cool show. What is all worth it? Sure, 'cause I got in for free.…

Dot Wiggin Band – Ready! Get! Go! (Alternative Tentacles)

I’m pleased to say that Ready! Get! Go! is nothing less than brilliant, a wonderful album from start to finish. A record that can stand beside The Shaggs, and in places even goes beyond it. …

Cassette of the week | Sealings

You know what I like? Noise. Slabs of noise. Noise that can smother your brain, melt your ears, and inject pure pleasure straight to your head. Or genitalia. Or BOTH.…

In Photos: Bitch Prefect + Cured Pink + Primitive Motion @ Black Bear Lodge, 29.11.2013

Bitch Prefect launch their ‘Bird Nerds’ album in Brisbane with a show…

Go Genre Everything + Scrabbled + Gravel Samwidge + The Legend! + Nana Vigilante + Bent @ Chardons Corner Hotel, Brisbane, 30.11.13

Being different isn’t always glamorous and is rarely rewarded with dollars.…

Blanche Blanche Blanche – Breaking Mirrors (Wharf Cat)

Blanche Blanche Blanche may be the most creative, original-thinking, band out there right now.…

Sky Ferreira – Night Time, My Time (Capitol)

Night Time, My Time is fantastic. A lifetime of bad ideas that turns into good ideas in the context of music. I like the new M.I.A. album. I respect the new Laurel Halo album. I’m falling in love with the new Sky Ferreira album.…