I guess the debate here is whether or not a band is required to continue attempting to evolve past a certain point. Beastie Boys have a solid formula with beats + one-liners = fun, so why should they change?…
Sky Needle’s hidden magic reveals itself to those who are adventurous enough to let them inside of their dreams. …
Helplessness Blues is 50 minutes of laments for one’s self in the face of shifting uncertainty, framed in endless soothing harmonies, an opiate of sighs.…
Beneath THAT, there's the intricately dense, instantly relatable and increasingly self-referential lyrics.…
Listening to No Anchor, it’s hard not to hear a weaker, less interesting version of their heroes. …
Somewhere along the line, apparently, Crystal Pepsi and I developed different ideas of what rock music could/should/would do.…
The music sounds like well-made computer-generated songs designed to provide aural stimulation while staring at some kind of never-ending optical illusion screensaver…
A scuzzy disco grind, a glorious hark back to the 70s and a breathy French chorus to sing along to…
I breathe a sigh of relief knowing that this relationship is far from over. This is, without a doubt, The Mountain Goats’ best album in years.…
Long way to go to hang with life’s metal carnage. But that…
When you think about it, music can be compared to the difference between kiddie rollercoasters, and humongous, death-defying coasters.…
We’re a bit late this year (the story of our life) but it’s time…
Unaddressed allegations of racism, misogyny, violent abuse and bad behaviour. There’s a problem with…
You break up with your ex. You like them, but they’ve pushed the limits…
Charlotte Sands viral hit “Dress”, a song about Harry Styles wearing a dress on…
Photo by Luz Gallardo Kid Congo Powers rose to prominence in the punk and…
Photo: Matthew Reeves Formed in 1977, the Psychedelic Furs melded punk energy with atmospheric…
Kid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkey Birds finish up their 2024 Australian tour…
Photos from Pandemonium at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane, featuring Alice Cooper, The Psychedelic…
Codeine’s first ever Australian tour ends with a show at Brisbane’s Stranded, with support…
Once I was blind, now I can see Once I was blind but now…
BRIGHTON KOMEDIA: I have never felt very comfortable with my body. This feels like home.…
The opening song sounds like My Bloody Valentine. You may well be enthused by…
Photo: Sian Stacey The big music “news” in Australia in the last couple days…
Photo: Eleanor Petry Well, this is just great. On first listen it reminds me…
Photo by Anita Shao Something from the open browser tab collection that I’ve been…
