Hobart Archives - Page 8 of 11

Live review: Tamikrest play breathtaking set at the Nolan Gallery, MONA, nipaluna/Hobart, 26/10/2022.

I am a relatively recent convert to some of the “desert rock/desert blues” that has come to notice in increasing amounts in Western countries over the past 5 years or…

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Live Review + Gallery: The Ugly Kings at Hobart Brewing Co 15.10.2022

Melbourne’s hard-rocking power blues quartet, The Ugly Kings stopped off in Hobart/nipaluna at Hobart Brewing Company as part of their ‘Paranoid’ national tour. Despite the smallish crowd in attendance, the…

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Track: Nipaluna/Hobart’s post punk maestros Verticoli are back with the thunderous ‘Pride And Legacy’.

Having caught our attention with the ice cold ‘Sailor’ back in August, the post punk phenomena that is Nipaluna/Hobart’s Verticoli are back, and this time they’ve ramped up the temperature.…

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News: EWAH and the Vision Of Paradise’s Emma Waters presents special showings of film ‘Finding Paradise’ with a soundtrack from the band’s album ‘The Warning Birds’.

EWAH and the Vision of Paradise (EVoP) released a magnificent album ‘The Warning Birds’ last year (see my 9.2/10 review here) – an album that I described as being a palimpsest for…

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Premiere: nipaluna/Hobart’s Verticoli land an elegant atmospheric post punk catch with their new single ‘Sailor’, and announce launch gigs ahead of album news.

We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Sailor’ from nipaluna/Hobart trio Verticoli: an atmospheric enigmatic gem that sparkles intensely with a slow burning fuse. It has the driving energy…

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Album review: Hobart post-punk trio, Liquid Nails, unleash powerful debut, self-titled LP

Post punk Tasmanian 3-piece band, Liquid Nails have been together since 2019. Subtract 2 years for a global pandemic, mix it with the glacial pace of offshore pressing and shipping,…

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Track: Caelo is ‘Tongue Tied’ – a sparkling gem of hope and optimism. Plus gig date announced.

Nipaluna/Hobart musician Abe Parsons, working under the moniker Caelo, is continuing a stunning upwards trajectory with his third single ‘Tongue Tied’: a raw and visceral folk-inflected piece of indie pop…

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Premiere: The magical All India Radio unveils shimmering new instrumental ‘Beginning Part 1’ along with news of nineteenth album ‘The Generator of All Infinity’.

The world of Martin Kennedy’s All India Radio is one of mystical sounds and visions that reflect a retro sci-fi world; rich, lush, shimmering sonic architecture that transports you to…

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Live Review & Photo Gallery: The Raccoons at The Republic Bar, 10.07.2022

Tasmanian rockabilly royalty, The Raccoons made a successful return to the live stage after a lengthy layoff due to the sad passing of former bass player, Alexander ‘Sandy’ Campbell back…

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Live Review: Dark Mofo Festival – Kim Gordon – The Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 18.06.2022

Dark Mofo 2022 headliner, Kim Gordon and her band performed songs from her latest (and surprisingly, debut) solo release, 2019’s ‘No Home Record’. The sold-out crowd had come from all…

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