Rock
Album Review: Introducing Meanjin/Brisbane’s DIAL, Their Self-Titled Debut EP and Upcoming Show!
Meanjin/Brisbane-based band DIAL, comprising Elijah, Matt, Bobby, and Taylor, along with former member Hugh who contributed to the debut album, has made a compelling entrance into the world with their self-titled EP. Bonding over a shared love for bands like The Verve, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Replacements, DIAL’s influences are discernible throughout …
Live Review & Gallery: The Fadeaways Bring Their High-Octane Garage Rock to Australia for the First Time – 13.02.24, Crowbar, Eora/Sydney
The Fadeaways, Japan’s electrifying garage rock trio, made a thunderous impact on their debut Australian tour, delivering an unforgettable gig at Crowbar on Saturday night in support of The Psychotic Turnbuckles 40th Anniversary. With a blend of raw energy, playful crowd interactions, and their signature theatrical antics, Toyozo (vocals and bass), Assman (guitar), and Ozzy …
Live Gallery: Sydney Sizzles – Tenacious D Serve Up Spicy Meatballs and Rock Antics at the ICC Sydney Theatre, 13.07.2024
Heavy Riffs and Hilarity: Tenacious D at Their Finest in Sydney
Premiere: We know and love them well – the magnificent Chavez Cartel are back with thumping new track ‘Unfamiliar Boy’ ahead of more new material.
We here at the frozen antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you the premiere of the new track from the irrepressible and obscenely talented Gold Coast band, Chavez Cartel, on their return from a series of overseas tours. Signed to one of UK’s coolest labels End of …
GALLERY: Glen Hansard / Josh O’Keefe – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 06.07.2024
Last night, Dublin’s very own Glen Hansard took to the stage of the Iveagh Gardens for a night of timeless classics, rocking melodies, and head-bopping singalongs. Support for the ‘Once’ star, an accolade that still follows Hansard despite the film being almost being 20 years old, came from Josh O’Keefe. The singer, who hails from …
Live Review & Gallery: The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Not Out at Factory Theatre – Gadigal/Sydney, 06.07.24
Saturday night, Gadigal/Sydney’s Factory Theatre witnessed Australia’s own crown jewel, The Angels, in their element and celebrating 50 years of rock excellence. For many of us, knowingly or not, our lives have been intertwined with The Angels and the monumental legacy they’ve bestowed upon Australia and the world. Some of us have even had them …
Gallery: PVRIS/ Bruises/ Pale Waves at House of Blues, Orlando. 02.07.24
Alternative pop icon, PVRIS, made their highly anticipated return to Orlando’s House of Blues. No venue is big enough to contain the powerful vocals and irreplaceable energy PVRIS brings to the table. Kicking off the night was Tijuana’s, Bruises, and was followed by Manchester rock band, Pale Waves.
News: Australian Legends, The Angels, Celebrate 50 Years With National Tour Featuring The Iconic Mi-Sex + Release of New Album ‘Ninety Nine’
If you’ve spent any amount of time in an Australian pub, you’re likely familiar with the cultural icons that are The Angels. Their journey began in 1974 when the Adelaide group, The Moonshine Jug and String Band, electrified their sound as The Keystone Angels at the Modbury Hotel. Their journey took them to iconic venues …
News: The Cult Announce Australian Tour
Get ready, Australia—The Cult is bringing their explosive tour. downunder in November.
Live Gallery: Bar Italia at the Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 4.06.2024
Uber-cool Bar Italia dazzle with their much-anticipated debut Sydney show.