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T's latest post – September 13, 2024

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Nat’s What I Reckon

Life: What Nat to Do A hot take on the advice you never asked for
Penguin Publishing (2022)

Nat’s What I Reckon wears many hats – ranging from having established himself firmly on the firmament of successful content creating YouTubers, accomplished musician with a penchant for the heavier side of things, comedian, chef and mental health advocate, who is very outspoken not merely about his disdain for packaged foods but also topics like toxic masculinity. Confronting his battles … Read more

Nick Cave

The Complete Lyrics 1978–2022
Penguin Publishing (2022)

The staying power of music is partly due to how timeless the lyrics are as they capture confused or illicit passions and channel love, lust, rage, desperation and everything in between. Ideally, lyrics are like paintings as colorful images are painted with language, altering and changing whatever preconceived notions the listener might have. One of the finest contemporary songwriters is … Read more

Paul Morley

From Manchester with Love: The Life and Opinions of Tony Wilson
Allen & Unwin Publishing (2021)

Tony Wilson was known for many things, e.g. being TV presenter, enfant terrible, entrepreneur, founder of the immensely successful Factory Records label and essentially an inspiring cultural catalyst and trailblazer at the centre of a myriad of creative networks, without whom genre-coining bands like Joy Division, Happy Mondays and New Order would have not had a veritable launchpad. Needless to … Read more

Oasis

Knebworth – Two Nights That Will Live Forever
Cassell Publishing (2021)

Indulging in the seductive lies of nostalgia often means that rough edges are taken from the brittle pages of the good old days, especially when it comes to stories emanating from the realm of rock’n roll and the self-congratulatory celebrations of each generations’ hey-days. However, no matter if you hold Oasis in high esteem or not, it was quite something … Read more

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Rome

Interviews • November 14, 2020

Luxembourg has always been a country that has tried to reinvent its own future, not unlike Rome, a sovereign act that is based in the landlocked country which has not only reinvigorated what is commonly and generically referred to as "neofolk," but has never ceased to reinvent itself with each and every incarnation -- be it in a live environment … Read more

Laibach

Interviews • January 27, 2020

Prior to Laibach's incarnation on terra australis, which saw them performing their idiosyncratic take on The Sound of Music, we had the chance to catch up with bandleader and main songwriter Ivan Novak… Scene Point Blank: Is the ambiguity of Laibach’s oeuvre constructive in exposing the neurosis of our times, i.e. recipients’ inability to tolerate the complexity of when extremes … Read more

Dark Mofo Festival 2019

Music • July 2, 2019

In its seventh year, it should by now be firmly established that the annual Dark Mofo Festival is hard to rival when it comes to pushing the envelope in every conceivable way – be it in terms of the calibre of eclectic acts, the NASA-like attention to detail, the curation, its idiosyncratic DNA and the oxygenated blood that is infused … Read more

Hip-Hop vs Punk

Regular Columns / era vulgaris • May 26, 2019

Hmmm, anti-authoritarian views and addressing social concerns and issues related to the government and public affairs? Tick! DIY ethic? Tick! Attire that deliberately deviates from society’s norms? Tick! Rebellion against watered down arena rock and disco? Having started off as a subculture that eventually became absorbed by the mainstream? So far for the commonalities. Musically, differences are obvious, however, it … Read more

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Iron Maiden @ Qudos Bank Arena

Posted by T • September 13, 2024

Iron Maiden Qudos Bank Arena Sydney, Australia 12 September 2024 Essentially, what eventuated tonight transformed Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena into a grand amphitheatre of metal might as Iron Maiden stormed the stage, delivering a performance that felt like the awakening of a sleeping giant. Killswitch Engage, the evening’s opening act, … Read more

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Theatre Royal

Posted by T • April 5, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Theatre Royal Sydney, Australia 03 April 2024 photo courtesy of Daniel Boud The Rocky Horror Picture Show has entrenched itself as a cultural icon, melding interactive cinema, Tim Curry's iconic rendition of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Richard O'Brien's glam-rock melodies, and a fervent fanbase devoted to cosplay … Read more

Dinosaur Jr @ Enmore Theatre

Posted by T • February 24, 2024

Dinosaur Jr Enmore Theatre Sydney, Australia 21 February 2024 Dinosaur Jr brought their electrifying presence to Sydney's Enmore Theatre, delivering a performance that left enthusiasts of all ages buzzing with excitement. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the band graced the stage for a series of unforgettable shows, centred around … Read more

Obituary @ Manning Bar

Posted by T • January 14, 2024

Obituary Manning Bar Sydney, Australia 13 January 2024 In a sonic onslaught reminiscent of their triumphant 2020 reign, Florida's Death Metal maestros, Obituary, set the Manning Bar stage ablaze in Sydney, evoking memories of when they steamrolled stages to celebrate the timeless "Cause of Death" album. Their recent performance was … Read more

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The Damned Australian tour

Posted in Tours on December 1, 2023

The Damned, revered as punk gods, reunite their classic lineup after 35 years, bringing the peak of creativity to Australia. Featuring Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray, they'll revive classics from albums like Machine Gun Etiquette and The Black Album, along with hits like New Rose. A … Read more

Iron Maiden takes Australia by storm with The Future Past tour

Posted in Tours on October 16, 2023

British rock giants IRON MAIDEN are making their triumphant return to your shores with the dazzling and highly anticipated THE FUTURE PAST TOUR. It's a historic event marking the band's first visit to Australia since the 2016-17 The Book of Souls Tour, and fans Down Under are buzzing with excitement. … Read more

Morrissey Australia tour

Posted in Tours on August 9, 2023

Iconic and at times controversial, Morrissey stands tall as a luminary in the tapestry of British pop culture. With a pen that wields both sentiment and wit, he has crafted lyrics that have etched themselves into the collective consciousness. Now, in a crescendo of anticipation, Moz has unveiled an Australian … Read more

RÜFÜS DU SOL Australian tour kicking off this month

Posted in Tours on November 10, 2022

With what is going to constitute one of the highlights in terms of headline tours in 2022, Rüfüs Du Sol’s Aussie Surrender tour will see the band take over festival-sized open air sites to present their brand new live show and new album, Surrender, thereby offering the only opportunity for … Read more