Silversun Pickups have a better nature

Los Angeles four-piece, Silversun Pickups have just released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Better Nature’. Zach Conde talks to bassist/vocalist Nikki Monninger about it: Hi Nikki, thanks for taking the time to chat… Read More

Music Interview: World’s End Press

Melbourne-based three-piece, World’s End Press are heading around Australia in support of their latest EP. Frontman John Parkinson talks to us:  Hi John and thanks for taking the time out to speak with… Read More

Live review: Cosmic Psychos in Melbourne

“The Psychos made me do it,” says somethingyousaid.com’s Tristan ‘Gorba’ Giblin:  You know a show’s been solid when you pop a fresh hole in the crotch of your spandex, tear the buttons off… Read More

Puma and ICNY serve up some ice cream

How to gain your product our undivided attention in one pretty-bloody-easy step: Make it ice cream-themed. We love us some ice cream. So that’s exactly what Puma and alternative sportswear pioneers ICNY have… Read More

Album review: The Virgance – Paradigm 3

Nathan Smith, better known as UK-based shoegaze/dreampop/noiserock artist The Virgance, has just dropped a new album. Melissa Barrass gives it a listen:  There is such a futuristic sacredness about the production of Paradigm 3… Read More

Film Review: Cut Snake oozes menace

Cut Snake is a Melbourne-based crime drama set in in mid-1970s, focussing on the story of Sparra Farrell (Alex Russell), an ex-convict trying to lead a straightforward, quiet life with his beautiful bride-to-be, Paula (Jessica De Gouw).… Read More

Live Review – Absinthe by Spiegelworld

Spiegelworld’s award-winning, smash-hit Las Vegas show Absinthe is currently touring Australia and has finally arrived in Sydney. It’s being performed under a beautiful Spiegeltent in Hyde Park, and we were there for the… Read More

Interview: Gary Lucas brings a State of Grace

Tim and Jeff Buckley’s legacy has inspired generations of musicians and listeners. The world premiere event “A State of Grace” celebrates their brilliant, complicated lives and music in a moving, definitive portrait. We speak to Gary Lucas,… Read More

Let’s talk about the Silent Dinner Party

Shhh! Sydney Fringe Festival is holding a Silent Dinner Party as its keynote closing event on September 26th at Marrickville Town Hall, (heads-up, bookings close Monday September 21st). Oliver Heath speaks to Honi Ryan… Read More

Music Interview: Wyall Style Records

We chatted to Lewis Coleman from Wyall Style Records, who have just launched as a brand new independent label: First of all, would you like to introduce your label? Certainly! Wyall Style Records is… Read More

Video Premiere: The Plaidians, The Follower

Today we are excited to premiere the new video from Melbourne-based songwriters Gary Thackrah and Justin Penkethman, better known as The Plaidians. The Follower is the first single to be lifted from their debut album,… Read More

Interview: The Sand Dollars put music first

Melbourne fourpiece, The Sand Dollars, have recently released new single Holster and are embarking on a September/October tour. We spoke to them to find out more: Hi and thanks for taking the time out… Read More