Steve Smyth in London
Sometimes you just know that you have witnessed something seminal. The Slaughtered Lamb pub, tucked away in the labyrinthal back streets of Central London, offered up one such occasion on a cold, dark… Read More
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Sydney Laneway Fest
Heidi Pett and Bobby Townsend headed to Sydney’s Laneway Festival and did their best not to melt in the sun. Here’s Heidi’s review and Bobby’s photos: Sydney’s Laneway on Sunday had all the… Read More
Geoffrey O’Connor interview
Geoffrey O’Connor – known for his work with Crayon Fields – now plays as a solo artist. Heidi Pett had a chat to him about his name changes, duelling synth and how he’d like to… Read More
Husky interview
Heidi Pett spoke to frontman Husky Gawenda about his literary influences and thoughts on triple j Unearthed: “I’d say we’re about songs.” It’s a deceptively simple explanation from Husky Gawenda when asked to define… Read More
Yuck interview
Bobby Townsend has a chat with Daniel Blumberg from Yuck about making music and living up to expectations: “I have no idea what to expect.” Despite taking a trip there to visit family… Read More
Steve Smyth interview
Celeste Macdonald talks to Steve Smyth about his new album, his influences and his collaboration with Howling Bells’ Juanita Stein: Originally from the south coast of Sydney and based in London, Steve Smyth… Read More
The Panics talk Republicanism
Heidi Pett spoke to frontman Jae Laffer about Republicanism, Peter Garrett and, of course, their latest album: Your latest album – and a lot of your output – has been described as cinematic… Read More
Field Day 2012
Bobby Townsend headed to Field Day at Sydney’s Domain on New Year’s Day. Here’s what he thought: Right, let’s make one thing clear before we start. If you’re expecting a snobbish… Read More
Holland interview
Celeste Macdonald talks to Holland’s Jarryd Klapper about the Australian band’s EP, playing live and how his Mum is his biggest fan: A clichéd phrase that I profusely hate is ‘down to earth’.… Read More
Heidi chats to Howling Bells
Heidi Pett talks to Howling Bells lead guitarist Joel Stein about their latest album, touring and listening to trash. “I think I was just feeling lucky,” Joel Stein laughs as he explains why… Read More
Portugal. The Man aim for the next level
Bobby Townsend talks to Portugal. The Man’s Zachary Scott Carothers: “I’m just outside of Paris and I’m feeling a little sick. I took a bite of the worst thing I have ever… Read More
The 2011 ARIA Awards
Bobby Townsend and Heidi Pett went to the 2011 ARIA Awards in Sydney today. They behaved like consummate professionals. Here’s Bobby’s review: As you would expect from any Australian award ceremony, the 2011 ARIA’s… Read More