Category Archive: events

Top 5 Acts to see at Falls Festival

Set over three picturesque Australian locations in the build-up to New Year, Falls Festival 2013 is certain to be an absolute winner. Why? Because playing across the stunning coastal escapes of Lorne, Victoria,… Read More

Music video: Jim Bob, Dream Come True

I find it absolutely bewildering that people still bother watching The X Factor. In the early days, riding in the slipstream of Pop Idol, it was a moderately entertaining talent contest. People would… Read More

Music: The Perch Creek Family Jugband

Australia’s The Perch Creek Family Jugband is comprised from four siblings and one stray partner. With humble beginnings as a street jug band led by their eccentric father, Bob Hodgkins (no, not Bob Hoskins),… Read More

Giant Drag farewell European tour

We first chanced upon amazing California duo Giant Drag when they supported The Cribs across the United Kingdom in 2006. Their outstanding and acclaimed debut, Hearts & Unicorns, was released around the same… Read More

Album: Palms – Step Brothers

Somethingyousaid.com’s Carol Bowditch gives the new Palms record a spin. Risen from the grave of the much-loved Sydney outfit, Red Riders, is Palms. Ex-frontman, Al Grigg, and bandmate Tom Wallace took on the… Read More

Music video: I Know Leopard

We’re not sure how Sydneysiders, I Know Leopard, got their name. Maybe they know a leopard? Or someone called Leopard? That makes sense, right? We’d totally be friends with somebody whose name was… Read More

Rock the Boat for Asylum Seekers

The state of politics in Australia at the moment is a bit of a shambles. An embarrassment. With Tony Abbott’s seemingly interminable misogynistic outbursts, Kevin Rudd ousting the woman who had replaced him,… Read More

Music: Caitlin Rose is Waitin’

We love a bit of Caitlin Rose, here at somethingyousaid.com, so we’re pretty pumped for some sweet new sounds from her. The rollicking done-you-wrong single Waitin’ is released on 16th September and lands… Read More

Album review: Marshmallow Pavement

Sydney-based creative folk, The A&R Department, have just launched their first foray into music compilations. It’s an indie-assortment of Australian Acts that they’re proud to have taken under their wings over the years.… Read More

FBi turns 10 and throws a party

At Something You Said we’re awaiting the upcoming FBi 10th birthday celebrations, which include a marathon party show at Sydney’s Carriageworks. For those outside of the New South Welsh bubble, FBi is Sydney’s… Read More

Jesse Willesee – Product Placement

It’s been a busy year for the artist, but he’s back with another controversial show. Get the low-down on Jesse Willesee’s latest art offering: Sydney artist Jesse Willesee is nothing if not contentious – he’s… Read More