garage rock
Live Review & Gallery: The Grogans Bring Garage Rock Glory to Factory Theatre – Eora/Sydney, 06.04.24
Naarm/Melbourne’s own powerhouse trio, The Grogans, descended upon the Factory Theatre in Eora/Sydney on Saturday, igniting the stage with their electrifying brand of Australian garage rock. Fresh from conquering stages across the UK and EU, the band, comprised of Quin Grunden, Angus Vasic, and Jordan Lewis, brought their dynamic energy and infectious melodies to adoring …
Track: Meanjin Garage Band Worm Girlz Demand Accountability in Latest Release ‘Cool Girl’
In the wake of their explosive debut with ‘Dirt‘ in 2023 and a riveting showcase at the renowned Laneway Festival, Worm Girlz is ready to captivate audiences once again with their latest release, ‘Cool Girl‘. Comprising the dynamic talents of Jade Montgomery, Angie Gale, Isabella Wood-de-Melo, Lauren Rowe, and Nikolai Bray, Worm Girlz stands poised …
Premiere: Trash Fiasco announce new record with 70-second ripper ‘One Bird’
Leaning into a modern spin on noise rock as much as it does the breakout moments of classic punk, Chicago band Trash Fiasco‘s sound is signposted by their chosen name – lo-fi, honest and loud. They haven’t even been an active band for four full years yet and have already released a debut album (2021 …
Premiere: Michael Ian Cummings of SKATERS returns with ‘Contemporary Me’
If you were a fan of New Yorkers SKATERS, you’ll probably remember that they went from a major label deal to disappearing after the release of their second album within 5 years, chewed up and spat out during a transitional period for the wider music industry. Band leader Michael Ian Cummings has been off radar …
Gallery & Set-list (AP): Razorlight / Afflecks Palace – 3Olympia, Dublin 05.04.2023
Razorlight brightened up Dublin’s 3Olympia with a stop off on their Razorwhat? tour, playing the best of Razorlight.Support on the night was from Manchester’s Afflecks Palace. Afflecks Palace photos & set-list: Dancing Is Not A CrimeWake UpI’m So Glad You’re On EcstasyThis City Is Burning AliveHolidays (In A Purple Haze)Hey StrangerForever YoungBig Fish, Small Pond …
News & Album Review: Civic release blistering sophomore album, Taken By Force
The really, really good news is that guitar-based, garage-punk rock is not dead, and Melbourne band, Civic are at the forefront of a movement which is showing that it is well-and-truly alive and kicking. ‘Taken By Force’, their follow up long-player to debut, ‘Future Forecast’, sees the band (Jim McCullough [vocals], Lewis Hodgson [guitar], Roland …
Say Psych: Live Review: Avalanche Party / Nara @ Big Hands, Manchester 01.02.2023
Independent Venue Week is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. Over 200 independent venues take part in our annual Celebration and the number keeps growing every year. One such venue is Manchester’s Big Hands. With its low ceilings, epic club …
Live Review + Gallery: A Swayze & The Ghosts bring the roof down as they rock Altar in nipaluna/Hobart 16.12.2022
It felt like an eternity since A Swayze & The Ghosts had played (or at least, it did for me). Covid-19 has delayed the inevitable rise of one of Tasmania’s finest alternative exports, with the band having had to take the same extended break from touring, writing and recording that most other artists have. However, …