80s
Live Review + Photo Galleries: RSPYS push the off-beat to another level at Hobart’s Republic Bar
Craig Bloxom is the original bass-player and singer of iconic 80’s Australian band, Spy vs Spy (aka v. Spy v. Spy or SPY v SPY). His distinctive vocals and bass playing were (and still are) synonymous with the classic sound the band produced back in the 80’s and early 90’s. Following a near 20 year …
Live Review + Gallery: Testament – Roseland, Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.09.17
The legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Testament is currently co-headlining with Kreator on the Klash of the Titans tour, delivering an unforgettable night of heavy metal at Portland’s Roseland Theater this past Tuesday. With over 35 years of crushing performances under their belt, Testament continues to dominate the stage and show no signs of …
News: Sheila Rock returns with a new book documenting the 80s New Romantic scene
A year on from her brilliant book the 80s, Sound And Vision, Sheila Rock is back with another. This time diving deeper into the decade, looking at the new romantic scene. Subtitled from Billy’s to the People’s Palace, it is a limited edition of just 800 copies. The punk scene which came before it, should …
Album Review: Niko – Electric Union
Niko’s Electric Union is a late-night, electrasonic long player on ATIC Records. The all new third album from the Seattle born singer sees her pursuing a more focussed dance lounge sound where delicate melodies and accomplished song writing marry with tuff, unpolished beats, gritty synth bass and layers of abstract keyboards. Drawing from a pot …