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News: Californians RAUE seek ‘Escape’ as they plan new EP for May
It hasn’t been too long since we last heard from Californian duo RAUE (it’s pronounced ‘roo-AY’), but we haven’t yet heard them like this. Since the …Or Forever Hold Your Peace EP arrived in October, the pair of Paige Kalenian and Jax Huckle have been poised for a breakout moment, helped by a groundswell of …
Live Review & Gallery: Stone Temple Pilots Bring ‘Purple’ Back to Life in Sydney’s ICC Theatre 28.02.2025
Grunge Never Dies—Stone Temple Pilots Prove It in Sydney
News: The Beasts are on the prowl and you can catch them live this weekend with new video for ‘Shoot Me’ unleashed.
The prowling blistering Beasts of Bourbon ruled supreme in the eighties – a sort of supergroup of legends that seemed steeped in swampy indulgence and bacchanalia in the vibrant music scene in the inner city of Sydney. This was an almost mythical time when virtually everyday of the week you could catch bands like The Scientists, The …
News: We are all going to ‘Hell In A Handbasket’ as the legendary Kim Salmon’s Smoked Salmon tread the boards across Australia
With Kim Salmon and his band Smoked Salmon about to embark on an extensive Australian-wide tour, the band of reprobates take us on a deliciously excessive fuzzy trip to ‘Hell In A Handbasket’, their second single in this guise. Kim Salmon of course needs no introduction, but, as is always the way, I will anyway: …
Live Review & Gallery: Witnessing Fleshwater’s Sweat-Soaked Grunge Revival at Crowbar – Eora/Sydney, 15.11.24
Walking into Crowbar for Fleshwater‘s much-anticipated Eora/Sydney debut felt like stepping out of a time machine. The barrier was already packed with young fans, and the vibe was pure 90s grunge—a rarity, but one that the Fleshwater scene kids carry effortlessly. The night kicked off with Futureheaven, channelling an emotional shoegaze edge, pulling the room …
News: Fleshwater Brings Grungegaze To Australian Shores, Tour Starting Next Week!
Fleshwater are finally bringing their gritty, American grunge-gaze to Australia this November! Originally slated to debut at New Bloom Festival earlier this year, Fleshwater had to pull out last minute, leaving their Aussie fanbase hungry for more. Now, the wait is nearly over. Kicking off at Meanjin/Brisbane’s Valley Loft on November 13, the band will …
Live Review & Gallery: Ocean Grove Brings A Night of Chaos and Connection to Manning Bar – Gadigal/Sydney, 05.10.24
Ocean Grove’s Saturday night at Manning Bar was a collision of intensity, hitting early and not letting up. With a lineup of local and international acts primed to rattle the building’s foundations, the crowd knew exactly what was coming—and they were ready. The word “Oddworld” (a nod to Ocean Grove’s signature universe of weirdness and …
News: Fleshwater’s Gritty Grungegaze Finally Hits Australia This November
Fleshwater to Unleash Their Heavy Sound on Australian Stages This November
Track: Crash & the Crapenters Twist Nostalgia into Something Dark and Modern on ‘Depression’
Sydney’s Punk Veterans Break New Ground with Garage Anthem ‘Depression’
Premiere: The legendary Kim Salmon and his band Smoked Salmon exclusively unveil the video for new track ‘How Did They Ever Manage’ ahead of Australian tour.
We are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Kim Salmon’s new project Smoked Salmon for their first single ‘How Did They Ever Manage’. Kim Salmon of course needs no introduction, but, as is always the way, I will anyway: leader of the legendary swamp …