19 August 2014
Ex Nihilo, the debut album from Canadian-born, Sydney-based Guerre (aka Lavurn Lee), is an electronic journey that was recorded over the course of a year in Lee’s basement. With production help from Marcus Whale, the sounds on this album are quite atmospheric and at times ambient. In Latin, Ex Nihilo means ‘Out of Nothing’ and describes the journey that Lee has been on to create this stunning set of electro vibes.
19 August 2014
I would like you to meet Tomorrows Tulips. The pop experience meets esoteric interests brainchild of Alex Knost and Ford Archbold, two dudes born and bred in California, Tomorrows Tulips are keeping alive happy, crafty, underground rock music. Set to release album number three in September, this will be their second visit to our shores this year. The Tote – September 25.
18 August 2014
Hilltop Hood’s highly anticipated seventh studio album, Walking Under Stars, has debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart this week.
18 August 2014
When 24 star Kiefer Sutherland and director Jon Cassar took to Comic-Con in San Diego recently, it was inevitable that talk would turn to the possibility of a 24 movie. Although not exactly giving a resounding answer, Cassar said “still potentially out there, so that’s good news” when questioned about the possibility. Though he did also say how vastly different the TV and film worlds are. So, yeah, I guess the upshot is it’s a possibility.
18 August 2014
Falls Festival seems to be a bit of a no-brainer when it comes to deciding what to do on New Years Eve, and with the lineup just released you’d be stupid not to try and get your hands on some tickets!
16 August 2014
Though they have been doing their thing since the mid-eighties, Prong has yet to be visitors to our shores. That will all change a little later in the year when the heavy-hitters bring their new album Ruining Lives Down Under. Founded by Tommy Victor, the band’s original run took place between 1986 and 1997. Produced by Victor and Steve Evetts, Ruining Lives is their ninth studio release. The Hi-Fi – November 21.
16 August 2014
Last year, Brisbane’s Joe Agius and Jarrod Mahon decided to record a song and make a video one weekend as a bit of a laugh, doing it under the name of The Creases. Little did they know that legendary UK label Rough Trade would soon have the band in their sights, and things were about to get a lot more serious.
16 August 2014
Have you gone to a travel agent and had your dream itinerary made up for you just to have them finish with, “Oh, and your travel insurance is another $300!” Uh, what? What the hell do I need that for? That was me. And I refused to get it. Until one time I had a job in Paris and they required it so I begrudgingly bought a $20 AUD policy online and off I went.
16 August 2014
July 7, 2017 is the date being floated for Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Pirates in Space. Actually, it looks as though it has the working title of Dead Men Tell No Tales, but there’s something about facts not getting in the way of a good story. The screenplay for the franchise’s fifth outing has been penned by Jeff Nathanson, the man behind Catch Me If You Can. What zany antics are in store for 2017? It seems so far away.
15 August 2014
Eukaria, the latest EP from Melbourne stoner/rock/soul band Humans as Animals, is to put it in a couple of words an interesting listen. Opening with ‘Left Me Behind’, jazzy electric guitar fills my headphones and the lush acoustic guitar chord progressions are an interesting take for a band that is acclaimed as stoner rock.
14 August 2014
You gotta love a supergroup. You especially gotta love a local supergroup. Five Mile Sniper combines the talents of members of Motor Ace, Icecream Hands, P76, Prettymess and Mondegreen. On October 24 the band will release their debut album The Sound of Trees, but because that is still a little way off, they have coughed up single ‘Can’t Go On’. Exploring the subject of youth suicide, all proceeds from the sale will be donated to ReachOut.
14 August 2014
What is that they say about the third time being the charm? Not too long ago, Ben Townsend, aka Ivan Ooze, embarked on the ambitious task of releasing a freestyle track every Friday. With the release of his third video, Ivan’s name was spreading across the ol’ interwebs like wildfire.
13 August 2014
From Mercury to Pluto, the latest release from Cooking with Caustic, has by far the coolest intro to an album this year.
13 August 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves – it’s a new era of all things PULP. Cameron has moved on to greener pastures, so you’ll have to put up with a double dose of my ramblings from now on! Suckers. This week I’m delving into the dark and outright scary world of Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, written by the excellent Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk) and drawn by Ryan Sook (Seven Soldiers: Zatanna). Strap yourselves in; it’s gonna get spooky.
13 August 2014
Serving up a “righteous blast of rock and roll energy”, Sydney outfit The Dirty Earth is thrilled to welcome their debut album, Autonomic. Released at the beginning of May, the album is a heavy dose of ’70s-inspired catchy, riffy rock led by the powerhouse that is Mandy Newton. The band has shared stage time with Buzzcocks, Rollins, Hard Ons, Tumbleweed, Def FX and Hawkwind. The Reverence – August 23.
13 August 2014
You may have heard that Jack White is beefing up his Third Man gig with Third Man Books. The first commercially available release is Language Lessons: Volume 1, a decent sized 321-page book of poetry and prose as well as two vinyl LPs of “jazz, psychedelic-punk, poetry, blues and pop” and five “frameable” poems. The book features words from Dale Ray Phillips, C.D. Wright and Adrian Matejka.
13 August 2014
Jamie T has announced that his long-awaited new album Carry On the Grudge will be released late September/early October. The album features his recent single ‘Don’t You Find’ – his first new tune in four years. According to press on the album, it is a big step forward: “the old influences of punk, folk and reggae are all still here, but reshaped into something new whilst still defiantly the work of Jamie T”.
12 August 2014
With Action Bronson, Peking Duk and The Preatures already announced for the new boutique camping festival, Beyond the Valley, we’d pretty much signed away on our credit card for tickets. Now seeing the additions to the lineup, we’re counting down the days until New Years Eve comes around.
12 August 2014
They teased us, those cheeky men of the Foo Fighters, and now they have delivered the goods with news of their new album, Sonic Highways. The album is set for global release on November 10 and marks their eighth studio album overall. The cover art has been revealed, as has the first taste of their new music over at their official page.
12 August 2014
August 16, 1977 is a day that will be etched into the world’s memory forever. Most prominently, because it is the day that Elvis Presley died. Max Pellicano like most people can recall exactly where they were when the news came out across the radio. “Actually, believe it or not, I was going for a job interview that day. I didn’t want the job and I wanted to keep playing in my band.
12 August 2014
The Forte office is looking pretty glum, with news that 63-year-old funny man Robin Williams unfortunately passed away on Monday morning at his home in North Carolina. The actor best known for some of his roles in Bicentennial Man (1999), Good Morning Vietnam (1987), Flubber (1997) and Jumanji (1995) will always be remembered for making us laugh and inspiring children worldwide to let their imagination run free.
12 August 2014
With a title like Land of Pleasure, you’d expect the sophomore release from Sticky Fingers to be nothing less than 12 tracks of pure baby-making bliss. And as soon as the reggae skank beat of ‘Land of Pleasure’ drops, you know that’s exactly what it is.
11 August 2014
Soundwave has been teasing us ahead of their 2015 event by releasing the odd name here and there. If you haven’t been keeping tabs, so far you’re looking at Monuments, Butcher Babies, Patent Pending, Coldrain and The Interrupters. With the 2015 outing set to introduce a bumper two-day event, you can expect a truckload more to come your way.
11 August 2014
Nussy, aka Dani Smarrelli, has managed to channel a few bad experiences into a pretty decent debut EP, and boy are we glad she has. Her synth-infused pop tracks match her Twiggy-meets-La Roux style, and make her the perfect modern day pop package.
