Somehow we missed this aggressive forum post from King Khan last week [mirrored in this M+N thread in case the Terminal Boredom forum is still crashing a bit]: Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson picked BBQ and I to "put back the danger into the devil's music" but what actually happened was I was labeled a security risk and publicly humiliated. After the first of two scheduled King Khan & BBQ Show Vivid Live performances at the Opera House, the band were issued with an official warning [...]
Andrew Noz from Cocaine Blunts (ie. the Best Hip-hop Blog Eva) has put together a fairly harsh (but fair) assessment of Drake's debut album Thank Me Later : The embodiment of that forced reality, Thank Me Later ricochets uncomfortably between half-baked rap and half-hearted R&B over a backdrop of hyper-sparse synth-hop. It's undoubtedly informed by Kanye's post-rap opus 808s & Heartbreak, except more polished and less compelling. Kanye's record was a one-off, honesty-fueled break-up freak-out, not a well-crafted statement of intent. Stripped-down self-seriousness isn't an experiment or a diversion for Drake; it's the [...]
Oh, look at this, another brilliant email update from EVERYONE'S favourite ex-Gerling member, Sir Darren Cross: Jean Pierre, hey mato-did you know Betty AIrs released our debut single on Oaks Today.it costs $1.69 digital download only -June15th on Itunes! I've got no idea why Dazzling Donny The ELF calls me Jean Pierre, but it's probably for the same reason/s I call him Dazzling Donny. Head over to iTunes to grab the group's first single, Standing/Waiting , which, according to fellow Betty Airs member, [...]
From the 'secret' London warm-up gig overnight. Time to start getting wet . via setlist.fm
In celebration of the release of the special 20th anniversary edition of People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythm (feeling old?). Wednesday, August 11: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Thursday, August 12: Festival Hall, Melbourne Pre-sale tickets to both shows on sale Thursday, June 17. General/public tickets on sale Monday, June 21 via Ticketek .
L-Co has just added a second Acer Arena show on Tuesday, November 9 . Tickets go on sale this Friday (June 11) at 9am via Ticketek . The full itinerary: Saturday, November 6: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Monday, November 8: Acer Arena, Sydney Tuesday, November 9: Acer Arena, Sydney Friday, November 12: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Saturday, November 13: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Monday, November 15: Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart Thursday, November 18: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Wednesday, November 24: ME Bank Stadium, Perth
Recently I was alerted to this Spinner article about the plans of Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd to bring the influential New Zealand label back to it's former (independent) glory, as well as the unexpected involvement in the revival from Crowded House's Neil Finn. Finn: I was given the chance to be an investor in it and I jumped at it, because I think it's been a shame it's been left to languish so long with such an amazing catalogue [...] But also Roger has got the vibe, and his interest in [...]
In celebration of the release of their debut album Fifteen (out July 23 via Aarght! / Shock ) The Horses will be skipping up and down the East Coast in July. Saturday, July 17 Lofly Hangar, Brisbane w/ Kitchen's Floor + Southern Comfort + Loomer Saturday, July 24 The Excelsior, Sydney w/ Dead Farmers + Golden Staph + Straight Arrows Saturday, July 31 The Swanston Room @ Victoria Hotel, Melbourne w/ Total Control + Boomgates + School of Radiant Living Prob worth it [...]
This is all going to be attacked super quickly, because it's Friday and everyone PoA HQ is mad drunk. Double Dappled . LOL. Reverend Kriss Hades has broken his arm and won't be performing at this weekend's Auraltered State #4 (also featuring Royal Headache and Rice Corpse) and has been replaced by FleshFlute . Capacity at the Carriageworks performance space is fairly limited, so make sure you head down early (doors open at 7.30pm). AND.. finally, thanx to all those legends that have emailed us [...]
Excelsior . Doors at 8pm. Ten bucks! Playing times: 20.20 - Founder 21.15 - Hira Hira 22.15 - Nikko 23.15 - Dead China Doll Plzz Note: I think the original schedule had Hira Hira on first, then Founder.
Newly formed Sydney outfit the Betty Airs (featuring ex-Gerling wildcat Dazza Cross) kick off their "month of madness" tonight at CoolyGatto with Melbourne buzzcunts Children Collide . In addition to the scheduled shows with Children Collide (urgh.. still ), the Bettys will also be appearing at the Come Together Festival on June 12 AND doing their own (FREE!) three-week residency at Oxford Art Factory. Thursday, June 3: Neverland Bar, Cooloongatta * Friday, June 4: The Zoo, Brisbane * Saturday, June 5: The Factory Theatre, Sydney * Saturday, June 12: Come Together [...]
Tacklebox (these fellas sure like fishing , aye?) is the new mixtape by fashionable Chicago hip-hop duo The Cool Kids . DOWNLOAD [via 2dopeboyz].
Cassette version via Monstera Deliciosa (limited to 60 copies). High quality MP3 version via Bandcamp (only $7!!). Listen: Spaghetti Helmet .
We get approximately 142 emails a week asking us about the launch of the highly publicised PoA Clothing Pty Ltd side-business. Truth is, we know approximately "fuck all" about fashion, clothes and building a fashion empire. BUT -- WE AREN'T QUITTERS!! In the meantime you should probably just get on board with the next best thing - these dope-as-fuck Buddyhead skate sneakers : Some facts: Designed by Buddyhead founder Travis Keller The slogans "Legalize Heroin" and "Ban Hippies" are drawn under the [...]
The P-Forkers have awarded Perth Bong Ponies TM , Tame Impala , two glowing thumbs up for their impressive debut record, InnerSpeaker : This is very much an album's album-- it sounds best as a piece, where you can get lost in its heady expanse. [...] The result is a cleanly executed and frequently dazzling debut: Innerspeaker is a psychedelia-heavy outing that toys with paisley pop, stoner vibes, and an expansive array of swirling guitars. The album also debuted at #4 on the local charts last week. News that should be officially released [...]
This is something that many people (including us) have known for a little while. We prayed somehow history would reverse on itself (black holes ya'll) and it would somehow end up being "just talk". But, today it became 100% record that Talons have officially parted ways. A letter from the band: After a solid 4 year stint as the most desirable and dazzling band in Sydney we have decided to call it a day. This is what is known as an "amicable" split and the love the three of us [...]
THIS FRIDAY YA'LL... 19.30 - doors 20.00 - Trini (The Thaw) & Harriet 20.40 - Crab Smasher 21.10 - Mersey Sound Collective 21.40 - Melodie Nelson 22.20 - The Splinter Orchestra Also includes an intermittent, featuring live painting by Claire Nakazawa.
HEAPS of SICK acts have announced that they'll be playing live around the place over the next few weeks, months, days. Break out your pocket organisers kiddles. Naked On The Vague (album launch shows!) Thursday, July 2: The Excelsior, Sydney Saturday, July 10: The Empress, Melbourne Friday, July 16: The Croatian Club, Newcastle Friday, July 30: Cubbyhole (Rosies), Brisbane All shows are $12 on the door. Brrrrgain. Leonard Cohen Saturday, November 6: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Monday, November 8: Acer Arena, [...]
(In addition to their appearance at this year's Splendour In The Grass ) Sunday, August 1: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Monday, August 2: East Brunswick Club, Melbourne Tickets on sale Friday, June 4.
Polaroids Of Androids
My Funny Valentines
Download: James Blake Live Album (Unofficial)
Lana Del Rey - Without You (Kill Paris Remix) [Dubstep]
Miike Snow - “Paddling Out” Jacques Lu Cont Remix (MP3 Stream)
Iron & Wine and Patty Griffin
