Hands Like Houses have announced their debut album, Ground Dweller, is going to be released in March. Check out a teaser here.
Interesting article that looks it could start a Soundwave vs. Big Day Out war. Discuss.
Radiohead are not playingSplendour In The Grass, despite rumours.
Tours/Show News
Dragonforce have dropped off the Soundwave bill, although Paradise Lost and Switchfoot have been added. Don't go to any metal clubs this weekend where there are sure to me numerous Dragonforce fans punch dancing there anger out. See below.
Any help on some releases this week guys and girls?
Australian Song Of The Week
I don't understand how this album never really broke these guys in the states. I know a Silverchair song every second week it seems, but to everyone in America who reads this... get your act together and listen to these guys!
Sorry for the lateness of this everyone, holidays have got the better off me! I apologize if any of the news is our of date, stay tuned for next weeks round up!
Check out some live streaming of the Peats Ridge Festivalhere, or if you are reading this from the future I’m sure they will have some cool live videos up.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs tour has been postponed.
Release News
Both Say Anything and The Used have announced deals with UNFD to release their upcoming albums in Australia, hopefully this means some cheaper albums/no imports.
Strike Hard Fest has been announced with the likes of Confession, Thy Art Is Murder and Dream On Dreamer playing. Get ready for a day filled with circle pits and getting punched in the face.
Release News
Again no releases! Comon Australia! Let me know if i missed any.
Club Shows Do Your Part To Save The Scene And START Going To Shows
(Thursday 22nd December)
Hot Damn
Christmas Cover Show
Next
Jerrico, Indian Mynahm & Masketta Fall
Australian Song of the Week
Bluejuice has once again put out one of the best videos of the year, I'm a little behind the times on this one but I'm really digging this one!
Bluesfestsideshows for Roger Daltrey and Earth, Wind and Fire.
Release News
Again no releases! Comon Australia! Let me know if i missed any.
Club Shows Do Your Part To Save The Scene And START Going To Shows
(Thursday 15th December)
Hot Damn
War From a Harlots Mouth (Germany), The Eradicated, Beneath the Crown, Boris The Blade
Next
Sights & Sounds (Canada), Grenadiers, Chasing Ghosts
Australian Song of the Week
As mentioned above Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, is playing Sydney Festival. For anyone who doesn't know of him you have to check him out! One of Australia's most pure talents.
The Getaway Plandebuted at number 17 on the ARIA charts this week, I personally think it's one of the best Australian albums in a few years, so make sure you pick it up!
Do Short Stack really need a DVD? I suppose its better than buying anything related to the Justice Crew. Americans who read this, don't look up who the Justice Crew are, it will make you never want to come to Australia and destroy our tourism industry. Sorry for anyone who came here to read news.
In news that relates to actual music, there is a new venue opening in Sydney!
Tour/Show News
The thirdSoundwave line up is upon us, and it just keeps getting better. Festival-unveils-third-lineup"]Soundwave[/url] line up is upon us, and it just keeps getting better.
Playground Weekender has announced there line-up. Let's hope Manchester Orchestra do a sideshow.
Release News
From last week, Bluejuice's third album, Company. Grab it! Also tour dates, one of the best live acts going around Australia.
Club Shows Do Your Part To Save The Scene And START Going To Shows
Hot Damn (Thursday 24th November)
Short Stack, Wake The Giants, Strickland, The Atlantis
More coming next week...
Australian Song of the Week
The Getaway Plan's new album is so good, as mentioned before, check this tune out!
Most interesting article from a slower news week, Commercial Radio Australia are arguing that at least 25% of all music on Australian radio must actually be from Australia. Maybe they could also drop the 90% of music on the radio that have to be about grinding a girl at a/the club.
Big Day Out has had to drop Kanye West, among others, from the Perth, Adelaide and Auckland. A statement regarding this can be read here.
Tour/Show News
Death Cab For Cutie have announced some sideshows. About damn time!
Playground Weekender has announced there line-up. Let's hope Manchester Orchestra do a sideshow.
Release News
The Getaway Plan released their new album, Requiem, on Friday. Grab it here.
We Rob Banks have released there EP online on there Facebook page. Check it out!
Northlanes new CD Discoveries was released Friday. Grab it at JB for free postage! Pretty cheap too.
Club Shows Do Your Part To Save The Scene And START Going To Shows
Hot Damn (Thursday 17th November)
Caulfield, Villa Rise, Awaken I Am, Sparrows
Tonight Alive has debuted at #15 on the ARIA charts. Well done guys!
Dream On, Dreamer has been nominated for an aria for their debut release, Heartbound.
Tour/Show News
An awesome event has reopened in Sydney called Access All Ages. These series of shows will give a chance for younger bands to support more established bands at two killer venues in Sydney and will be occurring over two weekends every school term.
Heroes for Hire start a huge tour this Friday in Brisbane taking along with them I Call Fives and I Am Villain. Get dates and ticket info here.
Bright Eyes and Kevin Devine, amongst others, have announced side show dates for Melbourne and Sydney during their stint with Harvest festival.
Caulfield are taking Awaken I Am on the road next month on a string of club shows.
Release News
The Bride releases their long awaited debut, President Rd, on October 28th. This has been a long time coming for the guys for one of Sydney’s most established band, although the wait was well worth it. Make sure you grab a copy!
The video for East Coast Blazin’ was released earlier this week on Channel V. This is the second video of Heroes for Hires new album, Take One for the Team. Check out the first one here.
The Getaway Plan has released a new song Flying Colours of their upcoming of their upcoming album, Requiem.
Australian Song of the Week
As mentioned before The Brides killer new album President Rd drops this week. Everyone check out this track from the album featuring Tonight Alive front woman, Jenna MacDougall.
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