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Ed Kuepper In Conversation

Ed Kuepper recently announced a March tour this time featuring his former sparring-partner Mark Dawson (on drums) as they re-imagine the Kuepper classics: Electrical Storm and Today Wonder. Electrical Storm was Kuepper’s first solo album recorded in early 1985 shortly after the dissolution of Laughing Clowns. Musically it was a departure from his earlier bands, the Saints and Laughing Clowns. Recorded... Read the full story

The King Is Dead – The Decemberists (Capital)

The latest offering from The Decemberists is less conceptual, but no less satisfying, than previous releases. It’s a collection of songs that individually stand the test of independence and yet still constitute an album of integrity. The reference points are obvious and not even slightly disguised – early REM, Wilco, Neil Young (circa say After the Goldrush) and 10000 Maniacs. What’s not to like? It’s... Read the full story

Vessels – Bryan Estepa (Laughing Outlaw)

This is the third album from this Sydney based artist and although the first two have apparently attracted a sizeable following in Australia and internationally, he remains one of those “best kept secret” type artists. Lets hope that changes. Bryan Estepa is a tremendously talented pop songwriter – and by ‘pop’ I mean the sort of pop that owes its existence to writers like Lennon and McCartney,... Read the full story

Henry Rollins Tours and Talks

Having reached the half-century mark , Henry Rollins, gears up for a new talking tour this March hitting intimate venues in Australia and around the world to share stories from, and reflections on, his first 50 years and the chaos that has surrounded him. “On February 13th of 2011, I will turn fifty years of age. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime occasion than... Read the full story

Joe Pug Interview

Joe Pug is a young Chicago based folk/country flavoured singer and songwriter, about to embark on his second Australian tour. He’s also one of the more interesting new artists to emerge in the last year. His songs are outstanding – suggesting influences such as Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen, and reflecting his early literary education. But he’s also got a punk rock, DYI approach to his career.... Read the full story

Radiohead Album Out Now!

Radiohead fans around the world were on their keyboards earlier today when the British band digitally released their new album King of Limbs, a day ahead of schedule. It has been released online just a few days after its completion was announced. A physical release of the album will follow on March 28, while a special edition ‘newspaper album’ featuring the vinyl, the CD, and a ton of artwork,... Read the full story

Hugh Cornwall To Tour

Former Stranglers front man Hugh Cornwell will tour Australia in April this year. The show will feature two sets – the first will feature a collection of Stranglers hits and classic solo material, with the second featuring The Stranglers seminal debut album ‘Rattus Norvegicus IV‘ being performed in its entirety for the first time in Australia. Cornwell is one of the UK’s finest... Read the full story

Steve Miller Band Back With New Album

Fans of the Steve Miller Band (and I know there are lots of you out there in interweb land) will be pleased to know that the band releasing a new album, and they are touring in America. Let Your Hair Down is the name of the album and it is released on April 19 in the US on Miller’s Space Cowboy Records in partnership with Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records. No word who is releasing it here but... Read the full story

Tunng Tour Tied Up

I didn’t know that much about UK band Tunng a week ago. Then an insightful publicist (who might or might not be named “Muriel”) decided I needed to know more. I’m glad she did. Tunng are about to embark on an Australian tour off the back of their fourth album …And Then We Saw Land, taking in headline shows and a couple of interesting festivals. The band have been through a period... Read the full story

Leon Russell Joins Bluesfest Line-Up

Bluesfest today unveiled its next artist announcement and it includes a couple of fantastic names. How’s this for size: Leon Russell - on his first Australian tour; George Clinton (Parliament Funkadelic); Luciano and Jah Messenjah Band; Imogen Heap; Buffy Sainte-Marie; Ernest Ranglin; Raul Malo; Michelle Shocked; Peter Rowan & The Blue Grass Band; Public Opinion Afro Orchestra; Eli Paperboy... Read the full story

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