The Great Festival Gambles
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To celebrate the inaugural Festival Awards, FL looks back at the hits and misses that transpire when an Aussie festival takes a gamble.
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Since making her TV debut chewing her way through a pile of Crazy Maze, (without a cavity in sight) Cec has had a fascination for chocolate and sticky situations.
Her early years were spent seeking out the finest cocoa blends (though coffee soon became her new addiction) and it was while in a cafe in Sydney's Darlinghurst that she first heard 'Pissing in the River' - Patti Smith's screaming wail made her a rock 'n' roll convert and she ditched her dolls for docs and started on a new mission to discover the world of rock.
Interests
Movies, tasty food, reading good books, my dogs, rock n roll, skimboarding, my PSP
Fave Music
broken social scene, death cab for cutie, emiliana torrini, flaming lips, the killers, veruca salt, scissor sisters, alice russell, belle and sebastian
Fave Movies
neverending story, amelie, the godfather, the city of lost children, batman returns, X-men, annie hall, amores perros, sin city, donnie darko, lost in translation
Fave Books
norwegian wood, story of my life, to kill a mockingbird, bastard out of carolina, damaged, rules of attraction, first love last rights
Her Favourite Artists (10)
Dallas Crane
became a fan ages ago
Operator Please
became a fan ages ago
Perry Farrell
became a fan ages ago
Midnight Juggernauts
became a fan ages ago
Interpol
became a fan ages ago
Serj Tankian
became a fan ages ago
Paul Kelly
became a fan ages ago
Wons Phreely
became a fan ages ago
Her Favourite Events (7)
The Great Escape
became a fan ages ago
Carnival Comes to Town
became a fan ages ago
Gigantour
became a fan ages ago
Legs 11
became a fan ages ago
Falls Festival
became a fan ages ago
AIR Awards
became a fan ages ago
Big Day Out 2008
became a fan ages ago
Her Favourite Articles
Splendour dates and venues confirmed
Hearted ages ago
It's time to polish those gumboots and air out the tents kids because our favourite weekend of mid-winter musical mayhem, Splendour In The Grass, will be returning in its eighth year...
St Jerome's Laneway - the first leg dissected for your pleasure
Hearted ages ago
With the first two shows of the Laneway Festival done and dusted, FL delivers all the goss from Adelaide and Melbourne. Check out the reviews and photos from both events here.
Soundwave 2008: the verdict
Hearted ages ago
With the first leg of Soundwave Festival complete, FasterLouder gives you all the goss from the Sydney and Brisbane events. Check out awesome photos and reviews of the event.
Soundwave 2008 @ Sydney Park, Sydney (24/02/08)
Hearted ages ago
2008’s Soundwave managed to pull in a bevy of International acts under an uncommonly hot summer’s day.
Soundwave 2008, Riverstage, Brisbane (23/02/08)
Hearted ages ago
A veritable cornucopia of talented punk, metal, hardcore and similarly-styled artists converge on Brisbane to perform at a shining light in the Australian festival circuit, and leave a path of musical explosion in their wake.
Garage to V finalists announced
Hearted ages ago
The judges have ruminated, bickered and agonised…and now we are thrilled to announce the finalists in the band comp to end all band comps: Garage to V.
Queens of the Stone Age sideshows announced
Hearted ages ago
Josh Homme and the boys are back to play it loud and proud for the fans - the Queens of the Stone Age will be hitting the stage at V Festival as well as playing a series of headlining gigs!
Modest Mouse adds V Fest sideshows
Hearted ages ago
Yep - it's true - Johnny Marr will be coming to town with Modest Mouse for this year's V Festival. The Washington based alt rockers will also be delivering a series of sideshows whilst in town.
Jesus and Mary Chain sideshows announced
Hearted ages ago
Jesus and Mary Chain have been serving up music lovers' wet dreams ever since they hit the scene with their debut long player Psychocandy in 1985. So it is with great pleasure that I announce that the Brothers Reid and co. will be making a trip.
Smashing Pumpkins sideshows
Hearted ages ago
Ahh Billy Corgan - the very fact that Smashing Pumpkins have reformed brings a tear to the eyes of most music lovers - so the notion of seeing them live is enough to cause hysterical crying from most punters. Now news that the Pumpkins are serving
Gene Simmons Interview: Kiss and make up
Hearted ages ago
FasterLouder's Elmo Keep goes in for Round Two with the notorious Gene Simmons...
Gene Simmons Interview: Into the Belly Of The Beast
Hearted ages ago
Gene Simmons: very, very long... sentences. Marketing guru, king of commerce, television producer, action figure likeness, one time partner to Cher. Oh, and he plays bass in that band, KISS. You've heard of them, right? Allow us to introduce you...
Soundwave playing times revealed
Hearted ages ago
With Soundwave Festival all but upon us it's time to grab your pens and paper and jot down in your diary which acts you wanna see - what stages and when...
Britain Rocks!
Hearted ages ago
If you're a music festival junkie, no doubt you already know all about the UK's O2 Wireless Festival which last year saw The White Stripes, Faithless, and Kaiser Chiefs heading the bill. So how would you like to go to this year's festival for FREE!
V Festival - second round announced - Modest Mouse and Hot Hot Heat join the mayhem
Hearted ages ago
With Smashing Pumpkins and QOTSA headlining, V Festival was already shaping up to be one of the must see events on the musical calendar - the second round artist announcement which includes indie faves Modest Mouse makes buying a ticket imperative.
Korn's Bitch We Have A Problem tour
Hearted ages ago
Nu-metal survivors Korn are visiting Sydney in April on their Bitch We Have A Problem tour. You can be sure national dates will follow, too...
Arcade Fire vs. Fox TV
Hearted ages ago
Big Day Out favourites Arcade Fire could soon be taking on the big boys, after Fox TV aired the band’s song No Cars Go without permission.
Big Day Out @ Wayville Showgrounds, Adelaide (01/02/08)
Hearted ages ago
Rage Against The Machine, Bjork, Arcade Fire and company head to town as a part of the Big Day Out.
FasterLouder presents One Night With Kiss
Hearted ages ago
After four years absence, stadium rock royals Kiss are returning to Australia this March for shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane – presented by FasterLouder!
FasterLouder presents Angie Hart
Hearted ages ago
After spending the better part of a decade living in LA LA Land rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous and nabbing the occasional guestie on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angie Hart of Frente, Splendid and Holidays on Ice fame returned
Kill Devil Hills - The Drought
Hearted ages ago
What's with the country cringe? Like any genre, you gotta seek out the good stuff. Review of The Drought (2006 LP) by the Kill Devil Hills.
The Nightwatchman @ Gaelic Theatre (24/01/2008)
Hearted ages ago
Tom Morello, Guitar God Of War from Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, turns the amp back from 11 to, say, 7 in his nylon acoustic folk blues roots protest song show. And it's surprisingly good shit.
Bjork cancels Sydney Big Day Out appearance
Hearted ages ago
It has been revealed that Icelandic pop-princess Bjork is now no longer appearing at the Sydney Big Day Out on Friday January 25th.
Rage Against the Machine @ Sydney Entertainment Centre (22/01/08)
Hearted ages ago
I wrote an alternate version of this review entitled “Fuck Yeah!”- a three page chronicle consisting entirely of the words “Fuck” and “Yeah”. So while I wait for a publication to pick up that magnum opus, here is the conventional one...
Tales from the Big Day Out 1992 - 2007 (part one)
Hearted ages ago
When the Big Day Out started, way back in 1992, it was simply a celebration of the crème de la crème of Sydney indie pop, with two international headliners topping things off.
Big Day Out @ Gold Coast Parklands, 20/01/2008
Hearted ages ago
This year's Big Day Out had something for everyone, from the angry rock of Rage Against The Machine and Anti-Flag, the charming pop of Operator Please and Kate Nash, and the mod-rock of Faker and Yves Klein Blue.
Marion Bay Falls Festival 2007
Hearted ages ago
The fifth installment of the Falls Festival was by far the best and bodes well for the future.
King Brothers: Japanese punk royalty
Hearted ages ago
Blues-punk band King Brothers from Nishinomiya, Japan, like all good blues bands, are clouded in mystery. Rumours persist that they will play their music until it kills them; that they sold their soul to to the devil to play blues...
V Festival tickets on sale at FasterLouder
Hearted ages ago
With acts like Smashing Pumpkins and QOTSA headlining the bill, the 2008 V Festival is certain to sell out fast! Don't miss out on your tickets to next year's must see festival event. Buy your V Fest tickets here!
Best of British: T in the Park
Hearted ages ago
The Best of British continues - this time we travel to Scotland to give you the juice on T in the Park.
Second line up announcement for Big Day Out 2008
Hearted ages ago
The remainder of this summer's Big Day Out lineup has been announced, with Silverchair, Spoon and UNKLE topping the list of names.
Jens Lekman – Night Falls Over Kortedala
Hearted ages ago
Romantic and whimsical, Jens Lekman manages to make the sound of broken hearts sound absolutely wondrous.
Boy George arrested for false imprisonment
Hearted ages ago
Boy George has been arrested and charged with false imprisonment following an incident that happened earlier this year where he was accused of chaining up a male model to a wall in his home...
Cat Power takes the cover route for her new CD, Jukebox
Hearted ages ago
Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) will be playing cover singer once more when she releases her new album, Jukebox on January 19. the album will feature Power's unique spin on songs originally recorded by the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell
Muse, The Dirty Secrets @ Supreme Court Gardens, Perth (10/11/2007)
Hearted ages ago
Muse kick off their national tour in Perth with an epic performance underneath the stars at Supreme Court Gardens.
Explosions in the Sky tour Australia in February 08
Hearted ages ago
If your musical taste leans towards symphonic aural soundscapes then no doubt you will be please to hear that Explosions in the Sky will be heading our way for their first ever Australian tour next February.
Falls Festival final line-up announced
Hearted ages ago
With tix to the Falls Festival sold out - if you missed out on tickets then I'm afraid all you can do is salivate over this latest announcement of acts - which includes Mattafix, Busdriver, Magic Dirt and New Young Pony Club
East Coast Blues and Roots Festival: first artist lineup announced for Bluefest 2008
Hearted ages ago
The first lineup of artists for the 19th annual East Coast Blues and Roots Festival has been announced - with Keith Urban , Wilco, Sinead O'Connor and the Black Crowes amongst the acts that will head our way for Easter 2008.
How To Get What You Want
Hearted ages ago
Operator Please: ARIAs, PlayStation showdowns and 'Yes Yes, Vindictive'.
Don’t Look Back concert series comes to Oz
Hearted ages ago
A pioneering event in the UK, the Don’t Look Back concert series is coming to Australia this summer, courtesy of FEEL and All Tomorrow’s Parties!
Interpol Australian tour confirmed for February '08
Hearted ages ago
Those darlings of the indie alt rock scene, Interpol will be making their way to Australia this summer.
Whitley is no man's woman
Hearted ages ago
It would seem a new super group drops into the picture every other week - in fact we're a little tired of hearing about them - that's why Dew Process' latest concept album No Man's Woman has us intrigued.
Electric Jellyfish: in our thoughts and hearts
Hearted ages ago
The FasterLouder community extends its heartfelt thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of Hayden Sweeney and Bridget O’Brien, and Electric Jellyfish.
In the Mix cracks the Good Vibes lineup
Hearted ages ago
A rather cryptic advertisement for next year’s Good Vibrations festival was published today, and it’s sent the punters on our sister site inthemix into a flurry of activity with discussion raging on as keen music fans attempt to unscramble the lineup.
Kanye West tipped for Good Vibrations
Hearted ages ago
From several independent sources FasterLouder has heard murmurs that notoriously outspoken US hip-hop superstar Kanye West is looking to head up the bill for the Good Vibrations Festival
FINK - Distance and Time
Hearted ages ago
Former producer/DJ returns with trio with further heart-breaking acoustic wonderment. A staggeringly good follow up.
Jamiroquai and Oasis set to release free cds?
Hearted ages ago
Jamiroquai and Oasis join the growing number of artists following Radiohead's lead to release their next release for free.
The Panics - Cruel Guards
Hearted ages ago
The Panics' new album Cruel Guards sees them develop their unique brand of low-key rock into a bigger, more expansive sound, and signals their arrival as truly great Australian band.
[Video] Serj Tankian - Empty Walls
Hearted ages ago
Check out this awesome new video from Serj Tankian - Empty Walls- taken from his upcoming release Elect the Dead.
Sydney Big Day Out sold out! Ticketing Ballot announced
Hearted ages ago
Well It's done and dusted. Tickets for Sydney's Big Day Out went on sale this morning and promptly sold out! But you're in luck if you've yet to secure your tix you may still have a chance by registering for the ticket ballot.
Serj Tankian: the power in his own hands
Hearted ages ago
System of a Down illicit the sort of reaction from a crowd that seems to be proof positive that music is capable of uniting people as one. But what of Serj Tankian? The band's frontman is set to release his solo album this month how will we respond?
Radiohead say fans can name their price for new CD
Hearted ages ago
In the world of music business, Radiohead have always been quirky... The band have proved they deserve the mantle the industry has dubbed upon them by today announcing that they are taking the rather unusual route of allowing fans to name the price
Big Day Out 2008 lineup announced
Hearted ages ago
OK we all know RATM will be headlining and there were whispers of Bjork - well now we can finally put the rumours to bed as the first acts for the 2008 Big Day Out lineup are revealed.
PJ Harvey: Stripped back and loving it
Hearted ages ago
When you think of Polly Jean Harvey, you most likely picture the iconic singer songwriter standing in a dim spotlight, head dropped, legs spread, guitar slung low; crooning her way through a dark tale or two.
Falls Festival reveals more artists: second line-up announced
Hearted ages ago
The Falls Music & Arts Festival delivers another bowl-full of diversely delectable beauts both from our very own shores, and across the globe with the announcement of The Pipettes, Angus and Julia Stone and Bonde do Role to the line-up + many more
Rage Against the Machine for Big Day Out
Hearted ages ago
We all suspected it, but now the rumour-mongering can cease with the news that Rage Against the Machine will indeed be playing Big Day out this summer.
Missy Higgins: She's got Legs!
Hearted ages ago
At just 24 Missy Higgins is already a veteran of the music industry. Ever since triple J unearthed Higgins back in 2001 the singer has slowly but surely been carving a niche for herself in the industry as a singer songwriter with a talent for pop
Bjork heads to Sydney Festival: So what about Big Day Out?
Hearted ages ago
WIth Bjork confirmed to perform at next year's Sydney Festival in January, is a Big Day Out slot now also a shoe-in for the singer?
FasterLouder presents the Mess Hall
Hearted ages ago
The Mess Hall had a relatively quiet 2006 in Australia. Jed and Cec played the odd show around the country building on the success of their 2005 Notes From A Ceiling album and spent quite a bit of time in the USA and UK playing with pals Wolfmother.
Tim Rogers: just a touch of madness
Hearted ages ago
While You Am I have never had their growth curtailed, with the band’s sound evolving over time to the lean, mean, rockin’ machine that it is now, it seems the band have a fan in former Arrested Development star David Cross.
Reznor nails Universal: urges fans to steal CDs
Hearted ages ago
For the third time in the last six months NIN frontman Trent Reznor has taken a swipe at Universal Music Australia, condemning the label for its high priced CDs
Rage Against the Machine tour announced
Hearted ages ago
We've been waiting more than a decade - but finally the wait is over - Rage Against the Machine will be touring Australia this summer.
Britney dumped by lawyers, management and now loses custody battle
Hearted ages ago
Poor old Britney Spears - it would seem that this train wreck really can't get much worse. Dumped by her new management and divorce attorney - news has just come to hand that she may well be losing custody of her kids too...
New EP for Institut Polaire
Hearted ages ago
Popfrenzy have got their mitts on a new EP by the awesome Perth based Institut Polaire. The one time three-piece (now a nine-piece) will bring their pyschedelic tinged 60s pop rock to your ears this October when the album drops in record stores.
Coachella coming to Australia?
Hearted ages ago
As if we didn’t have enough festivals to be excited about already… But wait there’s more! Rumours circulating in music industry circles suggest that one of America’s biggest, best and most talked about festivals will be coming to Australia.
UNKLE plan January tour
Hearted ages ago
UNKLE’s key instigator, James Lavelle, was recently in town on a whistle-stop DJ tour, and he took some time out of his schedule to talk with our sister site, inthemix - revealing a proposed tour...
Manufacturing Dissent - And now, another documentary sticking it to Michael Moore
Hearted ages ago
Manufacturing Dissent, the none-too-flattering portrait of Michael Moore as painted by writer/directors Rick Caine and Debbie Melnyk, could just as well be subtitled ‘The Trouble With Documentary’.
Chris Cornell sideshows announced: presented by FasterLouder
Hearted ages ago
Chris Cornell will perform his first ever Australian headlining gigs this October when he sets up camp for a couple of sideshows off the back of his support dates for the Linkin Park tour.
Bright Red: Living in the church of rock
Hearted ages ago
Growing up with a dad who was part of an era of music that has affected us all, and influenced some of today’s most inspiring musical performers is a significant detail, particularly when it comes to citing your influences. Meet Bright Red...
Pyramid Rock artists announced
Hearted ages ago
Pyramid Rock Festival returns to Phillip Island over the New Year's weekend - headlining this year's fest - The Matches, Grinners, Hilltop Hoods and many more...
Festival of the Sun artist line-up revealed
Hearted ages ago
Port Macquarie is set to rock this summer when Festival of the Sun kicks off once more with a stellar line-up of hot Aussie acts.
Paul Kelly encore dates announced
Hearted ages ago
With virtually all shows sold out on his Stolen Apples tour, Paul Kelly has decided to give the fans what they've been clamouring for - a repeat performance.
Podcast Session 11 featuring The Hot Lies
Hearted ages ago
Podcast Session 11 featuring The Hot Lies. With Smallgoods, Regurgitator, Cut Off Your Hands, Unkle, 747s
Bjork to tour Australia in February?
Hearted ages ago
Rumours are circulating that Bjork will make her long awaited return to Australia in early 2008 after a wait of over 10 years.
Mia Dyson: Struck down with musicality
Hearted ages ago
Mia Dyson is set to amaze audiences on her ‘Struck Down’ Australian Tour to promote her latest album of the same name. Fasterlouder gets the goss!
Something For Kate - the best Oz rock around?
Hearted ages ago
Usually a 'Best of' CD heralds something of a death knell for a band - a time to plunder the back catalogue when either creativity or popularity has waned. Not so Something For Kate.
Daft Punk ARE coming to Australia!
Hearted ages ago
This is the big one people… We’ve literally been hanging on the line for years now with the tantalising possibility of Daft Punk bringing their spectacular live show to Australia. Now we can confirm the rumours are true! Check inside for the facts.
FasterLouder presents Get Rocked at Byron
Hearted ages ago
If you're into punk rock, hardcore and extreme sports than you are gonna want to make sure you haul your arse up to Byron Bay this September for the inaugural Get Rocked! festival.
Anberlin - Here to Make a Difference
Hearted ages ago
It is not so often that you come across a band that so genuinely cares about the world. Having just released their third full length record, Cities, Anberlin are set to visit our shores this June, and they are bringing their message along with them.
Gigantour on sale now!
Hearted ages ago
Metal fans get your speed dial ready - tickets for Dave Mustaine's metalfest - Gigantour go on sale today! Don't miss out!
FasterLouder presents Regurgitator
Hearted ages ago
After spending the last few months soireeing from one Brazilian location to another, Regurgitator are back- free from tropical fungus and ready to blaze a new rock path into your hearts once more.
FasterLouder presents Falls Festival
Hearted ages ago
Celebrating its fifteenth year in Lorne and fifth year in Tassie The Falls Festival kicks off again over the New Year period with a phenomenal line-up that includes Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motrocycle Club and Groove Armada.
Podcast Session 09 - with The Exploders
Hearted ages ago
Featuring The Exploders. With Ben Lee, Paper Scissors, TeenagersinTokyo, Shout Out Louds, +46motherfukkers
Win signed gumboots from Splendour
Hearted ages ago
So you thought you saw some cool boots when you were away... Try to beat these little beauties!
Splendour in the Grass (day one)
Hearted ages ago
It was that time of year again, when 17, 000 enthusiastic festival goers make the annual pilgrimage to Byron Bay for one of the country's biggest festivals- two glorious days of Splendour In The Grass.
Muse bring the noise back to Australia
Hearted ages ago
Following their killer performances at the Big Day Out earlier this year, Muse will be back in the country in November.
Big Day Out 2008: let's get this rumour started right
Hearted ages ago
The FasterLouder team have their ears to the ground, tuned in for the hottest rumours about the Big Day Out 2008 line-up. So far we’ve heard that Chemical Brothers are the hot tip. After a blistering performance at Glasto, I’m celebrating about that!
Splendour maps & playing times
Hearted ages ago
Just a few more sleeps' til Splendour in the Grass and we know you're gonna want to plan out your weekend adventure so that you get the best of the fest - so check out the Splendour maps and playing times
Fasterlouder Podcast Session 08 Featuring Liam Finn
Hearted ages ago
Featuring Liam Finn With The Waifs, Blue Juice, Tilly and the Wall, British India and The Dirty Secrets
Gang of Dirty Three
Hearted ages ago
From humble beginnings in the Melbourne bar scene of the early ‘90s to performances all over the world, the members of the Dirty Three have shown themselves to be among the most unconventional purveyors of the rock ‘n’ roll form.
Klaxons - Atlantis to Australia
Hearted ages ago
Simon from UK band of the moment, Klaxons, chats about 'New-Rave', late nights, and touring.
FasterLouder presents Midnight Juggernauts
Hearted ages ago
Interstellar space travel will be within arm’s reach of one and all when local three-piece Midnight Juggernauts launch their highly anticipated debut album Dystopia on 4th August 2007.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Baby 81
Hearted ages ago
BRMC have returned to form with their fourth album, combining all the lessons learned during the tumultuous past two albums to produce the gem that is Baby 81.
Events She's Going To
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Events She Went To
The Great Escape
The rumours are true – The Great Escape is back again in 2007 with a new improved festival that will be sure to deliver a smashing Easter experience and FasterLouder have jumped on board for the ride. Set up camp, book into the tent hotel or come and
Radio Soulwax Presents SOULWAX : NITE VERSIONS
Radio Soulwax is the apocalyptic rave up that Belgian dance music svengalis Soulwax have been curating at various venues around the world in the last year. Supported by New Young Pony Club, Rub N Tug, Bang Gang DJs and Gildas & Masaya from Kitsune
Alice Russell (6 piece UK) & Keb Darge (UK)
Alice Russell has gained an enviable reputation as one of the hottest singers in the UK right now.
The Great Escape
The rumours are true – The Great Escape is back again in 2007 with a new improved festival that will be sure to deliver a smashing Easter experience and FasterLouder have jumped on board for the ride. Set up camp, book into the tent hotel or come and h
The Great Escape
The rumours are true – The Great Escape is back again in 2007 with a new improved festival that will be sure to deliver a smashing Easter experience and FasterLouder have jumped on board for the ride. Set up camp, book into the tent hotel or come and h
30 Seconds to Mars
Girls all over the country must be swooning with the news that heartthrob Jared Leto will be touring Australia with his band 30 Seconds to Mars. “We’re striving to do something different, to look forward rather than back, to be free from the shadows o
The Black Keys
The Black Keys have confirmed details of a 12-date Australian tour in May. Just a year after they last visited our shores, the Ohio two-piece will return to Australia for Groovin’ the Moo in Newcastle as well as headline shows around the country. 2006
Art Of Fighting
On the eve of an international jaunt that sees the band perform in the UK and Japan, Art of Fighting announce local tour dates in support of their beautifully intuitive third album Runaways. Supportin
Tim Rogers
Never one to do things by halves, Tim Rogers has announced further dates for his national “Gentlemen’s Agreement” tour. The You Am I frontman’s solo shows have proved more popular than a ninja turtle during school holidays, forcing the singer to a
Splendour in the Grass
One of Australia’s premier festivals is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. FasterLouder is presenting and will be bringing you a stack of full coverage – peek below for the exclusive lineup of acts you’ll be seeing when Splendour in th
Wanda Jackson
Classic 60’s performer Wanda Jackson will be hitting the Gaelic Club during June in support of her new album. I Remember Elvis is named in memory of her friend who encouraged her to switch from gospel
Splendour in the Grass
One of Australia’s premier festivals is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. FasterLouder is presenting and will be bringing you a stack of full coverage – peek below for the exclusive lineup of acts you’ll be seeing when Splendour in th
The Red Paintings
The Red Paintings had a busy 2006, touring the globe with The Dresden Dolls and achieving their greatest success yet with the Destroy The Robots EP. The band also undertook two in a trilogy of tours and return in 2007 for the final chapter; “Animal Rebe
Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor will make her first ever visit to Australia this July to deliver her eclectic piano driven pop to the punters. Expect tickets to the songstresses shows to sell like hot soup on a cold winter’s day. Born in Russia, Spektor’s early yea
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are coming back to Oz to play for you their second studio album, A Weekend in the City. Two years after their debut and produced by Jacknife Lee, the boys are well rested and ready to get back on the road.
Shooting At Unarmed Men
Shooting at Unarmed Men is celebrating the release of their third LP Triptych with a series of shows in Sydney, Wollongong and Marrickville in mid-July. Their hot new single Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Do is Die will definitely be on the playlist alo
HelloGoodbye
When they released their debut album last year Zombies!Aliens!Vampires!Dinosaurs!, these fiesty boys from Califonia caused quite the stir. Now finally they are marching to our shores to show us what they are made of.
Nick Cave & Grinderman
Nick Cave delivers double duties as a performer this October when he heads off around the country to deliver a solo act followed by a performance as the four-piece monster Grinderman. Cave plans to wow fans with a solo concert on the grand piano, follo
FasterLouder Live - with The Mint Chicks
If you like a touch of mayhem at your rock gigs, no doubt you are a fan of those rambunctious rabble rousers from across the water – The Mint Chicks. So you’ll be delighted to hear that New Zealand’s favourite merchants of mayhem are invading our sh
Tilly and The Wall
The enigmatic five piece hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, have once again defined their own genre – an infectious blend of indie folk pop powered not by the rhythms of a drummer, but by the tapping of feet. Touring Australia in August!
Clash of the Titans
Behold – Clash of the Titans – no I’m not talking about some bad 80s B Grade movie – I’m talking Aussie rock n roll legends Hoodoo Gurus, Radio Birdman and The Stems all going head to head on a winner take all bout of tours across Australia.
Something For Kate
Something For Kate are veterans of the Australian music industry, but the critical and popular success of their most recent album Desert Lights proved they’re still just as exciting today as the day they formed. Now, the band will be releasing a Best
Homebake 2007
The ladies will take centrestage at this year’s Homebake. The annual all Aussie rock event, staged in the domain wil take place on December 8 – with the Divinyls, Missy Higgins and Sarah Blasko at the top of the bill.
The Killers
Last seen in Australia as the headlining act for 2007 Big Day Out – The Killers will be returning to Australia this November to tour the East Coast. This time around the band will be tackling arena sized venues. Labelled by NME as “the best band to
Marilyn Manson
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson will pack up his live act and bring it to Australia this October for a national tour in celebration of his latest release, Eat Me, Drink Me.
Muse
Following their killer performances around the country for the Big Day Out festival earlier this year, Muse will be back in the country before the end of the year. Check below for dates! Muse are Matt Bellamy (vocals/guitar/keys) Chris Wolstenholme (ba
Fall Out Boy
Earlier this year thousands of fans missed out on tickets to the first ever Fall Out Boy Australian tour. After their brief visit, with sold out shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, many would have been in no doubt that a long wait lay ahead before th
Battles
Having knocked back international support slots to both Interpol and Bjork for the same time-frame, New York buzz-band BATTLES are now confirmed for a tour of Australia and New Zealand in September. Formed from the lower east side arts and music com
Kiss Of Death
KISS OF DEATH is a clamorous collection of Australia’s promising indie rock bands that include SPARKADIA, SOFT TIGERS, CLOUD CONTROL, YVES KLEIN BLUE and CASSETTE KIDS. The select few will be puckering up for the KISS OF DEATH on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 at Sy