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Santogold in our hood this NYE

Hearted on Wednesday

She’s been one of the most hyped artists of 2008, and now it transpires Santogold is playing in New Zealand this NYE. Australia shows ahoy!

Falls Festival Bulks Up

Hearted on Tuesday

The Falls Music & Arts Festival have just announced the line-up for the 29th December – the first night of musical madness for the three day festival.

Dizzee Rascal's Dirtee sideshows

Hearted last fortnight

Undoubtedly one of the most unique identities on the UK hip-hop scene, Dizzee Rascal arrives here in October for his second tour of 2008.

Goldfrapp announce headline shows

Hearted last fortnight

If you’d been praying Goldfrapp would take time out of the Parklife tour for solo dates, your wish has been granted.

Meredith Music Festival

Hearted last fortnight

One of Australia’s’ most unique and beloved festivals – The Meredith Music Festival – is coming of age this year and what a line-up she has in store for her 18th.

Mark Ronson here in November

Hearted last fortnight

Star collaborator Mark Ronson is set to make his virgin voyage down under this summer, backed by his 10-piece big band.

Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups

Hearted last fortnight

We are clearing out the basement today at FL and giving away one MEGA line-up announcement for Falls Festival, Southbound Festival AND The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival.

Nick Littlemore & Luke Steele team up

Hearted on the 14th

Having reinvigorated the Pnau name, Nick Littlemore has embarked on a mysterious side project with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson.

More acts sign on for Republican-baiting

Hearted on the 9th

While Rage Against The Machine have a go at disrupting the Republican National Convention, another festival will do its own political rabble-rousing.

TV On The Multiplex

Hearted on the 7th

Tunde Adebimpe, frontman for New Yorkers TV On The Radio, is appearing in a lead role in the new film from acclaimed director Jonathan Demme.

Republican convention to feel the Rage

Hearted on the 6th

When the Republican National Convention touches down in Minneapolis this September, so too will Rage Against The Machine. Let the games begin.

Burial reveals his identity

Hearted on the 6th

With little fanfare, elusive dubstep hero Burial has shed his anonymity and let the world know his real name. Norman Cook, is that you?

Surprise guests out in force at N.Y. Rock The Bells

Hearted on the 5th

The Rock The Bells touring festival touched down at Long Island on Sunday, heralding surprise appearances from Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes and more.

Splendour In The Grass (Sunday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (03/08/2008)

Hearted on the 4th

The Grates, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros are just some of the highlights on this festival's mammoth second day.

Splendour In The Grass (Saturday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (02/08/2008)

Hearted on the 3rd

Splendour In The Grass 2008 gets a fevered first day, with highlight sets from Gyroscope, The Cold War Kids and Devo.

Underworld in Australia for New Years

Hearted on the 2nd

There may still be a fair few months to wait, but FL has learned live electronic legends Underworld will be in Australia to help usher in 2009.

They are young and they are free

Hearted last month on the 30th

FasterLouder proudly present our favourite geezers as they tour around Oz.

Tricky [Audio]: Rising from his council estate

Hearted last month on the 24th

A pioneer from the legendary Bristol scene, Tricky has been keeping quiet in recent years. Now he's back, and heading our way for Splendour.

Jarvis Cocker scores with Wes

Hearted last month on the 21st

Movie nerd pin-up Wes Anderson has been described as “cinema's hippest DJ”, and now it seems he's found a new musical muse in Jarvis Cocker.

The Kill Devil Hills on tour in August

Hearted last month on the 21st

Due to the overwhelming response from fans and swag of sold out shows on the east coast in May, those dashing swamp monsters from the wild west, The Kill Devil Hills head east again this August

Snowman @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne (11/07/08)

Hearted last month on the 18th

Releasing their new album “The Horse, the Rat and the Swan”, Snowman mesmerised a grateful audience at the Corner.

FL parties with The Grates

Hearted last month on the 17th

Pop specialists The Grates have returned to the fold with new album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won, and they're hitting the road in October - presented by FL.

Rage With Obama

Hearted last month on the 16th

If Barack Obama is elected US president, Rage Against The Machine will at last know a leader they don’t want to rally against (with a pocket full of shells).

Jay-Z sticks it to Noel, covers Wonderwall at Glastonbury

Hearted on the 29th Jun, 2008

Despite all the criticism going into Glastonbury, Jay-Z proved the doubters wrong with a solid set kick-started by a cover of Oasis' Wonderwall.

Radiohead, Bat For Lashes @ Arena Civica, Milano, Italy (18/06/08)

Hearted on the 26th Jun, 2008

Radiohead take their In Rainbows tour to Milano, Italy and FasterLouder's on the ground to review and photograph the spectacular show .

A conversation with Anton Newcombe: Part 2

Hearted on the 19th Jun, 2008

In the second part of FL’s illuminating chat with The Brian Jonestown Massacre visionary, he talks infamy, heroin and being a family man.

Black Lips frighten off Tesco

Hearted on the 19th Jun, 2008

British supermarket chain Tesco signed up the Black Lips song 'Veni Vidi Vici' for an ad campaign, but soon discovered it wasn't grocery-friendly.

Rocket Science lift off again

Hearted on the 16th Jun, 2008

Rocket Science deliver a ballsy live show if ever there was one, and they’ll be reminding the country how it’s done this August/September.

The Great Escape first Line-up revealed

Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008

The Great Escape is back this year - same location, different date and one helluva line-up to boot.

Children Collide studio video

Hearted on the 6th Jun, 2008

Children Collide have been recording an album in the sideways town of LA, and they’ve put together a little video diary especially for FL.

Little Red’s first headline tour

Hearted on the 6th Jun, 2008

All signs are pointing to a bumper year for ‘60s pop revivalists Little Red. The quintet is piling into the Little Red Tour Bus this chilly season.

Little Red

Hearted on the 2nd Jun, 2008

Little Red reveal the process behind their new album, and discuss the awesomeness that is backstage transportation.

Clean Young Mess: feat Ben Birchall and The Corrections @ The Toff in Town (29/05/08)

Hearted on the 31st May, 2008

The toff sees a triumphant return to the stage from former Klinger star Ben Birchall and the birthing of a new bunch of rock legends, Howl.

Sigur Ros fifth album ready

Hearted on the 28th May, 2008

Sigur Ros has revealed the tracklisting for its forthcoming album, and there’s even a track called Gobbledigook. Bless their cotton mittens.

Jesse Malin

Hearted on the 21st May, 2008

Jesse Malin talks to Faster Louder about his new covers album 'On Your Sleeve', about growing up in New York, discovering The Clash, busking Neil Young songs and working with his idols.