Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night
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The Kings with the modern day Bon Jovi following deliver album number four. Sadly, 'Only By The Night' is only half perfect.
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Canberra: Where Art Thou?
Hearted yesterday arvo
As spring has thankfully graced the capital in the last couple of weeks so has some of Australia's best up and coming bands. But we can't help but wonder where is Canberra and all her music loving people?
Andy Bull
Hearted yesterday arvo
With an album due in February 2009 and a tour imminent, fast-rising Sydney singer-songwriter Andy Bull checks in with FasterLouder.
The Holidays, Yves Klein Blue, Chambers @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (04/10/08)
Hearted on Monday
Ok, so it’s Saturday night, October long weekend. Most of your friends are either a) Parklife-ing it up, b) at some bush doof, possibly on the rehab side of drug use, c) away because it’s a long weekend, or d) staying in ‘because it’s raining’.
Tómas Ford, Inappropriate Tough Guy Behaviour, Chroma Key Deathbots, Gangbusters @ BAR 32 (02/10/08)
Hearted last fortnight
Back again, Tómas Ford returns and conquers what is his: the stage. Gangbusters last Thursday rocked. Supporting him was Innapprpriate Tough Guy Behaviour and Chroma Key Deathbots.
Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs, Light Noise & The Andi & George Band @ ANU Bar, Canberra (27/09/08)
Hearted last fortnight
Walking in the door of the ANU Refectory on Saturday night, punters were treated to the delights of Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs!
The Matches @ Manning Bar, Sydney (19/09/08)
Hearted a few weeks ago
A rollicking fun night with plastic scabbards, a broken finger and some hardcore triangle playing.
The Temper Trap, Bird Automatic, Haunted Attics @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (26/09/08)
Hearted a few weeks ago
Ha ha Canberra! You missed out again on a bargain gig on Friday night with the amazing Temper Trap along with impressive support acts Bird Automatic and Haunted Attics at the ANU Bar.
Josh Pyke
Hearted last month on the 25th
Prodigious singer-songwriter Josh Pyke talks to FL about the inspirations behind his new record 'Chimney's Afire'.
Young & Restless, LightsOut, Young & Restless DJ's vs. Cheese @ Transit Bar, Canberra, 19/09/08
Hearted last month on the 22nd
It be International Talk Like A Pirate Day and a fine evenin’ in t’ capital, perfect for a night on t’ town. But as soon as me hearties got into t’ Transit Bar t’ degrees doubled an’ hot an’ sweaty became t’ order o’ the night. Arr!!!
Cloud Control roll in
Hearted last month on the 20th
With new single 'Death Cloud' showing off its consummate vintage pop stylings, Cloud Control is hitting the road - presented by their fans at FL.
End of Fashion, The Seabellies, The Harlequin League @ ANU Bar, Canberra, (17/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 18th
O Yeah! End of Fashion rocked the ANU Bar along with The Seabellies and fellow Perth act The Harlequin League, putting on a fine show for the small crowd of devoted fans catching a glimpse of the new album Book of Lies.
Pop Levi
Hearted last month on the 18th
Effortlessly hip wunderkind Pop Levi talks to FL about his Japanese toy-inspired new album and why it's okay to be pop.
Metallica – Death Magnetic
Hearted last month on the 18th
After the disappointment of 'St Anger', 'Death Magnetic' is finally here and Metallica seem to have their mojo back.
The Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party @ ANU BAR (13/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 17th
Were you at The Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party which was supported by PANG!, SUBSUMO and BMA Magazine last Saturday night?
Buttering Up Newcastle
Hearted last month on the 17th
It’s about time Newcastle had something else to talk about other than Silverchair and their new festival Fat As Butter should provide novcastrians with that much needed fresh fat on which to chew.
Grafton Primary's album launch tour
Hearted last month on the 17th
Gearing up to release their hotly anticipated debut album ‘Eon’, Sydney based electro-indie rockers Grafton Primary have announced a national launch tour to celebrate the momentous occasion.
Grafton Primary, Fire! Santa Rosa Fire!, Femme Fatales @ Jive, Adelaide (12/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 17th
School's in at Jive.
Grafton Primary 'Eon' Tour, Sony ITM TOP 50 PARTY @ ANU BAR (13/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 17th
Sydney electro rockers made an appearance at the Sony Inthemix Top 50 Party as a part of their national 'Eon' Tour.
Holly Throsby @ The Basement, Sydney (13/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
In her element on stage, Holly Throsby delivered an impressive show (with a disarming sense of humour) at the Basement.
Stuart Price produces The Killers' new album
Hearted last month on the 16th
Since stepping down as Madonna’s musical advisor, gun-for-hire Stuart Price has lent his talents to The Killers' new album 'Day & Age'.
The Vines - Melodia
Hearted last month on the 16th
Despite some intriguing numbers, 'Melodia' suffers from over-production and a little too much self-reflexivity from a band trying to re-bottle their first album formula.
Gyroscope, Shihad and Sugar Army @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (26/08/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
A mammoth triple-bill came to Sydney, and all bands were in characteristically fiery form.
Death Cab For Cutie @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (18/08/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
Death Cab For Cutie proved they're more than a cute little indie pop band.
Van She @ Fowlers, Adelaide (05/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
Van She kick off the lead up to the Parklife Tour at Fowlers with guests Los Valentinos and Mission Control.
The Boat People, The John Steel Singers, Abbe May, Jeff Lang, The Gin Club @ The Troubadour, 10/9/08
Hearted last month on the 16th
Bands were on their best behaviour for an industry-only showcase at The Troubadour as part of music industry conference Big Sound 2008.
Josh Pyke @ The Metro, Sydney (11/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
Josh Pyke proves his worth as one of Australia's best singer/song writers.
Ash Grunwald, The Last Town Chorus @ The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide (13/9/08)
Hearted last month on the 16th
Saturday night at The Gov was a showcase of collaborations – some good, some not so good.
Mammal
Hearted last month on the 16th
Mammal bassist Nick Adams promises FL that one day he'll perform the didgeridoo on stage, as well as land a back-flip with his guitar in hand.
Laura
Hearted last month on the 16th
Having recently won over Japan, Melbourne outfit Laura is gearing up for three dates on home soil this weekend. FL took a moment of their time.
Snoop Dogg given the all clear
Hearted last month on the 16th
Snoop Dogg's upcoming tour has been approved by the Australian Immigration Department. Shizzle.
The Moffs
Hearted last month on the 16th
Infamous Sydney band, The Moffs, have recently reformed for a short run of shows. FL chats to the band about the reunion, the scourge of the pokies in live venues and chatting up the ladies.
FasterLouder Presents Birds Of Tokyo, Calling All Cars, Degrees of Freedom @ ANU Bar 14/09/08
Hearted last month on the 16th
FasterLouder Presents WA’s Birds of Tokyo who flocked to the capital for a stellar sold out show at the ANU Bar.
Dave Graney, Henry Wagons @ Transit Bar, Canberra (13/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 14th
Dave Graney brings his lovely tunes to Transit Bar.
WOW
Hearted last month on the 11th
With the 'Holiday In Space' EP unleashed on the world, Sydney electro-pop upstarts *WOW* have some busy weeks ahead. FL picks their brains.
Ug Beats: Buick, Rubycon, Exit, Jemist, Alistair & Pornstylus @ Transit Bar, Canberra (05/09/08)
Hearted last month on the 9th
Six years running and Ug Beats still knows how to put on a show.
Grafton Primary
Hearted last month on the 3rd
FasterLouder goes to music school with Grafton Primary ahead of their national tour.
Muph n Plutonic, D'Opus & Roshambo @ Transit Bar, Canberra (27/08/08)
Hearted last month on the 3rd
Hip hop is not everyone's cup of earl grey but there must be a few people out there sipping away because there has been quite the procession of Aussie hip hop acts through Canberra of late.
The E.L.F. bouncing around Australia
Hearted last month on the 3rd
The E.L.F., otherwise known as Darren Cross of indie trio Gerling, is taking his off-kilter one-man show around the country in September/October.
Supergrass
Hearted last month on the 3rd
'Diamond Hoo Ha', the sixth album from Supergrass, feels like something of a comeback. FasterLouder speaks to a band at their brazen best.
Horsell Common, Lame Excuse, The Mission In Motion @ Transit Bar (29/08/08)
Hearted last month on the 1st
An over charged show packed full of punk rock explosives. Headling the night was Horsell Common with special guests The Mission In Motion and Lame Excuse.
Flight Of The Conchords cut wings short
Hearted last month on the 1st
New Zealand's fourth most popular comedy folk duo Flight Of The Conchords will only create one more series of their hit television show.
The Festival Awards 2008
Hearted last month on the 1st
Do you spend all of your time on the FL forums blagging about festivals you love (and the ones you just love to hate)? Well it is time that Australia hears what you have to say.
Slowburn, Stepping Stone, Coldfront, Partybus, Mary Jane Kelly @ Bar 32 Canberra (28/08/08)
Hearted last month on the 1st
Another fantastic night from the Gangbuster's crew at Bar 32 as they spread the indie love around.
Lover, Chaingang, Bridgemary Kiss, The Magic Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra (30/08/08)
Hearted on the 31st Aug, 2008
The metre measuring the performance of each band was set to maximum at the start of the night and was locked in so there could be no downturn.
The Presets go gay in San Fran
Hearted on the 31st Aug, 2008
Having rocked the Sydney Mardi Gras last year, The Presets will now play famed leather party the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco.
The Follow members go missing
Hearted on the 27th Aug, 2008
It has been reported that Azaria and KJ of The Follow have gone missing in the US while recording their new album. Publicity stunt or the real deal?
DragonForce
Hearted on the 27th Aug, 2008
FL chats with the hard-drinking keyboard lord of DragonForce, Vadim Pruzhanov, about video games, onstage antics and public defecation.
The Panics
Hearted on the 25th Aug, 2008
Following a triumphant Splendour In The Grass slot earlier this month, The Panics singer Jae Laffer tells FasterLouder what’s next for the band.
Exposed feat Down n Dirty DJs @ Transit Bar, Canberra (23/08/08)
Hearted on the 25th Aug, 2008
Exposed debutantes Down n Dirty DJs got down ‘n’ dirty at Transit. Not quite indecent exposure… but they sure got exposed.
The Boat People
Hearted on the 20th Aug, 2008
FL talks momentum, recording and internment with The Boat People's James O'Brien.
Shakedown @ Bar 32, Canberra, (16/08/08)
Hearted on the 18th Aug, 2008
Shakedown was shaking it up on Saturday night with a myriad of music courtesy of the Bar 32 DJs Chris, Ema and FL's very own k-rad and Simmo. So what does Shakedown bring to the Canberra club scene that the other nights don’t?
teenagersintokyo, Allies @ Transit Bar (16/08/08)
Hearted on the 17th Aug, 2008
teenagersintokyo played an epic set alongside fellow Sydneysiders, Allies at Canberra's Transit bar last Saturday night. We look forward to those kids to hit our streets again, once they've released their debut album!
The Boat People, The Dawn Collective, mcArtney @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (14/08/08)
Hearted on the 16th Aug, 2008
Forget the Olympics. There is free music on offer at Transit Bar. Celebrating the release of Chandeliers, The Boat People commenced their tour along with The Dawn Collective and mcArtney, entertaining a young and enthusiastic Canberra crowd.
Mobiles take the guesswork out of festivals
Hearted on the 14th Aug, 2008
If a new Dutch mobile application has its way, you’ll never make the wrong choice of act or stage at a festival again.
The Living End
Hearted on the 14th Aug, 2008
On its fifth album, 'White Noise', The Living End is "psyched and ready to go". FL checks in with the boys as they prepare for a cross-country tour.
REV @ BAR 32 (25/07/08)
Hearted on the 14th Aug, 2008
Another REV at Canberra's hot spot BAR 32. For a cold winter night - this was an awesome night - feeling HOT, HOT, HOT.
Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups
Hearted on the 14th Aug, 2008
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.
Vampire Weekend @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (05/08/08)
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
Sadly, tonight's 48-minute-long Splendour sideshow isn’t the performance of the “hottest band in the world right now”.
MGMT confirm Spectacular tour
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.
Canberra: The Week That Was (12/08/08)
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
This week Canberran's had a plethora of delicious gigs to choose from. From raw indie to reggae beats, the week had it all.
Van She
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
Van She have delivered on the promise of their 2005 EP with an assured debut album, 'V'. FL talks movies, music and Modular with the star pupils.
Holly Throsby
Hearted on the 11th Aug, 2008
Like her latest album, 'A Loud Call', Holly Throsby is somewhat of a slow burner. FL chats to the beguiling songstress ahead of her national tour.
British India Splendour blog
Hearted on the 11th Aug, 2008
On their Splendour debut last weekend, Melbourne outfit British India made quite an impression. We got the boys to blog their experience for us.
The Gin Club, The Julian Abrahams Band, The Sons of Katie Elder @ Greenroom, Canberra (10/08/08)
Hearted on the 11th Aug, 2008
A great venue and another quality lineup of Australian acts at The Greenroom... now where the bloody hell are you Canberra?
From The South, The Red Line Is Them, Go-Go Second Chance Virgin @ Bar 32, Canberra, (07/08/08)
Hearted on the 10th Aug, 2008
Experimental, shoe-gazing and melancholic rock was the order of the night at Gangbusters.
The Grates
Hearted on the 8th Aug, 2008
With a national tour kicking off in October, vivacious popsters The Grates have plenty to be overjoyed about. FL shares in the enthusiasm.
TV On The Multiplex
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
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.
The Dandy Warhols: down to Earth
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
Remember when Dorothy got to Oz, there was just a normal dude behind the facade? Presenting Brent DeBoer: a bloke behind a Dandy Warhol.
Zico Chain
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
With their second album in the works, witty Zico Chain lead singer Chris Glithero vents to FL about what's pissing him off...amongst other things.
Hot Line-up for Trackside 2008
Hearted on the 6th Aug, 2008
Following the heady excitement of Foreshore and Stonefest, Trackside have just dropped another stellar line-up bring the best bands in Australia to Canberra this November.
Exposed @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (25/07/2008)
Hearted on the 6th Aug, 2008
If you found yourself last Friday night kissing strangers, chasing a glassy that just took your full pint, and dancing 'til 3:30am then there's a good chance you were at Transit!
Splendour In The Grass (Sunday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (03/08/2008)
Hearted on the 4th Aug, 2008
The Grates, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros are just some of the highlights on this festival's mammoth second day.
A Canberran's View of Splendour In The Grass - Day 1, Belongil Fields, (02/08/08)
Hearted on the 3rd Aug, 2008
Some Canberran's at least were lucky enough to make the annual trek to the luscious Byron Bay for our fav festival Splendour in the Grass.
Splendour In The Grass (Saturday) @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (02/08/2008)
Hearted on the 3rd Aug, 2008
Splendour In The Grass 2008 gets a fevered first day, with highlight sets from Gyroscope, The Cold War Kids and Devo.
2008 ACT DMC World Championships, @ Greenroom, Canberra (01/08/08)
Hearted on the 3rd Aug, 2008
Canberra came out en force to witness Buick make ACT DMC DJ Finals history by taking the hat-trick…
British India: Thieves at work
Hearted on the 2nd Aug, 2008
Only a year after the release of their debut album, British India has unveiled its follow-up 'Thieves'. The hard work is paying dividends, as FL discovers.
The Gaslight Anthem, Death In The Family, Lame Excuse @ Greenroom, Canberra (31/07/08)
Hearted on the 1st Aug, 2008
New Jersey's punk rockers The Gaslight Anthem hit Canberra for a sweet show at the Greenroom. Supporting TGA were Melbourne's A Death In The Family and local punk lords Lame Excuse.
CSS
Hearted on the 1st Aug, 2008
Despite some turmoil within the group, Brazilian pop specialists CSS have bottled the energy of their live show on a bold new album 'Donkey'.
The Dark Knight: Review
Hearted on the 30th Jul, 2008
Heath Ledger wrestles the Joker from the hands of Jack Nicholson in an iconic performance that won't soon be forgotten. Now, where'd I put my pencil?
Modular's $5.9 million loss
Hearted on the 30th Jul, 2008
One of the most revered indie labels around, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Modular team were rolling in cash. However, news to the contrary has surfaced.
The Week That Was in Canberra (29/07/08)
Hearted on the 30th Jul, 2008
Another week of fantastic music in the capital as the FasterLouder crew caused trouble and snapped your pretty face about town covering all the 'it' venues and gigs.
Degrees of Freedom, The Sidetracked Fiasco, Earwig Mantra @ Greenroom, Canberra, 26/07/08
Hearted on the 29th Jul, 2008
Degrees of Freedom thoroughly rock the Green Room, supported by Sydney funkmeisters The Sidetracked Fiasco and Canberrans, Earwig Mantra.
Afraid You'll Fall, Ladies & Gentlemen, The Attendance, @ Lanyon Youth Centre (25/07/08)
Hearted on the 29th Jul, 2008
Walking into a youth centre for a gig and not seeing the expected underage crowd was definitely unusual. It was delightful and somehow reassuring to be standing in a room full of overage music lovers despite the lack of a flowing liquor supply.
Pivot
Hearted on the 28th Jul, 2008
Having jetted off to Europe in March after signing to UK heavyweight Warp Records, Pivot are coming home. FL welcomes them back.
Violent Soho, The Magic Hands @ Transit Bar, Canberra, (26/07/08)
Hearted on the 27th Jul, 2008
With a long line outside in the freezing cold it was hot and sweaty inside Transit Bar as Canberra's cool kids got down to Violent Soho and Magic Hands.
Foreshore Summer Music Festival Line-up Announced
Hearted on the 27th Jul, 2008
After a two year hiatus from the capital, the Foreshore Summer Music Festival will see the return of Australia's hottest indie dance act to Canberra. And we can hardly wait.
Presets and Cut Copy do America
Hearted on the 25th Jul, 2008
Having both come off triumphant Australian tours, Modular stars Cut Copy and The Presets are pooling their powers to take on the USA.
Homebake @ Domain, Sydney (8/12/07)
Hearted on the 24th Jul, 2008
For the music freak, Homebake at Sydney's Domain is often about the logistics of being in two or three places at once, and this year that requirement was exemplified by the amazing quality of the line up on each stage.
Homebake gets a conscience and some Kiwis
Hearted on the 24th Jul, 2008
Homebake is back with a vengeance in 2008 – and this year it’s all about the Kiwis and world peace.
Peter Combe and The Juicy Juicy Green Grass Band, Tom Gibson @ ANU Bar, Canberra (20/07/08)
Hearted on the 23rd Jul, 2008
Children of the eighties united to see Peter Combe and The Juicy Juicy Green Grass Band take to the ANU Bar stage. Newpaper hats and toffee apples were the order of the night.
From Dead Kitten's to Juicy Juicy Green Grass - The Week That Was in Canberra (17-21/07/08)
Hearted on the 21st Jul, 2008
Another week of quality live music in the Capital as the FasterLouder crew crazily walked, bused, drove and skied our way around the city to cover the hottest gigs and club nights. From Dead Kitten's to homemade paper hats, this week we had it all.
Rocket Science - Different Like You
Hearted on the 21st Jul, 2008
Rocket Science have emerged from trying times to release their ripping new album 'Different Like You'.
Dead Kitten Parade, Tomas Ford, Partybus, Burgerman @ Gangbusters, BAR 32, (17/07/08)
Hearted on the 21st Jul, 2008
Another big indie night @ BAR 32! Thursday 17 July featured Perth's electro-novelty Tomas Ford and the real Weezer-esque sounds of Sydney's Dead Kitten Parade. Supporting were Partybus and Burgerman.
Snowman, Baseball @ Transit Bar, (19/07/08)
Hearted on the 21st Jul, 2008
With a new album under their belt and a future move to London, Canberra welcomed Perthies Snowman with open arms on their last stop of their national tour before they head west for their farewell show.
The Sunpilots get out there
Hearted on the 18th Jul, 2008
With a significant groundswell around their first single 'Spotlight in the Sun', Sydney quartet The Sunpilots are already in the thick of a national tour.
Stonefest turns 40 in style
Hearted on the 18th Jul, 2008
To help ring in its 40th birthday, Canberra's Stonefest has recruited a knockout 2008 bill - spearheaded by the Dandy Warhols and Grinspoon!
The Butterfly Effect studio visit
Hearted on the 15th Jul, 2008
Brisbane rockers The Butterfly Effect are in town for a fortnight mixing their upcoming album at the Sing Sing Studios. FL was invited for a look-in.
Canberra Hot Spot: REV , Friday Night @ BAR 32
Hearted on the 14th Jul, 2008
FACED with the WHERE TO GO in Canberra dillema? It's a Friday night, and it's REV time! Get to BAR 32!
Goodnight Nurse
Hearted on the 12th Jul, 2008
Having just kicked off their Aussie tour supporting fellow rockers The Getaway Plan, FL gets the scoop on this New Zealand act.
The Getaway Plan, Goodnight Nurse, Closure in Moscow @ Albert Hall
Hearted on the 12th Jul, 2008
On an icy Canberra night Melbourne's The Getaway Plan hit Canberra to play to an all ages crowd at Albert Hall. Along for the ride were fellow Melbourne boys Closure in Moscow and New Zealander's Goodnight Nurse.
Hadouken!
Hearted on the 8th Jul, 2008
Proud purveyors of fluoro though they may be, Hadouken! are mining a similar path to success as Klaxons. They chat to FL ahead of Splendour.
ARIA Hall Of Fame @ Melbourne Town Hall (01/07/08)
Hearted on the 8th Jul, 2008
Celebrating 50 Years of Australian Rock, the ARIA Hall of Fame tips it's hat to more than just rock.
Parklife line-up additions
Hearted on the 4th Jul, 2008
With an already nicely-rounded bill including the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Goldfrapp and Peaches, the Parklife festival has enlisted some new names.
The Fashion: finally in vogue
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
As is usually the case with 'new' bands, The Fashion is ambivalent about 'The Next Big Thing' label and more interested in making music and touring.
Youth Group
Hearted on the 27th Jun, 2008
Having topped the charts with their last album 'Casino Twilight Dogs', Sydney four-piece Youth Group set new challenges for its follow-up.
Weezer
Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008
On Weezer’s latest self-titled album there’s a sense of democracy in action. FL hears from bass player Scott Shriner how they got to that point.
The Wombats go down to Ramsay Street
Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008
Guitar pop upstarts The Wombats will perform in a forthcoming episode of 'Neighbours', to be filmed when they arrive on our shores for Splendour.
The E.L.F @ Click Click, Melbourne (23/02/2008)
Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008
Darren Cross does dance, in an op-shop kind of way: Presenting The E.L.F.
The Angels: face to face, side by side
Hearted on the 25th Jun, 2008
On the eve on their re-ignition, John Brewster talks to FL about The Angels, the troubles and the reason they're back together.
Winehouse very ill indeed
Hearted on the 24th Jun, 2008
Four days out from her scheduled performance at Glastonbury, Amy Winehouse is apparently suffering early stage emphysema. So says Dad...
Fan feels Josh Homme’s fury
Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 2008
At a recent festival, Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age gave a bottle-throwing fan a piece of his own medicine. Get the video evidence into ya!
Josh Homme ain't no homophobe
Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 2008
Following his verbal lashing of a shoe-throwing festival-goer a fortnight ago (in which the word “faggot” got a good airing), Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has denied he’s a homophobe.
Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends
Hearted on the 23rd Jun, 2008
This new album probably won't convert any of the Coldplay haters, but fans, or even those with an open mind, will surely rate this as one of the best albums of the year.
Kill Teen Angst
Hearted on the 21st Jun, 2008
From one of Australia's most isolated places. Perth indie band Kill Teen Angst's Greg Sanders talks about the history of KTA, and their big excitement of 2008: touring nationally this July.
Flamingo Crash
Hearted on the 18th Jun, 2008
With a new album, tour, line-up and base of operations, art-punks Flamingo Crash chat to FL about the exciting changes taking place within the band.
Whitley, Pete Akhurst, Ash Maddox @ ANU Bar, Canberra (10/06/08)
Hearted on the 18th Jun, 2008
Whitley made his way to Canberra, playing an intimate solo show to make up for not making his show last May. A night of gags and acoustic glamour definitely made up for it.
Weezer to jam with fans onstage
Hearted on the 15th Jun, 2008
For their upcoming tour of America, quirk merchants Weezer are inviting “a bunch of fans” to “bring their instruments” along for a mass jam session.
In Fiction plot national tour
Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008
To celebrate the release of ‘Liar Liar’, In Fiction will head out on their first national headline tour – taking in East Coast capitals and regional centres.
Ben Lee interviews The Grates
Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008
Both making the pilgrimage north for Splendour In The Grass 2008, good friends Ben Lee and Patience of The Grates got chatty for FasterLouder.
The Bravery - The Sun And The Moon Complete
Hearted on the 14th Jun, 2008
New York City's self-confessed 'new wavers' return with 'The Sun And The Moon Complete'; a bizarre two-disc effort comprising of the same songs on each, re-recorded in a different style. Not necessarily for completists only.
Powderfinger, Whitley @ The Tivoli, Brisbane (09/06/08)
Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008
A definitive Powderfinger experience - one that has stapled the Brisbane boys firmly to the hearts of all involved on this Queen's Birthday night.
Powderfinger, Whitley @ Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast (06/06/08)
Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008
Powderfinger get their Upstairs At The Downstairs tour started with a bang.
The Annandale’s birthday bonanza
Hearted on the 13th Jun, 2008
Beloved Sydney venue The Annandale Hotel is turning eight, which means we get a week’s worth of kick-arse live music in late June.
The Great Escape first Line-up revealed
Hearted on the 12th Jun, 2008
The Great Escape is back this year - same location, different date and one helluva line-up to boot.
Whitley is no man's woman
Hearted on the 11th Jun, 2008
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.
I Killed The Prom Queen 'Say Goodbye' tour @ UCU Refectory, Canberra (27/05/08)
Hearted on the 10th Jun, 2008
After seven years of success and hard work, tonight's sweat-soaked show was truly a fitting end to I Killed The Prom Queen.
The Mars Volta: raising Bedlam
Hearted on the 3rd Jun, 2008
The Mars Volta is synonymous with unpredictable live shows and mind-bending lyrics. FL hears how the band thrives on tumult.
Warehouse Winter Music Festival @ AIS Arena (31/05/2008)
Hearted on the 1st Jun, 2008
First impressions upon entering the AIS Arena for Saturday’s Warehouse Winter Music Festival - wow! The Friction/Lexington Music boys know how to throw a party! Following on from the success of Foreshore last December the boys decided to step it up.
Whitley @ Jive, Adelaide (23/05/08)
Hearted on the 1st Jun, 2008
A young, intimate, mainly female crowd, welcomed *Whitley* back to Adelaide.
The Panics @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (09/05/08)
Hearted ages ago
The Metro Theatre is no stranger to sold-out shows and punters wrestling for the best view of the stage. For humble Perth lads The Panics, though, this was a very special night - a milestone to be etched into their minds for years to come.
Plastic Palace Alice, Greasers, Oh Mercy @ East Brunswick Club, Melbourne (23/05/2008)
Hearted ages ago
Plastic Palace Alice launched their debut album The Great Depression at the East Brunswick Club on Friday night...