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Art and Design: Circada Books
Posted June 21, 2018, 7:35 p.m. by TArt and Design -- Part 2
Circada Books
Hidden Museum
Shaun Parr
Museum can be spiritual places.
They certainly are for me.
A place where I can lose my head, going from void to void to be filled.
There is obviously an array of museums with their own specializations and if we go back in time, say, roundabout four hundred years, collections were curated according to, how shall we put it, more eclectic and subjective criteria across a wide range of disciplines, e.g. anthropology, natural history, religion and everything in between.
Those collections were more cabinets of curiosity, also known as “Wunderkammern”, than “museums” by contemporary standards and this little book is dedicated to those wondrous phenomena, shedding light on specimen, samples from the realm of geography and history with an added twist:
They are portrayed in manners, which reveal a secret about their evolution or historical context.
The thoughtful gimmick the book comes equipped with is a little red magnifying glass that can be used to unveil illustrations hidden within taxidermic and scientific illustrations, which would normally remain hidden to the human eye, offering insight into a secret world.
Atlas of The Human Body
Kanitta Meechubot
According to Sigmund Freud, anatomy is destiny.
Honore de Balzac took it a tad further in his usual non-chalant manner and claimed that no man should marry a woman without having studied anatomy or even having dissected one. He would have loved Kanitta Meechubot’s book.
The beautifully illustrated large format book takes you on a curated journey through your bodily vessel in more than a literal way.
With a lot of attention to detail and with the employment of pencils with Kanitta Meechubot at the helm of the operation, we discover the human shell in all its different layers, which offers a unique perspective on something we all perceive to have seen a million times before.
What makes the book both interesting and endearing is the fact that despite the expertise that went into its creation, there is a childlike simple approach to it, which, along with the minimalism the design is informed by, makes it a book to be treasured and a nice addition to any eclectic library.
The Road Cyclist's Companion
Peter Drinkell
Guess you could call me a bike enthusiast.
Yup, I do think there is something borderline romantic about bikes – they are both things of beauty and utility.
Needless to say that The Road Cyclist’s Companion is right up my alley:
Despite not using my bike for racing but for the daily commute, once you do it on a regular basis you discover that there is quite a bit of etiquette and form to it.
Even if you are not a hardcore cyclist, it is interesting to learn not only fun- but also more serious facts about cycling in pacelines, techniques, training and the components comprising the kit every cyclist should own, et cetera.
A clear and accessible guidebook, richly illustrated with both illustrations and photographic evidence.
Peter Drinkell is also the man behind The Bike Owner's Handbook.
Whereas the previous title takes a holistic approach towards biking in general, The Bike Owner’s Handbook is more of a useful, distinct manual for bike maintenance, upkeep and repairs that might be needed.
Peter Drinkell explains in detail and in a way that speaks to both the professional as well as the newbie about the essentials of adjustments, repairs and anything that can be done to your two-wheeled vehicle.
Even if you perceive yourself as a luminary that knows all there is to know about your bike, it is interesting to see how Drinkell’s holistic approach illuminates how the individual components work together and which parts can have a seemingly unrelated impact on others.
More information on Circada can be found on their website.
For more, read Art and Design – Thames and Hudson special (Part 1).
What's Sumatra With You? Part 3
Posted June 19, 2018, 10:10 p.m. by TWhat’s Sumatra With You? -- Part 3
Black, hot liquid gold makes the world go round.
Most like it hot but does it always have to be?
Ever tried cold extracted coffee?
I had not until I came across the liquid emissions of First Press Coffee, a company based out of Melbourne, Australia.
To explain what they do in a nutshell, picture First Press sourcing specialty graded coffee and letting it run through a specifically crafted and designed dripping apparatus to have the pure, black coffee gain a clean finish with subtle taste nuances.
The process itself is a time consuming one – we are talking ten hours plus – but the outcome is worth every minute of patience and based on First Press’ expert judgment on when to roast which specific bean strand to ensure that the nuances and complexity of the coffee can be tasted sans any overwhelming side-effects like bitterness or acidity that often accompany hot coffee extracts.
It took me a minute to get used to it, but once you transcend that initial threshold, you find yourself discovering nice little subtleties that usually get lost when coffee is served in a traditional manner. The fact that it lacks the acidity is an added bonus that your digestive system will thank you for.
Funny thing is that despite First Press’ cold drip being stronger than what I usually have, I do not find the need to add any other ingredients, e.g. milk or sweetener, as there is not need for neutralization.
I find the energy that First Press bestows on you to be sustaining, as it is less than a jolt and fells more like timed release that gives clarity and focus instead of resulting in jitters and agitation.
Needless to say that it is also convenient, as the little bottles can be stored in the fridge.
First Press comes in different variations, e.g. made with Brazilian coffee beans, The Little Kicker a double 100ml shot not only provides hints of hazelnut but also packs a solid punch to keep you going.
The Big Boy, is, well as the name suggests, the bigger equivalent.
If you cannot do without added flavor, The Black Cacao variant is a nice way to change it up. Based on the foundation of what goes into The Little
Kicker and The Big Boy, is has cocoa and a hint of coconut sugar added, which is subtle and not overpowering.
While cold drip coffee will certainly not replace my traditional habit of consuming coffee, it is a nice addition and has found its place in my fridge.
Read previous installments of What's Sumatra With You?, Part 1 & Part 2.
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Images from First Press website
Water of Life: Visit to Starward Distillery
Posted June 18, 2018, 7:52 p.m. by TVisit to Starward Distillery
What’s constitutes a “good whisky?
There are a myriad of distilling methods and tweaked processes that go into bottling the water of life, the quality of casks, with local contexts and climates adding their very own distinct coleur.
Whisky certainly is a libation that has a near religious following with their own approaches to their bellowed tippled.
Sure, a with everything to do with personal taste, there no single common denominator. One person’s favourite is another one’s disinfectant.
Yet a bottom-line I think most can agree on is that the price tag is not necessarily an indicator and that it needs to have character.
The ability to transport you to a different place. A journey that starts with the pour, continues via the unfolding of the smell and aromas and culminates with it allowing you access to its complexity and balance upon hitting the palate.
Enter Starward Distillery based in Melbourne, Australia.
Founded by David Vitale who initially set out to create a distinctively Australian whisky by using premium Australian wine barrels for the maturation of his liquid emissions in the local “four seasons within the confines of a day”-climate.
A feat David and his team have definitely accomplished with their accolade decorated Wine Cask Single Malt. Informed by the character derived from the maturation in individually selected steamed South Australian Shiraz Wine Casks, which are not charred in a bid to retain the unique wine profile and which resonates in the red ochre colouration, it brings a balance between savory and sweet to the plate that is rarely found.
It hits you upon the first sip with a strong, borderline harsh opening on both the nose and palate, yet immediately softens and shows its complex depth with full flavours comprised of nuances of fresh fruits via honey before it mellows out leaving spicy notes into a smooth finish.
It gets better with each sip and becomes dangerously more-ish.
A new addition to the Starward line-up is their own idiosyncratic take on the (New) Old Fashioned bottled cocktail, created by their in-house bartending and distilling team, showcasing their trademark whisky in a marriage with their self-made bitters, and rounded off with their wattleseed demevara syrup.
Now, how does one define a great bar?
Sure, there are some essential components:
Service?
Décor?
Atmosphere?
Drink selection?
Bar snacks?
The small things?
Starward Distillery’s bar, sharing an industrial space with its functional distillery, for which dedicated tours are given, in Port Melbourne has got it down pat.
Friendly, and unobtrusive service provided by a consummate host – we were lucky to be guided through the evening by the ever charming and most knowledgeable Bryan and his team, which introduces you to witty and switched-on regulars to encourage conversation.
A delight.
A well-designed, practical and spaciously laid out bartender stations. Comfortable chairs.
Robust flooring meeting minimalist décor with great atmospheric lighting that gives the bar area a cozy, warm glow.
Music serenading the guests at an appropriate volume by a designated DJ.
Drink-wise, a varied selection of beers on draughts plus a well-curated bottled selection.
A large selection of premium choice liquor brands across all categories along with the odd quirky choice and limited special editions on a rotating roaster to keep things interesting, ensuring that a treasure is to be found with each visit.
And, of course, great selection of expertly made, well-balanced cocktails made using fresh ingredients served in suitable cold, stylish glassware.
If the Starward’s sublime whisky in itself is not an incentive enough to visit, the gem that is Starward Distillery’s atmospheric Bar definitely is, no matter the occasion.
The fact that the middle-aged taxi driver who brought me to Port Melbourne upon a peak inside felt enticed to enter the premises with me to check it out, only to then sit down for a drink and document the interior with his mobile phone speaks books about Starward Distillery Bar’s appeal.
Now, you like Gin you say or you need to drink it to fight scurvy?
The good ole, versatile spirit that mixes so well with both light and summery as well as heavier variants?
Do fret now – Starward Distillery has got you covered with their limited edition gin that is only available at aforementioned distillery.
The bottle and label looks charming – the gin equivalent to a record test pressing, with the emission being categorized as a mere “project” and the colour being more reminiscent of whisky than gin.
Their “Bathtub Gin” is appropriately named as it was made utilizing the cold-compounding method without further distillation, i.e. a bathtub with high-grade neutral grain, infusions of botanicals whose adage give it its distinct colour and a taste that offers the trademark juniper hit, yet, not unlike Starward’s whisky then gives way to a complex mélange of spices and an anise note.
I am usually not too big on gin yet Starward Distllery’s Bathtub variation proved to be the ideal foundation for a Negroni with its cinnamon character and sweet finish.
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Photos by @k.a.vv
Art and Design – Thames and Hudson special
Posted June 17, 2018, 9:10 a.m. by T
The Spirit of Bauhaus
Thames & Hudson
Walter Gropius declared in his Bauhaus manifesto, which he penned in 1919 in Weimar and which forms the genesis of one of the twentieth century’s most influential schools of art and design, that all architects, sculptors and painters must return to their crafts.
Influences that led to the existence are manifold: From medieval cathedrals via arts and craft to William Morris pervading its myriad of experimental playgrounds and media: Wood, ceramics, metal, glass, painting, sculpturing, printing, design, architecture and photography.
The Spirit of the Bauhaus has set out to explore the pillars that form the foundation of the vibrant Bauhaus movement and to be a guide that makes one of the most prominent and influential approaches to art, design and architecture accessible and one that was meant to improve our world as a result of its influence and by embracing constructivism, expressionism, elements of dad and other schools of thoughts, with the production of affordable and beautiful objects and buildings.
276 illustrations depict the wealth of experimentation in all fields, the historical contexts, as well as the practical, cross-disciplinary courses, artisanship and theoretical curricula that formed the pedagogical model from 1919 until 1933, which culminated with the issuance of a diploma under the guidance of such avantgarde pioneers like Paul Klee, Wassily Kandisky, Marianne Brandt and Walter Peterhans.
The Spirit of Bauhaus is not a mere homage to a movement of the past but one that signifies the omnipresence and durability of its spirit to the present day and beyond.
Noma Bar – Bittersweet
Thames & Hudson
Noma Bar is quite something.
A magician channeling his alchemy in graphical design and illustrations. He has perfectioned the art of playing with perspectives and has a unique viewpoint that capture different angles simultaneously both in an intricate and the most simple manners.
Noma Bar has the gift and ability to see animals and people in objects and vice versa, to perceive things in a way that other would need psychedelica for to gain access to.
His art of masterful yet technical illusions and the way he sees our world is both mind-blowing and –opening and chances are you have come across it in some way or another as his emissions have infiltrated mainstream culture via ad campaigns and commissions by major publications.
Bar is able to detected the unique distinguishing features of people and objects, the lowest denominator, to then transport it in a sphere that is completely unrelated yet forms a symbiosis with the initial subject and what it stands for – in other words: Usually there is a message, a political comment and often humour that hits home much harder than e.g. photography as his art is subtle and unfolds its impact only upon further inspection.
Noma Bar’s innovative and playfully styled work and expert use of negative space usually starts as sketches, which are then both refined and reduced with the help of computer programs.
I will not give away any spoilers as to what can be detected in his carefully orchestrated, simple and ambiguous illustrations as it is fun to spend some time with them and be amazed by how it was assembled and the way in works on many levels as more and more meaning can be derived from it the closer you inspect it.
This tome is a must-have for anyone remotely interested in graphic design, illustrations, pop culture and politics.
Featherston
Thames & Hudson
You are familiar with Charles and Ray Eames’ “learning by doing approach”, their significant contributions as well as their heritage in terms of furniture and industrial design?
Now, if that is the case, the best way to describe Grant Featherston would be to frame him as the Australian equivalent.
Not unlike Eames’ most prominent emission, the lounge and ottoman, Featherstone also pioneered and worked with shaped and molded plywood with his Contour series being his most well-known creation.
What began with a breakthrough in terms of developing local production processes that in times of prohibitive transportation costs would allow the most sparsely parts of terra australis to experience modern décor without having access to an audience that was able to shell out what Eames was charging in the old world,
Featherston’s impact on Australian design can still be felt and reverberates through all facets of furniture design until the present day.
Featherston not only worked with wood, but a range of materials and eventually branched out into other design areas than furniture.
What makes this tome an enticing read is that the author Geoff Isaac perceives himself to be first and foremost a fan and collector of Featherston, much more than a mere subject matter expert.
His enthusiasm pervades every page, essay and is reflected in the miniscule research he has conducted to compile as much valuable information as possible for both the uninitiated as well as those unfamiliar with Featherston’s craft.
The book is richly illustrated and contains many depictions that are published here for the first time, some of which have been sourced through the Featherston family, who allowed Isaac access to their vault.
Flora Magnifica
Thames & Hudson
As Hans Christian Andersen ever so poignantly put it, merely living is not enough – one needs sunshine, freedom and a little flower. One of many of those souls that blossom in nature.
Flora Magnifica does more than merely documenting and depicting the beauty of flowers – the collaboration between flower artist Makoto and botanical photographer Shunsuke Shiinoki.
What they manage to achieve with their curated selection of plants is matching them in combinations that would not be conceivable in nature and thereby create something new – an aesthetic spawned by the beauty of existing flowers that is multiplied by the context they are put in.
It truly is a feast for the eyes and despite an overload of colours and vibrant images; Shiinoki and Makoto present them in a manner that does not seem contrived or artificial
The tome is structured into four chapters according to the four seasons, following the life cycle from the opening of petals to the beauty that spawns in seemingly averse winter conditions and pay homage to the overall transience of nature.
Needless to say that Flora Magnifica is truly a thing of beauty at times reminiscent of still life painting of the seventeenth century – not merely a book for the sake of art but a source of both meditation and inspiration that opens ones eyes to one’s surroundings that are often overlooked, i.e. the crossroads of nature and art, in a world that thrives on sensory overload.
Mazzy Star @ Sydney Opera House
Posted June 13, 2018, 8:28 p.m. by TMazzy Star
Opera House
Sydney, Australia
June 11, 2018
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Despite exerting a massive influence and having created their own lane, with crooners like Lana del Ray only being one of the more obvious epigones, Californian dream pop darlings Mazzy Star rarely incarnate on stages.
If they do, as they did tonight for the first time on terra australis after a career spanning three decades, it results in a natural extension of the aura of their songs.
The adjectives that could be best attributed to Hope Sandoval and her full backing band in a live environment – and they have been used time and time again to describe their oeuvre - would be “spacey”, “ethereal”, “haunting” and “beautiful”.
The ambience of the live presentation is enhanced by Hope’s shyness, as the set-up is deliberately stripped back, with her in the front performing in near darkness set against animated projections of desert landscapes floating and starry skies floating by in the background.
There is certainly something to be said for this approach as doing without frivolous ornamentation and showy asides puts the focus firmly on the melancholy of the music and Sandoval’s dreamy vocals.
The audience was mesmerized by the hypnotic performance and did not seem to mind the Hope’s lack of interaction, engagement and banter.
Rendering herself nearly invisible and only as an unaffected, dark silhouette makes her an instrument that blends in with the rest of the band and the séance that essentially makes a Mazzy Star live show. They perform at their own terms, which adds to the mystery and reduces what is being performed to its essence.
On the other hand one cannot help but understand why quite a few people exited halfway through the set as the ones not familiar with Hope’s shyness might have hoped to experience Mazzy Star in more than the audio version.
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Photo by Prudence Upton
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Sydney City Limits Centennial Park Sydney, Australia February 24, 2018 Austin City Limits Festival has found its worthy equivalent in the Southern hemisphere: With the name being more than a ... read more
Tropfest 2018
Posted by T
March 1, 2018, 8:17 a.m.
Tropfest 2018 Parramatta, Australia February 17, 2018 Tropfest first incarnated in 1993 in a bid to establish a foundation and a forum for filmmakers to blossom and bloom. Since its ... read more
Surrealism, Art, and Modern Science
Posted by T
Feb. 28, 2018, 8:15 a.m.
Surrealism, Art, and Modern Science Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Epistemology Yale University Press The interim between the two World Wars. Worlds in upheaval. Technological advancements. Progress in the world of ... read more
Anthrax @ Skyway Theatre
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Feb. 27, 2018, 3:08 p.m.
Anthrax Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, MN February 24, 2018 I have a pinched nerve in my neck. Self-diagnosed, but diagnosed nonetheless. It’s from shoveling snow. We’ve had so much snow this ... read more
Futurism: An Anthology
Posted by T
Feb. 26, 2018, 8:40 p.m.
Futurism: An Anthology Yale University Press Now, this one is a no-brainer. As in, for anyone remotely into what happened in the twentieth century in the realms of design, ... read more
Fragrance.
Posted by T
Feb. 25, 2018, 12:38 p.m.
Fragrance. Punk rock and fragrance, huh? An oxymoron? What would a punk rock perfume smell like? Super glue, urinal stones, stale beer, dogs and a hint of patchouli? A ... read more
Australian Libations and Tipples
Posted by T
Feb. 24, 2018, 11:03 a.m.
Interested in what terra australis has to offer in terms of libations and tipples? Look no further. The first instalment of this series shall shed light on Starward. Have you ... read more
Wine Selector’s 50 Best
Posted by T
Feb. 23, 2018, 7:23 p.m.
Wine Selector’s 50 Best The Old Rum Store Sydney, Australia February 15, 2018 Wine Selector is the authority and when it comes to the finer things of all things pertaining to ... read more
Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950-1980
Posted by T
Feb. 22, 2018, 5:35 p.m.
Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950-1980 Metropolitan Museum of Art www.footprint.com.au 1950 until 1980 was certainly an interesting era: The implications of post-second world war sentiments paired ... read more
Young Henrys
Posted by T
Feb. 21, 2018, 8:20 a.m.
Craft beer. To thrive in today’s day and age of fleeting sensations and flavours du jour, establishing oneself in the the crowded craft alcoholic beverage arena is no mean feat ... read more
Death: A Graveside Companion
Posted by T
Feb. 20, 2018, 8:19 a.m.
Death: A Graveside Companion Thames and Hudson Not sure if you concur with Socrates in that death may the greatest of all human blessings but it is certainly a ... read more
Degas: A Passion for Perfection
Posted by T
Feb. 19, 2018, 11:55 a.m.
Degas: A Passion for Perfection by Jane Munro Yale University Press Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is heralded as one of the founders and masters of the impressionist movement, with the ... read more
The Ivory Mirror
Posted by T
Feb. 18, 2018, 10:40 a.m.
The Ivory Mirror The Art of Mortality in Renaissance Europe Yale University Press www.footprint.com.au Renaissance - what associations does the term invoke with you? An age of achievement, “eureka” ... read more
Cattle Decapitation @ Bald Faced Stag Hotel
Posted by T
Feb. 17, 2018, 2:10 p.m.
Cattle Decapitation Bald Faced Stag Hotel Sydney, Australia February 16, 2018 First and last time I came across Cattle Decapitation was with the release of their “Ten Torments of ... read more
Sunnyboys @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 16, 2018, 8:17 a.m.
Sunnyboys Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia February 10, 2018 Oh goody! The Sunnyboys. One of the most influential Australian bands with a back catalogue that is hard to f with no ... read more
Evanescence @ Opera House
Posted by T
Feb. 15, 2018, 8:29 a.m.
Evanescence Opera House Sydney, Australia February 14, 2018 Evanescence incarnated on terra australis to celebrate their forth album, i.e. Synthesis, via a collaboration with local Symphony Orchestras, which makes sense as ... read more
Champagne: A Secret History
Posted by T
Feb. 14, 2018, 8:16 a.m.
Champagne Champagne: A Secret History Roger Walters Allen & Unwin Publishers I harbour more than one weak spots for all things sparkling – be it water or wine. Champagne ... read more
Hieronymus Bosch: Catalogue Raisonné
Posted by T
Feb. 13, 2018, 10:03 a.m.
Hieronymus Bosch, Painter and Draughtsman: Catalogue Raisonné Yale University Press What a thing of beauty! Hieronymus Bosch – Painter and Draughtsman Catalogue Raisonné is a comprehensive, opulently illustrated tome ... read more
Riesling Riot @ Town Hall
Posted by T
Feb. 12, 2018, 8:14 a.m.
Riesling Riot Town Hall Sydney, Australia February 7, 2018 A riot in realm of vino – The roots of what has become known as the Riot of the Riesling kind ... read more
The Stranglers @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 11, 2018, 8:45 p.m.
The Stranglers Enmore Theatre Sydney, Australia February 8, 2018 As a teenage delinquent in his early stages of punk socialization searching for the next kick in the local record store, ... read more
Footpath Guides
Posted by T
Feb. 11, 2018, 10:12 a.m.
Footpath Guides Architectural Walking Guides Footpath Guides, the headquarters of which are situated in a Bauhaus inspired building of epic brutalist proportions, is a conglomerate of three creative heads with ... read more
How To Be Chap
Posted by T
Feb. 10, 2018, 10:32 a.m.
How To Be Chap The Surprisingly Sophisticated Habits, Drinks and Clothes of the Modern Gentleman Gestalten Verlag Dandyism. Being a gentleman. A man of taste. Taking care of yourself. ... read more
Savile Row
Posted by T
Feb. 4, 2018, 10:07 a.m.
Savile Row Thames and Hudson Not sure if you are into what is referred to as classic gentlemen style and its intricacies, but if you like a well-fitted great looking ... read more
Wim Delvoye - Introspective
Posted by T
Feb. 3, 2018, 10:08 a.m.
Wim Delvoye Introspective Yale University Press If you have ever read any of our features on the Museum of Old and New Art and the artworks it harbours that ... read more
Ray-Ban
Posted by T
Jan. 30, 2018, 8:31 p.m.
Chances are you have come across them. Ray-Ban. Classics. Style. Worn the world over by rebels as well as the establishment and jetset and hence leaving an imprint on all ... read more
Electric Gardens 2018
Posted by T
Jan. 28, 2018, 12:01 p.m.
Electric Gardens Centennial Park Sydney, Australia January 27, 2018 We have covered the festival known as Electric Gardens since it first debuted in 2016. What was a success in every aspect ... read more
Albert Speer: Architecture 1932-1942
Posted by T
Jan. 27, 2018, 10:01 a.m.
Albert Speer Architecture 1932-1942 Written by Leon Krier, Preface by Robert A. M. Stern The Monacelli Press The Robert Johnson dilemma. Making a deal with the devil for your ... read more
Savage Beauty by Alexander McQueen
Posted by T
Jan. 26, 2018, 10:01 p.m.
Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Footprint.com.au Alexander McQueen might be known to you as a fashion designer. Quintessentially he is exactly that, yet it you zero in closer into his ... read more
Monochrome by Lelia Packer and Jennifer Sliwka
Posted by T
Jan. 25, 2018, 9:53 p.m.
Monochrome: Painting in Black and White by Lelia Packer and Jennifer Sliwka National Gallery London As the title suggests, a book based on the absence of colour and a ... read more
Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer
Posted by T
Jan. 23, 2018, 9:01 p.m.
Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer by Carmen Bambach METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is widely appreciated as one of the most influential artists of the Italian ... read more
There Will Be A Climax @ Old Fitzroy Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 20, 2018, 1:38 p.m.
There Will Be A Climax Old Fitzroy Theatre Sydney, Australia January 12, 2018 I do not subscribe to the notion of guilty pleasures or liking something “ironically”. Either you like something ... read more
Parkway Drive @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 19, 2018, 3:52 p.m.
Parkway Drive Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia January 18, 2018 Let’s delve into physics and its underpinning laws, shall we? In a nutshell, the law of Boyle-Mariotte captures the concept of ... read more
American Idiot – The Musical @ Opera House
Posted by T
Jan. 17, 2018, 10:34 p.m.
American Idiot – The Musical Opera House Sydney, Australia January 11, 2018 The first time and only time I saw Green Day live was in 1991 during their first European ... read more
NYE in the Park - Sydney
Posted by T
Jan. 8, 2018, 9:06 p.m.
NYE in the Park Victoria Park Sydney, Australia December 31, 2017 There is no shortage of iconic locations that New Years Eve can be celebrated at in Sydney. The boutique-y ... read more
Run The Jewels @ Big Top
Posted by T
Jan. 7, 2018, 6:16 p.m.
Run the Jewels Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, Australia January 5, 2018 Given their respective careers and pedigree, I could not help but be intrigued when I was first introduced ... read more
The Unbelievables @ Concert Hall
Posted by T
Dec. 23, 2017, 9:35 a.m.
The Unbelievables Concert Hall, Opera House Sydney, Australia December 20, 2017 In medias res: With a name that suggests a band of superheroes out of the Marvel universe, The Unbelievables ... read more
The Beautiful Girls @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 19, 2017, 8:13 a.m.
The Beautiful Girls Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia December 16, 2017 Founded in 2002, Australian trio The Beautiful Girls started their career based on a sound foundation of reggae and surf ... read more
Paradise Lost @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 18, 2017, 10:44 a.m.
Paradise Lost Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia December 15, 2017 “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” -Aristotle A band with such longevity as ... read more
The Easybeats @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 17, 2017, 10:53 a.m.
The Easybeats Sydney, Australia Enmore Theatre December 15, 2017 Let’s start with the basics for the uninitiated: To claim that the Easybeats, who first incarnated in Sydney in 1964, were ... read more
On Running
Posted by T
Dec. 14, 2017, 12:11 p.m.
I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass. - David Lee Roth One day, out of the blue I started to run. Simply ... read more
Sydney Burlesque Gala 2017
Posted by T
Dec. 13, 2017, 8:20 a.m.
Sydney Burlesque Gala 2017 Sydney, Australia Aight, let’s tick off the basics and history lesson first: As per definitionem, “burlesque”, derived from Italian “burlesco”, is a work of art meant ... read more
Germany’s Gestalten Verlag II
Posted by T
Dec. 12, 2017, 8:25 a.m.
Mesdames et messieurs – welcome to the second installment of our feature on Germany’s Gestalten Verlag: Let’s ease in with a beauty: Best of German Interior Design Eds. Christian Boros, ... read more
Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age
Posted by T
Dec. 11, 2017, 8:13 a.m.
Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age: Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum Art Gallery of NSW Sydney, Australia Before the dawn of the 18th century, the territory that was to become known as ... read more
Super Food Family Classics by Jamie Oliver
Posted by T
Dec. 10, 2017, 5:04 p.m.
Super Food Family Classics Jamie Oliver Penguin Books Australia Jamie's Super Food Family Classics is the healthy-eating companion book to the new TV series of Jamie's Super Food. Illustrations ... read more
Locust House by Adam Gnade
Posted by T
Dec. 8, 2017, 8:06 a.m.
Locust HouseAdam GnadeThree One G / Pioneer Press This one is short, immersive, dense, turbulent and poignant. A novella-length rumination on a time, a place, and a culture. Less ... read more
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
Posted by T
Dec. 7, 2017, 8:17 a.m.
Men without Women Haruki Murakami Penguin Books Australia Men Without Women is a 2014 collection of short stories by Japanese author Haruki Murakami, which was recently translated in English in ... read more
Die Gestalten Verlag
Posted by T
Dec. 5, 2017, 1:02 p.m.
Die Gestalten Verlag is a publisher and creative agency mostly known for their 600 books on art, architecture, design, photography and typography. The company has 30 staff members through offices in ... read more
British Artists – Francis Bacon by Andrew Brighton
Posted by T
Dec. 4, 2017, 8:11 a.m.
British Artists – Francis Bacon by Andrew Brighton Tate Publishing Comprehensive and holistic in nature, The British Artist Series books employ the insights of art luminaries to illuminate the ... read more
High Adventure in the Great Outdoors –Topo Designs
Posted by T
Dec. 3, 2017, 9:51 a.m.
High Adventure in the Great Outdorrs – Topo Designs One does not have to be a hardcore outdoorsman to have an appreciation for reliable quality outdoor gear that despite ... read more
Laughter Is A Devastating Weapon - John Heartfield
Posted by T
Dec. 2, 2017, 10:58 a.m.
John Heartfield – Laughter Is A Devastating Weapon Tate Publishing John Heartfield (born Helmut Herzfeld; 19 June 1891 – 26 April 1968) was an artist and a pioneer in the use ... read more
No Is a Four-Letter Word by Chris Jericho
Posted by T
Dec. 1, 2017, 2:49 p.m.
No Is a Four-Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling but Succeeded in Life Chris Jericho Da Capo Press The basics: Chris Jericho portrays himself as a bit of a ... read more
Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between
Posted by T
Nov. 30, 2017, 8:15 a.m.
Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between Andrew Bolton Yale University Press If you are into design, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons will ring a couple of bells ... read more
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg
Posted by T
Nov. 29, 2017, 8:13 a.m.
Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg Manning Bar Sydney, Australia November 23, 2017 Tonight heralded the return of Marky Ramone to Australian shores, whose tenure handling skin duties for the Ramones lasted for ... read more
UB40 @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
Nov. 28, 2017, 12:38 p.m.
UB 40 Hordern Pavilion Sydney, Australia November 24, 2017 As infectious and happy the UK’s biggest reggae export’s emissions sound, disputes had riddled the band’s legacy and resulted in a ... read more
The Aints play The Saints @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Nov. 27, 2017, 8:41 a.m.
The Aints play The Saints Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia November 24, 2017 According to Sir Bob Geldorf, rock music in the seventies was changed by three bands—the Sex Pistols, the ... read more
Perturbator @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Nov. 26, 2017, 9:47 a.m.
Perturbator Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia November 21, 2017 Producing dark and retro futuristic music with a strong 80’s feeling, James Kent AKA Perturbator is the considered to be the spearhead of the ... read more
Italy on a Spoon - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 25, 2017, 10:04 a.m.
Italy on a Spoon Doltone House Sydney, Australia November 20, 2017 World Week of Italian Cuisine? is a global event in its second edition?, which last year was celebrated ?in ... read more
We’re All Going to Die Festival @ Commune
Posted by T
Nov. 24, 2017, 11:54 a.m.
We’re All Going to Die Festival Commune Sydney, Australia November 17, 2017 The We're All Going To Die festival was born out of Founder, Artist and Filmmaker and Director Stefan ... read more
Triple Rock - Last Show Ever
Posted by Loren
Nov. 22, 2017, 7:28 p.m.
Dillinger Four, Negative Approach, Kitten Forever, Victory, The Slow Death Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN November 22, 2017 I usually try to keep show reviews to the point: Here’s ... read more
Skepticon - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 22, 2017, 8:51 a.m.
Skepticon Recital Hall Sydney, Australia November 18-19, 2017 Think Inc. is a telling name: Dedicated to nurturing rational discourse, the bright heads behind the organisation organise Q&A sessions, forums and ... read more
The Scientists @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Nov. 19, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
The Scientists Factory Theatre Sydney, AU November 18, 2017 The Scientists became a much more influential post-punk band than their minimal commercial success would indicate, lending their influence to what ... read more
Glen Matlock @ Landowne Hotel
Posted by T
Nov. 18, 2017, 9:48 a.m.
Glen Matlock Landowne Hotel Sydney, Australia November 16, 2017 Chances are that if you are on this website, you know who Glen Matlock is, as he is not only known for ... read more
5 Ingredients – Quick Easy Food by Jamie Oliver
Posted by T
Nov. 16, 2017, 7:06 p.m.
5 Ingredients – Quick Easy Food by Jamie Oliver Penguin Books As the title suggest, the premise is by stripping down your shopping list and using merely five ingredients, arranged ... read more
Gault & Millau Restaurant Guide Launch - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 15, 2017, 8:12 a.m.
Gault & Millau Restaurant Guide Launch The Cannery, Rosebery Sydney, Australia For the uninitiated: Gault et Millau incarnated first in 1965 as a collaboration between restaurant critics, Henri Gault ... read more
Ecca Vandal @ Oxford Art Factory
Posted by T
Nov. 13, 2017, 4:46 p.m.
Ecca Vandal Oxford Art Factory Sydney, AustraliaN November 11, 2017 To some the South African born Ecca Vandal might appear to be a riddle, which might be due to her giving ... read more
Goose Island Thanksgiving Dinner - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 12, 2017, 10:40 a.m.
Goose Island Thanksgiving Dinner National Art School Sydney, Australia November 10, 2017 Let us start off with the basics for the uninitiated: Goose Island Brewery is a brewery based in Chicago, ... read more
Paradise Lost + Pallbearer and Sinistro, Pratteln
Posted by Cheryl
Nov. 11, 2017, 9:14 a.m.
The cold evening here in Pratteln is a world away from the kind of weather Portugal’s Sinistro are used to. However, the band bring plenty of heat to their opening ... read more
United Cellars Champagne Tasting - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 9, 2017, 8:16 a.m.
United Cellars Champagne Tasting Hudson House Sydney, Australia November 9, 2017 Alright, guilty as charged. Me likey bubbles. A lot. Sparkling – be it water or wine. Especially Champagne. I ... read more
Night Nation Run Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 8, 2017, 8:21 a.m.
Night Nation Run Sydney The Doman November 4, 2017 The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival. What’s that? Well, a running event embedded in the context ... read more
Miguel Migs @ Café del Mar
Posted by T
Nov. 7, 2017, 9:30 p.m.
Miguel Migs Café del Mar Sydney, Australia November 4, 2017 Café del Mar is quite a versatile venue as it serves for Sydneysiders a place to eat, drink and listen. ... read more
Banksia Sustainability Awards 2017 - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 3, 2017, 8:18 a.m.
Banksia Sustainability Awards 2017 Doltone House Sydney, Australia November 1, 2017 The yearly Banksia Sustainability Awards recognise and reward achievements made by Australian Individuals; Community Groups; Primary and Secondary Schools; ... read more
Design-Made - Sydney
Posted by T
Nov. 2, 2017, 11:07 a.m.
Design-Made. Sunstudios Alexandria, Sydney October 27-29, 017 Milton Glaser claimed that there are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no and WOW! Design-Made. definitely aims for the latter as. ... read more
The Bronx @ Oxford Art Factory
Posted by T
Nov. 1, 2017, 8:16 a.m.
The Bronx Oxford Art Factory Sydney, Australia October 30, 2017 Tonight was a side-show from The Bronx’ current Australia tour with Pennywise and how great it was to see ... read more
Jewish Film Festival Opening Night - Sydney
Posted by T
Oct. 31, 2017, 8:17 a.m.
Jewish Film Festival Opening Night Cinema Bondi Jumction Sydney, AU October 26, 2017 A jam-packed Event Cinema Bondi Junction played host to Jewish International Film Festival Opening Night, as the 2017 Jewish Film Festival was kicked off in ... read more
Ministry Show No Signs Of Stopping In Denver
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Oct. 30, 2017, 8:58 p.m.
Ministry Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado Oct. 28, 2017 With the passing of Lemmy Kilminster, Al Jorgensen has become the last man standing in regards to what amount of excess ... read more
Time Out Sydney/Young Henrys Hop Up Review
Posted by T
Oct. 30, 2017, 10:16 a.m.
Time Out Sydney Hop Up – Young Henrys World Square Sydney, Australia 23 October 2017 Ah, Young Henrys. Young Henrys is the household name of Sydney craft breweries, an impressive ... read more
Burn City by Lou Chamberlain
Posted by T
Oct. 29, 2017, 8:02 p.m.
Burn City: Melbourne’s Painted Streets Lou Chamberlain Hardie Grant Travel I dig Melbourne– aka ‘Burn City’ – and paying a visit is always something to look forward to, not just ... read more
The Festival of Nonna / 107 Project
Posted by T
Oct. 28, 2017, 10:29 a.m.
The Festival of Nonna 107 Project Redfern, Sydney, AU October 23, 2017 The fine people behind Sandhurst Fine Foods are behind the operation of The Festival of Nonna: The concept bases ... read more
Anathema & Alcest in Pratteln, Switzerland
Posted by Cheryl
Oct. 27, 2017, 6:38 a.m.
Tonight’s show at Pratteln’s Z7 venue was almost in dire straits with Alcest’s tour bus breaking down two hours away and the band needing to head over in a taxi ... read more
Heaps Cooked: The Seasonal Palette 107 Project
Posted by T
Oct. 25, 2017, 9:41 a.m.
Redfern, Sydney, AUS 20 October 2017 The Youth Food Movement Australia don’t believe in telling people what to do, but educating and arming young folks with the skills, knowledge and ... read more
Recovery by Russell Brand
Posted by T
Oct. 24, 2017, 8:17 a.m.
Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions Russell Brand Published by Pan Mac Millan You would have crossed paths with the man known as Russell Edward Brand somewhere in the world of ... read more
The Kinfolk Entrepreneur by Nathan Williams
Posted by T
Oct. 23, 2017, 8:23 a.m.
The Kinfolk Entrepreneur – Ideas for meaningful work By Nathan Williams Workman Encouraging its readers to live a self-contained, slow lifestyle, reconnect with the earth, shun technology where possible ... read more
The Pixies Bring The Cool back to Denver
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Oct. 22, 2017, 12:06 p.m.
The Pixies @ the Fillmore Auditorium, Denver Colorado October 18, 2017 Black Francis is a man of few words. This would be detrimental as a stockbroker, but as the ... read more
Alice Cooper @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
Oct. 22, 2017, 9:41 a.m.
Alice Cooper Hordern Pavilion Sydney, AU October 21, 2017 Alright. If we have to start off by dancing out that Alice Cooper is the architect of not merely shock-rock by ... read more
Cirque du Soleil's Toruk – the First Flight
Posted by T
Oct. 21, 2017, 10:36 a.m.
Toruk – the First Flight Cirque du Soleil Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney October 19, 2017 Toruk - the First Flight, a stage show by Cirque de Soleil, is based on ... read more
What Rhymes with Cars and Girls
Posted by T
Oct. 15, 2017, 8:36 a.m.
What Rhymes with Cars and Girls Riverside Theatre Parramatta October 14, 2017 What Rhymes with Cars and Girls was You Am I’s frontman Tim Rogers’ first solo effort released toward the ... read more
Napalm Death @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Oct. 13, 2017, 8:18 a.m.
Napalm Death Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia October 11, 2017 Finally after more than 25 years, I got to witness the herb drenched Brujeria storm a stage. A band that has always had ... read more
Greek Film Festival - Leichhardt
Posted by T
Oct. 12, 2017, 9:04 p.m.
Greek Film Festival Palace Cinemas Leichhardt October 10-22, 2017 The 2017 Sydney incarnation of the Greek Film Fest was launched with the premiere screening of Roza Of Smyrna, based on the ... read more
Queens of the Stone Age Bring the Heat to Colorado
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Oct. 11, 2017, 2:21 p.m.
Queens of the Stone Age and Royal Blood Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado 10.10.2017 It wasn't looking good. In typical Colorado fashion, following a summer-like 76° Sunday, mother nature ... read more
Pinot Palooza - A Touring Pinot Noir Festival
Posted by T
Oct. 9, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Pinot Palooza - A Touring Pinot Noir Festival Sydney Carriageworks October 8, 2017 Looking for a near perfectly orchestrated and curated, traveling and rocking Pinot Noir experience without pretentious bullshit ... read more
Underbelly Arts Festival - Sydney
Posted by T
Oct. 8, 2017, 9:15 a.m.
Underbelly Arts FestivalNational Art SchoolDarlinghurstOctober 7-8, 2017 Proceedings of the Underbelly Arts Festivals were opened with a shindig serenaded with sad Goth party jams, visceral electronic beats and roaming performances by Bhenji ... read more
OZ Comic Con - Sydney
Posted by T
Oct. 7, 2017, 12:01 p.m.
OZ Comic Con ICC Sydney September 30 – October 1, 2017 The Sydney incarnation of the OZ Comic-Con is a lot to take in. It might be a cliché, but ... read more
Time Out Magazine Sydney Food Awards
Posted by T
Oct. 6, 2017, 8:33 a.m.
Time Out Magazine Sydney Food Awards Porteño Restaurant and Bar Sydney, Australia September 25, 2017 If you do not live under a rock, you are familiar with Time Out Magazine. ... read more
Peter Hook and the Light @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Oct. 5, 2017, 8:09 a.m.
Peter Hook and the Light Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia October 2, 2017 An Evening with Peter Hook & The Light performing the legendary Factory Record’s albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer. Both ... read more
Dan Sultan @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Oct. 4, 2017, 8:27 a.m.
Dan Sultan Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia September 30, 2017 Dan Sultan’s fourth, more personal, reflective and mature album, Killer, which he recorded with producer and long-time collaborator Jan Skubiszewski in Melbourne, exemplifies ... read more
Forever Crazy @ State Theatre
Posted by T
Oct. 3, 2017, 8:12 a.m.
Forever Crazy State Theatre Sydney, Australia September 28, 2017 Mesdames et messieurs - Le Crazy Horse de Paris!Probably world’s best known cabaret, renowned for its diverse range of varietè shows ... read more
Dune Rats @ Big Top
Posted by T
Oct. 2, 2017, 7:31 p.m.
Dune Rats Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, Australia October 1, 2017 Dune Rats are an Australian outfit from Brisbane, originally formed by Danny Beausa and BC Michaels as a duet with ... read more
At the Drive In @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
Oct. 2, 2017, 8:10 a.m.
At the Drive In Hordern Pavilion Sydney, Australia September 29, 2017 At the Drive In are back at it. Had previous incarnations of the El Paso quintet its up and ... read more
The Daily Grind
Posted by T
Sept. 27, 2017, 9:51 p.m.
The Daily Grind What's Sumatra With You? T.S. Eliot had measured his life out with coffee spoons. Some claim coffee is the most valuable trading commodity after oil. A ... read more
Dead Cross Tear It Up At Denver's Ogden Theatre
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Sept. 26, 2017, 1:13 p.m.
Dead Cross September 23, 2017 Ogden Theatre, Denver "Hello, we are Dead Cross and we are not gluten-free." - Mike Patton Usually by the end of a tour, a ... read more
in vino veritas - Oceania
Posted by T
Sept. 24, 2017, 12:44 p.m.
Australia and New Zealand have a history of winemaking that harks back to the late Nineteenth Century, but it was not until the 1970s that the region became known for making ... read more
New Philosopher & Womankind
Posted by T
Sept. 23, 2017, 9:51 a.m.
New Philosopher Womankind Feel like there is a gaping hole for content that is intellectually stimulating among existing print media, underestimating their readers’ capacity to reason and their curiosity about ... read more
Motionless in White @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Sept. 20, 2017, 10:03 p.m.
Motionless in White Metro Theatre Sydney, AU September 19, 2017 Motionless in White embarked on their first national headline Australia tour this September in support of their new album Graveyard Shift. ... read more
Exploded View by Sam McPheeters
Posted by T
Sept. 18, 2017, 9:40 p.m.
Exploded View Sam McPheeters Talos Publishing Born Against. Vermiform Records. Error Fanzine. Men’s Recovery Project. Wrangler Brutes. Punk Planet. On-air disputes with Sick of it All. Touring Europe with Articles ... read more
Italian Film Festival 2017 - Sydney
Posted by T
Sept. 14, 2017, 8:18 a.m.
Italian Film Festival 2017 Palace Cinemas Sydney, AU September 12, 2017 The Opening Night of the Italian Film Festival, which was a lavish affair with live entertainment, Italian themed food and ... read more
MEW @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
Sept. 12, 2017, 9:56 p.m.
MEW Manning Bar Sydney, AU September 12, 2017 MEW are a Danish alternative, experimental outfit pivoting between styles with a career spanning more than twenty years, across seven acclaimed studio albums, that ... read more
Placebo @ Qudos Bank Arena
Posted by T
Sept. 10, 2017, 9:07 a.m.
Placebo Qudos Bank Arena Sydney, AU September 9, 2017 Last in the country for Soundwave Festival and a pair of sideshows back in 2014, the Placebo returned to Australia for a ... read more
Sydney Contemporary @ Carriageworks
Posted by T
Sept. 9, 2017, 10:37 a.m.
Sydney Contemporary Carriageworks Sydney, AU September 7-10, 2017 The term “third place” was coined by Ray Oldenburg, an American urban sociologist. The “first place” denotes "home where we place to role ... read more
Italian Wine and Food Festival 2017
Posted by T
Sept. 8, 2017, 1:50 p.m.
Italian Wine and Food Festival 2017 The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve Sydney, AU August 28, 2017 The origin of the festival goes back to Lara Caraturo, a sommelier who in 2013 thought that an ... read more
Vera Blue @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Sept. 3, 2017, 8:58 a.m.
Vera Blue Metro Theatre Sydney, AU September 2, 2017 Celia Pavey, known in muso circles under the moniker Vera Blue, is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter that managed to transition from reality show ... read more
You Am I @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Sept. 1, 2017, 8:22 a.m.
You Am I & Hoodoo Gurus Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU August 31, 2017 If you paid an iota of attention over the last couple of years, it would not have ... read more
Stone Sour @ Hordern Pavillion
Posted by T
Aug. 27, 2017, 10:14 a.m.
Stone Sour Hordern Pavillion Sydney, AU August 26, 2017 Touring in support of their latest album, the groove-heavy Hydrograd, Stone Sour descended upon Australia via a stint in New Zealand ... read more
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Posted by T
Aug. 21, 2017, 6:37 p.m.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Lifeby Mark MansonPan Macmillan Australia It is only after you have lost everything that you ... read more
Psychosis 4:48 @ Old Fitz Theatre
Posted by T
Aug. 20, 2017, 8:13 p.m.
Psychosis 4:48 Old Fitz Theatre Sydney, AU August 19, 2017 Sarah Kane’s 4:48 Psychosis is essentially a 60 minute long stare into the abyss of darkness and struggle of mental illness, ... read more
Vin Diemen “Best of Tassie”
Posted by T
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:25 a.m.
Vin Diemen “Best of Tassie” National Art School, Cell Block Theatre Sydney, AU August 12, 2017 I sure hope that my recent features on Tasmania and MONA have tickled your ... read more
Montaigne @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Aug. 12, 2017, 10:45 p.m.
Montaigne Metro Theatre Sydney, AU August 12, 2017 Michel de Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers on the French Renaissance known for popularizing the essay as a literary ... read more
Thus, let us drink beer! – Belgium special
Posted by T
Aug. 6, 2017, 10:35 a.m.
“…thus, let us drink beer!” – Belgium special Waffles. Friterie. Chocolate. A royal palace bigger than Buckingham palace. The first country to legalise euthanasia and ban cluster bombs. Three ... read more
Always Going Upstream Against The Current - Part 1
Posted by T
Aug. 2, 2017, 9:11 p.m.
Always going upstream against the current – part 1 Pescatarians listen up. Salmon. How do I love thee? I cannot possibly count the ways. This series shall follow my travels ... read more
Oceania peanut butter special
Posted by T
Aug. 1, 2017, 8:45 p.m.
Man cannot live by bread along – he must have peanut butter, or, as the wise philosopher Sylvester Gardenzio “Rimbaud” Stallone once proclaimed: “If you try to change the taste ... read more
Oceania Burger Special
Posted by T
July 31, 2017, 8:24 a.m.
Oceania Burger Special Ah, the humble burger – a product loved by Popeye’s sidekick J. Wellington Wimpy that came about to meet the culinary needs of a society rapidly ... read more
Pete Murray @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
July 30, 2017, 6:05 p.m.
Pete Murray Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU July 29, 2017 Byron Bay singer-songwriter Pete Murray is back with his trademark smooth and inviting vocal delivery to promote his sixth studio album, ... read more
Zoo Brew @ Taronga Zoo
Posted by T
July 25, 2017, 8:18 a.m.
Zoo Brew Taronga Zoo Sydney, AU July 22, 2017 Tastings that offer a chance to sample hop-and-grain-based beverages are legion. They tend to follow the same formula, leaving center stage to ... read more
Ásgeir @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
July 24, 2017, 8:07 a.m.
Ásgeir Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU July 21, 2017 Iceland is largely an arctic desert punctuated by mountains, glaciers, geysers, hot springs, volcanoes and waterfalls. It is one of the ... read more
Fête/Life magazine
Posted by T
July 23, 2017, 7:49 p.m.
Living life well Fête/Life magazine is an Australian publication that connects with readers in a personal way. Its mission is to inspire them to love the life they have, engage in ... read more
2017 Scandinavian Film Festival - Sydney
Posted by T
July 17, 2017, 5:32 p.m.
2017 Scandinavian Film Festival Sydney July 11-August 2 We are currently in the fourth season of the year in Sydney, which is mild compared to the harsh haunting wintertide ... read more
Japandroids @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
July 16, 2017, 9:43 a.m.
Japandroids Factory Theatre Sydney, AU July, 14 2017 Japandroids are a two-piece band from Vancouver, BC, which began in 2006 and consists of Brian King and David Prowse. One guitar, one set of drums, and ... read more
The Undertones @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
July 14, 2017, 10:33 p.m.
The Undertones Metro Theatre Sydney, AU July 8, 2017 The Undertones are legendary. If you are remotely interested in punk rock yet not familiar with their oeuvre due to the ... read more
Grinspoon @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
July 11, 2017, 8:23 a.m.
Grinspoon Enmore Theatre Sydney July 7, 2017 Grinspoon emerged in 1995 from sleepy Lismore in New South Wales and with the juvenile delinquents behind the operation harbouring a weak spot ... read more
Good Food and Drink Show - Sydney
Posted by T
July 10, 2017, 8:07 p.m.
Good Food and Drink Show Sydney, Australia June 24, 2017 The Good Food and Drink show is all about familiarise it’s audience with emerging trends in the hospitality industry before ... read more
Open Frame: Room 40 Festival
Posted by T
July 9, 2017, 8:12 a.m.
Open Frame: Room 40 Festival Carriageworks Sydney June 30. 2017 Carriageworks, Sydney’s largest and one of its more eclective multi-arts centres, is stoically following its ambitious mission which is informed ... read more
Boy George @ Café del Mar
Posted by T
June 19, 2017, 9:38 p.m.
Boy George Café del Mar Sydney, AU June 12, 2017 Despite the focus being on his recent stint as a judge on one of those castings shows down under, Boy ... read more
Fantastic Food and Drink and Naturally Good Shows
Posted by T
June 11, 2017, 4:34 p.m.
Fantastic Food and Drink and Naturally Good Shows ICC Exhibition Centre Sydney, AU June 4-5 Premium. Gourmet. Handcrafted. Delicious. Unique. Extraordinary. Fantastic – a few adjectives and superlatives that ... read more
Hot Brown Honey @ Opera House
Posted by T
June 10, 2017, 10:50 a.m.
Hot Brown Honey Opera House Sydney, AU June 9, 2017 Sass, empowerment and politics rooted in hip hop culture are the pillars that form the foundation of Hot Brown Honey – ... read more
Metallica Ride Out The Lightning in Denver
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
June 9, 2017, 12:40 p.m.
Metallica Sports Authority Field at Mile High - Denver, Colorado June 7, 2017 The storm was supposed to roll through early - before opening acts Volbeat and Avenged Sevenfold took ... read more
"The Nevada" at The World Bar
Posted by T
June 5, 2017, 8:14 a.m.
Hidden Sydney "The Nevada" at The World Bar Sydney, AU 25 May - 18 June 2017 Kings Cross is an inner-city locality of Sydney. The Cross, as it is known by localites, was ... read more
Body Count @ Luna Park
Posted by T
June 4, 2017, 10:49 p.m.
Body Count Luna Park Sydney, AU June 3, 2017 Body Count is quintessentially a heavy metal band with a rap mentality with their material focusing on various social and political issues, ... read more
Nick Murphy @ Opera House
Posted by T
June 2, 2017, 8:27 a.m.
Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker) Opera House Sydney, AU June 1, 2017 Nicholas "Nick" James Murphy, better known by his former stage name Chet Faker – a pseudonym ... read more
GABS Festival - Sydney
Posted by T
May 30, 2017, 9:57 a.m.
GABS Festival The Dome Sydney, AU May 28, 2017 The inaugural GABS fest, which was listed as one of the top 20 beer festivals in the world by the American magazine The Beer ... read more
Village People @ State Theatre
Posted by T
May 29, 2017, 10:21 a.m.
Village People State Theatre Sydney, AU May 25, 2017 Countless times, the Village People depicting stereotypes of the masculine kind and framed in catchy pop tunes with mass appeal have ... read more
Time Out Pub Awards 2017 - Sydney
Posted by T
May 25, 2017, 9:11 p.m.
Time Out Pub Awards 2017 Bank’s Hotel Sydney, AU May 24, 2017 Founded at the end of the swinging sixties in Londontown, Time Out eventually became the global player it ... read more
Devin Townsend Project @ Enmore Theater
Posted by T
May 24, 2017, 8:05 a.m.
Devin Townsend Project Enmore Theater Sydney, AU May 22, 2017 If you are familiar with Devin Townsend’s incarnation as the frontman of the musically more aggressive Strapping Young Lad with ... read more
Living Colour @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
May 18, 2017, 8:13 a.m.
Living Colour Metro Theatre Sydney, AU May 13, 2017 Living Colour is the embodiment of creatively fusioning, funk, jazz, hip hop, country, exploratative, and alternative rock with lyrics ranging from the personal to the political, ... read more
Nashville Pussy @ Bald Faced Stag Hotel
Posted by T
May 17, 2017, 9:36 p.m.
Nashville Pussy Bald Faced Stag Hotel Sydney, AU May 12, 2017 Nashville Pussy. What a band. Having emerged out of the ashes of the great Nine Pound Hammer, who already ... read more
Meatstock Festival 2017
Posted by T
May 16, 2017, 9:20 p.m.
Meatstock Festival 2017 Olympic Park Sydney May 6-7, 2017 Vegans and vegetarians avert your eyes: Meatstock 2017’s two-day meat filled extravaganza at the Sydney Showgrounds featured bands, barbecues, beards, butchers, ... read more
American Essentials Film Festival
Posted by T
May 14, 2017, 9:26 a.m.
American Essentials Sydney, AU 09 May – 24 May 2017 Founded in 2016 as a way to fill select Aussie cinemas with the kind of US titles that don't usually make it to ... read more
Entombed AD @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
May 13, 2017, 9:49 a.m.
Entombed AD Manning Bar Sydney, AU May 10, 2017 One would need more than one flipchart to scratch the surface of how influential Entombed have been throughout the nearly three ... read more
Snakehips @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
May 12, 2017, 8:22 a.m.
Snakehips Metro Theatre Sydney, AU May 8, 2017 The London-based electronic chill duo Snakehips with their hypnotic, trap-inflected songs that are reminiscent of Odesza, Kelala and Cashmere Cat are the ... read more
Botanica @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Posted by T
May 8, 2017, 8:20 a.m.
Botanica Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, AU May 06 – 28, 2017 Botanica 2017, focused on the nexus between the disciplines of art and science, is Australia’s premier annual botanical art exhibition ... read more
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
May 7, 2017, 9:45 a.m.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Manning Bar Sydney, AU May 6, 2017 After their last tour in 2014, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus returned to the land down under for a ... read more
$uicideboy$ @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
May 6, 2017, 2:32 p.m.
$uicideboy$ Manning Bar Sydney, AU May 4, 2017 Having joined forces in 2014, the prolific $uicideboy$, a.k.a. Ruby da Cherry, a gentleman with punk rock roots, and $lick $loth, former ... read more
Spanish Film Festival @ Palace Cinema
Posted by T
May 4, 2017, 8:27 a.m.
Spanish Film Festival Palace Cinema Sara Baras: All Her Voices Sydney, AU April 29, 2017 With food, live performances, films and drinks the 20th edition of the Spanish Film Festival ... read more
Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Amalie Arena
Posted by Brian Furman
May 3, 2017, 8:25 a.m.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Amalie Arena Tampa, FL April 27, 2017 It is hard to believe that three of the four members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are all ... read more
Amongst Ruins (Snake Eggs Hatch)
Posted by T
May 1, 2017, 8:17 a.m.
Amongst Ruins (Snake Eggs Hatch) Old Fitzroy Sydney, AU Presented by Poor Tom's Gin & Mark Blumer, and supported by Playwriting Australia and ambassador Louis Nowra, Michael McStay’s short ... read more
Helmet @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
April 30, 2017, 8:38 a.m.
Helmet Manning Bar Sydney, AU April 29, 2017 Helmet finally returned to Australia in 2017 to celebrate their third and was is considered to be their most experimental album Betty ... read more
The Hodgetwins @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
April 27, 2017, 8:44 a.m.
The Hodgetwins Factory Theatre Marrickville, AU April 25, 2017 The Hodgetwins, Virginia-bred identical siblings Kevin and Keith Hodge, are “social media personalities” and operate a variety of YouTube channels, where ... read more
Sex Object @ Depot Theatre
Posted by T
April 26, 2017, 8:09 a.m.
Sex Object Depot Theatre Marrickville April 23, 3017 As per its mission statement, Depot Theatre, nestled in the vibrant Addison Road Centre and the arts scene of Sydney suburb ... read more
Tash Sultana @ Ivy Courtyard
Posted by T
April 25, 2017, 8:02 p.m.
Tash Sultana Ivy Courtyard Sydney, AU April 16, 2017 Courtyard’s annual Easter party at Sydney’s Ivy stepped it up this year with easily one of the biggest lineups in the ... read more
Peking Duk @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
April 24, 2017, 8:01 a.m.
Peking Duk Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU April 22, 2017 Formed in Australia’s capital Canberra, Peking Duk are an electronic music duo made up of disc jockeys and music producers Adam ... read more
The Tea Party @ Star City
Posted by T
April 23, 2017, 11:01 a.m.
The Tea Party Star City Sydney, AU April 21, 2017 Since the Canadian three piece’s inception in the early-‘90s, the Tea Party has pursued a singular epic sound melding middle-eastern ... read more
Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music
Posted by T
April 20, 2017, 8:39 p.m.
Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU April 19, 2017 In Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music, Graham McPherson, the frontman of the ... read more
Cool for Summer Festival
Posted by T
April 19, 2017, 9:33 p.m.
Cool for Summer Festival Olympic Park Sports Centre Sydney, AU April 15, 2017 Ah, social media. Rooted in the broader Web 2.0 landscape, it helped engineers, entrepreneurs, and everyday ... read more
Bad Friday Festival Block Party @ Marrickville
Posted by T
April 18, 2017, 8:27 a.m.
Bad Friday Festival Block Party Railway Parade Marrickville, AU April 14, 2017 The etymology of the term “good” in the context of Good Friday is contested: Some claim it is ... read more
Explosions in the Sky @ Jannus Live
Posted by Brian Furman
April 15, 2017, 9:53 a.m.
Explosions in the Sky Jannus Live St. Petersburg, FL April 12th, 2017 Explosions in the Sky are a rarity in the day and age of the “right now”, with information ... read more
Drift Magazine
Posted by T
April 13, 2017, 8:17 a.m.
Drift Magazine Not sure how you roll but in my world and that of Drift Magazine, coffee inhabits not an unimportant role, which is why Drift is relevant to my interests. Its central ... read more
Ambrosia Magazine
Posted by T
April 11, 2017, 8:08 a.m.
Ambrosia Magazine Ambrosia, the food or drink of the Greek gods which was often depicted as conferring longevitiy or immortality, is closely connected to nectar, both of which where were ... read more
Alter Bridge @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
April 10, 2017, 8:10 a.m.
Alter Bridge Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU April 4, 2017 After several runs as openers, the Orlando, Florida-based melodic metal outfit toured Alter Bridge returned to Australia on the back ... read more
Illy @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
April 9, 2017, 10:31 a.m.
Illy Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU April 7, 2017 The Melbourne MC Illy, born Alasdair Murray and former member of the Crooked Eye Crew along with heads like M-Phazes, has been ... read more
Tash Sultana @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
April 2, 2017, 9:39 a.m.
Tash Sultana Metro Theatre Sydney, AU April 1, 2017 Let me introduce you to Natasha, known professionally as Tash Sultana, a Australian one-woman band that takes multitasking to the next ... read more
Brian Greene @ International Convention Center
Posted by T
April 1, 2017, 12:33 p.m.
Brian Greene: A Time Traveller's Tale International Convention Centre Sydney, AU March 30, 2017 Cosmologist, string theorist, professor of science and mathematics Brian Greene is an academic rock star whose mass ... read more
Adman: Warhol before Pop
Posted by T
March 28, 2017, 8:16 a.m.
Adman: Warhol before Pop Art Galley of NSW Sydney, AU Feb 25-May 28, 2017 Soon after graduating having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Pictorial Design, a young ... read more
Hang Massive @ Max Watts
Posted by T
March 26, 2017, 5:01 p.m.
Hang Massive Max Watts Melbourne, AU March 22, 2017 Shaped much like a spaceship, the Hang’s ( a musical instrument of the idiophone class) equally ethereal sounds created by Danny Cudd ... read more
Violent Femmes @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
March 25, 2017, 9:22 a.m.
Violent Femmes Factory Theatre Sydney, AU March 20, 2017 In its heyday, the Folk rock band, or shall we go with “Midwestern acoustic punk gateway drug to experimental music,” Violent ... read more
MDLSX by MOTUS @ Carriageworks
Posted by T
March 24, 2017, 10:07 a.m.
MDLSX by MOTUS Carriageworks Sydney AU March 16, 2017 Interdisciplinary entity MOTUS was founded by Enrico Casagrande and Daniela Nicolò and over the last twenty-five years has established itself firmly on ... read more
Spiderbait @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
March 21, 2017, 8:51 p.m.
Spiderbait Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU March 18,2017 In case you are burdened with the mercy of late birth and hence unfamiliar, Spiderbait are an Australian alternative rock band formed in ... read more
Taking Back Sunday @ 170 Russell Street
Posted by T
March 21, 2017, 8:19 a.m.
Taking Back Sunday 170 Russell Street Melbourne, AU March 21, 2017 Taking Back Sunday have come a long way and I don’t necessarily mean the distance between terra australis and ... read more
Chain & the Gang @ Newtown Social Club
Posted by T
March 20, 2017, 8:19 a.m.
Chain & the Gang Newtown Social Club Sydney, AU March 15, 2017 It is going to be difficult to keep this review objective as Ian Svenonius’ emissions and incarnations have ... read more
Taste of Sydney 2017
Posted by T
March 19, 2017, 7:05 p.m.
Taste of Sydney Centennial Park Sydney, AU March 9-12, 2017 Now, who does not love an opportunity to sample vittles and enjoy carefully selected libations? While the common denominators for ... read more
Australian Tattoo Expo 2017
Posted by T
March 19, 2017, 10:12 a.m.
Australian Tattoo Expo 2017 International Convention Centre Sydney, AU March 10-12, 2017 With over 45,000 visitors annually, the celebration of creativity and art The Australian International Tattoo Expo proudly represents, ... read more
Meshuggah @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
March 18, 2017, 10:39 a.m.
Meshuggah Enmore Theatre Sydney, AU March 12, 2017 It has been twelve years since I last saw Meshuggah and while their performance at Cleveland’s Peabody’s Downunder was tight and technically ... read more
Twelve Foot Ninja @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
March 16, 2017, 7:43 p.m.
Twelve Foot Ninja Manning Bar Sydney, AU March 10, 2017 The genre blending breed of metal of Melbourne’s Twelve Foot Ninja might best be described as “fusion”. A versatile, charismatic ... read more
Sydney Mardi Gras
Posted by T
March 15, 2017, 9:15 p.m.
Mardi GrasSydney, AUMarch 4, 2017 With a longstanding history of almost four decades, Sydney’s Mardi Gras builds on a strong foundation from which they champion LGBTQI individuals and communities. 2017 ... read more
The Damned @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
March 13, 2017, 10:59 a.m.
The DamnedMetro TheatreSydney, AUMarch 10, 2017 Musically and artistically, The Damned has always been one of the most accomplished and versatile forefathers of punk and alumni of the class of ... read more
Kasabian @ Sydney Opera House
Posted by T
March 12, 2017, 6:59 p.m.
KasabianSydney Opera HouseSydney, AUMarch 8, 2017 Kasabian from Leicester, UK are disciples of the Angel of the North, the contemporary landmark of North East England and are quintessentially the embodiment of ... read more
The Pixies @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
March 8, 2017, 3:35 p.m.
Pixies Hordern Pavilion Sydney, AU March 7, 2017 The Pixies have always appeared to be an odd band to me, which admittedly was part of the appeal: The pop sensibility, ... read more
Tanya Tagaq makes the TSO her own
Posted by Graham Isador
March 8, 2017, 12:08 p.m.
Last week when a friend, and occasional love interest, suggested we check out the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for one of our is this a date or is this not a ... read more
T2 Trainspotting
Posted by T
March 7, 2017, 7:06 p.m.
T2 TrainspottingNow at cinemas Making a great movie is difficult. Standing out against the myriad of mediocre big budget offerings is no mean feat. Stars need to align. ... read more
The Menzingers @ Mr. Smalls Funhouse
Posted by Kristen Swanson
March 6, 2017, 8:06 a.m.
The MenzingersMr. Smalls FunhousePittsburgh, PAFebruary 28, 2017 The first time I saw the Menzingers play in Pittsburgh was at this club that doubled as a concert venue and a nightclub. ... read more
Marshmello @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
March 5, 2017, 2:03 p.m.
MarshmelloEnmore TheatreSydney, AUMarch 2, 2017 This was the first ever-Australian show for the man with the LED enhanced marshmellow mask and boy, did he get a reception: The Mellogang (yup, that’s ... read more
Vault magazine
Posted by T
March 3, 2017, 8:07 a.m.
VaultAustralasian Art and Culture Vault encapsulates a quadruple thrEat: An elegant, extravagant, eloquent and engaging Art and Culture Magazine with particular emphasis on Australasian contemporary art. Vault embodies the common denominator ... read more
Barbu @ Sydney Opera House Studio
Posted by T
Feb. 28, 2017, 7:39 p.m.
Barbu by Cirque AlfonseSydney Opera House StudioSydney, AUFebruary 26, 2017 Needless to say that the mélange the troupe of Cirque Alfonse, with all its Québécois folklore, brings to the table ... read more
La Bohème @ Sydney Opera House
Posted by T
Feb. 27, 2017, 8:03 a.m.
La BohèmeJoan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera HouseSydney, AUSFebruary 24, 2017 Giacomo Puccini.One of the greatest exponents of operatic realism, id est “verismo”, who is fabled to have uttered that art ... read more
Warpaint @ Sydney Opera House
Posted by T
Feb. 26, 2017, 10:12 a.m.
WarpaintSydney Opera HouseSydney, AUSFebruary 25, 2017 In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of ... read more
Smith Journal
Posted by T
Feb. 25, 2017, 10:26 p.m.
Smith Journal Magazines. An easily forgotten medium in a world with an attention span of a goldfish obsessed with blogs and spoon-fed easy to digest hors d’oeuvre of information. A ... read more
The Judas Kiss @ Old Fitzroy Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 23, 2017, 8:19 a.m.
The Judas Kiss by playwright David HareOld Fitzroy TheatreSydney, AUSFebruary 15 – March 11, 2017 Sydney’s Old Fitzroy and its theatre operation is a cultural touchstone that uniquely links generations ... read more
Julian Assange @ Seymour Centre
Posted by T
Feb. 22, 2017, 9:03 p.m.
Julian Assange: No More Secrets, No More LiesThink Inc.Seymour CentreSydney, AUSFebruary 18, 2017 Julian Assange. A controversial figure and divisive subject. For some, an intense, driven and valiant campaigner ... read more
Wil Wagner @ Oxford Art Factory
Posted by T
Feb. 21, 2017, 8:18 a.m.
Wil WagnerOxford Art FactorySydney, AUSFebruary 19, 2017 As the frontman, singer, lyricist, guitarist and keyboardist of The Smith Street Band -- an allusion to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street ... read more
Acid Haus @ Australian Design Centre
Posted by T
Feb. 19, 2017, 9:06 a.m.
Acid Haus by United CellarsAustralian Design CentreSydney, AUSFebruary 16, 2017 The wines the sturdy, late-ripening white grape Riesling, at times referred to as the “king of grapes” and one of ... read more
TEDxSydneySalon @ International Towers
Posted by T
Feb. 18, 2017, 10:25 a.m.
TEDxSydneySalon International Towers, BarangarooFebruary 15, 2017 TEDxSydneySalons are the smaller, smart relatives of the TedX events offering intimate, evening events combining talks, films and music. Designed to spark discussion and ... read more
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: Why I Sued the US Government
Posted by T
Feb. 17, 2017, 10:01 p.m.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: Why I Sued the U.S. Government Factory Theatre Sydney, AUSFebruary 12, 2017 In October 2000, Zack de la Rocha walked out of Rage Against The Machine. I am ... read more
A Strategic Plan @ Griffin Theatre Company
Posted by T
Feb. 12, 2017, 2:45 p.m.
A Strategic PlanGriffin Theatre CompanySydney, AUSUntil March 11, 2017 Griffin Theatre Company’s main tenet if the fostering and support of new writing in Sydney ever since it was founded in ... read more
Killing Heidi @ Taronga Zoo
Posted by T
Feb. 7, 2017, 8:12 a.m.
Killing HeidiTaronga ZooSydney, AUSFebruary 4, 2017 Twilight at Taronga is an annual concert series set amongst the environment of Taronga Zoo, in a natural amphitheatre with fully licensed bars and ... read more
DJ Z Trip @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 6, 2017, 10:10 p.m.
DJ Z Trip Factory Theatre Sydney, AUS January 28, 2017 Turntablism is an art form. Period. An art form that more often than not has been diluted by applying a ... read more
Periphery @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 5, 2017, 11:47 a.m.
PeripheryMetro TheatreSydney, AUSFebruary 3, 2017 “Periphery” denotes the external boundary of a body. If the body in question is modern and progressive metal, the name of the band would be quite ... read more
Electric Gardens Festival 2017
Posted by T
Feb. 2, 2017, 8:28 a.m.
Electric Gardens Festival Centennial Park Sydney, AUS January, 28 2017 The second installment of Sydney’s electro bash festival descended again in the lush surrounds of Sydney’s Centennial Parklands, an idyllic ... read more
Peter Garrett and the Alter Egos @ Taronga Zoo
Posted by T
Jan. 30, 2017, 7:51 a.m.
Peter Garrett and the Alter EgosTaronga ZooSydney, AUSJanuary 27, 2017 Some people say Peter Garrett got his inimitable, signature whirling dervish dance steps and refreshingly nonsensical, jerky thrusting of hand ... read more
Bash & Pop @ Great Scott (reflecting on old punks)
Posted by Zach Branson
Jan. 29, 2017, 10:24 p.m.
On January 21 I saw Bash & Pop with the So So Glos at the Great Scott in Boston, MA, a small-bar venue with a sound system that’s just shitty ... read more
Aurora @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 29, 2017, 10:45 a.m.
AuroraMetro TheatreSydney, AUSJanuary 25, 2017 There is something magical and otherworldly about the young Norwegian lady that goes by the name of Aurora Aksnes, known mononymously as Aurora. Angelic, unpretentious ... read more
Jimmy Eat World @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 23, 2017, 8:01 p.m.
Jimmy Eat WorldEnmore TheatreSydney, AUSJanuary 18, 2017 Non-fanatics might mistake Jimmy Eat World for one of those emo-alternative bands that had one major hit song in the 1990s and then ... read more
Siro-A @ The Concourse
Posted by T
Jan. 18, 2017, 8:26 a.m.
Siro-AThe ConcourseChatswood, AUSJanuary 14, 2017 Siro-A are from Sendai, Japan, and their name apparently translates to something along the lines of “difficult to pin down” – a telling name as ... read more
Richard III @ Grand Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 12, 2017, 2:57 p.m.
Richard III Schauspielbühne Berlin Guest performance at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre December 30, 2016 Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s earliest works, first believed to be performed ... read more
Dancer
Posted by T
Dec. 23, 2016, 8:22 a.m.
Dancer Film review premiereLeichhardt Norton TheatreNovember 25, 2016 Palace Norton Cinema proved to be an adequate forum for Dancer - a 2016 French biographical musical drama film offering an intimate look into ... read more
Soundscape Festival Sydney @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 22, 2016, 8:25 a.m.
Soundscape Festival SydneyFactory TheatreSydney, AUSDecember 17, 2016 After a successful debut in 2015, Soundscape Festival was back for the second time in 2016, serving up a massive day of tunes ... read more
DZ Deathrays @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 17, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
DZ DeathraysFactory TheatreSydney, AUSDecember 15, 2016 DZ Deathrays are essentially a duo. An Australian “dance-punk” duo that is, that emerged from the ashes of the band Velociraptor. The fact that ... read more
Craig Robinson @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 14, 2016, 11:01 p.m.
Craig Robinson and the Nasty DeliciousMetro TheatreSydney, AUSDecember 14, 2016 If you don’t mind the American version of The Office, or goofball comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine franchise, Pineapple Express and most importantly This ... read more
Nude: Art from the Tate Collection
Posted by T
Dec. 13, 2016, 8:12 p.m.
Nude: Art from the Tate CollectionArt Gallery of New South WalesSydney, AUSNovember 5, 2016 – February 5, 2017 It was the invention of clothes and certainly not nature’s imperative, that ... read more
Peaches @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 12, 2016, 9:18 p.m.
PeachesMetro Theatre Sydney, AUSDecember 9, 2016 Peaches shows are somewhat of an orchestrated parallel universe – an equal opportunity, body positive, shame-free and deliberately absurd cosmos with gender-bending pan-sexuality in ... read more
Electronic Music Conference - Sydney
Posted by T
Dec. 11, 2016, 4:14 p.m.
Electronic Music ConferenceNov 28 – Dec 02, 2016Sydney, Australia Founded in 2012, Sydney’s annual Electronic Music Conference has established itself as Asia Pacific’s premier industry event. The two day 2016 incarnation ... read more
German Film Fest @ Goethe Institut
Posted by T
Dec. 10, 2016, 11:24 a.m.
German Film Fest Goethe Institut Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra) November 15-30, 2016 The 15th year incarnation of the the German Film Fest in Australia is going to be the ... read more
Bill Bailey @ State Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 9, 2016, 8:26 a.m.
Bill Bailey State Theatre Sydney, AUS November 30, 2016 Rare it is that you turn up to a show expecting so little and end up loving it so much. Bill ... read more
The Cult @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Nov. 27, 2016, 8:27 p.m.
The Cult Enmore Theatre Sydney, AUS November 25, 2016 It has been more than three decades years since The Cult settled on their current moniker. What started off inspired and ... read more
Dr. Lisa Randall @ Seymour Center
Posted by T
Nov. 27, 2016, 11:42 a.m.
ThinkInc: An evening with Dr. Lisa Randall Seymour Center Sydney, Australia November 19, 2016 What is science about?What is it meant for?Advancing information?Advancing understanding?A way of thinking?A body of knowledge?How ... read more
Japanese Film Festival - Sydney 2016
Posted by T
Nov. 26, 2016, 10:05 a.m.
20th Japanese Film Festival Sydney, AUS November 17-27 The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney. The JFF started in 1997, 100 years after the first ... read more
Deftones @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
Nov. 15, 2016, 9:57 p.m.
Deftones Hordern Pavilion Sydney, AUS November 12, 2016 The ever evolving entity known as “Deftones” has been largely intact for close to three decades and is heralded as one of the ... read more
MADE @ Carriageworks
Posted by T
Nov. 14, 2016, 7:05 p.m.
Made Fashion show Carriageworks Sydney, AUS November 11-13, 2016 In essence MADE is a community and creative hub that originated in New York City. It was incarnated with guidance and oversight ... read more
Destroyer 666 @ Max Watts
Posted by T
Nov. 13, 2016, 1:55 p.m.
Destroyer 666 Max Watts Sydney, AUS November 5, 2016 Max Watts, the name of the venue of tonight’s black and thrash metal proceedings, is a play of the term ... read more
Dandy Warhols @ Luna Park
Posted by T
Nov. 6, 2016, 11:23 a.m.
Dandy Warhols Luna Park Sydney, AUS November 4, 2016 “Detached garage rock cool with effervescent pop melodies” sounds like a pretty astute description of the Dandy Warhols’ sound. Touring Australia ... read more
Katatonia @ Shepherd's Bush Empire
Posted by Cheryl
Oct. 28, 2016, 5:48 a.m.
Katatonia @ Shepherd's Bush Empire w/ VOLA, Agent Fresco Emotion is the name of the game tonight, with Sweden’s Katatonia bringing their resonant doom to the London masses not once, but ... read more
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival @ Olympic Park
Posted by T
Oct. 18, 2016, 9:59 p.m.
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival Olympic Park Sydney, AUS October 14-16, 2016 While it is questionable if getting a tattoo these days is based on such a spiritual superstructure as ... read more
Cirque du Soleil's Kooza @ Entertainment Quarter
Posted by T
Oct. 11, 2016, 9:07 p.m.
Kooza, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Quarter Sydney, AUS October 6, 2016 Kooza first premiered in 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where circus conglomerate Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical producer on ... read more
Totally Unicorn @ Newtown Social Club
Posted by T
Oct. 1, 2016, 11:12 a.m.
Totally Unicorn Newtown Social Club Sydney, AUS September 29, 2016 Do not let the name deter you: You want to see Totally Unicorn in all of their unbridled beauty before ... read more
Sounds of the Suburbs Festival @ Wilbar Lane
Posted by T
Sept. 28, 2016, 9:45 p.m.
Sounds of the Suburbs Festival Wilbar Lane Cronulla, Sydney September 25, 2016 Cronulla, the “place of the pink seashells," is a beachside suburb, about 30 kilometers south of the Sydney ... read more
Apocalyptica @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
Sept. 27, 2016, 10:24 p.m.
Apocalyptica, We Lost the Sea Metro Theatre Australia, AUS September 24,2016 Rumor has it that Ritchie Blackmore tried to get into mastering the cello, the attention-getter among instruments – try ... read more
Descendents @ First Avenue
Posted by Loren
Sept. 21, 2016, 9:21 p.m.
Descendents, Modern Life Is War, Color TV First Avenue Minneapolis, MN September 15, 2016 The only people luckier than those who get to see the Descendents are those who get ... read more
Steve Wozniak @ Australian Technology Park
Posted by T
Sept. 4, 2016, 3:28 p.m.
An evening with Steve Wozniak Australian Technology Park Sydney, Australia August 28, 2016 Think Inc. is a boundary pushing, Australia-based initiative dedicated to the promotion of intellectual discourse by bringing ... read more
The Beards @ Metro Theatre
Posted by T
July 6, 2016, 9:59 p.m.
The Beards Metro Theatre Sydney, Australia July 2, 2016 The concept of The Beards is simple – an Australian self-proclaimed “novelty band” from Adelaide that exclusively performs songs around ... read more
Parkway Drive @ Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Posted by T
July 4, 2016, 2:42 p.m.
Parkway Drive Entertainment Centre Sutherland, Australia June 26, 2016 Parkway Drive is glam metalcore. “Metal” as in classic metal and anthemic choruses. “Core” as in simple, direct, angry, to the ... read more
We Lost the Sea @ Oxford Art Factory
Posted by T
June 30, 2016, 2:22 p.m.
We Lost The Sea Oxford Art Factory Sydney, Australia June 25, 2016 Vita contemplativa. The beauty of reveling in sadness. Saudade. A fond remembrance and the hope to retrieve ... read more
Dark Mofo 2016 @ Hobart, Tasmania
Posted by T
June 29, 2016, 8:30 p.m.
Dark Mofo 2016 Hobart, Tasmania Australia June 2016 Dark Mofo is the winter equivalent to MONA FOMA Festival – an outdoor extension of David Walsh’s subversive Disneyland, the home of sex ... read more
Steel Panter @ Luna Park
Posted by T
June 27, 2016, 8:48 a.m.
Steel Panther Luna Park Sydney, Australia June 17, 2016 They are the biggest glam rock band that never was from 1985, in 2016. Steel Panther has become bigger than any ... read more
Björk Digital @ Carriageworks
Posted by T
June 9, 2016, 9:49 p.m.
Björk Digital Carriageworks Sydney, Australia June 4, 2016 The term “third place” was coined by Ray Oldenburg, an American urban sociologist, most prominently known for his elaborations on the importance ... read more
Le Butcherettes @ Summit Music Hall
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
May 31, 2016, 3:14 p.m.
Les Butcherettes Summit Music Hall Denver, CO July 17, 2015 When Melvins rolled into town in July of 2015, they of course put on a great show. It seemed after ... read more
An Evening with Edward Snowden
Posted by T
May 30, 2016, 9:45 p.m.
An evening with Edward Snowden Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, Australia May 28, 2016 Moral ambiguity. Conflicting values. The need to keep people safe versus concerns about privacy. The boundaries ... read more
This Is Hop Hop Festival @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
May 30, 2016, 7:39 a.m.
This is Hip Hop Festival Hordern Pavilion Sydney, Australia May 27, 2016 Hot tub hip-hop time machine: Featuring a nostalgic ‘90s focused line-up with all protagonists having had a ... read more
Royal Headache @ Bald Face Stag Hotel
Posted by T
May 17, 2016, 8:51 p.m.
Royal Headache at Reverse Charges festival Bald Face Stag Hotel Sydney, Australia May 13, 2016 The monolithic water tower among the mainly Portuguese commercial offerings and vis-à-vis from the Masonic ... read more
Kadavar @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
May 4, 2016, 12:06 p.m.
Kadavar Manning Bar Sydney, Australia April 29, 2016 Kadavar are a Teutonic Teestubenrock band from the Grandfatherland, Berlin. Accomplished retro in sound, appearance, and vintage equipment – Kadavar looks like they ... read more
Brian Posehn @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
April 24, 2016, 10:42 a.m.
Brian Posehn Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia April 19, 2016 Humour and comedy is subjective. What one person finds funny another might cringe at. Cue E.B. White. Analysing comedy is ... read more
Iggy Pop @ Ellie Caulkins
Posted by Kevin Fitzpatrick
April 4, 2016, 5:56 p.m.
Iggy Pop Post Pop Depression Tour Ellie Caulkins Opera House Denver, Colorado April 2, 2016 It was a night of anticipation. Iggy Pop was returning to Denver. In an ... read more
Murder by Death @ The Echoplex Hollywood
Posted by Aaron H
March 27, 2016, 9:05 p.m.
Murder by Death The Echoplex Hollywood, CA March 25th, 2016 Murder by Death are currently in the middle of one final tour before settling down and working on their next ... read more
Madonna @ Allphones Arena
Posted by T
March 21, 2016, 7:15 p.m.
Madonna Allphones Arena Sydney, AUS March 19, 2016 Clickbait is a disease. A virus spreading from self-professed arbiters of taste under the veneer of information. According to the narrative of ... read more
Peter Case @ Atwoods
Posted by Scott Wilkinson
March 20, 2016, 12:22 p.m.
Peter Case Atwood's Tavern Cambridge, MA March 05, 2016 Atwood's has a rich history of showcasing a mix of diverse artists that have stood the test of time and ... read more
Sunn O))) @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
March 16, 2016, 9 p.m.
Sunn O))) Manning Bar Sydney, AUS March 15, 2016 Byron J. Scullin's bass bath performance installation, which was staged in steel structured, cold storage rooms at the Tasmanian port at ... read more
The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Spectrum Now
Posted by T
March 8, 2016, 7:22 p.m.
The Jesus and the Mary Chain Spectrum Now festival Sydney, AUS March 5, 2016 Blasphemous name - check! Leather-clad insolence - check! Tumultuous, short live performances - check! ... read more
High on Fire @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
Feb. 23, 2016, 9:24 p.m.
High on Fire Manning Bar Sydney, AUS February 21, 2016 The Swiss label Off the Disk Records was founded by Thomas Mölch and Erich Keller (Fear of God fame, breaker ... read more
Electric Gardens Festival @ Centennial Park
Posted by T
Jan. 28, 2016, 6:32 p.m.
Electric Gardens Festival (feat. Fatboy Slim) Centennial Park Sydney, AUS January 23, 2016 The 2016 large scale, multi-stage Down Under incarnation of Electric Gardens took place in the lush lap ... read more
The Security Project @ TCANN
Posted by Scott Wilkinson
Jan. 17, 2016, 1:48 p.m.
The Security Project The Center for the Arts Natick December 2015 When I was first informed that this show was being put together I immediately started to recruit some of ... read more
David Bowie: A Retrospective Of An Artist
Posted by Jon E.
Jan. 11, 2016, 5:41 p.m.
As fans many draw a close relationship with their favorite artists. For whatever reason a personal statement shared within this realm seems to strike many in a very serious way. ... read more
Agent Orange @ Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Jan. 5, 2016, 5:11 p.m.
Agent Orange Factory Theatre Sydney, AUS January 3, 2016 Mike Palm and his two partners in crime held court in the confines of the intimate performance space downstairs, which ... read more
El Vez @ Newtown Social Club
Posted by T
Dec. 26, 2015, 12:51 p.m.
El Vez Newtown Social Club Sydney, AUS December 26, 2015 1977. The Germs play their first show ever opening for The Zeros, followed by The Weirdos. ... read more
Seeking Respite from Ubiquitous Holiday Pop...
Posted by Andy
Dec. 25, 2015, 4:03 p.m.
In the month leading up to the holiday, it's often difficult to escape the near-continual assault of schmaltzy Christmas music. It seems virtually every artist of note in the last ... read more
Misfits @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
Dec. 13, 2015, 10:16 a.m.
The Misfits Manning Bar Sydney, AUS December 12, 2015 The Misfits. One of the most iconic punk bands. These days they are fronted by bassist Jerry Only, framed by ... read more
Bands to see at Soundwave 2016
Posted by T
Dec. 10, 2015, 8:47 a.m.
With the full line-ups unveiled for Soundwave 2016 in Australia, Scene Point Blank has put together a quick primer to help prepare. Without further adeiu, SPB's Bands to See at Soundwave ... read more
Mono @ Newtown Social Club
Posted by T
Dec. 8, 2015, 3:48 p.m.
MONO Newtown Social Club Sydney, AUS December 7, 2015 "Mesmerizing" and "cinematic" are the adjectives that come to mind when one is asked to describe the epic, vast instrumental ... read more
The Ghost Inside @ Altar Bar
Posted by Stephen Thomas Black
Nov. 11, 2015, 5:57 p.m.
The Ghost Inside “Locals Only” Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA November 6, 2015 Los Angeles-based melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside dropped their latest album, ‘Dear Youth,’ last year on ... read more
Andy's Favorite Horror Film Soundtracks
Posted by Andy
Oct. 31, 2015, 11:11 a.m.
Though usually panned by the majority of film critics – the mainstream ones anyway- horror films seem to be a Hollywood mainstay that just won't go away. This is hardly ... read more
Film Review - 1988's Not of This Earth
Posted by Andy
Oct. 31, 2015, 10:27 a.m.
Made in 1957, director Roger Corman's typically efficient low-budget sci-fi flick Not of This Earth came to be regarded as a minor genre classic in the years to come – and ... read more
Film Review - Profondo Rosso, a.k.a. Deep Red
Posted by Andy
Oct. 31, 2015, 10:09 a.m.
In the midst of the opening credits sequence for Italian director Dario Argento's 1975 Profondo Rosso (a.k.a. Deep Red), the viewer is treated to a truncated scene appearing to show ... read more
Titus Andronicus @ Brighton Music Hall
Posted by Zach Branson
Oct. 27, 2015, 9:57 p.m.
Titus Andronicus Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA October 15, 2015 Like any show I’m excited about, I was really scared of disappointment while driving to this Boston Titus Andronicus ... read more
Run The Jewels @ First Ave
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Oct. 27, 2015, 9:54 a.m.
Run The Jewels First Avenue Minneapolis, MN October 23, 2015 “I’ll apologize now. If you are wearing glasses, you might want to put those away. If you hate being slammed ... read more
Sick Of It All @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
Oct. 18, 2015, 4:45 p.m.
Sick Of It All Manning Bar Sydney October 10, 2015 In this very real world, good does not drive out evil. Evil does not drive out good. But the ... read more
Lucero @ Lee?s Palace
Posted by Graham Isador
Oct. 17, 2015, 8:34 p.m.
Lucero Lee's Palace Torononto, Ontario October 15, 2015 In support of their new album All a Man Should Do, Lucero have been pulling double duty on their latest tour and ... read more
Paradise Lost @ KOKO
Posted by Cheryl
Oct. 11, 2015, 5:26 a.m.
Paradise Lost w/Tribulation and Lucifer October 4th @ KOKO, London Hype surrounding a band is either indicative of said band being incredibly talented and worth your time, or, on the ... read more
Algiers @ Brighton Music Hall
Posted by Zach Branson
Sept. 25, 2015, 2:19 p.m.
Algiers Brighton Music Hall Boston, MA September 17, 2015 Photos by Lindsay Corry; more photos here Algiers self-titled debut this year blew me away with its raw, layered sound and politically ... read more
THE TOP FIVE ACTS ON THE RIOT FEST UNDERCARD
Posted by Graham Isador
Sept. 17, 2015, 12:05 p.m.
THE TOP FIVE ACTS ON THE RIOT FEST UNDERCARD Last year I started my Riot Fest coverage by getting kicked in the head and ended it with a man drinking whisky ... read more
Torq Campbell wants you to Imagine a better Canada
Posted by Graham Isador
Sept. 11, 2015, 1:01 p.m.
Earlier this week I was browsing my twitter feed when I noticed the a number of posts using the hashtag #ImagineOctober20th . The tweets were Canadians speculating on what the ... read more
Fat Wrecked 25 @ The Myth
Posted by Loren
Sept. 2, 2015, 9:32 p.m.
NOFX, Lagwagon, Dillinger Four, Strung Out, Swingin' Utters, The Flatliners, Masked Intruder, toyGuitar, Bad Cop/Bad Cop The Myth Maplewood, MN August 28, 2015 No review, see photo gallery ... read more
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
Aug. 9, 2015, 2:54 p.m.
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Manning Bar Sydney August 7, 2015 As Karl Marx said, the relationship between a band and the context it is playing in is metabolic. Both ... read more
Counting Sheep and The Need to Make Art
Posted by Graham Isador
Aug. 8, 2015, 1:19 p.m.
“We were standing in the middle of the square. There were snipers on the roof. Riot cops all around. People had already been killed. And she turned to me and ... read more
So So Glos and Desaparecidos @ Paradise Rock Club
Posted by Zach Branson
Aug. 5, 2015, 4:04 p.m.
The So So Glos, Desaparecidos Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA August 4, 2015 I went for Desaparecidos - Conor Oberst’s (of Bright Eyes fame) hardcore band - who put out ... read more
Radioactivity @ Triple Rock
Posted by Loren
July 29, 2015, 8:55 p.m.
Radioactivity, Birthday Suits, Butcher’s Union Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN July 22, 2015 It’s nice to live in a city where some great out of town bands have ... read more
Ex Hex, Tweens @ Triple Rock
Posted by Loren
July 24, 2015, 3:29 p.m.
Ex Hex, Tweens, Pink Mink Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN July 20, 2015 I go to a lot of shows. Sometimes it’s nice to be surprised, and that’s what ... read more
Tex Perkins @ Oxford Art Factory
Posted by T
July 22, 2015, 1:19 p.m.
Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses Oxford Art Factory Sydney, AUS July 19, 2015 Pizzazz. Omph. Charisma. If your music depends entirely on that, the dependency is too great. ... read more
Trying to Explain the Flaming Lips
Posted by Graham Isador
July 21, 2015, 3:20 p.m.
Picture this: You’re looking at the front of a stage. Above you a man in a suit made entirely of muscles walks on in a shroud of fog. From far ... read more
Babes in Toyland @ Rock the Garden
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 24, 2015, 12:13 p.m.
Babes in Toyland Rock the Garden Minneapolis, MN June 21, 2015 It’s difficult for me to write about Babes in Toyland without sounding at least a little bit gushy. Like ... read more
Belle and Sebastian @ Rock the Garden
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 22, 2015, 11:03 p.m.
Belle and Sebastian Rock the Garden Minneapolis, MN June 20th, 2015 As a hot and humid day began its turn towards much needed cooler temperatures, Scotland’s baroque pop sweethearts ... read more
Shonen Knife, CJ Ramone @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Posted by Loren
June 14, 2015, 6:28 p.m.
Shonen Knife, CJ Ramone, L’Assassins Amsterdam Bar & Hall St. Paul, MN June 10, 2015 Amsterdam is a venue that’s not new by any means, but still feels to ... read more
White Lung @ 7th St. Entry
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 12, 2015, 1:26 p.m.
White Lung 7th St. Entry Minneapolis, MN June 11, 2015 Abandoning my beloved NBA Finals, I bounced somewhere during the third quarter and rushed downtown to catch White Lung. Upon ... read more
Boris @ Newtown Social Club
Posted by T
June 4, 2015, 6:09 p.m.
Boris Newtown Social Club Sydney, AUS May 29, 2015 And then there was Boris. The Japanese unikum named after a Melvins song. Cue labels that span the spectrum ... read more
Art Is Masturbation by Joseph Chiccarelli
Posted by Andy
May 21, 2015, 12:18 p.m.
Art is Masturbation. It’s a sensational, attention-grabbing statement for sure and one that presents an idea that many artists and people who create have probably toyed with at one point ... read more
Fuckface Unstoppable @ Manning Bar
Posted by T
May 10, 2015, 2:18 p.m.
Fuckface Unstoppable Manning Bar Sydney, AUS May 7, 2015 Not far from Cambodia’s Tonlé Sap, an enormous river / lake system, whose flow changes direction twice a year, I ... read more
Mastodon @ Big Top Luna Park
Posted by T
March 31, 2015, 4:16 p.m.
Mastodon Big Top Luna Park Sydney, AUS March 28, 2015 The red volcanic soil in the surrounding region of the city of Tequila is particularly well suited to the ... read more
Steel Panther & Slash @ Hordern Pavilion
Posted by T
March 18, 2015, 10:13 a.m.
Steel Panther, Slash (feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) Hordern Pavilion Sydney, AUS February 24, 2015 Satire is a lesson, parody is a game: Steel Panther are seasoned performers ... read more
Blind Idiot God: A Retrospective
Posted by Spyros Stasis
March 4, 2015, 4:15 p.m.
Now that was a band that I did not really think I would hear from again. Named after the description of the Elder God, Azathoth, in H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmos, this ... read more
Swami John & The Blind Shake @ Turf Club
Posted by Loren
March 2, 2015, 12:48 p.m.
Bombay Sweets, Pink Mink, Swami John & The Blind Shake Turf Club St. Paul, MN February 19, 2015 No review, see photo gallery below. read more
Shonen Knife @ The Factory Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 25, 2015, 5:32 p.m.
Shonen Knife @ The Factory Theatre Sydney, AUS January 24, 2015 Grin-inducing Japanese energetic, upbeat and catchy all-girl pop punk entertainment with the ingredients of a classic rock show: Shonen Knife ... read more
Napalm Death & Voivod @ The Republik
Posted by Jon E.
Feb. 23, 2015, 7:19 p.m.
How does one go to a show of a band that has been around consistently for longer that you have been alive and not have expectations? This along with possible ... read more
Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses @ Enmore Theatre
Posted by T
Feb. 20, 2015, 3:13 p.m.
Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses @ The Enmore Theatre Sydney, AUS November 23, 2014 The Newtown area was part of the land of the Cadigal band of the Eora people, who ranged across ... read more
The Dwarves @ The Bald Faced Stag Hotel
Posted by T
Feb. 17, 2015, 7:41 p.m.
The Dwarves @ The Bald Faced Stag Hotel Sydney, AUS October 8, 2015 Parramatta Road is the east-west artery of metropolitan Sydney. On its 23 kilometers long strip, the road is ... read more
Mayhem & Watain @ Black Metal Warfare
Posted by Jon E.
Jan. 26, 2015, 11:53 p.m.
While it may be a bit grandiose to title a tour "Black Metal Warfare" or really any kind of warfare after witnessing a show on the tour in question it ... read more
Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets, Cactus Blossoms
Posted by Scott Wilkinson
Dec. 29, 2014, 7:55 a.m.
It seems as though we are in a period of time where we read of a famous musician dying almost daily, this tour was supposed to have Ian McLagan in ... read more
Nick Cave @ State Theatre
Posted by T
Dec. 15, 2014, 5:26 p.m.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds State Theatre Sydney, AUS December 11, 2014 "All that has dark sounds has duende, that mysterious power that everyone feels but no philosopher ... read more
Run The Jewels & Ratking @ The Fine Line
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Nov. 22, 2014, 11:31 a.m.
Run The Jewels, Ratking The Fine Line Music Café Minneapolis, MN November 20, 2014 Earlier this week I attended an artist’s talk/writer’s workshop-type thing here in Minneapolis. Kevin Bowe, who’s ... read more
Gaslight Anthem & Against Me! @ First Avenue
Posted by Loren
Oct. 22, 2014, 5:50 p.m.
The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me!, Cory Brannan First Avenue Minneapolis, MN October 15, 2014 It had been many a year since I’d seen Against Me! and I hadn’t seen Gaslight ... read more
Pixes @ State Theatre
Posted by Loren
Oct. 14, 2014, 6:02 p.m.
The Pixies, Royal Blood State Theatre Minneapolis, MN October 11, 2014 There’s a lot that can be said about The Pixies and their 2014 tour—well, about any tour of ... read more
Alice In Chains @ The Enmax
Posted by Jon E.
Aug. 21, 2014, 8:53 p.m.
Lethbridge is a suburb of sorts to Calgary to give you, the reader an idea of the towns size. Usually the Enmax (where this show took place) is host to ... read more
Arcade Fire @ The Forum (Night 1)
Posted by Aaron H
Aug. 21, 2014, 6:21 p.m.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Arcade Fire are currently shaking up North America with an enchanting spectacle of a tour. I caught the tour in Los ... read more
Too Many Rappers: July 2014
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
July 18, 2014, 3:34 p.m.
Too Many Rappers: July 2014 7/18/14 - Minneapolis, MN Commuting earlier than usual this morning means it’s nice and cool. I ride by a kid who’s wearing an old 3rd ... read more
Guided By Voices @ Irving Plaza
Posted by Eli Zeger
July 13, 2014, 12:35 p.m.
Guided By Voices, Crystal Stilts Irving Plaza New York, NY July 11, 2014 Photo courtesy of Gerald McBoing-Boing See Guided By Voices before you die. ... read more
Agalloch @ Irving Plaza
Posted by Eli Zeger
July 7, 2014, 10:11 a.m.
Agalloch, Jex Thoth Irving Plaza New York, NY June 30, 2014 Agalloch were one of the first metal bands to combine black/doom’s monsoon of carnage with ambient, ... read more
Eyehategod @ Club Europa
Posted by Eli Zeger
June 11, 2014, 2:55 p.m.
Eyehategod, Ringworm, Enabler, Shitkill Club Europa Brooklyn, New York June 7, 2014 This past weekend, the mega-festival Governors Ball hit hard in NYC. People from all ... read more
Boston Calling Music Festival
Posted by Eli Zeger
May 29, 2014, 5:20 p.m.
Boston Calling Music Festival 2014 City Hall Plaza in Boston, MA May 23-25 2014 (All concert photos courtesy of Mike Diskin) Over Memorial Day weekend, I experienced the ... read more
Mogwai @ Terminal 5
Posted by Eli Zeger
May 10, 2014, 11:44 a.m.
As my friend David and I were being hurled around the mosh pit at the Terminal 5 show of legendary post-rock ensemble Mogwai, I thought back to how earlier ... read more
Chuck Ragan @ Triple Rock
Posted by Loren
April 19, 2014, 9:03 a.m.
Chuck Ragan, White Buffalo, Jonny Two BagsTriple Rock Social ClubMinneapolis, MNApril 15, 2014 It had been many a year since I’d seen Chuck Ragan perform, and that was with his ... read more
From Indian Lakes @ Studio at Webster Hall
Posted by Eli Zeger
March 28, 2014, 1:59 p.m.
Written by Eli ZegerPhotos by Hadar Sagi From Indian Lakes From Indian Lakes is a group of five pretty boys who make poppy emo music, but with post-rock riffs ... read more
Russian Circles, KEN Mode, Inter Arma
Posted by Chris Brown
Feb. 24, 2014, 8:17 a.m.
Russian Circles, KEN Mode, Inter Arma at Underground Arts, Philadelphia, 2/19/14 Last week, Chicago's Russian Circles touched down in Philadelphia as a part of their current tour with Ontario's KEN ... read more
Too Many Rappers: Fall Roundup
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Nov. 14, 2013, 7:45 p.m.
Too Many Rappers: Fall Roundup The Minnehaha Creek is just one of the many places I do my thinking. I mean, as a human being with a fully functional brain, ... read more
HIM @ Southampton Guildhall
Posted by David Rutherford
Nov. 10, 2013, 1:02 p.m.
HIM, Caspian Southampton GuildhallSouthampton, Hampshire, UKOctober 28, 2013 It has been three years since HIM last played on the shores of the UK, with a lot of uncertainty whether they ... read more
Beacons Festival 2013
Posted by Fin TJM
Nov. 9, 2013, 7:53 p.m.
Beacons Festival 2013 North Yorkshire August 16-18, 2013 Beacons Festival is a pretty novel addition to the British concert scene. Taking place in Skipton (Lancs > Yorks) away from the ... read more
Elliott Smith: a personal remembrance
Posted by Matt
Oct. 24, 2013, 4:34 p.m.
Elliott Smith at his last-ever NYC show, January 29th 2003. He killed himself that October.Photo: Alexis I have this friend, let's call her L. We "met" on a music messageboard ... read more
Terror, Counterparts & Guests @ Golden Age Club
Posted by Jon E.
Oct. 15, 2013, 6:33 p.m.
October 12, 2013 Calgary, Alberta @ THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB After a few hiccups in the booking process (venue issues, etc.) the day finally came for Terror to come back ... read more
What Inspires You? A (Sort of) Tour Diary Part 2
Posted by Aaron H
Oct. 14, 2013, 9:44 p.m.
A couple weeks ago, I went on a trip to the middle of the country to see my favorite band, AFI, play shows up and down the midwest. Some of ... read more
What Inspires You? A (Sort of) Tour Diary
Posted by Aaron H
Oct. 10, 2013, 1:03 p.m.
A couple weeks ago, I went on a trip to the middle of the country to see my favorite band, AFI, play shows up and down the midwest. Some ... read more
FLAG, T.S.O.L. @ First Avenue
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Sept. 17, 2013, 12:17 p.m.
FLAG, T.S.O.L., Cerbral Ballzy, Off WithTheir Heads First Avenue Minneapolis, MN September 13, 2013 After spending a few hours in a sports bar down the street, where my compadres and ... read more
Caïna @ The Unicorn
Posted by Cheryl
Sept. 8, 2013, 3:25 p.m.
Caïna, Hordes, Barshasketh The Unicorn London, UK September 6 2013 We've been talking a lot about the rebirth of Caïna of late and we'll soon have a review of the new ... read more
The Progressive Music Awards II: Futile Sequence
Posted by Sarah
Sept. 2, 2013, 4:11 p.m.
It's that time once again! The fabled Progressive Music Awards are tomorrow night, and I've spent the last few weeks getting myself familiar with the best of the best in ... read more
Too Many Rappers: Summer Wrapup
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Aug. 28, 2013, 6:27 p.m.
Holy crap, has this summer been hot or what? Like, hot as in temperature hot. Like, literally hot. Which might be confusing now that Merriam-Webster and Oxford dictionaries as well ... read more
The Nines Festival - Devens MA August 2013
Posted by Scott Wilkinson
Aug. 26, 2013, 8:52 a.m.
The NINES Festival Devens, MA I must admit I was anxious to attend this festival when I heard the lineup featured none other than Shuggie Otis. I have had ... read more
Blur 21: The Exhibition @ IMMA, Dublin
Posted by Aideen
Aug. 2, 2013, 12:20 p.m.
It's a tray in a hotel room, fairly unremarkable when put back to basics. The tray is littered with cigarettes, beer bottles, a can of coke, a crumpled McDonald's ... read more
Melvins, Negative Approach, Mudhoney @ Grumpys
Posted by Loren
July 29, 2013, 8:27 p.m.
Die Kruezen, Hepa/Titus, Mudhoney, Gay Witch Abortion, Negative Approach, Honky, Melvins Grumpys Downtown Minneapolis, MN July 20, 2013 It’s a shame that Amphetamine Reptile Records quit putting out new ... read more
Postal Service @ The Greek Theater
Posted by Aaron H
July 26, 2013, 3:17 a.m.
The Postal Service are making their rounds again in support in the Deluxe Edition re-release of their 2003 album, Give Up. Scene Point Blank had a chance to check'em out ... read more
Dave Hause @ Cabooze Plaza
Posted by Loren
July 10, 2013, 5:05 p.m.
Dave Hause @ Cabooze Plaza Social Distortion, Cheap Time, Dave HauseCabooze PlazaMinneapolis, MNJuly 2, 2013 Dave Hause is a busy guy. I swear I get an email a week here ... read more
Too Many Rappers: Spring
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
May 6, 2013, 6:32 p.m.
Well here we are into the first part of May, and I'm wondering where the fuck March and April went. I apologize for dropping the F bomb on you in ... read more
Record Store Day 2013 Wrapup
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
April 22, 2013, 10:56 p.m.
Minneapolis, MN, 4/20/13 Despite being fairly worn out from the previous evening—one which had me visiting three different venues, seeing six different bands, and imbibing at least twice as many ... read more
The Men @ 7th St Entry, Mpls, MN
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
April 14, 2013, 2:38 p.m.
The Men 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN June 12, 2013 On just the third night of their North American tour, Brooklyn-based band The Men landed in Minneapolis for a packed-in ... read more
Book Review: Davey Havok - Pop Kids
Posted by Matt
April 7, 2013, 3:02 p.m.
(This review contains copious spoilers: if you intend to read the novel yourself, proceed with caution. We're posting it as a blog since it's not strictly music-related, despite being written by ... read more
Tegan and Sara @ Upstate Concert Hall
Posted by Stephanie Preston
April 7, 2013, 12:27 p.m.
Tegan and Sara were appreciated by Albany, NY last month when they came to the Upstate Concert Hall, the first time they've visited since the duo released So Jealous, which ... read more
Anthrax, Exodus @ First Avenue, MN
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
April 6, 2013, 1:16 p.m.
Anthrax, Exodus, High On Fire, Municipal Waste, Holy Grail First Avenue Minneapolis, MN April 4th, 2013 Continuing their recent-ish trend of performing classic albums in their entirety, Anthrax rolled into ... read more
This Beastie Boys Footage Needs to be Addressed
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
March 20, 2013, 1:40 a.m.
In the days following Adam Yauch’s passing in May of last year, many of us nostalgia-stricken fans were searching for words to express how deeply saddened we were by not ... read more
Too Many Rappers: February Wrapup
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
March 6, 2013, 8:31 p.m.
February 28th, 2013 As I write this, I am overlooking the Sea of Cortez on the Baja Peninsula from the balcony of my room at a vacation resort outside of ... read more
Too Many Rappers: February
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Feb. 15, 2013, 6:02 p.m.
This hip-hop train just keeps on rolling. And although I would like to think I’m fully on board, it feels more like I’m running beside it, trying to keep up, ... read more
New Column: Too Many Rappers
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
Feb. 5, 2013, 4:41 p.m.
Well, here we are, a whole month into the New Year, and as usual January was spent catching up on all the music I slept on last year. Normally the ... read more
Winterfylleth @ The Black Heart
Posted by Cheryl
Jan. 29, 2013, 7:50 a.m.
The tiny Black Heart in Camden holds court to an evening of droned out sludge, traditional heavy doom, and more English black metal than you can shake a stick at ... read more
Show Review: The Great Old Ones w/Terzij de Horde and Oblivionized @ The Unicorn, London (January 5th 2013)
Posted by Cheryl
Jan. 9, 2013, 12:17 a.m.
The Unicorn is suffering from a severe lack of air con tonight, the tension in the air made all the palpable by the insane levels of heat and the anticipation ... read more
Show Review: Neurosis and Godflesh @ Kentish Town Forum, London (December 2nd 2012)
Posted by Cheryl
Dec. 8, 2012, 8:39 p.m.
The view that Scene Point Blank has been afforded for tonight’s performance is beautiful, and the sea of heads below on the floor is all the more astonishing seen from ... read more
Show Review: Minus the Bear/Cursive @ The Glasshouse
Posted by Aaron H
Nov. 13, 2012, 4:20 p.m.
Minus the Bear and Cursive have been on tour for the past few months in support of their 2012 releases. Minus the Bear put out Infinity Overhead in August, while ... read more
Show Review: Murder by Death @ House of Blues Anaheim
Posted by Aaron H
Oct. 8, 2012, 4:34 p.m.
Murder by Death have just begun to tour for their new album, Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, by supporting pop-punk troop, Say Anything. It's an interesting combo and Murder by Death ... read more
Show review: At The Drive-In @ Brixton Academy, London (08/28/12)
Posted by Matt
Aug. 29, 2012, 2:43 a.m.
It's rare that you attend a show that feels like it has the weight of history riding on it, but seeing At The Drive-In play what is likely to be ... read more
Show Review: fun. @ The Wiltern
Posted by Aaron H
Aug. 19, 2012, 4:58 p.m.
Fun. are back on the road selling out shows again. This time however, they didn't just sell out one show, but 3 nights at the illustrious Wiltern Theater in Los ... read more
Show Review: Murder by Death @ The El Rey Theater
Posted by Aaron H
Aug. 9, 2012, 2:25 p.m.
Murder by Death are preparing the release of their 6th studio album, Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, while celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their first LP, Like The Exorcist, but More ... read more
Sarah Deconstructs the Progressive Music Awards Nominees
Posted by Sarah
July 4, 2012, 9:39 a.m.
Well, it's high time that progressive music got a good, high-ish-profile awards show, and now, thanks to Prog Magazine, we have one. The bad news is that it stlil shows ... read more
Japandroids @ 7th St. Entry
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
July 3, 2012, 5:07 p.m.
Japandroids 7th St. Entry Minneapolis, MN July 7, 2012 When a touring band starts their set by saying, “It feels like we’re back home, Minneapolis”, the natural instinct is to go ... read more
LeBron James - Stay Hatin'
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 22, 2012, 1:56 a.m.
LeBron James is Four Titles and a Rape Allegation Away From Becoming Kobe Bryant: How the Miami Heat Winning is Bad for Basketball Now I know that we here at ... read more
Royal Headache @ Triple Rock Social Club
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 10, 2012, 4:50 a.m.
Royal Headache, The Arrivals, Condominium Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN June 9, 2012 It was with some intrigue and, admittedly, mostly trepidation that I made my way to ... read more
Show Review: Hot Water Music @ The Glasshouse
Posted by Aaron H
May 28, 2012, 5:28 p.m.
Hot Water Music just released their new album, Exister, and recently spent a couple nights in So-Cal to warm up the new songs before they head out to Europe this ... read more
Rock on the Cowbell Slowly
Posted by Sarah
April 14, 2012, 12:27 p.m.
There are a few cultural constants we all come to understand depending on where we come from, and growing up in Vermont is no exception. Amongst other things, many develop ... read more
Show Review: fun.
Posted by Aaron H
March 29, 2012, 3:08 p.m.
Once again, fun. are on the road and Scene Point Blank was there to catch another great show. The band's playing the clubs in support of their sophomore record, Some ... read more
Musink Fest: A Review
Posted by Aaron H
March 6, 2012, 3:44 p.m.
I had the pleasure of attending the 5th annual Musink Fest in Costa Mesa, CA--a festival blending live music and an appreciation for tattoo art--hosted by LA Ink star, Kat ... read more
Show Review: Cursive @ The Glasshouse 02/25/12
Posted by Aaron H
Feb. 27, 2012, 3:43 p.m.
Cursive recently began touring in support of their 7th studio album, I Am Gemini. I had the privilege of catching their show in Pomona, CA where they played a great ... read more
Catholic Dating Sites
Posted by Sarah
Feb. 17, 2012, 10:45 a.m.
I know we don't usually review websites here at Scene Point Blank, but we just couldn't help ourselves after our editor in chief Loren received the following request: Hi,I'm Pheiné, ... read more
Vermont Counterpoint(s)
Posted by Sarah
Nov. 18, 2011, 12:51 p.m.
The piece ended rather suddenly, almost completely without warning. The conductor held his position for a moment, then slowly brought his arms down. The theater erupted with applause as the ... read more
Show Review: Bayside/Saves the Day @ The Glasshouse
Posted by Aaron H
Oct. 28, 2011, 1:35 a.m.
Saves the Day and Bayside decided to team up this Fall to deliver a thrilling show fans of either could appreciate. Joining them on the tour are I Am ... read more
Show Review: The World/Inferno Friendship Society @ The Key Club
Posted by Aaron H
Oct. 8, 2011, 2:05 p.m.
The World/Inferno Friendship Society recently started their US tour supporting their new album, The Anarchy and The Ecstasy, with sci-fi-psychobilly (psy-fi?) band, The Phenomenauts. You could not ask for a ... read more
Cannabis Corpse - A Live Review
Posted by Cheryl
Sept. 12, 2011, 7:36 a.m.
Last Thursday, The Purple Turtle in London's infamous Camden held what is likely to be the most fun headlining show I've seen this year. Cannabis Corpse, fresh off the back ... read more
Motley Crue and Poison - A Live Review
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
June 29, 2011, 6:33 a.m.
Motley Crue and Poison live, Target Center, Mpls, MN, 6/24/11 The New York Dolls opened the show but I couldn’t tell you damn thing about them. The girlfriend and I literally ... read more
Midwest Hell Fest Wrapup-Day 2
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
May 31, 2011, 12:51 p.m.
Read Midwest Hell Fest Wrapup-Day 1 here. Despite intermittent sleep, I wake up feeling fairly well rested. If memory serves correctly, I’m somewhere deep within the confines of enemy territory—Wisconsin. ... read more
Midwest Hell Fest Wrapup-Day 1
Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien
May 17, 2011, 7:02 a.m.
After losing a year of my life behind the wheel, I finally arrive at my destination: Kimberly, Wisconsin. Upon walking into the hotel—and I use this term loosely—lobby, I am ... read more
Show Review: Fun. @ The Glasshouse
Posted by Aaron H
May 2, 2011, 8:31 a.m.
After a long wait and two opening acts—the clock struck 9:30 and Fun took the stage, while the boys and girls cheered. Suddenly, the beautiful overture to “Be Calm” opens ... read more
Fest 8 Wrapup
Posted by Loren
Dec. 16, 2009, 6:53 a.m.
200 bands, seemingly as many beers, and only three nights. Where do I begin my recap? My stomach is still shrunken from not eating right, and I continue to drink ... read more
Converge/Mastodon/Dethklok - A Live Review
Posted by Edson
Oct. 31, 2009, 6:11 p.m.
Let me start off by saying that I love all three of these bands, and I have been looking forward to this show since I got confirmed to photograph it. ... read more
Portugal. the Man - A Live Review
Posted by Edson
Oct. 24, 2009, 3:41 p.m.
Portugal. the Man is a Portland, Oregon based experimental indie-rock band, fronted by native Alaskan John Gourley. If you haven’t heard the story about this up and coming group, Gourley’s ... read more
Moving Mountains: A Live Review
Posted by Edson
Sept. 23, 2009, 3:17 p.m.
I don't know how many of you have heard of Moving Mountains. A band from Westchester, NY, they are fresh off a tour with Thursday, about to embark on a ... read more
500+ Reviews
Posted by Michael
May 31, 2009, 11:36 p.m.
I hit the 500 review mark last week with my Narrows review. That's a lot of reviews. Sometimes I get burnt out with all the stuff coming through, especially when ... read more
Braffed!
Posted by Michael
May 6, 2009, 3:41 p.m.
So I just got done watching the season finale of Scrubs. It was Zach Braff's final episode. His character is saying goodbye, but I think they gave it a nice ... read more
Remember Those Browns?
Posted by Michael
Nov. 13, 2008, 11:16 a.m.
Two months ago I had high hopes for the Cleveland Browns. Now I am left with a fairly mediocre season. We shall see how the remainder plays out. I'm looking ... read more
Intro
Posted by Graham Isador
Sept. 22, 2008, 8:27 a.m.
Might as well has this here too, it's been three years since I wrote it. I think it still holds true. Space for rent. Your ad here. My name is ... read more
Go Browns!
Posted by Michael
Sept. 14, 2008, 3:26 a.m.
I forgot to post this prior to week one, but given the outcome of that game, maybe it was for the best. Anyway, the Browns season is underway and that ... read more
End Of An Era: Life Long Tragedy
Posted by Michael
July 2, 2008, 7:23 a.m.
Over the weekend a band that was very dear to my heart announced their sudden breakup and played their final show. I first became acquainted with Life Long Tragedy over ... read more
The return of the blog
Posted by Cory
April 23, 2008, 12:45 p.m.
I was yelled at again for writing this, and since I am applying for a job at a local newspaper, I don't really want this hanging over my head. Sorry ... read more
It's been a long time
Posted by Bob
March 16, 2008, 2:56 a.m.
Last night my band played with Souvenir's Young America, City of Ships, and Monolith at Siren Records in Doylestown, PA; it was a fun time all the bands played real ... read more
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
Posted by Michael
Feb. 12, 2008, 9:09 a.m.
If you didn't hear the news, Roy Scheider died this week at the age of 75. Jaws is one of my all-time favorite films. I am extremely sad. I fully ... read more
I'm deleting my blogs because
Posted by Cory
Feb. 2, 2008, 6:48 a.m.
They could make me look not so good to certain people. Nobody read them anyways. read more
In Remembrance of Kid Kilowatt
Posted by Bob
Jan. 29, 2008, 11:04 a.m.
So, back when Cave In's Until Your Heart Stops dropped on the hardcore masses several years back, I had the chance of catching the band at Middlesex County Community College. ... read more
Oh Gehenna...how you make me smile
Posted by Bob
Jan. 8, 2008, 11:45 a.m.
I broke out my CD for the Gehenna- The War of the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness and saw something that always made me smile. Allow me ... read more
Issue 2 of my print zine "I'm A Pretender" - available now!
Posted by Matt
Dec. 7, 2007, 2:29 a.m.
Hello. Some of you might remember (or have participated in) my experiment over the summer collecting people's wishes on this page. I got over 160 entries and published them all ... read more
Most Awkward Interview Ever?
Posted by Michael
Nov. 7, 2007, 11:22 a.m.
Imagine being in this kid's place... Interview w/ Henry Rollins read more
Colbert '08
Posted by Michael
Oct. 17, 2007, 11:27 a.m.
Even though it is just a joke, I'd still vote for Stephen Colbert for president before I'd vote for anyone else for running, outside of the longshots that have no ... read more
Dear Atreyu
Posted by Michael
Sept. 4, 2007, 2:32 p.m.
Dear Atreyu, Please stop. No seriously, please stop...now. - File has been removed. It was up for a month. It was the band's cover of Faith No More's "Epic." - ... read more
Nut Pain And Stereotyping Seattle
Posted by Jason
Aug. 18, 2007, 11:41 p.m.
I woke up today at 5:30am to get my ass to the store to open it for what I figured would be another boring Sunday at work. Work has been ... read more
Tony Wilson R.I.P.
Posted by Peanut
Aug. 10, 2007, 8:23 a.m.
So the man that founded Factory Records and helped Joy Division become as huge as they did through hype died today. Not alot of people repect what Wilson did for ... read more
Today Is For The Living
Posted by Jason
Aug. 2, 2007, 9:56 a.m.
Yesterday during rush hour traffic on 35W the bridge than spans the mighty Mississippi fell. There was no earthquake. There was no terrorist attack. The bridge just buckled and toppled ... read more
Be Afraid Vol.1
Posted by Bob
July 19, 2007, 8:36 a.m.
Part 1: Mission Statement, Introduction, and first terribly nostalgic musing A number of years ago, a few friends of mine, myself, and people who would quickly become my friends used ... read more
Bands I Like: Shook Ones
Posted by Josh F.
July 15, 2007, 12:24 p.m.
Shook Ones, for the uninitiated, are a melodic hardcore band from Seattle, Washington. Their debut LP, Sixteen, had some serious Kid Dynamite aping going on, without a doubt, but it ... read more
Friday The 13th
Posted by Michael
July 13, 2007, 2:19 p.m.
Remember when the idea of Friday the 13th used to be scary? Maybe its because I am a grown adult, but there just does not seem to be any horror ... read more
Scene Point Blank: July Relaunch
Posted by Matt
July 7, 2007, 11:02 p.m.
You have no idea how wonderful it is to be finally typing these words. Not that my work is done: a SPB staffer's work is never done! But seriously: typing ... read more
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