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Hugh Jackman: The Man, The Music and The Show in the flesh

Posted in Tours on February 26, 2019

One of Australian’s more prominent exports apart from vegemite and Crocodile Dundee is everyone’s darling and accomplished entertainer Mr Hugh Jackman.

Needless to say that due to his world-wide fame, his countrymen hardly ever have the chance to experience The Man. The Music. The Show in the flesh, which is why the announcement of him incarnating down under as part of a tour under the moniker was warmly received.

Backed by a live orchestra, the man who has recently come to prominence with a younger audience through the role of Wolverine will perform the hits from his blockbuster movies along with special surprise performances 

Having proved over and over again that Jackman is being one of the most versatile artists out there, be in in the realm of acting, signing or dancing, he is sure to bring an evening that will entertain on every level.

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Show dates as per below:

  • SYDNEY  -  3 SHOWS - Fri August 2 at 8pm, Sat August 3 at 2pm & 8pm Qudos Bank Arena
  • ADELAIDE - 3 SHOWS - Sat August 10 at 2pm & 8pm, Sun Aug 11 at 8pm Adelaide Entertainment Centre
  • MELBOURNE -  3 SHOWS - Fri August 16 at 8pm, Sat August 17 at 2pm & 8pm Rod Laver Arena
  • PERTH - 2 SHOWS - Wed August 21 at 8pm, Sat August 24 at 2pm RAC Arena
  • BRISBANE - 2 SHOWS - Sat August 31 at 2pm & 8pm Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Check www.hughjackmantheshow.com for more information.

New book about Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex)

Posted in Music News on February 23, 2019

Poly Styrene, who passed away in 2011, will be the subject of a new book and exhibit in Paris. The book, titled Dayglo: The Poly Styrene Story, releases on March 28 via Omnibus Press. It was written by Styrene's daughter, singer-songwriter Celeste Bell, and author Zoë Howe (Typical Girls? The … Read more

X + Violent Femmes on the road together

Posted in Tours on February 23, 2019

In a pairing of two classic acts from the back end of your alphabetically-filed record collection, X and the Violent Femmes will co-headline across part of the US this May, starting in San Diego, CA on May 5. Touring with the original line-up, X is reissued their first four albums … Read more

Craig Finn solo dates in June

Posted in Tours on February 23, 2019

Craig Finn, who recently announced a new solo record titled I Need A New War, has now announced a summer solo tour as well. Kicking things off on June 6 in Evanston, IL, Finn will be backed by The Uptown Controllers and will play dates in the Midwest and East … Read more

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Club Night April 5

Posted in Records on February 23, 2019

Oakland's Club Night will release their debut full-length, What Life, on April 5 via Tiny Engines. Formed in 2016, the band shares ecclectic indie influence with understated rock and features musicians who have also played in Meat Market, Twin Steps, Sad Bitch, CARE, and Our Brother the Native. For a … Read more

What's up with New Idea Society

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2019

After an 8 year hiatus, New Idea Society are back with two new songs. Formed by Mike Law (Wild Arrows, EUCLID) and Stephen Brodsky (Mutoid Man, Cave In), the band currently also includes drummer Alan Cage (Quicksand) and Brian Cook as a guest bassist (Russian Circles, Botch, SUMAC). This time … Read more

Nightmarathons debut to release in March

Posted in Records on February 23, 2019

Formed in 2016, Pittsburgh's Nightmarathons will release their debut full-length on March 29 on A-F Records. Named Missing Parts, the band fuses various punk-related genres for melodic punk with ties to early emo, post-punk, and more for melodic chord-based songs with added texture. The band will be touring this spring … Read more

Out soon on Goner

Posted in Records on February 23, 2019

Low Life, out of Sydney, will release the new Downer Edn (aka "Downer Edition") on March 15 on Goner. The band last released Dogging in 2014 and has since expanded from a trio to a five-piece. Listen to "Lust Forevermore" after the bump. Read more <a href="<a href="http://lowlife.bandcamp.com/album/downer-edn" rel="nofollow">http://lowlife.bandcamp.com/album/downer-edn</a>">Downer Edn … Read more

Members of The Fall form Imperial Wax

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2019

The longest-running lineup of members of The Fall have formed Imperial Wax, named after the 2008 album when the musicians began their relationship. Following the death of founder Mark E. Smith, the band received offers to play with guest musicians. They initially rejected those requests but ultimately formed the new … Read more

Return of The Damned Things

Posted in Records on February 22, 2019

Founded by Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), The Damned Things are back with a new album in April titled High Crimes, offering a teaser now in the colorful video for "Cells" (below). Besides the two familiar faces who co-founded the group, it also features Andy Hurley … Read more

SPB premiere: "Road to Ruin" by Burn Burn Burn

Posted in MP3s on February 21, 2019

Today Scene Point Blank is excited to share a brand new song from Seattle's Burn Burn Burn, a taste from their upcoming new album, Chosen Family. “Road to Ruin” is a song about being stuck. Realizing you’re not in a good place and longing to get out of it, but … Read more

Old Firm Casuals record streaming in full

Posted in MP3s on February 18, 2019

Holger Danske, the latest relase from Old Firm Casuals, is streamin in full at Decibel Magazine. The record will release on March 15 on vinyl, CD, and digitally via Pirates Press Records. The band features Lars Frederiksen (also of Rancid). Read more

Dave Hause's Kick

Posted in Records on February 18, 2019

 Busybody Dave Hause is back with a new solo record, this one titled Kick, to release on Rise Records on April 12. It is the fourth solo record by Hause, who also performs with Loved Ones, The Falcon, and others. Read more MARCH29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Redwood … Read more

The Yawpers to release Human Question

Posted in Records on February 18, 2019

The Yawpers have announced the upcoming release of Human Question, set for release on April 19 on Bloodshot Records. The album is a follow-up to Boy in a Well. This time around, the Denver triowrote and recorded the album in a two-month period and tracked live in a room for … Read more

Ogikubo Station in the UK

Posted in Tours on February 16, 2019

On the heels of last year's We Can Pretend full-length (Asian Man Records), duo Ogikubo Station have scheduled a UK tour this JUne. The band features Mike Park (Asian Man Records' founder, Skankin' Pickle, and more) alongside Maura Weaver (ex-Mixtapes). Dates are below. Read more Ogikubo Station June 2019 UK … Read more

Bloodshot Bill releases Come and Get Your Love Right Now

Posted in Records on February 16, 2019

Since beginning his music carer in 1998, Bloodshot Bill has more than 35 releases. Come and Get Your Love Right Now, released yesterday on Goner Records, is his seventh full-length. The holwing, one-man, one-guitar artist will be touring extensively, including dates in Canada, US, and Mexico in the coming months. … Read more

Spotlights are back with Love & Decay

Posted in Records on February 16, 2019

A new Spotlights drops on April 26. Titled Love & Decay, it is the band's first album as a trio, with touring drummer Chris Enriguez officially joining with Mario Quintero (guitar/vocals) and Sarah Quintero (bass/vocals). The album will be released on Ipecac Recordings. A video for "The Age of Decay" … Read more

Justin Pearson and Nick Zinner bring More Pain

Posted in Bands on February 16, 2019

Three One G is releasing a new self-titled flexi-disc and digital EP by More Pain, a two person project between Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Justin Pearson (Dead Cross, The Locust, Retox). The EP is open to pre-orders now and a video to the song "Hammering Tenderness" is online … Read more

Dates with All Them Witches

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2019

Next month All Them Witches will kick off a North American tour with Plague Vendor. The band released ATW last year (New West Records, and has since parted ways with its keyboardist, continuing as a power trio of Ben McLeod, frontman Charles Michael Parks, Jr., and drummer Robby Staebler. The … Read more

Groezrock line-up continues to grow

Posted in Shows on February 15, 2019

Taking place April 25-27 in Belgium, Groezrock 2019 has announced 34 more acts, with 10 more still to come. With more than 80 artists performing in total, the three-day punk festival will feature sets from Jawbreaker, Dropkick Murphys, Amenra, Marky Ramone with Greg Hetson, Trash Talk, Defeater, Restorations, Pkew Pkew … Read more