You need to upgrade your Flash Player.
The age-old (feels like it) battle between artistic integrity and the internet has reared its ugly head once again and this time its big.
Former members of Pink Floyd are suing their signed record label, EMI, …
What are we doing right now?
It’s been over ten years since UK dance gods THE PRODIGY burst out of the streets of Essex and into our lives. In those years they have produced five must-have albums, headlined at the worlds biggest festivals and toured the globe many times over.
Band members Keith Flint, Liam Howlett and Maxim Reality are pushing their forties now, but their live performances still pull fans by their hundreds and send them blissfully crazy.
Listening to an album or hearing one of their tracks out in a club is one thing; but seeing the prodigy live is a whole new alternate universe.
At the beginning of the set with Worlds On Fire the crowd seemed to be lacking in energy, Maxim was calling in between songs (which included all time favourites Breathe, Poison and recent hit Omen) for people to “get the fuck up!”, to “get it started” and that he “didn’t come here to fuck around”.
Keith Flint was jumping around the stage ‘dancing’ as always. The three or four times I’ve seen Prodigy live, I often think that although he’s awesome, Flint kind of appears a bit useless on stage; sort of like ‘why is he on stage for this song? He’s not doing anything but jumping and spinning around…?’
But then the notes sound for Firestarter and when he lets that incredible scream tear out, you know that no one in the world could produce that sound and without it, there is no Prodigy.
A big highlight was the dub-step remix of Thunder – I almost wet my pants it was so amazingly good.
Voodoo People and Invaders Must Die finally saw the crowd really throw themselves into it and they could definitely feel it on stage. Maxim actually got a little bit scary, screaming over and over “Die! Die! Die! Fucking die! Invaders! Die impersonators!” in such a harsh, menacing shriek I actually got a bit worried.
The best part of the whole night though was when Maxim made every single person on the floor get down onto their knees for the crescendo in Smack My Bitch Up, the whole crowd firing up into the air when the time came and going absolutely wild. Being in the seated balcony facing the stage and having a clear view of the whole arena, it truly was just such an awesome sight to see.
One thing I will complain about was the milking of an encore, which is so annoying. There was about 15-20 minutes left of the set when the band first exited the stage, so of course everyone was cheering for more. And to be honest, the call wasn’t even that strong, so many people actually left the arena.
Then of course the band cam back on, asked if we wanted more a few times because the response was kind of pathetic, and kicked off into another three or four songs.
The light show wasn’t half bad, if not a little bit too intense at some points. From where I was sitting I couldn’t even see the stage sometimes because I was so blinded by the lights.
But really, it was such an awesome gig. I consumed absolutely no alcohol and I came home so pumped up on the music. I had so much fun and am willing to say I actually enjoyed myself more completely sober than all the other times I’ve seen the Prodigy completely wasted.
Its music that gets you going, no matter what.
And it’s something you definitely need to add to your list of things to see before you die.
- Stevey-Lee Ginger, Festivals & Nightlife
There is no way in which I can properly describe how amazing this gig was using words, pictures or even interpretive dance. But I have to attempt it, so bear with me.
The alternate-rock masters came …
There’s no one that quite compares to the quirks and wonders of Mr Mickey Avalon. He is an enigma within himself, a being of mystery. But at the same time we seem to know so …
Brian Jonestown Massacre – Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?
Carley Hall
Another year, another album from Brian Jonestown Massacre. Honestly, these guys turn over new material every other year (a whopping three albums in 2006). And with a …
The setting of a small intimate stage, surrounded by lions, elephants and all other manners of exotic animals at the Melbourne Zoo made for one very special, very memorable performance by the king of cool …
Taking pure, unadulterated rock songs and churning them out into sweeping, grandiose symphonic ballads is never going to be a walk in the park but Birds of Tokyo managed to do so with seismic class …
The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
After copious amounts of obsessive listening, the Brian Jonestown Massacre may reinforce your already unstable delusions of 60’s psychedelic grandeur and feed your unholy affirmations to the Velvet Underground and British Invasion …
RZA
12-02-2010
The Prince Band Room, Melbourne
There’s often an inherent predictability, synonymous with hip-hop shows of this nature. Bad sound, intolerable crowd, crushed hopes, 5th generation white guys who think they’re black etc etc. I think it …
I will admit that I have not heard a lot of Angus & Julia Stone so when I received their latest album, Down The Way, I was quite looking forward to putting on the headphones …
OK GO.
I am starting this review of backwards, simply because I cannot get Florence Wench’s amazing performance out of my head. Please bare with me - my tongue has too much to say about this …
Turning up at Festival Hall Thursday night, you might have been forgiven for thinking you may have turned up to the wrong gig – the most eclectic crowd I have ever seen at any gig …
An interesting mix of middle-aged folk (one of my lecturers is among them), diehard fans and curious onlookers have begun to assemble at the Garden stage for one of the distinct highlights of the event. …
Brisbane sons The John Steel Singers make the most of their opening slot over on Riverstage, wasting no time in energising the sore and sorry crowd after the previous day’s fare, striking a chord with …
Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini takes the stage with her tie and bowler hat-clad band and her faithful following is rapt from the minute this humble little lady opens her mouth. Playing a mix of rare …
Smudges of grey cloud on the horizon couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 15,000 punters pouring through the gates of Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens on day one of Sunset Sounds 2010. All had arrived styled and …
Well, it’s seems pointless to say it’s been an exciting year in music. Band after band have stepped up to the plate and delivered some truly brilliant and refreshing stuff. Adding to this tremendous list …
Walking into the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to the sound of Jet’s latest single “She’s a Genius,” one can’t help but wonder if pop punk superstars Green Day could have picked a more odd band to …
It’s been a long five-year wait for LA singer/songwriter Mark Everett, aka front man for The Eels. But I’m here to tell you Hombre Lobo is well worth the wait.
Sitting on a plane, travelling …
If there is anyone out there who can describe themself as a bigger loser than I last Friday night then I’d like to hear about it.
On the otherside of Australia, travelling all by my lonesome, …
It’s a largely hip and young crowd that fronts this evening’s precedings at The Clubhouse, with many a smack of red lipstick and tight, black jeans. Your scribe is taking in the uber-cool surroundings of …
Philadelphia Grand Jury - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta
We have been putting off writing this gig review, simply because we don’t know where to start. This show was the cat that got our tongue and we shall …
Bluejuice - Head Of The Hawk
If you haven’t got ‘Bluejuice’ pumping through your veins right now, your not alive. Blast their new record ‘Head of the Hawk’ outta your stereo, fill those lungs with air …
Standing amongst a very keen crowd at Coolangatta Hotel this was the sixth time we’ve seen British India live, and we swear they are just ripening to perfection.
At 5 foot 4, Declan Melia is proof …
Birds of Tokyo & Glenn Richards, QPAC, Tuesday 10th November
In for a rare treat tonight, masses of punters from all walks of life are scurrying in the same direction as the final call for doors …
The Mess Hall For The Birds
8/10
It’s hard to imagine topping 2007’s Australian Music Prize award winning album Devil’s Elbow, with singles “Pulse” and “Keep Walking” doing their job of smashing Australian music scene conventions admirably, but it seems …
There’s a new kid on the block and his name is Sam. Kid Sam.
One of the things I seem to enjoy most about live gigs is the surprise of the support. It’s a wonderful thing …
To say my expectations were blown across the dance floor on Saturday night is a HUGE understatement. A more correct claim would be along the lines of…. They were blown right out the doors of …
Philadelphia Grand Jury - Hope is For Hopers
Philadelphia Grand Jury are a forced to be reckoned with on the indie-rock scene right now. They kick-started 2009 with summer appearances at the Big Day Out and Laneway …
Washington @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne.
As one of four nominees for the 2009 triple J Unearthed Award, Megan Washington and her band are (according to the music world) killing it.
Just to let you know I …
The troubles that evolved last night deserved recognition in the next Mission Impossible movie. I can’t simply just go to Brisbane to watch Josh Pyke’s Variations tour at the HiFi. Instead, I get lost on …
Taking a break from the recording of their second album, Edwin Congreave (keyboardist) of Oxford band FOALS decided to have a roam around Australia and play a few gigs here and there.
Friday night Edwin (aka …
Hmmn. I can’t really begin to describe how much of a problem I’m finding Air these days. Maybe because the days of cute dance music is over, maybe because nothing will ever beat their fantastic …
Album review:
Oh Mercy-
Privileged Woes
As opening track “Lay Everything on Me” bursts through like sunshine on an early morning, you get the feeling the rest of the album will be a pretty sweet experience. Melbournites …
Oh Muse. Whilst listening to this album in my car I couldn’t help myself from transporting myself to the second dimension on a sexy spaceship rocket. [cough]. Yes, I’m serious. And don’t tell me you …
This was a much anticipated gig for me since first hearing the effortlessly cool and mesmeric tune ‘Long Way To Go’, and getting hold of the whimsical EP Champagne in Seashells, Liam and Eliza Jane Barnes’ first studio …
When I was doing research for this review (just to make sure I don’t copy too many whored out adjectives) I was surprised to see just how many major websites have chosen to review the …
Since storming the world with 2007’s juggernaut album Black Holes & Revelations, all eyes have been on Muse. The Devonshire trio’s fourth studio album cemented their status as, without a doubt, one of the biggest …
Oh what a night.
Arriving early was definitely a good idea. I did not miss a minute of the incredible warm up set that those amazingly talented kids who sailed in from the Yacht Club put …
Mmm, gelato. Soft and smooth, easy to eat, not to mention easy on the stomach. Plus, I don’t feel like I’m going to gain a tonne of weight or turn to gelato when it’s Valentines …
LISA MITCHELL, at only 19 years of age and already being praised by Australian Idol judge as, “the best thing musically that has ever come out of this country,” has just begun her Wonder tour around the …
2008’s Last Night was characterised by the New York DJ scene and was Moby’s ‘love letter to New York’. His 2009 offering, Wait For Me is a rollercoaster ride through your personal back catalogue of …
If a support slot for Oasis isn’t enough to get you noticed then I don’t know what is. A thick British accent, outlawish pop sensibilities and a front-man who likes to steal the limelight and …
Dappled Cities brought much more than a ‘Wall of Zounds’ to The Hotel Great Northern in Byron; it would be closer in comparison to a whole house of Zounds – or whatever other witty structural …
Where oh where did MY Arctic Monkeys go? You know, the cutesy, cheeky Arctics who dominated the noughties with their Stroke-like riffs and English grunge?
They’ve left the building.
Say hello to the new Arctic Monkeys. …
The last few weeks, the issue has been raised all over talkback radio stations and indie blogs across Australia: was Triple J’s Hottest 100 of All Time sexist? Only two females were featured as vocalists …
Is there anything Jack White can’t do? There is many a side-project that has gone astray, unheard or rubbished by the music press. Not The Dead Weather and their debut album Horehound. Instead of White …
Yves Klein Blue front man Michael Tomlinson brings the edgy side of ROCK to the otherwise indie band, in their Ragged and Estatic tour, seen at the Sydney Oxford Art Factory on Saturday July 4th, …
Augie March are the most underrated band in Australia right now. They righteously earnt their spot in the Triple J Hottest 100 of all time, yet I could still stand in front of the questionable …
I first encountered The Temper Trap at the then-new to Australia V Festival in 2006. They played one of the first slots and I got there to see them based on nothing more than packing …
Near constant gigging around the musical haunts of Brisbane over previous years and a solid debut album hot off the press has ensured a strong turnout of mostly bubbly and pretty twenty-somethings to catch one …
Karnivool- Sound Awake (2009)
EMI
4/5
So there I was, driving home from work one night with the brand spanking new Karnivool record, still rapped in plastic sitting on the passenger seat. I thought about waiting til I got …
It has to be said: Perth is pumping the good shit out. Proving that this highly anticipated gig had indeed sold out, The Tivoli is packed like a can of sardines and buzzing with excitement …
Little Boots - “Hands”
I’ll shamelessly admit it, I’m a big fan of Perez Hilton’s celebrity gossip blog, and for a while, he has been flogging a one woman band called Little Boots. With my iTunes …
So, today I was doing my rounds on the My Vision TV facebook page and noticed a post by a DJ mate of mine (Jimmy Ellis) and thought I needed to pass it on!
It is during …
Enter Shikari – Common Dreads (2009) – 6/10
Mixing genres can be awesome. Star Wars rocked because it was science fiction with magic and sword fighting. Aliens was great because it was a horror/sci-fi/war mesh. Musically, …
She’s coming to Australia, so we thought we may do a little review….
All of Australia abuzz with the recent news that Britney Spears is coming to Australia for the first time in November, for her …
Touched for the very first time
The Vestal Virgins at The Music Kafe
Aggressive and progressive rock band The Vestal Virgins, a Brisbane-based three piece of twenty-something-year-old guys, performed their first public gig at The Music …
The Nightjars- Self titled
9/10
Okay, I must confess. I listen to a lot of new bands, and then discard their albums within about 5 minutes of listening. At the radio station I work for, I often …
Review: Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World (3-Disc CD and DVD)
9/10
15 years ago the then little-known artist Jeff Buckley released Grace on Columbia records. Columbia wasn’t going to release the album of ten melodramatic and …
Winding down from an extensive world tour that began early this year, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead showed no signs of weariness when they dropped in to Brisvegas after a …
Hmmm….So we were sent an email with a sneak look at the new Empire Of The Sun’s clip!
And yes! Of course, it is a little odd and shot in the middle of nowhere……Perth, WA. This …
Sunn O))) “Monoliths and Dimensions”
7.5/10
Ever wanted to daytrip around the swamps of hell? Get lost and mugged for your equilibrium? Then listen to this album.
Alright, specific I know, but having seen this band live …
As I begin to write this, I understand that it is not “music news”, but I feel that we should pay some respect to a great man who passed away today.
My Vision TV focuses on showing …
Bluntly contrary to the nature of the Mike and Evan themselves, which upon interview was rather quiet and reserved, the set drew upon a heck of a lot of energy and it didn’t stop at …
Artist: MSTRKRFT
Album: The Fist Of God
Rating: 8.4/ 10.0
Beware! “The Fist of God” begins with a sucker punch. It opens with a robotic drum roll that lasts all of an instant, like a boxer’s wind-up, then plows through …
DOOM “Born Like This”
7.0/10
After a couple of years near silence, punctuated only by a few guest verses and allegedly sending impostors to lip-sync at the few shows he has booked, MF DOOM, aka Viktor Vaughn …
The Silversun Pickups “Swoon”
4/10
The Silversun Pickups are back following their 06/07 dream-run with Carnavras, to rekindle the romance in this indie-rock love affair with Swoon.
All the same elements are there. The echoed whispers of Frontman …
Grizzly Bear “Veckatimest”
6/10
Listening to the third album ‘Veckatimest’ from the Brooklyn based quartet Grizzly Bear, I was transported to an earlier world, when things didn’t matter so much and you could just lose yourself for …
I arrived at West End in Brisbane to just to find the lineup to The Hi Fi Bar extending from the entrance of the venue all the way around the corner. Each person was holding a printed piece …
We were having a discussion today about some of the disgusting 80’s-oriented pop music coming out at the moment.
At first, it seemed like indie pop was merely taking inklings of the era and sprinkling a few …
Thankyou Modular! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!
Once again Modular has proven itself as the record label with the know-how, bringing us yet another stellar act by the name of Tame Impala.
I know they’ve been around a while …
The Manchester Orchestra “Mean Everything To Nothing”
4.5/5
First of all, I’d like to thank God for placing heaven on a CD.
Sometimes the best kept secrets must be made public. In this case, the American …
Kid 606: “Shout at the Doner”
3/5
Not many dance albums can get my head bopping to the point where I think it may just fall off, but this one did. Which is strange; because while I …
Rain, hail or shine, nothing could dare stop the thousands of determined music fanatics from attending this diverse festival. Now, with 25 years under its belt, this invigorating concept of the best of blues and …
The sun is setting between the mountains of Indio, California on Friday night; an amber colour; cheekily reminding revellers of the annual Coachella Arts and Music Festival of the night ahead….and, more importantly, prompting punters …
Pj Harvey/John Parish “A Woman A Man Walked By”
3/5
Some music manages to take you by surprise and defy expectations, and the new album by PJ Harvey and John Parish is certainly a shock to the system.
A …
Lily Allen “It’s Not Me, It’s You
3.5/5
When I knew of Lily Allen’s ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ second album release I had to own it. When I first heard it - I have to admit …
Well, it’s nice to sit back and take a deep breath. We’ve been a little hectic lately, which is exciting, but nonetheless exhausting.
On Friday we had a great day shooting interviews with separate acts Grafton …
Lady Sovereign “Jigsaw”
3.5/5
Mix together one teaspoon of Missy Elliott , a pinch of Lily Allen, a dash of M.I.A and what do you get? Lady Sovereign’s new album Jigsaw served on a platter. The recipe …
Walking up the hill to The Tivoli I knew that tonight’s show was going to be something that I have never witnessed before, but as I turned the corner I could have never imagined the …
It’s safe to say that most Australian bands who have gained national attention in recent times all got their start on everyone’s favourite youth radio station: Triple J. The three acts on the bill this …
Hello everyone,
It’s time to announce our first prize giveaway! That’s right…To launch our new An Horse Exclusive My Vision TV video interview, we are giving away three copies of the new album Rearrange Beds to three lucky …
Dan Deacon “Bromst”
3/5
Dan Deacon is an artist of contrasts. For a person who resembles more a calypso-coloured accountant than the Jesus-like sampling machine you might expect at the centre of frenzied concerts; that is apparent. …
I’ve had Neptune on rotation in my car for several months at a time throughout the year of 2008. So I’ve been familiar with UK indie/pop band The Duke Spirit for some time now. That …
Not quite as big as Splendour in The Grass or The Big Day Out, the V Festival is slowly gaining notoriety as a very cool day in the mud. Last year’s V Fest was a …
Thanks to everyone who has been checking out the site since it’s launch a few days ago; we’ve had a staggering amount of hits and hopefully you all keep coming back to see what we’re …
Bat For Lashes “Two Suns”
3/5
Bat For Lashes talent lies in that she can work within a variety of genres while still retaining an individuality that is mostly her own. Why the quantifier? Well, because Bjork’s …
Antony And The Johnsons “The Crying Light”
4/5
Antony And The Johnsons’ third studio album is indicative of where they stand on the music forefront at present- in a state of absolute progression. Not only does Antony …
Hello everyone,
So, it’s 11:03. Sam, Adam and I have been up all night uploading all the new content onto the new site, trying to stay excited even as the clock passed 2am. The most motivating …
Sinden/ Fake Blood @ The Empire
One word. Sweat. Pouring out of every gland of every human body, dripping from strands of untamed hair, mixing with the juices of the person next to you and soaking your …
Fleet Foxes @ The The Tivoli
According to the Chinese calendar, 2008 was the year of the rat. Some would argue however that 2008 was the year of the fox, the Fleet Fox.
‘Fleet foxes’, heralding …
The Tutts “Get In The Club”
3.5/5
A few years ago as I was browsing through MySpace music, I was clicking on every band in every band’s top friends. As you do. Down the rabbit hole of …
Bell X1 “Blue Lights On The Runway”
3.5/5
‘Blue Lights on the Runway’ is the fourth studio album from Irish band Bell X1, made up of Paul Noonan, Dominic Phillips and Dave Geraghty.
The innovative trio certainly …
Yeah Yeah Yeahs “It’s Blitz”
3.5/5
Dancing, screaming, glitter, guitars and synths are some of the words that could describe the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s from some of their previous albums “Show Your Bones” and “Fever to Tell.” …
Little Joy “Little Joy”
2.5/5
‘Little Joy’ is the silver lining to The Strokes year-plus hiatus as it meant that Fabrizio Moretti (The Strokes) could take some time to hang out with Rodrigo Amarante (Los Hermanos) and …
Lotus Plaza “The Floodlight Collective”
3.5/5
Lotus Plaza, the solo project from Deerhunter guitarist Lockett Pundt, cannot help but be compared to Atlas Sound, another recent solo project coming from the Deerhunter camp, this time from frontman …
Jaguar Love “Take Me To The Sea”
4/5
When Seattle band The Blood Brothers called it a day in October 2007, many were left wondering what would be next?
They didn’t have to wait long for an answer, …
Various Artists “Dark Was The Night”
4/5
Remember the 90s? We probably were running around a sprinkler, or an inflatable pool, somewhere, dancing to our older sibling’s mixtapes, who were sporting trendy new Doc Martens and Dad’s …
Frightened Rabbit “The Midnight Organ Fight”
3.5/5
Hailing from Scotland, it is obvious this inspirational four piece band sport a we-just-love-making-music-and-don’t-care-if-you-like-it-or-not attitude. The Midnight Organ Fight is Frightened Rabbit’s second studio album, produced by Peter Katis …
Fever Ray “Fever Ray”
4/5 Stars
It’s difficult to prepare yourself for Fever Ray, the self-titled debut solo effort by Karin Dreijer Andersson, one half of Swedish brother and sister electronica duo The Knife. One expects a …
The age-old (feels like it) battle between artistic integrity and the internet has reared its ugly head once again and this time its big.
Former members of Pink Floyd are suing their signed record label, EMI, …
