Just less than 24 hours ago, Madonna  proved to the world why she’s still the Queen of Pop, as she equalled Elvis Presley’s record of 11 British number one album. ‘Celebration’ snatched the top spot …

When you’ve got a number one record on your hands, as well as a reputation for your stellar live shows, you can be excused for not wanting to play by anyone else’s rules. This is …

Beware; Grizzly Bear are selling their souls to a Vampire flick. Indie music will never be the same.
They’ll contribute the single “Slow Life” for the upcoming New Moon flick. All tracks on the soundtracks are …

How flippin’ sweet is being a Brisburnian. Not only do we have the Valley Fiesta, running from the 23rd to 25th of October; the organisers, with the full support of the Brisbane City Council, has …

German metal outfit Rammstien have voiced their desire to return to Australia to join the party for summer’s biggest festival, Big Day Out. Speaking with FasterLouder this week, bassist Oliver ‘Ollie’ Reidel says he hopes …

Refusing to let an old dog die, Billy Corgan has surprised no one in announcing plans for a new Smashing Pumpkins album. Despite being the only surviving member of the original Pumpkins line-up, Corgan has …

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 …

Hold onto something steady Muse fans. While the band have remained tight lipped in response to persistent rumours of an Australian tour this summer, guitarist dominic howard provided American radio station KROQ with the information they …

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 …

I’m endlessly amazed by the amount of weird stuff floating around out there in the murky galaxy of cyber space. Some things you take with a grain of salt. This story caught my eye because …

Birds of Tokyo Universes
8.5/10
Sharing a front man between two celebrated rock bands is no easy feat. Touring clashes, halving rehearsal schedules, and the mental energy exerted by this dichotomous personality can make or break most acts that …

Melbournian trio Tinpan Orange enlisted the help of Cat Empire and Jackson Jackson member Harry Angus to produce their third album, The Bottom of The Lake.
The graceful folk act has been touring small festivals and …

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 …

Spring is here and so are some pretty rad releases for our listening pleasure.
The Lost Valentinos release their much anticipated debut effort, Cities of Gold, throwing our way their danceable indie-good tunes.
Formerly from the …

It seems strange that it hasn’t happened before, but Ladyhawke, despite the huge acclaim and success her debut album received, has never embarked on a headline tour of Australia.
Well, now she is and she is …

When the first announcement of acts was released I thought that the organisers did pretty darn well to secure such solid acts for a free street festival that has grown in stature over the years.
They …

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 …

Having just come from a sold out Australian tour with a number one, certified platinum album and single, Oz’s favourite Hip Hop giants the Hilltop Hoods have announced their ‘Still Standing’ national tour, due …

Its official: Marilyn Manson is coming to Australia. The American rocker and his band have listed five Australian dates on their current tour, to promote their latest record ‘The High End of Low’.
The ‘Tainted Love’ …