Article Archive for December 2009
As the oh so popularly-dubbed “noughties” come to a close, sweet nostalgia is seeping into the air and intoxicating those who had their fair share of interests vested in and ignited by the past decade. …
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 …
So our wonderful friends at XIIITouring Company have given us TWO double passes to either the Sydney or Melbourne show of White Rabbits.
Keeping it nice and simple, all you need to do is email comp@myvisiontv.com.au and …
Lady Gaga’s The Monster Ball Tour has claimed another victim, with Kid Cudi leaving the support slot following Kanye’s departure prior to the tour’s kick off in October.
Contrary to the reason’s behind Kanye pulling the …
Good taste and sound judgement have overcome “sterile pop,” thanks to some die-hard fans and determined music lovers.
After settling into the number two spot as previously reported by MyVisionTV last week, Rage Against The Machine …
Heres a little taste of whats to come from Space Invadas in 2010. Their debut album Soul-Fi will be out in March…..but just so you dont have to wait till then Space Invadas have cooked …
Red Hot Chilli Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has confirmed his departure from the mutli-chart topping rock band, because he’s “changed.”
Frusciante revealed that he had actually left the band over a year ago, but made the …
The nickname frequently used by my friends - ‘Katie lazy bones’ was put to the test Friday morning. Alarm sounded at 8.45am, snoozed it for 10, and then woke with the startling realisation that The View’s …
Billy Corgan has admitted that breaking up the original Smashing Pumpkins line up was a “mistake.”
Discussing the latest in a long line of Smashing Pumpkins releases, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, in a recent interview with Spinner, …
GREEN DAY SECOND MELBOURNE CONCERT TONIGHT POSTPONED TO TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY 16 DEC) DUE TO ILLNESS
The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that a sudden illness has
struck down Green Day lead singer Billie-Joe Armstrong (food poisoning
is suspected). Although …
Never before has there been such an influx of electronica synth-enabled projects into the gradually variating Australian music scene. A handful of these are spawned and nurtured from the humble surroundings of the home environment. …
Australian rock legend Rowland S. Howard has been forced to cancel his show at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club for Wednesday 16th December due to ongoing illness.
Best known for assaulting audiences with aggressive distortion and feedback …
Fancy owning a certain something that will provide you with a feeling of smug pride every time your friends come round for a few drinks? That feeling is now on offer with one of The …
Legendary sixties experimental band the Velvet Underground have revealed in a rare and intimate question and answer session that the only reason they were ever signed to a record label during their beginnings in the …
A disgruntled UK music-lover is taking on American Idol and X Factor bigwig Simon Cowell’s “music machine,” urging fellow punters to download a Rage Against The Machine classic to wipe The X Factors’s five year …
My Grandma says it, my Mum says it and now I even say it, “It’s December already? Where’d 2009 go?!” It must be a sign of getting old, but I’m sure you all agree, years …
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 …
One event will be bursting at the seams come January, as Big Day Out organisers unravel the final string of acts to take to the stage, including a suite of local artists appearing in their …
After a few weeks of extreme rotation on the J’s, you should be well acquainted with the killer sounds these indie rockers can produce. But if you’re anything like me - greedy, curious and demanding …
In the 60’s it was flares, in the 70’s platforms, and in ’80’s that hideous big, big hair. It seems to me the naughties is all about non-confomist-I’m-individual-and-oh-so-different! If I’m correct in saying so, I …
There is just something about the feeling of stepping back into the past, spinning a vinyl on your old, about-to-die-in-the-ass record player. The experts call it a “warm” sound, but I think it’s more of …
La Roux is French for ‘red haired one’ and well, it goes without saying, the reds have always been known to be crazy. This electro-pop duo are famous for some seriously flaming beats and have …
So, after stressing my face off waitingfor a successful ballot email and finally receiving one, I was left pondering the numerous Falls Festival virgin questions, after all , the hype for this thing is F-ing crazy.
My plan …
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, …
Marilyn Manson has been dropped from his label after poor album sales but has found some silver lining in this dramatic move, saying it will allow his creative juices to flow.
Interscope dumped the shock rocker …
Lovable geek and Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo was injured after his tour bus skidded on ice on route to a Weezer show.
Cuomo was travelling with his wife and daughter from Toronto to Boston last …
Impending album releases usually have us anticipating some greatness (or not) in songwriting, but for OK Go’s newbie, we’re expecting said greatness and then some.
Living up to the stature of one of the most watched …
Synth sensation Goldfrapp will delight their strong fan base in March with the release of their fifth studio album Head First.
The London twosome, captained by the undeniable talents of Alison Goldfrapp and backed supremely by …
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 …
Ever get that horrible, sinking feeling you’ve missed out on one of those gigs you know will be a talking point for years to come? You will be pained to discover then, that every Brian …
If missing tickets to the freshest, hottest and much-hyped supergroup had you teetering towards suicidal tendencies, then the following news should pick you up. The too-good-to-be trio of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul …
Yep, you read it right! The sensational indie-pop gods of Paris PHOENIX are coming back to Australia MARCH 2010 to do a string of shows around the country.
In August this year their only three Australian …
For 40 years the world has been caressed with the incredibly smooth, powerful and unique voice of Tom Jones.
In 2010 Australia will get the chance to experience the live velvety sway of this voice for …
There’s a silver lining in every cloud and good things DO occasionally come of the bad. I can honestly say I was the Getaway Plan’s world number one fan. Although slightly embarrassing to admit, I know, …





