Andrew Eldritch, one of the founding members of The Sisters of Mercy abhors his band defined as goth, but the young and old goths clad in black, don’t care. They’re soaking up the atmosphere in the confines of the Forum with its gothic/ Roman architecture. […]
On this warm Spring evening, many eschew their jackets, and those driving, take delight in the multitude of parking spaces, adjacent to the Croxton. The Croxton is packed with punters ready to witness the guitar onslaught of Oxford lads, and exponents of a heavier rock sound than their shoegaze contemporaries, Swervedriver. […]
When Ride last toured here in 1992, The Palace in St Kilda was a thriving live music venue, and the throng of Generation X’s vying for a clear view, were in their prime of youth. […]
As Portishead blares through the speakers, Sharon Van Etten and her five-piece band make their way to the dim lit stage. The synth driven, brooding “Jupiter 4” opens the set, evoking a mood of other […]
It has been 29 years since The The last toured Australia in 1989. Here as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival it’s not surprising the buzz of excitement at the State Theatre is palpable. People dotted around the theatres many tiers abstaining from using their smart phones, ready to give Matt Johnson and his band their full attention. […]
As the lights dim, an excited punter screams out in the most ocker vernacular, “Smash it Deano” to chuckles and laughter in the crowd. The Dean Ween Group are visibly amused too, and kick off their […]
Just after 10pm, The Lemonheads take to the stage. Evan Dando is sporting a hefty beard, and his dishevelled appearance causes a few hearts to drop in sadness at his state and belies the youthful rock god of old that inspired Ben Lee to pen the song, “I wish I was Him.” But despite appearances Dando redeems himself. […]
Some rock gods succumb to the ravages of time and indulgence, some lose their relevance, and others, like the inimitable Glaswegian Bobby Gillespie, retain their youthful demeanour and the indescribable quality that sees punters follow his every command. […]
It’s clear from the thick British accents in the crowd that there is a huge contingent of expats packed into the confines of 170 Russell, nostalgic for Ocean Colour Scene; a band playing in Melbourne for the second time in its 28 year history. […]
It’s rare to see an original founding member of an iconic post punk band performing original songs and a set devoid of any new material without pretence or ego. Such a band member is Peter Hook, the bassist of seminal bands Joy Division and New Order and the love in the room is palpable. “I love you Hooky” screams a fan in the audience, “I love you too…. Bernard” retorts Hook, to chuckles and laughter within the crowd. […]
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