Interpol are no doubt the most fruitful contribution America has made to the world of modern day rock and roll. Despite the departure of suave bassist Carlos D last year, Interpol have managed to sustain the aesthetic integrity he brought to the band. Following headline positions at Falls Festival, Sunset Sounds, and Southbound, Interpol played…
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In our recent Field Day review, we mentioned the absence of Biao from The Island stage. Earlier this week, The Frontier Touring Company shed some light on the situation, announcing the withdrawal of BAIO (Vampire Weekend) from Sleigh Bells’ January 2011 Sydney and Melbourne shows due to flight complications from the US. Here’s the low…
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Having sold out their show at the Hi-Fi in Melbourne on January 8th, Flying Lotus and co. have announced a second Melbourne show for the 9th of January at the Roxanne Parlour. The Operatives and RRR present Espionage featuring The undisputed leaders of a new movement in live electronic music: Join Flying Lotus, The gaslamp…
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PRIMUS‘ modus operandi is clear and well established: twisted bass/drum grooves, insane ringmaster vocals with cartoonish lyrics, and cutting, off-the-wall guitar riffs. Fronted by the inimitable LES CLAYPOOL, considered one of the most versatile and unique bass players alive, PRIMUS offers up a zany and eclectic style of music all their own, throwing in a…
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