Author: Kat Mahina

Philadelphia Grand Jury + Teen Archer + The John Steel Singers – The East Brunswick Club (10.04.10)

The East Brunswick Club was packed to capacity with a bevy of boozed up fans who’d trekked on down to say a fond farewell to our favourite Aussie sons, The mighty Philadelphia Grand Jury. The boys are completing their final national tour before the band relocates to the UK & they brought a couple of…

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Kid Sam + Mick Turner + Seagull – Northcote Social Club (02.04.10)

The Northcote bandroom was packed out early with a bevy of Kid Sam lovers lining the stage, eagerly awaiting the delights of Kieran and Kishore Ryan. First on the bill were a little known act called Seagull, another band that Kishore happens to do percussion for. Seagull is the baby of Christopher Bolton who seems…

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The Boat People + The Hello Morning + [ME] – Newtown Workers Club (26.03.10)

It was a steamy Friday night in The Workers band room. Sweat seemed to be dripping off the ceiling as first act for the evening The Hello Morning took to the stage. The little known Melbournians played a standard pub rock set with an alt country twist. Musically, this band knows how to play and…

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Hungry Kids of Hungary + Ernest Ellis – East Brunswick Club (27.02.10)

It’s another Saturday night at the East Brunswick Club, and the band room is packed to capacity with a bevy of music fans keen to hear the new songs the Hungry Kids of Hungary have been locked away in the studio recording. Support act Ernest Ellis may not be a name you have heard, but it’s…

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Club NME feat. Philadelphia Grand Jury – HiFi Bar (26.02.10)

The legendary UK party monster, Club NME, has finally found its way onto Australian shores, promising a night of dance mayhem with a stellar line up including the Purple Sneakers DJs, Yacht Club DJs, a special DJ set from Andy Rourke of The Smiths and the mighty Philadelphia Grand Jury. The scene was set for…

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The Aussie BBQ feat. Wagons + Crayon Fields – Corner Hotel (23.02.10) – Second Take!

Spirits were high in the Corner band room after the success of the S.L.A.M rally and Premier Brumby agreeing to relax the ridiculous liquor licensing laws that have been shutting down iconic live music venues across the state (R.I.P The Tote). A large, happy crowd had gathered early to give our bands a proper send…

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The Kill Devil Hills + Gun Street Girls + James McCann – The Corner Hotel (20.02.10)

Another Saturday night at the Corner Hotel with beers flowing and an interesting mix of people treading on my toes, eager to see the bands and spastic dance their arses off. Gun Street Girls got the party started with their fun, pub rock tunes. It was fantastic to see Dave Larkin back in action, the…

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the AU interview: Yves Klein Blue (Brisbane, Australia)

One of Australia’s favourite young talents, Yves Klein Blue, are getting ready to launch onto the Bacardi Express in March! Kat Mahina had the chance to talk to the group ahead of the tour, as they reminisce on their recording experiences in LA, and make us a bit curious as to what exactly went down…

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Philadelphia Grand Jury – The Good News (Yacht Club DJ's Remix 2010)

The UK’s legendary Club NME will be hitting our shores this month for a party night of mayhem featuring Australia’s own Philadelphia Grand Jury, Yacht Club DJ’s, Purple Sneaker’s DJ’s and a special set from Andy Rourke (The Smiths). In celebration of the impending Austral ian Tour the phenomenal Yacht Club DJ’s have put their…

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the AU interview: Cassette Kids (Australia)

Kat Mahina chats with the Cassette Kids ahead of the release of their debut LP, Nothing on TV, and their anticipated stint on the Bacardi Express circuit, supporting La Roux! Your debut album Nothing on TV is set for release in March this year. How’s the writing and recording process been and what can your…

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The Temper Trap – Corner Hotel (29.12.09)

Melbourne’s indie darlings The Temper Trap showed their hometown some loving with a secret Fall’s Festival side show at the intimate Corner bandroom. The excitement was palpable as the boy’s took to the stage and the sell out crowd listened in a hushed reverence as they began with an instrumental piece that quickly turned into…

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